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Xbox Game Pass Members Get a Fresh Wave of Perks in January 2026

The start of 2026 brings another round of bonuses for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, with Microsoft rolling out a new selection of Perks throughout January. These extras range from cosmetic packs and in-game currency to full subscription-style rewards, giving members even more value on top of their existing library.


While the month has begun fairly quietly—largely due to the holiday slowdown—more Perks are expected to arrive soon. This list will likely continue to grow as Xbox ramps things up again.


Xbox Game Pass Perks

Who Can Access These Perks?


Most Perks are now shared across Essential, Premium, and Ultimate memberships. However, a few high-profile rewards remain exclusive to Ultimate members, including recurring benefits tied to Fortnite and Rocket League.


January 2026 Xbox Game Pass Perks Line-Up


Monthly & Ongoing Highlights


  • Fortnite – Fortnite Crew Subscription (Ultimate only)Includes full access to multiple passes, 1,000 V-Bucks each month, and January’s Crew Pack featuring the Gale Outfit and themed cosmetics.

  • Rocket League – Rocket Pass Premium (Ultimate only)Unlock premium tiers, XP boosts, and customization items. Requires logging into Fortnite once per month.


Limited-Time In-Game Packs


  • Sea of Thieves – Fancy Jig Emote (claim by 03/01/2026)

  • PUBG Battlegrounds – Exclusive Survivor Pack (claim by 08/01/2026)

  • The First Descendant – Assemble Bundle (claim by 10/01/2026)

  • Apex Legends – Showdown Supercharge Pack (claim by 11/01/2026)

  • Assassin's Creed Mirage – Guardian Pack (claim by 16/01/2026)

  • The Crew Motorfest – Liberty Walk Pack (claim by 16/01/2026)

  • Delta Force – Craft Your Precision Pack (claim by 20/01/2026)

  • Splitgate: Arena Reloaded – Season 1 Launch Pack (claim by 20/01/2026)


Rewards Extending Into February & Beyond


  • Idle Champions – 5 Free Champions Pack (claim by 03/02/2026)

  • Skate – Supercharge Pack (claim by 03/02/2026)

  • Throne and Liberty – Loyal Warrior Outfit Bundle (claim by 04/02/2026)

  • Warframe – Awakening Bundle (claim by 04/02/2026)

  • Super Animal Royale – Winter Benefits Bundle (claim by 09/02/2026)

  • Fallout 76 – Sunset Sarsaparilla Bundle (claim by 15/02/2026)

  • Discord Nitro – 3-Month Membership (claim by 28/02/2026)

  • The Finals – Lord Mo Ming Bundle (claim by 19/03/2026)


Extra Benefits You Can Claim In-Game


Several free-to-play titles automatically grant bonuses when launched by Game Pass members. Supported games include Overwatch 2, VALORANT, League of Legends, Genshin Impact, and many others.


Splitgate Arena: Reloaded

How to Redeem Xbox Game Pass Perks


  • On Xbox consoles: Open the Xbox Game Pass app and select My Benefits.

  • On PC: Launch the Xbox PC app, go to Game Pass, then choose My Benefits.


Some free-to-play rewards activate automatically the first time you load the game—no manual claiming required.


EA Play Rewards for Ultimate Members


Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers also receive rotating EA Play bonuses, primarily for EA’s sports and multiplayer titles. January’s rewards include items for Apex Legends, Battlefield 6, EA Sports FC 26, F1 25, Madden NFL 26, and NHL 26.


What’s Next?

Only a couple of Xbox Game Pass titles have been officially confirmed for January so far, but more announcements are expected soon. As new Perks and game additions are revealed, this guide will continue to evolve—so it’s worth checking back regularly.

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