Xbox Game Pass August Wave 1 Is Here: Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Aliens: Fireteam Elite & More Incoming

Is this the best month for Game Pass in 2025 so far? Might be. Let’s break it down.

The first wave of Xbox Game Pass titles for August 2025 has landed—and yeah, it’s kind of a banger. Whether you’re into stealthy assassinations, chaotic alien shootouts, or deep-space moral dilemmas, this month’s drop hits a wide range of gamer cravings.

It all starts with Assassin’s Creed Mirage, the long-anticipated return to form for Ubisoft’s flagship franchise. Mirage ditches the RPG bulk and goes full stealth, with a smaller, focused map set in a richly detailed Baghdad. Think classic AC vibes: hidden blades, rooftop chases, and social stealth that actually matters. For fans who’ve missed the old-school assassin gameplay, this one’s a must-boot.

And for those who prefer their enemies more… extraterrestrial, Aliens: Fireteam Elite is back for a limited-time encore. It’s loud, chaotic, and a little rough around the edges—but that’s part of the charm. Grab your squad and dive into this PvE bug-hunt before it vanishes again on August 15. It’s the kind of game where screaming over voice chat is half the fun.

But the biggest surprise? Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector hitting the Standard tier. No Ultimate subscription required. That’s a huge win for narrative-driven gamers who don’t want to drop the extra cash. With its blend of tabletop mechanics, moral choices, and cyberpunk atmosphere, it’s one of the most unique indie titles of 2025.

🚨 New Game Pass Title

🗡 Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Cloud, Console, PC)
👽 Aliens: Fireteam Elite (Cloud, Console, PC) — Leaving August 15
🚀 Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Console, PC)

❌ Leaving Soon

• Aliens: Fireteam Elite — Gone after August 15
• More exits expected with Wave 2 later this month

🎙 What the Community’s Saying

“Mirage alone makes August worth it.”

“Citizen Sleeper 2 hitting Standard? That’s a W for broke gamers.”

“Aliens is jank, but it’s fun jank. Play it before it’s gone.”

Reddit’s buzzing. Twitter (or X, whatever) is hyped. Gamers are vibing.

🤔 Is Game Pass Ultimate Still Worth It?

Depends. If you’re big on cloud gaming or need EA Play access, Ultimate still holds value. But this month shows that the Standard tier isn’t getting left behind. Citizen Sleeper 2 proves it. August is shaping up to be Game Pass’s redemption arc.