Kiln, Hades II, and Vampire Crawlers Join Game Pass This April
Microsoft has unveiled a substantial update to the Game Pass library for April 2026, introducing a variety of high-profile titles across cloud, console, and PC platforms.
The lineup for April 2026 is headlined by the day-one addition of Kiln on April 23 and the debut of the highly anticipated roguelike Hades II on April 14.
RPG fans can begin playing Final Fantasy IV today, April 7, 2026, which follows the journey of Cecil and his allies against the Kingdom of Baron.
On April 8, 2026, the open world survival game DayZ joins the PC library alongside the strategy title Endless Legend 2 and the cooperative shooter FBC: Firebreak.
Theme park management arrives on April 9, 2026, with the launch of Planet Coaster 2, followed by the cozy narrative game Tiny Bookshop on April 10, 2026.
Football Manager 26 and its console counterpart will both be available on April 13, 2026, offering a refined matchday experience powered by the Unity engine.
April 14, 2026, marks a busy day for the service with the arrivals of Hades II, the cyberpunk thriller Replaced, and the character-driven RPG The Thaumaturge.
Classic gaming receives a boost on April 16, 2026, with the release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, featuring updated visuals and gameplay.
EA Sports NHL 26 also arrives on April 16, 2026, through EA Play, including the new Ice Q 20 system and special benefits for Ultimate subscribers.
The modern military shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare joins the service on April 17, 2026, bringing its cinematic campaign and multiplayer modes to members.
Creative and narrative experiences continue on April 21, 2026, with the machine-building RPG Little Rocket Lab and the South American adventure Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato.
Vampire Crawlers, a card-driven spin-off from the creators of Vampire Survivors, will be available as a day-one launch on April 21, 2026.
Several titles are scheduled to leave the service on April 15, 2026, including Grand Theft Auto V, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and Ashen.
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