Xbox Game Pass Adds Day-One Co-Op Game with 'Very Positive' Reviews

Abyssus is now available on Xbox Game Pass, joining as a day-one addition to its console catalog and another title for its PC library. This is the 16th game to reach the service in June 2026 and the 108th Xbox Game Pass release since the beginning of the year.

Developed by Sweden-based DoubleMoose Games, Abyssus is a roguelite first-person shooter set in a sunken civilization filled with deadly denizens. In addition to firearms, players can wield various magical spells, including elemental attacks, as they explore its procedurally generated levels either solo or in teams of up to four. That combo of gunplay, magic, and nautical worldbuilding makes Abyssus an example of the so-called “brinepunk” genre, a seafaring take on steampunk.

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Abyssus Lands on Xbox Game Pass Alongside Console Debut

Originally released as a PC exclusive in August 2025, Abyssus has landed on consoles and Xbox Game Pass on June 25, 2026. The roguelite FPS is available on three tiers of Microsoft’s service: Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass. It marks the second title from publisher The Arcade Crew to reach the platform in 2026, after roguelite puzzler Drop Duchy landed on Xbox Game Pass in January.

What the Critics Are Saying About Abyssus

Abyssus received largely positive reviews at launch, reflected in its “Fair” rating on OpenCritic, with an average score of 72 and more than one in two critics recommending it on average. It was primarily praised for its setting and core gameplay, though some reviewers took issue with its weapon variety, or lack thereof. Over on Steam, Abyssus has nearly 3,000 “Very Positive” user reviews as of late June 2026.

Abyssus adds to Xbox Game Pass’ ever-evolving co-op library, but it is also fully playable solo. Its console and Xbox Game Pass launch coincides with the 1.3 update, a free content drop that introduces new enemy mobs, bosses, areas, and blessings, among other novelties. It also streamlines matchmaking, including through a new quickplay option.

Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Release Dates

Date	Game	Game Pass Tier(s)	Platform(s)	Notes
Jun 25	Abyssus	Ultimate, PC, Premium	Cloud, Handheld, PC, Series X/S	Day-one console release.
Jun 30	RV There Yet?	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	Day-one release.
Jul 2	Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4	Premium	Cloud, Console, PC	Available on XGPU and PCGP since July 2025.
Jul 6	Winds of Arcana: Ruination	Ultimate, PC, Premium	Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC
Jul 13	Ascend to Zero	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	Day-one release.
Jul 17	Fogpiercer	Ultimate, PC	PC	Day-one release.
Jul 21	The Planet Crafter	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	Day-one (Series X/S) release.
Jul 28	Halo: Campaign Evolved	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	Day-one release.
Aug 4	Beast of Reincarnation	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	Day-one release.
Aug 14	Grave Seasons	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	Day-one release.
Aug 27	Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	Day-one release.
Sep 25	Valor Mortis	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	Day-one release.
Sep 29	Minecraft Dungeons 2	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	Day-one release.
Oct 6	Gears of War: E-Day	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	Day-one release.
Oct 8	Forever Ago	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	Day-one release.
Feb 18	Persona 4 Revival	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	Day-one release.
Feb 23	Fable	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	Day-one release.

With the arrival of Abyssus, Xbox Game Pass has but one more upcoming June 2026 release: RV There Yet?, scheduled for the 30th. The Wave 1 lineup for July 2026 is likely to be announced on July 2, when Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 joins the Premium-tier catalog.