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Game.fr Recap #1: 11 Games Join Game Pass, Esports World Cup Opens in Paris

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Video Game News for July 7, 2026: 11 Games Join Xbox Game Pass, Esports World Cup Arrives in Paris

By the Game.fr Editorial Team — Published on — Updated at — Reading time: 6 min

On Tuesday, July 7 and Wednesday, July 8, 2026, video game news is dominated by three confirmed highlights: eleven new games joining Xbox Game Pass this month, the official launch of the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris with an opening ceremony featuring DJ Snake and Aya Nakamura, and the release of DOOM: The Dark Ages' first campaign DLC. Here's the full recap.

The 11 games joining Xbox Game Pass in July 2026

Microsoft has confirmed, through several announcements staggered since mid-June, a total of eleven titles to expand the Xbox Game Pass catalog in July 2026. The lineup covers a wide range of genres, from retro skateboarding to gacha action RPGs [web:75][web:77]. Here are all the details, game by game, including their release dates and supported platforms.
  1. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 — available since July 2 on PC, Xbox Series and Cloud with Xbox Game Pass Premium. The remake of the cult skateboarding simulation duo continues its run on Microsoft's subscription services [web:80].
  2. Winds of Arcana: Ruination — released on July 6 for PC, Xbox Series and Cloud [web:75].
  3. Palworld 1.0 — the definitive version of the “Pokémon with guns” arrives on July 10 for PC, Xbox Series and Cloud, two and a half years after entering early access [web:76]. Outside Game Pass, for a more family-friendly take on the open-world creature collector, check out our complete guide to Aniimo, covering capturing and Twining.
  4. Wuthering Waves — also available on July 10 for PC, Xbox Series and Cloud, this action RPG from Kuro Games recently welcomed a well-received Cyberpunk Edgerunners crossover [web:76].
  5. Ascend to Zero — scheduled to arrive on July 13 for PC and Xbox Series [web:78].
  6. Denshattack! — available on July 15 for PC, Xbox Series and Cloud [web:78].
  7. Fogpiercer — launches on July 17 for PC [web:77].
  8. Planet Crafter — this space survival and terraforming game joins the service on July 21 for PC, Xbox Series and Cloud [web:77].
  9. Tears of Metal — expected on July 22 for PC [web:77].
  10. Halo: Campaign Evolved — the highly anticipated remake of the first Halo arrives on July 28 for PC, Xbox Series and Cloud, one of the month's biggest releases [web:79].
  11. Mistfall Hunter — rounds out the list on July 29 for PC, Xbox Series and Cloud [web:75].
Two additional titles, Shift at Midnight and SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, are also confirmed for the month but had no specific release date at the time of publication [web:77].

Esports World Cup 2026: the major Paris launch

The 2026 Esports World Cup began on July 6 and will run for seven weeks until August 23. For the first time, Paris is serving as the host city instead of Riyadh, a decision linked to geopolitical considerations [web:86]. The official opening ceremony takes place this Wednesday, July 8, at La Seine Musicale in Boulogne-Billancourt, with DJ Snake, Aya Nakamura, Theodora and Mosimann as headliners [web:83]. The first championship matches will begin on Saturday, July 11, with a record total prize pool of $75 million spread across 25 tournaments and 24 different games [web:47].
Key details of the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris
Item Details
Dates July 6 – August 23, 2026 [web:82]
Opening ceremony July 8, La Seine Musicale [web:81]
Total prize pool $75 million [web:47]
First official matches July 11, 2026 [web:83]
Next major esports event The International 15 (Dota 2), Shanghai, August 13–23 [web:50]
To prepare for your visit or follow the game-specific qualifiers, our complete guide to EWC 2026 covers the schedule, tickets and favorite teams.

DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations: DLC is available

Bethesda and id Software released the first campaign DLC for DOOM: The Dark Ages on July 7. Called Revelations, it is available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S [web:87]. The expansion continues the Doom Slayer's adventure with additional narrative and gameplay content, a first for the franchise at its summer release [web:87].

Games leaving the Game Pass catalog this month

As every month, departures accompany the arrivals. Eight titles left the service on June 30, including Payday 2, Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider and Slay the Spire [web:79]. A second wave of departures is scheduled for July 15, including PowerWash Simulator, Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition and Stellaris [web:75].

Frequently asked questions

How many games are joining Xbox Game Pass in July 2026?

Eleven games in total have been confirmed for July 2026, from Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 on July 2 to Mistfall Hunter on July 29 [web:75].

Where is the 2026 Esports World Cup taking place?

The 2026 edition is being held in Paris, a first after the previous editions in Saudi Arabia, from July 6 to August 23 [web:86].

Is the DOOM: The Dark Ages DLC included with the base game?

Revelations is a paid expansion available separately since July 7, 2026, on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S [web:87].
Sources: Gameblog, Goclecd, GPourGeek, Ouest-France, official Esports World Cup, TF1 Info, IGN France, Game.fr. Article written and verified by the Game.fr editorial team based on cross-referenced primary sources and specialized media, in accordance with our editorial standards for accuracy and transparency.
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