Is Tears of Metal on Xbox? Series X|S and Game Pass Status

Is Tears of Metal on Xbox now?

The accurate answer depends on what you mean by “Xbox.”

Yes, it is available through the Xbox ecosystem on Windows PC. The live Microsoft product page calls the game Tears of Metal (Game Preview) and lists PC and handheld under “Play with.” It supports single-player, Xbox achievements, cloud saves and online co-op for two to four players.

No, the native Xbox Series X|S version is not available yet. Xbox Wire announced that console version in April 2026, but described it as “coming soon.” The current US Game Preview page does not list Series X|S as a playable device.

This split explains why you may see Tears of Metal inside the Xbox app or Game Pass while the same account cannot install it on a Series X or Series S. “Xbox on PC” is a Windows storefront and service; it is not another name for the console build.

Looking for another console? The PS5 status page tracks the separate PlayStation question without treating controller support as a native console release.

What is the Tears of Metal Xbox release date?

There is no confirmed Xbox Series X|S release date.

July 22, 2026 is the release date for the Early Access build on Steam and the Game Preview build on Windows PC. Microsoft announced a Series X|S version, Game Pass support and Xbox Play Anywhere, but it did not attach a day or month to the console launch.

Do not copy the PC date into an Xbox console calendar. The safest current status is:

• PC Game Preview: released July 22, 2026;
• Xbox Series X|S: announced, date to be announced;
• Xbox One: not announced.

For the difference between Early Access and the eventual 1.0 launch, read our Tears of Metal release date guide.

Is Tears of Metal on Game Pass?

Yes. The current Microsoft product page includes Tears of Metal with PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate. The included build is the Windows PC Game Preview version.

That distinction prevents two common mistakes:

1. A Game Pass title can be included only on selected platforms. Seeing it in the Game Pass catalog does not guarantee a console installation.
2. “Game Preview” means the build is still in active development. It can receive balance, performance, multiplayer and content changes before version 1.0.

If you use Game Pass on a Series X or Series S, look for the console itself in the product page's device list. Until Series X|S appears there on the live listing, the subscription entitlement is for the PC build rather than a native console download.

Can I play Tears of Metal on Xbox Cloud Gaming?

Yes, for eligible accounts. Microsoft now hosts an official Xbox Cloud Gaming page for Tears of Metal (Game Preview). The page identifies the experience as Cloud Gaming, displays “Play with controller” and prompts the visitor to sign in.

That is enough to confirm a live Cloud Gaming listing, but not universal eligibility. During this source check, the regular Microsoft product page still listed only PC and handheld under “Play with,” while the original Xbox Wire announcement did not name Cloud. Access can vary by region, account and Game Pass plan.

Use this practical check:

1. sign in to the official Xbox Cloud Gaming page;
2. confirm that it presents a playable action for your account rather than only product information;
3. verify that your region and current Game Pass plan support the title.

The accurate status is therefore available through Xbox Cloud Gaming for eligible accounts, with access not guaranteed for every region or plan.

What does Xbox Play Anywhere mean here?

Xbox Wire announced Xbox Play Anywhere support for Tears of Metal. Microsoft's Play Anywhere program normally lets one digital purchase work on participating Xbox consoles, Windows PCs and supported Windows handhelds. It also carries saves, add-ons and achievements between those devices.

For Tears of Metal, treat that as a confirmed launch feature for the planned Xbox release, not proof that the Series X|S package is already available. The current PC Game Preview page does not display a Play Anywhere badge or list Series X|S under “Play with.”

Once the console version goes live, the strongest confirmation will be all three of these appearing together:

• the Xbox Play Anywhere badge on the current product page;
• PC and Xbox Series X|S in the device list;
• the game shown as ready to install on both devices under the same account.

Does the Xbox PC version support crossplay?

The Microsoft listing includes Xbox cross-platform multiplayer and cross-platform co-op capabilities. However, live compatibility can depend on both players running compatible patches.

Paper Cult's current Steam patch, version 0.14.58630, says crossplay is temporarily disabled on the normal version and directs Steam players who need compatibility to the separate “crossplay” Beta branch.

That means the store capability is real, but it should not be translated into “crossplay always works on the newest patch.” Before organizing a session between Steam and Xbox-on-PC players:

• compare the version number shown by every player;
• check Paper Cult's latest patch notes;
• follow the studio's beta-branch instruction only when the versions require it.

Use the version-mismatch guide for the exact Steam branch steps, and the Steam platform page for the current normal-branch PC requirements and feature list.

The store lists online co-op for two to four players. No local or split-screen mode is listed.

Will Tears of Metal come to Xbox One?

There is no official Xbox One announcement in the sources checked on August 17, 2026. Xbox Wire names Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC, not Xbox One.

Do not assume backward compatibility can create an Xbox One version. Backward compatibility helps newer consoles run older software; it does not make a Series X|S game run on Xbox One hardware.

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This article was last checked on August 17, 2026 against first-party pages:

• Tears of Metal (Game Preview) on Xbox
• Xbox Wire's Series X|S and Game Pass announcement
• Tears of Metal Xbox Cloud Gaming product page
• Paper Cult's version 0.14.58630 patch
• Paper Cult's Crossplay Steam Branch instructions
• Microsoft's Xbox Play Anywhere explanation
• Paper Cult's official Steam announcements