• Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora: Joins Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on February 17, 2026.
  • Avowed: Expands to the Game Pass Premium tier on February 17, 2026 (already available on Ultimate and PC).
  • Cross-Platform Access: Both titles are playable via Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud Gaming.
  • Co-op Support: Avatar includes two-player online co-op for exploring the Western Frontier.

Massive Value Hits Game Pass This Week

Xbox Game Pass is keeping its foot on the gas this February. We’re seeing a significant injection of high-budget content with two heavy hitters landing on the service this week. Whether you’re looking for a technical showcase to push your Series X to the limit or a deep RPG to lose a hundred hours in, Microsoft has you covered. Our take? This is exactly the kind of momentum the service needs as we head further into 2026.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – A Visual Powerhouse

The headline act for many will be Ubisoft’s Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Dropping onto Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, this open-world adventure puts you in the boots of a Na’vi fighting back against the RDA. Built specifically for current-gen hardware, it’s a masterclass in vertical exploration and environmental fidelity.

The Gameplay Loop

Expect a mix of traditional Na’vi stealth and combat alongside scavenged human tech. The traversal is the real winner here, especially once you take to the skies on a banshee. While we previously noted that the experience can feel a bit thin once the initial "wow factor" of the visuals wears off—giving it a 4/5—it remains a "visually spectacular world well worth visiting" for anyone with a subscription. If you’ve been on the fence about the "Ubisoft formula" in a sci-fi setting, playing this on Game Pass is a no-brainer.

Avowed Expands Its Reach

Obsidian’s Avowed is also making moves this week, expanding its availability to the Game Pass Premium tier. For those who haven't tracked its journey, this is a first-person fantasy RPG set in the world of Eora (the same setting as Pillars of Eternity). It’s been a critical darling, and for good reason.

Deep RPG Mechanics

We’ve been vocal about how much we love this title, previously awarding it a 4.5/5. The combat is the standout feature, encouraging players to mix melee, ranged, and spellcasting on the fly. It’s "a gripping, utterly absorbing adventure" where your choices actually carry weight in the Living Lands. If you’re a Premium subscriber who hasn’t touched this yet, you’re officially out of excuses—it’s easily one of the most compelling RPGs on the platform.

The Mid-February Outlook

This week proves that Xbox is serious about variety. Transitioning from the lush, alien jungles of Pandora to the gritty, magic-infused political intrigue of the Living Lands shows the breadth of the current library. We believe this is just the tip of the spear for 2026. With more Game Pass announcements expected for the latter half of the month, the "backlog struggle" is only going to get tougher from here. Stay tuned as we track the next wave of confirmations.