Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy on Game Pass

Yes, it's included. Microsoft confirmed Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy as part of the August wave-2 Game Pass lineup on Aug 18, 2026, and it landed on the service the same day as its retail release — August 27, 2026. No extra purchase, on top of your existing subscription.

What you get

• The full game. This is not a trial or a demo — the complete campaign is in the Game Pass library from day one.
• Same-day as retail. Game Pass subscribers play it at the exact same time as everyone paying $49.99. No waiting.
• Cloud saves. Progress follows your Xbox account, and you can jump between console and PC if you're on Game Pass Ultimate.
• No purchase needed. The only extra cost would be if you want the game forever after it eventually leaves the service — then you buy it, usually with your save carrying over.

Which plan do you need?

Any tier that includes the Game Pass library works: Game Pass Console on Xbox Series X|S, PC Game Pass on Windows, or Game Pass Ultimate which covers both plus cloud gaming. Older A Plague Tale entries have rotated on and off the service over the years, so check the current library if you want to catch up on the saga first.

Game Pass vs buying it

The math is lopsided. Buying costs $49.99 today with no discount. Playing on Game Pass costs you nothing beyond a subscription you already have. The honest advice: play it on Game Pass. If it turns out to be your game of the year — some reviewers say it's the best thing Asobo has made — buy it later at a discount and it'll still be in your library permanently.