If your Game Pass library has been feeling a bit quiet lately, June 11, 2026 just fixed that. Three new Day One titles landed on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass simultaneously, covering cooperative space exploration, cosy deckbuilding, and the kind of chaotic multiplayer that ends friendships. None of them are blockbusters, but all three arrived free for subscribers on the day they launched, which is exactly what the service is built for.
The Three New Arrivals at a Glance
| Game | Developer | Genre | Available On | Steam Rating |
| Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions | System Era Softworks / Devolver Digital | Sci-fi co-op adventure | Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, PC (Game Preview) | Mixed (~50%) |
| Beastro | Timberline Studio | Cosy life sim / deckbuilder | Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, Handheld, PC | Very Positive (~92%) |
| Frog Sqwad | Panic Stations | Co-op extraction puzzle platformer | Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, PC | Mostly Positive (~90%) |
None of the three currently have a Metacritic score, so Steam user ratings are the best available quality indicator right now. However, two of them sit firmly in positive territory, which is an encouraging early signal for both.
Note that all three are excluded from Xbox Game Pass Premium, so you need Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass to access them. As with all Game Pass titles, subscribers can also purchase each game at an exclusive 20% discount while they remain on the service.
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions is a sci-fi multiplayer adventure from System Era Softworks and Devolver Digital, launching directly into Game Preview on Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. It is set in the same universe as the beloved original Astroneer, but shifts the focus toward structured cooperative play rather than freeform planetary exploration.
Players join the crew of the ESS Starseeker and travel through multiple star systems, working together to complete large-scale planetary objectives along the way. In practical terms, it feels like Astroneer with a more defined co-op mission layer built on top, which should appeal strongly to fans of the original who always wanted a reason to coordinate with others beyond simply digging next to each other and panicking about oxygen.
The Game Preview label means it is still in early access and not yet a finished product. Its current Mixed rating of around 50% on Steam reflects that, and confirms the experience is still rough in its current state. However, for Game Pass subscribers trying it at no additional cost, the barrier to entry is low enough to make it worth exploring if co-op space exploration is your thing. The Game Preview nature also means updates and improvements will continue rolling out over time.
Beastro
Beastro is a cosy-style adventure game from Timberline Studio that combines farming, cooking, and deckbuilding into a single package. You play as a restaurant caretaker, teaming up with an injured god and a band of heroes in an attempt to save the world, primarily through cooking meals that fuel deck-building battles against monsters.
It is available on Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, Handheld, and PC, and carries a Very Positive rating of around 92% on Steam, making it the strongest-reviewed of the three new arrivals by a notable margin. For players who enjoy games like Stardew Valley but want some strategic combat layered in, Beastro looks like a strong fit.
The premise is unusual in the best way: the fate of the world depends on what is for dinner, and the meals you prepare as chef Panko directly affect your combat capabilities in battle. It is the kind of creative genre mashup that tends to find a devoted audience quickly, and the early Steam response suggests it has done exactly that.
Frog Sqwad
Frog Sqwad is a co-op extraction puzzle platformer from Panic Stations, and its elevator pitch is genuinely hard to beat. Up to eight players storm the sewers together for the glory of the Swamp King, completing quests while eating everything in sight until they transform into a Megafrog. Microsoft describes it as slapstick physics chaos, which is the kind of phrase that either sells you immediately or tells you exactly what to avoid.
It is available on Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, and holds a Mostly Positive rating of around 90% on Steam. The combination of tongue-swinging, jumping, launching friends across the map, and competitive eating as a core mechanic positions it firmly in the category of multiplayer games that will test your friendships, alongside classics like Gang Beasts and Human Fall Flat.
If you have a group of friends already on Game Pass looking for something to play together this weekend, Frog Sqwad is probably the most immediately playable of the three new additions.
What Else Has Landed on Game Pass in June 2026
The three Day One additions join a June wave that has already delivered several notable titles. Here is the confirmed June 2026 lineup so far:
| Date Added | Game | Notes |
| June 2 | Final Fantasy VI | Console, PC, Cloud |
| June 2 | Jurassic World Evolution 3 | Console, PC, Cloud |
| June 4 | Herdling | Game Pass Premium |
| June 4 | Total Chaos | Game Pass Premium |
| June 8 | Solarpunk | Excluded from Game Pass Premium |
| June 8 | Undisputed | Console, PC, Cloud |
| June 8 | Where Winds Meet | Console, PC, Cloud |
| June 9 | Persona 5 Royal | Console, PC, Cloud |
| June 11 | Beastro | Excluded from Game Pass Premium |
| June 11 | Frog Sqwad | Excluded from Game Pass Premium |
| June 11 | Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions | Excluded from Game Pass Premium |
| June 16 | Junkster | Coming soon, excluded from Game Pass Premium |
Persona 5 Royal arriving on June 9 is arguably the headline addition of the month, one of the most acclaimed JRPGs ever made now available through the service. However, if you have already played it or are looking for something brand new to launch into immediately, the three Day One titles give you solid options across very different playstyles.
Games Leaving Game Pass on June 15
It is also worth noting that several titles are leaving Xbox Game Pass on June 15, 2026. If any of these are on your list, now is the time to finish them or purchase them at the subscriber discount before they go:
- Jurassic World Evolution 2
- Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
- Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Master Crafted Edition
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
Game Pass Pricing
You can access all three new Day One games via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass. Here is the current pricing breakdown:
| Plan | USD | GBP | EUR |
| Xbox Game Pass Essential | $9.99/month | £6.99/month | €8.99/month |
| Xbox Game Pass Premium | $14.99/month | £10.99/month | €12.99/month |
| Xbox Game Pass Ultimate | $29.99/month | £22.99/month | €26.99/month |
| PC Game Pass | $16.49/month | £13.49/month | €14.99/month |
You can subscribe to Xbox Game Pass directly through the Xbox website at xbox.com/game-pass, via your Xbox console, or through the PC Game Pass app. Pricing may vary slightly by region and is subject to change, so checking the official Xbox website for the most current rates in your area is always recommended.
What Is Coming Next to Game Pass
Looking further ahead in 2026, the confirmed upcoming Day One Game Pass additions include some genuinely major releases:
- Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28, 2026
- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy arrives August 27, 2026
- Minecraft Dungeons II drops September 29, 2026
- Gears of War: E-Day launches October 6, 2026
For now, Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, Beastro, and Frog Sqwad are available today at no extra cost for eligible subscribers. All three are downloadable directly through the Xbox app on console or PC, or streamable via Xbox Cloud Gaming on supported devices.
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