Game Pass release schedule: when are Minecraft Dungeons II and Gears E-Day arriving?
Xbox's Game Pass schedule announced on September 15 includes both new games available through subscriptions at launch and existing games expanding to additional subscription tiers.[1] This article, compiled on September 16 Korean time, focuses on the scheduled dates and eligible tiers for Kernel Hearts, Well Dweller, Minecraft Dungeons II, and Gears of War: E-Day.[1] The dates come from the official announcement; this is not a claim that all the games below have already launched.
September releases with different approaches to combat
Kernel Hearts is scheduled to join Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on its September 17 launch day.[1] The official introduction describes a combination of action RPG and roguelike elements with optional multiplayer co-op.[1] Players choose from four characters with different playstyles and abilities, climb the Tower of Babel, and learn their companions' stories.[1]
Well Dweller, scheduled for September 22, is also a day-one title for Ultimate and PC Game Pass.[1] It is a dark fairy-tale Metroidvania in which Glimmer, a small bird carrying a match, confronts an evil queen to rescue his family.[1] Xbox introduces the setting and protagonist, but this article does not assess the gameplay or difficulty.
Minecraft Dungeons II is scheduled for day-one availability on Ultimate and PC Game Pass on September 29.[1] The announcement describes a journey into the new dimension Sift, encountering unfamiliar threats and discovering new ways to customize equipment.[1] Listed platforms are cloud, console, handheld, and PC; the original handheld designation identifies games optimized for handheld play.[1]
Gears of War: E-Day is scheduled for October 6
Gears of War: E-Day is scheduled for October 6 on Xbox Series X|S, handheld, PC, and cloud, with day-one access on Ultimate and PC Game Pass.[1] Set 14 years before the first Gears of War, its origin campaign follows Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago confronting the first emergence of the Locust.[1] The official article emphasizes that day's horror and survival story; actual gameplay quality must be considered separately from assessments after launch.
GamZip's take: check the subscription tier before the date
Not every “Game Pass addition” is a new game launch. For example, Ninja Gaiden 4's September 17 listing concerns expanded Premium availability, while the four games above explicitly carry a day-one designation.[1] Entries in the same schedule can represent different kinds of news.
GamZip recommends checking your subscription tier and device listings alongside release dates when deciding whether to buy or subscribe. This article does not infer Korean language support, unlock times in Korea, or prices that the official announcement does not provide. Before playing a title that interests you, check its availability terms in your region's store and subscription page.
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[1] https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/09/15/xbox-game-pass-september-2026-wave-2 — Xbox Game Pass September wave 2