EA Sports FC 26, Call of Duty: Vanguard join Xbox Game Pass
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Microsoft has announced that EA Sports FC 26 and Call of Duty: Vanguard will be added to Xbox Game Pass in late June and early July 2026. Several titles, including Tomb Raider, are set to leave the service.
Why this matters
- Widely covered
- International coverage
How outlets framed it
The framing across sources differs notably. Russian coverage emphasizes negative context, noting layoffs and studio closures, while other sources focus neutrally or positively on the game additions and timing with the FIFA World Cup. One Italian source shifts the narrative entirely toward EA's new advertising strategy, diverging from the Game Pass announcement focus seen in most outlets.

Timeline
ShiftDelete.Net· Türkiye
EA Sports FC 26 ve Call of Duty Vanguard Xbox Game Pass’e Geliyor
HDblog· Italy
Giugno caldo su Xbox Game Pass con EA Sports FC 26 e i Mondiali, COD e non solo
3DNews· Russia
Call of Duty: Vanguard и EA Sports FC 26 возглавили вторую волну июньских новинок Game Pass, а Tomb Raider и Slay the Spire подписку скоро покинут
Polygon· United States
Xbox Game Pass June 2026 new games include EA Sports FC 26, Call of Duty
Engadget· United States
Xbox Game Pass additions for late June include EA Sports FC 26 and RV There Yet?
Punto Informatico· Italy
EA Advertising: la serie FC diventa una piattaforma pubblicitaria