Xbox Game Pass delivers Persona 4 Golden in second August update stacked with day one releases

A new Xbox Game Pass update has been revealed and it's bringing with it a slew of new games to check out, including a couple of Gamescom highlights

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A fresh Xbox Game Pass update is on the horizon, set to bring Persona 4 Golden and Blacksmith Master to the service, adding to players' ever-growing gaming backlog.

Xbox Game Pass has been consistently delivering top-notch content, with players enjoying a steady stream of day one releases and iconic games over recent months.

Following significant updates that introduced Assassin's Creed Mirage in August and RoboCop: Rogue City in July, gamers have become used to having an abundance of options. Now, there's even more to look forward to with an upcoming update set to delight Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.

Despite recent challenges, including a wave of layoffs and game cancellations at Xbox, players remain focused on the potential benefits of the service. For better or worse, Xbox Game Pass has become the industry benchmark, continually raising the standard.

So, what exactly can we expect from the next update? Here's everything you need to know about the second Xbox Game Pass update for August.

Xbox Game Pass August update two

The details of the latest Xbox Game Pass update have been officially announced in a new post on the Xbox Wire blog. Here's what's coming to the service over the next few weeks:

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Games leaving Xbox Game Pass in August

Regrettably, as always, a few games must leave the service to make room for new titles joining Xbox Game Pass. Here's everything departing from the games library on Sunday, August 31:

While there aren't many significant losses, Sea of Stars is an outstanding RPG that anyone who's played it will vouch for its worth in terms of time investment – but overall, this is a hefty drop. The return of Gears of War is a big deal, and the inclusion of Void/Breaker and Blacksmith Master following their spotlight at the Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase makes the games even more enticing. It seems we've got even more to dive into.