Xbox just announced the second wave of November 2025 Game Pass additions, and it’s a surprisingly strong lineup for late month releases. The headline is that Fortnite Crew is now included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate starting November 18, giving subscribers access to battle passes, monthly V-Bucks, and even Rocket Pass Premium for Rocket League. Beyond that, eight games are joining the service over the next week, including the open-world racer The Crew Motorfest and the narrative-driven action RPG Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden.
This announcement comes as Microsoft continues to reshape Game Pass following its recent price increases and tier restructuring. Including Fortnite Crew as a perk for Ultimate subscribers helps justify the $30 monthly price tag, while bringing quality third-party games like The Crew Motorfest demonstrates the service still has pull with major publishers. Let’s break down everything coming to Game Pass and what it means for subscribers.
Fortnite Crew Now Included with Game Pass Ultimate
As of November 18, 2025, all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers get Fortnite Crew included with their subscription at no additional cost. For those unfamiliar, Fortnite Crew normally costs $12 per month on its own, so this effectively adds real value to the Ultimate tier, which recently increased to $30 monthly.
What exactly do you get with Fortnite Crew through Game Pass Ultimate? First, access to the current Battle Pass, OG Pass, LEGO Pass, and Music Pass. These seasonal progression systems normally require separate purchases, so having them automatically unlocked is convenient for anyone who plays Fortnite regularly. Second, you receive 1,000 V-Bucks every month while subscribed, which you can spend on cosmetics, emotes, or whatever else catches your eye in the item shop.
But there’s a bonus that Fortnite players might not expect: Rocket Pass Premium in Rocket League. That’s right, Fortnite Crew now includes benefits for Psyonix’s car soccer game, giving you access to the premium track of the current Rocket Pass plus future seasons while you maintain your subscription. For players who enjoy both games, this is essentially two subscriptions rolled into one.
The Crew Motorfest Hits Game Pass November 20
The biggest game addition this wave is The Crew Motorfest, Ubisoft’s open-world racing game set in Hawaii. The game joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on November 20, available across cloud, console, and PC. This is significant because The Crew Motorfest is still relatively new, having launched in 2023, and it represents one of Ubisoft’s current live-service titles getting serious ongoing support.
The game offers over 700 vehicles including cars, motorcycles, boats, and even planes, all set against the backdrop of Hawaii’s diverse landscapes. The festival concept means there are multiple themed playlists focusing on different car cultures, from JDM imports to American muscle cars to vintage classics. It’s not a hardcore racing sim but rather a celebration of car culture with arcade-style handling that prioritizes fun over realism.
What makes this addition particularly timely is that The Crew Motorfest just started its third year of free content updates. Ubisoft has been adding new islands to explore, expanded car customization options, a race creator tool, NASCAR content, and various seasonal events. Jumping in through Game Pass means you get all that accumulated content plus whatever Ubisoft releases going forward, making it an excellent value for racing fans.
Complete List of November Wave 2 Additions
Beyond Fortnite Crew and The Crew Motorfest, six more games join Game Pass between now and November 25. Here’s the full breakdown:
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault arrives November 19 on PC Game Pass and Ultimate in Xbox Game Preview (early access). This is the sequel to the beloved roguelite action RPG about a shopkeeper who explores dungeons at night and sells the loot during the day. The sequel expands on that loop with new biomes, deeper crafting systems, and improved combat while maintaining the addictive core gameplay.
Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo also launches November 19 for Premium tier subscribers on cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. This metroidvania features hand-drawn animation and focuses on exploration and boss battles with a spiritual journey theme.
Revenge of the Savage Planet hits November 19 for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers on cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. This is the sequel to Journey to the Savage Planet, bringing more of that comedic sci-fi exploration with upgraded combat, more alien wildlife to scan, and environmental puzzles to solve across an even more bizarre alien world.
Monsters are Coming! Rock and Road drops November 20 for Ultimate and PC Game Pass across cloud, console, and PC. This appears to be a smaller indie title though details are limited in the official announcement.
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden arrives November 25 for all Game Pass tiers (Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass) on cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. This is the big narrative-focused release of the wave, coming from Don’t Nod Entertainment, the studio behind Life is Strange and Vampyr. Set in 1695 New England, it follows two ghost hunters dealing with haunted settlements and making difficult moral choices about how to handle the spirits they encounter.
Kill It With Fire 2 also launches November 25 for all Game Pass tiers on cloud, console, and PC. The sequel to the comedic spider-hunting game adds full campaign co-op, letting you wage war on arachnids with friends across time and space. It even includes Spider Hunt PVP mode where you can play as the spiders for the first time, turning the tables on your friends.
Day One Releases and Game Preview
Several of these additions are day-one releases, meaning they’re hitting Game Pass the same day they launch for everyone else. Revenge of the Savage Planet is the most notable day-one release among this wave, though Moonlighter 2 is joining in Xbox Game Preview (early access) state rather than as a finished product.
The day-one strategy remains a key part of Game Pass’s value proposition, even if Microsoft has pulled back slightly from making every first-party title available immediately at launch. Third-party developers partnering with Game Pass for day-one releases help keep the service feeling fresh and relevant, giving subscribers reasons to check in regularly rather than just playing through a backlog of older titles.
What’s Leaving Game Pass?
As always, games joining the service means some titles are leaving. The late November departures include both Octopath Traveler games, which is disappointing for JRPG fans who haven’t gotten around to those yet. The full list of games leaving Game Pass at the end of November hasn’t been completely confirmed, but Microsoft typically announces departures about two weeks before they happen.
If you’ve been meaning to play something that’s leaving soon, now’s the time. Game Pass subscribers get a 20 percent discount on purchasing games in the catalog, so if you’re mid-playthrough when something leaves, you can at least buy it at a reduced price to finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Fortnite Crew become available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?
Fortnite Crew became available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers on November 18, 2025. It’s included at no additional cost and provides access to Battle Passes, 1,000 V-Bucks monthly, and Rocket Pass Premium in Rocket League. This benefit was added shortly after Microsoft increased the Ultimate tier price to $30 per month.
What is included with Fortnite Crew on Game Pass?
Fortnite Crew through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes the current Battle Pass, OG Pass, LEGO Pass, and Music Pass in Fortnite. You also receive 1,000 V-Bucks each month while subscribed. As a bonus, it includes Rocket Pass Premium in Rocket League, giving you access to the premium track for the current season plus future seasons.
When does The Crew Motorfest join Xbox Game Pass?
The Crew Motorfest joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on November 20, 2025. It will be available on cloud, console, and PC. The game features over 700 vehicles set in Hawaii and is currently in its third year of free content updates including new islands, car customization features, and a race creator tool.
What games are coming to Game Pass in late November 2025?
The wave 2 November additions include: Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (Nov 19), Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo (Nov 19), Revenge of the Savage Planet (Nov 19), Monsters are Coming! Rock and Road (Nov 20), The Crew Motorfest (Nov 20), Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden (Nov 25), and Kill It With Fire 2 (Nov 25).
Is Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden on Game Pass?
Yes, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden joins Xbox Game Pass on November 25, 2025. It will be available across all Game Pass tiers including Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass on cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. The game is from Don’t Nod Entertainment and is set in 1695 New England following two ghost hunters.
Are any games leaving Xbox Game Pass in November?
Yes, several games are leaving Game Pass at the end of November 2025, including both Octopath Traveler games. Microsoft typically announces departures about two weeks in advance. Game Pass subscribers receive a 20 percent discount on purchasing games in the catalog if they want to continue playing after removal.
What Game Pass tier do I need for The Crew Motorfest?
The Crew Motorfest requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass. It’s not available on the Standard tier. The game will be playable on cloud gaming, console (Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One), and PC starting November 20, 2025.
Does Game Pass Ultimate still cost $30 per month?
Yes, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate currently costs $30 per month following a price increase in 2025. Microsoft has added benefits like Fortnite Crew inclusion to help justify the higher price. PC Game Pass costs less at around $12 monthly, while the new Standard tier is positioned between them without day-one releases or cloud gaming.
Is This Wave Worth the Ultimate Subscription?
For racing fans, The Crew Motorfest alone makes this a strong wave, especially considering the game is still receiving active updates from Ubisoft. The open-world Hawaii setting provides hundreds of hours of content if you’re into arcade racers and car collecting. Throw in Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden for narrative-focused players and Revenge of the Savage Planet for exploration fans, and there’s genuine variety here.
The Fortnite Crew inclusion is the real story though. Microsoft clearly needed to add value to Ultimate after raising the price to $30 monthly, and including a subscription that normally costs $12 on its own does exactly that. If you already play Fortnite even semi-regularly, you’re getting significant value that helps offset the increased cost. The Rocket League benefit is icing on the cake for anyone who plays both games.
That said, whether Game Pass Ultimate is worth $30 monthly depends entirely on your gaming habits. If you play multiple games each month and take advantage of day-one releases, cloud gaming, and now Fortnite Crew, the math probably works out in your favor. If you only play one or two games occasionally, you might be better off just buying those games outright rather than maintaining the subscription.
This wave demonstrates that Microsoft is still committed to Game Pass even as the company navigates tricky questions about pricing, tiers, and value proposition. The mix of third-party partnerships, day-one indies, and added subscription benefits like Fortnite Crew shows they’re trying different strategies to keep subscribers engaged. Whether that’s enough to maintain growth or even retention as prices increase remains to be seen, but at least November’s offerings give people reasons to keep paying.