Xbox Game Pass February 2026: A Guide to Achievement Difficulty

As February 2026 draws to a close, a wave of new games has landed on Xbox Game Pass, while others are preparing to leave the service. To help prioritize your gaming time, we’ve assessed the difficulty of earning achievements for both the new additions and the departing titles.

Leaving Xbox Game Pass: Achievement Difficulty Breakdown

For those looking to maximize their Gamerscore before games leave Xbox Game Pass, here’s a breakdown of achievement difficulty.

Uncomplicated Leaving Games

Unfortunately, there are no easy leaving games to recommend this month.

Average Difficulty Leaving Games: Middle-earth: Shadow of War

If you’re seeking a game with average difficulty, Middle-earth: Shadow of War is a good choice. The base game has a 4% completion rate on TrueAchievements, but expect to invest between 60 and 80 hours to earn all achievements. There are no missable achievements, and a walkthrough is available for assistance. IGN Middle-earth: Shadow of War Achievement Guide

Hard Leaving Games: Injustice 2

Injustice 2 presents a significant challenge. Completing all achievements can capture between 150 and 200 hours, and the game features difficult challenges. The base game has a completion rate of less than 1% on TrueAchievements. IGN Injustice 2 Achievement Guide

New Xbox Game Pass Games: Achievement Difficulty Breakdown

Let’s look at the new arrivals and how challenging their achievement lists are.

Easy New Additions: Aerial Knight’s DropShot & Death Howl

Two titles stand out for their relative ease: Aerial Knight’s DropShot and Death Howl. DropShot is the shorter of the two, taking no longer than two hours to complete, with a 6% completion rate on TrueAchievements. The achievement list appears straightforward, with guides available from the TrueAchievements community. TrueAchievements Aerial Knight’s DropShot Leaderboard

Average Difficulty New Additions: EA Sports College Football 26

EA Sports College Football 26 offers an average level of difficulty. Completion should take between five and six hours, with a 2% completion rate on TrueAchievements. Difficulty may vary depending on your familiarity with the sports genre. TrueAchievements EA Sports College Football 26 Leaderboard

Hard New Additions: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition is the most challenging new addition. The game has 20 missable achievements and will take between 150 and 200 hours to complete. Utilizing a walkthrough is highly recommended. The game has an overall completion rate of 3% on TrueAchievements. TrueAchievements The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition Leaderboard

February 2026 Xbox Game Pass Additions

Here’s a list of the games added to Xbox Game Pass in February 2026:

• Aerial_Knight’s DropShot (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) – February 17
• Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) – February 17
• Avowed (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) – February 17
• Death Howl (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) – February 19
• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition (Cloud and Console) – February 19
• EA Sports College Football 26 (Cloud and Xbox Series X|S) – February 19
• TCG Card Shop Simulator (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) – February 24
• Dice A Million (PC) – February 25
• Towerborne (Console, Handheld, and PC) – February 26
• Final Fantasy III (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) – March 3