TCG Card Shop Simulator, one of 2024's highest-rated simulation games with Overwhelmingly Positive reviews on Steam, has been added to the Xbox Game Pass lineup for 2026. Although still in early access on Steam, the game appears to be gearing up for its full release in 2026 as it joins Xbox Game Pass.
The 2026 Xbox Game Pass lineup is already shaping up to be impressive, featuring first-party titles like Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Forza Horizon 6. At the same time, the service seems ready to expand its library with popular indie games, giving subscribers a broader selection of experiences to explore. One such indie hit that has already built a loyal PC fan base is TCG Card Shop Simulator.
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During the ID@Xbox Fall 2025 Showcase, it was announced that TCG Card Shop Simulator will join Xbox Game Pass in the first quarter of 2026. While the exact release date hasn't been confirmed, it's expected to align with the game's 1.0 version launch. The announcement was accompanied by a new teaser trailer highlighting the game's core mechanics, centered around building and expanding a trading card shop empire. Xbox Game Pass subscribers might be interested to know that TCG Card Shop Simulator currently holds a 97% positive rating on Steam, making it one of the best early-access titles in the management and simulation genre and suggesting it's well worth checking out.
New Xbox Game Pass Games Confirmed for 2026
- TCG Card Shop Simulator – Q1 2026
- AWAYSIS
- Aphelion
- At Fate's End
- Beast of Reincarnation
- Beastro
- Darkwood 2
- Denshattack
- Fable (2026)
- Forza Horizon 6
- Freestyle Football 2
- Gears of War: E-Day
- Halo: Campaign Evolved
- High on Life 2 - February 13
- Menace - February 5
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (console)
- Persona 4 Revival
- Planet of Lana 2
- Replaced
- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
- Sledding Game
- Subnautica 2
- Super Meat Boy 3D
- There Are No Ghosts at the Grand
- Tropico 7
- Wildekin
TCG Card Shop Simulator's gameplay revolves around collecting, trading, and selling Pokemon TCG-inspired cards. TCG Card Shop Simulator also features deep customization options, allowing players to design their store however they like and grow it into a thriving local business. Players can host their own trading card competitions and open booster packs to discover and resell rare cards. At higher levels, they can hire employees to help automate parts of the business and keep operations running smoothly as the store grows. The game also features a unique TCG economy that players can take advantage of to maximize profits by selling chase cards at premium prices.
Alongside TCG Card Shop Simulator, three other indie games were confirmed for the 2026 Xbox Game Pass lineup as day-one releases: AWAYSIS, Darkwood 2, and Sledding Game. Their exact release dates have not yet been revealed, and it's also unclear whether these new titles will be available across all Xbox Game Pass tiers or remain exclusive to the Ultimate tier. However, given Microsoft's focus on day-one releases for its highest-tier subscription, all of these games may be part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, with no immediate release planned for the Premium or Essential tiers.
- Developer(s)
- OPNeon Games
- Publisher(s)
- OPNeon Games
- Engine
- Unity
- Number of Players
- 1
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Playable
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Simulation, Management
