Xbox Game Pass members should mark January 20 on their calendars, as the arrival of a new title may have them hooked. There are several new additions to the catalog this month, including games like Atomfall, Lost in Random, and even the original Final Fantasy in its Pixel Remaster edition, all of which are part of the Xbox Game Pass titles in January 2026.
Aside from these several new additions to the catalog, the service will also sustain a few losses. There are five titles leaving Game Pass in January 2026, at least during the first half – there may be more removals scheduled for the end of the month. Even though players should use their final days to play some of the titles leaving the service, there is one addition they should be looking out for.
MIO Is A Day-One Release On Xbox Game Pass
The Game Will Arrive On January 20
On January 20, alongside Resident Evil Village on Xbox Game Pass, MIO: Memories in Orbit will make its debut in the catalog. This is a day-one release, meaning that its addition to the subscription service will happen on the same day it is officially released. According to the official announcement, MIO will be made available for Xbox Series X/S, PC, handheld, and PC.
As a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass, the title will only be made available for the Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass tiers, meaning that both the Premium and the Essential tiers will not be contemplated by its arrival. With MIO’s release on January 22, it’s likely players will have around a full year to play it before it is removed from the subscription service’s catalog.
MIO Could Be A Great New Metroidvania
The Game Has A Hand-Drawn Art Style
MIO is a promising new metroidvania that is remarkable for its hand-drawn and animated art style. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world that was claimed by both nature and robots. In it, you’ll control the android Mio, who will explore the map and fend off against machines to learn the truth about the decaying world.
In Screen Rant’s preview of MIO, we praise the game’s art style, stating that it “demands a big screen” to be appreciated. We also highlight the gameplay and its mechanics, which live up to the modern-day standard. The experience we had with the title was quite positive, and its setting is mesmerizing.
January 20 Is Going To Be A Great Day For Xbox Game Pass
