Mistfall Hunter Joins Xbox Game Pass as 9th Day-One July Game

Xbox Game Pass has added another day-one title to its July 2026 lineup with the arrival of Mistfall Hunter, a dark fantasy extraction action RPG from debut studio Bellring Games, published by California-based Skystone Games. The addition marks the service's ninth day-one release and fourteenth overall new title added during July, with just one more game still scheduled to join before the month closes. Despite an official launch date of July 30, Mistfall Hunter became available to Game Pass subscribers in the United States on July 29, going live at 6:00 PM PDT and 9:00 PM EDT, consistent with how other day-one releases have handled early regional access.
 

Mistfall Hunter Joins Xbox Game Pass as 9th Day-One July Game
By Jacob Miller   |   Jul 30, 2026

What Mistfall Hunter Offers
Mistfall Hunter is an unusual blend of genres, combining action RPG mechanics with an extraction gameplay structure in a multiplayer-only format. The game sits in the PvPvE space, meaning players face both enemy creatures and rival players during each run. Each session is built around repeatable expeditions where caution and greed exist in constant tension, carrying too much from a run risks losing everything, but pushing deeper multiplies the potential rewards significantly.

The game is set against a bleak dark fantasy backdrop that draws clear visual and tonal comparisons to the Soulsborne genre. The world is one where the gods have died and the remnants of humanity are left to navigate the chaos that follows. That foundation gives the extraction loop a distinct atmosphere that separates it from more neutral or brightly lit games in the same structural category.

Access to Mistfall Hunter through Game Pass is currently limited to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. The game supports cross-platform multiplayer between console and PC, meaning Game Pass players on both platforms can share sessions. There is no dedicated single-player mode, though players can enter matches alone once the tutorial has been completed. Solo runs are possible but inherently more dangerous, since players may still encounter other individuals or full groups during a session.

What Else Is Happening With Xbox Game Pass This Month
Mistfall Hunter's arrival is bookended by some notable departures from the service on July 31. Celeste and Crusader Kings 3, two of the highest-rated titles in the Game Pass catalogue, are both leaving on that date. My Friendly Neighborhood and Back to the Dawn are also departing alongside four other titles, representing a meaningful reduction in the catalogue's critical profile heading into August. The arrivals and departures together paint a picture of an active month for the subscription service, one that has seen a steady stream of new content added while also losing some of its most acclaimed long-standing entries. For subscribers considering Mistfall Hunter, it is available now through the relevant Game Pass tiers and ready to play on both Xbox and PC.

 

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