Shift At Midnight on Xbox Game Pass — Complete Guide

Yes — Shift At Midnight is on Xbox Game Pass day one (July 22, 2026). Here's everything you need to know about plans, platforms, saves and the Steam comparison before you install.

Quick Answer

• Day-one Game Pass release: confirmed on launch day.
• Included plans: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Core (console) — with Xbox Cloud Gaming access on Ultimate.
• Play Anywhere: one entitlement covers Xbox console and PC (Microsoft Store) with synced saves.
• Cost: $0 extra beyond your subscription. Same $9.99 price if you buy separately on Steam or the Xbox Store.

Which Game Pass Plans Include It

Tier note: some Game Pass tiers (e.g. Standard on console) don't include day-one releases. If your tier blocks it, Ultimate or a $9.99 standalone purchase is the workaround.

Xbox vs PC Game Pass — Play Anywhere Explained

Because Shift At Midnight is an Xbox Play Anywhere title, buying it (or using it) on the Xbox Store/Game Pass gives you both versions:

• Start on your Xbox Series X|S, continue on PC Game Pass.
• Saves and achievements sync across both via your Microsoft account.
• Players on Xbox console and PC Game Pass can play co-op together in the same lobby.

Steam is completely separate — a Steam copy won't get you the Xbox/PC version, and crossplay between Steam and Game Pass isn't live yet (see the Crossplay Guide).

Can I Play It on Cloud?

Yes. If your Game Pass plan includes Xbox Cloud Gaming (available with Ultimate), you can stream Shift At Midnight to a phone, tablet or browser without installing it. The game is listed as cloud-playable — handy for trying it before you install on your main machine.

Game Pass vs Buying on Steam

Bottom line: if you already pay for Game Pass, play it there — especially if any of your friends play on Xbox. Buy on Steam only if you want to own it outright or your whole group is on Steam.

FAQ

Is Shift At Midnight leaving Game Pass? No leaving date has been announced. Game Pass games from Kwalee typically stay for many months — we'll update this page if a removal is announced.

Can I use my Steam save on Game Pass? No. Steam saves are local to Steam; Play Anywhere saves live on your Microsoft account. They don't merge.

Is the free demo on Game Pass? The demo is a separate Steam listing. On Game Pass you get the full game, so no demo needed there.

Does Game Pass include the Endless Mode update? Endless Mode is a free update for the game itself, so yes — it arrives on Game Pass when it ships.

Availability verified against the Xbox store listing, the official Xbox announcement and Steam as of August 2026. Game Pass catalogs rotate — confirm in your Xbox app before assuming access.