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Xbox Announces June Wave 1 Game Pass Lineup Led by Persona 5 Royal

Microsoft is using a mix of day‑one indie releases, tier moves and time‑limited trials to keep Game Pass content fresh before the Xbox Games Showcase.

Overview

  • Xbox published the official Wave 1 list on Wednesday, June 3, scheduling nine titles to join Game Pass between June 4 and June 16 with platform and tier details.
  • Persona 5 Royal returns to Game Pass on June 9 for cloud, console and PC, listed for Ultimate, Premium and PC tiers.
  • Two day‑one additions arrive on June 8 and June 11: Solarpunk (day one) on June 8 and Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions as a day‑one Game Preview on June 11.
  • Xbox is also offering an EA Play 10‑hour early access trial for EA Sports UFC 6 to Ultimate members starting June 12 and will remove five titles from the service on June 15.
  • The announcement underscores Game Pass’s rotation strategy of mixing high‑profile returns, day‑one indie and early‑access entries, and tiered access, and it leaves room for more additions or surprise drops during the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase.