--- title: 'Xbox Game Pass Soldiers on With June Wave 2 Lineup - Daily Fix' source: 'https://youtube.com/watch?v=80c1oWuggC4' video_id: '80c1oWuggC4' date: 2026-06-16 duration_sec: 0 --- # Xbox Game Pass Soldiers on With June Wave 2 Lineup - Daily Fix > Source: [Xbox Game Pass Soldiers on With June Wave 2 Lineup - Daily Fix](https://youtube.com/watch?v=80c1oWuggC4) ## Summary Microsoft has announced the Xbox Game Pass June wave 2 lineup, which includes titles like EA Sports FC 26 and Call of Duty Vanguard. This comes amid reports that several Xbox studios—including Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and Compulsion—may face closure as part of a major business reset under new Xbox boss Asha Sharma. ### Key Points - **Potential Studio Closures** [0:25] — Microsoft has not commented on rumors that Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and Compulsion could be shut down. - **Game Pass June Wave 2 Lineup** [0:41] — Coming games include EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet, Winds of Arcana Ruination, Call of Duty Vanguard, Abyssus (June 25), and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 & 4 (July 2). - **Xbox Game Studios Boss Steps Down** [1:16] — Craig Duncan stepped down as head of Xbox Game Studios, and news emerged of potential studio closures. - **Microsoft Ceo on Sustainability** [1:30] — Satya Nadella stated the gaming business must become sustainable, despite Microsoft's long history of investment. - **Studios Negotiating Independence** [1:42] — Bloomberg reported that Compulsion, Ninja Theory, and Double Fine are negotiating to go independent, which could still lead to layoffs. - **Double Fine's Response** [2:26] — Double Fine responded to closure reports with a single emoji. ### Conclusion Microsoft is pushing forward with its Game Pass lineup while reportedly cutting costs and restructuring its gaming division, putting multiple high-profile studios at risk. ## Transcript What's up everybody? Damon here and for today's daily fix, we have new Xbox Game Pass games for June and more Xbox studios on the chopping block. This is your daily fix. Presented by Universal Orlando Resort and its newest theme park, Universal Epic Universe. Amid reports of potential studio closures and mass layoffs, Microsoft has announced the Xbox Game Pass June wave 2 lineup of games. It has yet to comment, however, on this week's rumors that the likes of Hellblade developer Ninja Theory, Psychonauts developer Double Fine, and South of Midnight developer Compulsion may always be shut down. Anyway, coming to Game Pass during the second half of June in the early part of July are EA Sports F26, which is of course timed to coincide with the ongoing World Cup. There's also RV There yet, and Winds of Arcana Ruination. Meanwhile, the 2021 Call of Duty game Vanguard hits Game Pass this month. Abyssus is out June 25th, and Tony Hawk's Pros Skater 3 and 4 joins the Ultimate and PC tiers on July 2nd. There are no day one releases for the rest of June with Jungster out today. Game Pass soldiers on amid new Xbox boss Asha Sharma's reset of the gaming business, which looks like it will result in a number of high-profile casualties. Yesterday, the game business reported that Xbox Game Studios boss Craig Duncan had stepped down and news of various Microsoft studios potentially closing down emerged soon after. IGN has asked Microsoft for comment, but it is yet to respond. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said, "No one can accuse Microsoft of not having invested for the last 25 years." Now, we have to turn this into a sustainable business that delivers what is fundamentally one of the best sources of entertainment. Still moving on. As mentioned previously, Hellblade developer Ninja Theory and Psychonauts developer Doublefine are reportedly among the studios fighting to avoid closure as Microsoft makes significant cuts to the Xbox business. Bloomberg reported that Compulsion, Ninja Theory, and Doublefine are all negotiating with Microsoft to potentially go independent, although doing so would still likely result in significant layoffs. UK studio Ninja Theory is behind the technically impressive Hellblade franchise, which has struggled for commercial success. The developer announced sequel Senua just over a week ago at the Xbox games showcase reveal event. It is unclear what will happen to the game now. Earlier this year, Doublefine, which is behind the Psychonauts franchise, released online multiplayer pottery party brawler Kilm. Like Double Fine's 2025 effort, Keeper Kilm failed to make an impression. Double Fine has responded to the reports of its potential closure with a single emoji. And that is your daily fix for Tuesday, June 16th. Now that you're caught up on the news, watch the launch trailer for Jason Vorhees and Dead by Daylight. I'm Damon Hatfield and for all your video game news, stay tuned IGN.