Hold onto your controllers, gamers! Xbox Game Pass is dropping some serious heat with brand new titles that are sure to ignite your gaming sessions!
Get ready for a thrilling update as Xbox Game Pass welcomes two exciting new games to its library today, and a highly anticipated RPG is now exclusively available for Premium subscribers. It's a fantastic day for subscribers, offering a diverse range of experiences from high-octane action to epic fantasy adventures.
But here's where it gets interesting... While Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and the surprise hit Aerial Knight's Dropshot are now accessible to Ultimate and PC Game Pass members, Obsidian Entertainment's much-buzzed-about RPG, Avowed, is exclusively gracing the Premium tier. This means a strategic choice might be needed depending on your subscription level!
New Additions to Xbox Game Pass on February 17, 2026:
Aerial Knight's Dropshot
- What's it all about? Imagine a high-speed, first-person shooter where you're not just shooting, but falling! In Aerial Knight's Dropshot, you'll be hurtling through the sky, locked in a thrilling race against opponents to reach the ground first, all while taking them out with your rapid-fire finger gun. It's a shadow-dropped surprise that's already got us eager to jump in!
- The Strategy: With limited ammo, victory hinges on mastering your opponents' slipstreams and employing clever tactics. Each lightning-fast game mode lasts a mere 60 seconds, so every shot counts!
- For the Achievement Hunters: This title has already seen 10 TrueAchievements members conquer its challenges, unlocking all 17 achievements in what appears to be a swift couple of hours. This looks like a prime candidate for our list of easy Game Pass completions!
- Available on: Ultimate and PC Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
- Embark on a journey to Pandora: Step into the vibrant and dangerous world of Pandora in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. You'll play as a Na'vi who was once taken by the RDA and forced into labor. Fifteen years later, you're freed, only to find yourself a stranger in your own homeland. This third and first-person shooter is your call to arms to reconnect with your heritage and unite with the clans to defend Pandora from the relentless human invaders.
- A Grand Adventure: If you're aiming to tackle the 31 achievements this game offers, prepare for a significant time investment. Estimates suggest you'll need between 60 and 80 hours for the base game completion. While there are three expansions available, they are not included with this Game Pass offering and will require separate purchase.
- Available on: Ultimate and PC Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Avowed
- Dive into the fantasy realm of Eora: Avowed transports you to a world brimming with war, intricate plots, and ancient enigmas. Set on the island of the Living Lands, your quest is to combat a mysterious plague that threatens to plunge the realm into chaos. Your choices have real consequences here, so proceed with caution!
- The Premium Exclusive: This epic RPG is exclusively available for Game Pass Premium subscribers today.
- A word of caution for completionists: Be aware that Avowed currently has a discontinued achievement, making a full completion impossible at this moment. However, if the developers manage to resolve this issue, a full playthrough for completion could take approximately 80 hours.
- Available on: Premium Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Now, the question is: will you be diving into any of these incredible titles today? Or has another gem from our list of upcoming Game Pass games caught your eye? Let us know in the comments below – we'd love to hear your gaming plans!
And this is the part most people miss... With Avowed having a discontinued achievement, it raises an interesting point about the longevity and support of games offered on subscription services. Is this a growing concern for players, or a minor hiccup in an otherwise fantastic offering? What are your thoughts on games with unachievable achievements? Share your opinions!
