Free Games Update | Xbox Game Pass In September Headlined By Hollow Knight: Silksong

After years of anticipation, Silksong is released.

Mike Lind

9/3/20252 min read

September's lineup of Game Pass additions have been revealed. The marquee attraction for this month is the much anticipated release of one of the gold standards of roguelike explorative action gaming, Hollow Knight: Silksong.

Rounding out the rest of the free options (across Game Pass Standard, PC, Console, and Ultimate), from Saber Interactive, the vehicle simulator Roadcraft. Players can also look forward to I Am Your Beast, the covert revenge FPS from Strange Scaffold. The action platformer from developer Red Candle Games, Nine Sols. The exploration adventurer, Paw Patrol World. And from Digital Sun, the RTS tower defense simulator, Cataclismo.

AVAILABLE TODAY

Nine Sols (Xbox Series X|S) – September 3rd with Game Pass Standard

Nine Sols is a lore-rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer with Sekiro-inspired, deflection-based combat. Embark on a journey through an Asia-inspired fantasy world, explore a land once ruled by an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero on a quest to slay the 9 Sols – the powerful rulers of this forsaken realm.

I Am Your Beast (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) with Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard

I Am Your Beast is a shortform covert revenge thriller FPS about getting hunted across the North American wilderness by the military-industrial complex — and turning the tables. Break your opponents. Use their own equipment against them. Duck into your tunnel network before enemy forces zero in on your location. Repeat.

COMING SEPTEMBER 4th

Hollow Knight: Silksong (Cloud, Console, and PC) – with Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

Ascend to the peak of a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! The sequel to the award-winning action-adventure, Hollow Knight. Explore, fight and survive as Hornet, princess-protector of Hallownest, as she discovers a land ruled by silk and song. AVAILABLE DAY ONE WITH GAME PASS!

Cataclismo (PC) with Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

Design and build fortresses brick by brick to stand against endless hordes of Horrors in this real-time strategy game with resource management, siege defense, and exploration. Lead from the ramparts, push back the darkness, and hold fast against the creatures of the Mist.

COMING SEPTEMBER 10th

Paw Patrol World (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard

Returning to the Game Pass library, explore the world of the “PAW Patrol” cartoon like never before, in a 3D action adventure where anything is PAWsible. Play as your favorite pups, drive their vehicles, and save the day by taking on fun rescues and missions either in single-player or with your family in couch co-op. It’s the ultimate PAW Patrol playtime!

COMING SEPTEMBER 16th

RoadCraft (Cloud and Xbox Series X|S) – Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Standard

In the wake of natural disasters, RoadCraft calls on you to rebuild what’s broken. Operate a fleet of over 40 authentic construction vehicles to clear debris, repair roads and bridges, and restore essential infrastructure. Tackle realistic challenges solo or in cooperative play across expansive, physics-driven environments shaped by destruction and recovery.