EA Play: EA Sports FC 25 Is Now Available with Game Pass Ultimate
Charlie FortescueDirector, Global Corporate Communications, EA
EA Play and Game Pass Ultimate Members can experience more ways to win for the club in EA Sports FC 25, with unrivaled authenticity brought to life through a roster of 19,000+ players across 700+ teams in more than 120 stadiums and over 30 leagues. Members can team up with friends in their favorite modes – including the new 5v5 Rush – and manage their club to victory as FC IQ delivers more tactical control than ever before.
Dive into the action with groundbreaking features like teaming up with friends in 5v5 Rush to play Ultimate Team, Clubs, and Kick-Off. FC IQ delivers greater strategic control and more realistic collective movement at the team level, while a new AI model, powered by real-world data, influences player tactics through all-new Player Roles.
And they can enjoy more ways to play with Samsung devices. Members can stream EA Sports FC 25 directly to Samsung Smart TVs via Samsung Gaming Hub and the Xbox app, making it easier than ever to jump into the action.
The pitch is yours. Start playing today with your Game Pass Ultimate membership.
Member Rewards
From mighty charm vibes to showing out on the ice, check out this month’s member rewards for the pitch and beyond. Members can score EA Sports FC 25 rewards including the limited time Supercharge Pack, Ultimate Team Draft Token, and the Shapeshifters FC Left Leg Tattoo & Clubs Coins.
Also available is the Apex Legends Gold Tribal Mask Weapon Charm and the Battlefield 2042 Headgear: No Slouch. They can also get a Madden NFL 25 Ultimate Team Pack, 5,000 XP for F1 25, and an NHL 25 WOC Battle Pass XP Modifier & CHEL Coins.
Membership for EA Play is included with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscriptions.
Whether you’re scoring an unbelievable hat-trick in the EA Sports FC franchise, showing no mercy on suburban battlegrounds in the Battlefield series or timing a perfect hit to dominate the gridiron in the Madden NFL franchise, you can feel the thrill with EA for just $5.99 a month. Membership unlocks unlimited access to a collection of top titles, trials of select new games, in-game member rewards and more. Members also save 10% off EA digital purchases—including game downloads, points packs, and DLC.
For more details on all the EA Play member benefits this month, visit: EA Play Member Benefits. Conditions, limitations and exclusions apply – see EA Play Terms for details.
Kick off Spring with some intense action this month because EA Play is delivering tons of moments to get your blood pumping on (and off) the gridiron. Starting today, players can chase greatness with their favorite collegiate teams inEA SportsCollege Football 25 – now on the Play List. There’s no better time to step into legendary stadiums and experience the unforgettable traditions that make college football legendary.
Get ready for explosive on-field gameplay and the iconic atmospheres of modern-era college football with College Football 25. The game introduces CampusIQ, a suite of features that brings to life the explosiveness of college football game days through wide open, fast-paced gameplay across all 134 FBS schools in all areas of the game. In addition, fan favorite modes like Dynasty and Road to Glory set a new standard for fans ready to construct their own powerhouse program as a created coach or vie for the Heisman as a player, while the all-new Road to the College Football Playoff and College Football Ultimate Team bring fresh online experiences and ways to play.
Want more? Now until April 24, members can score the College Football 25 Supercharge Pack by entering Ultimate Team. Members can also unlock recurring member rewards, 10% savings on College Football Points and more.
Alongside unlimited access to College Football 25, EA Play continues to offer great content to members and this month’s rewards include:
EA Sports College Football 25 Supercharge Pack – March 27 to April 24
EA Sports Madden NFL 25 – MUT Pack – Now to March 31
EA Sports F1 24 – 5000 XP Boost – Now to March 31
EA Sports FC 25 – Festival of Football Purple Bandana & Clubs Coins – Now to April 24
EA Sports FC 25 – Football Ultimate Team Draft Token– Now to April 14
EA Sports NHL 25 – WOC Battle Pass XP Modifier Tokens – Now to May 22
EA Sports NHL 25 – 3000 CHEL Coins – Now to May 22
Apex Legends – Gold Voidwalker Injector Weapon Charm – Now to March 31
Battlefield 2042 – Cloudpiercer – Now to April 28
EA Sports WRC – Le Maestros Pack – Now to March 31
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members receive EA Play with their Game Pass subscription; they can also play games like College Football 25 on the Xbox App on PC via Cloud Gaming with Game Pass Ultimate. Members can experience the world of EA with unlimited access to a collection of top titles, trials of select new games, in-game member rewards, 10% on EA digital purchases and more.
Visit the EA Play page for more details, and to stay up to date on the latest from EA Play, follow EA Play on Instagram, or X. Please see EA.com/EA-Play/Terms for terms and conditions.
Looking to amp up the action? With EA Play, members get unlimited access to EA’s most exciting sports games on The Play List, including the newly added EA Sports F1 24. Along with the hottest racing titles around, EA Play members can also enjoy in-game bonuses, discounts on digital purchases, up to 10-hour trials of fan-favorite games, and unlimited access to titles like EA Sports Madden NFL 25 and beyond.
EA Sports F1 24
EA Play members continue to win this month as EA Sports F1 24joins the Play List today! Players can join the grid and drive like the greatest in this official video game of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship. EA Sports F1 24 features an overhauled Career mode, the all-new EA Sports Dynamic Handling, a new broadcast presentation package and cutscenes that add to the race day immersion, actual driver audio samples taken from F1 broadcasts and much more. Play as your hero and build on their existing stats and reputation, bring back legendary icons from the past to continue their F1 legacy, or play as yourself and climb the ranks as an F1 or F2 rookie.
EA Sports Madden NFL 25
In addition to F1 24, EA Sports Madden NFL 25 is currently available on the Play List for EA Play members. Madden NFL 25 introduces upgraded iterations of FieldSense and Boom Tech on Xbox Series X|S — groundbreaking physics-based tackling and player control technologies — allowing players to be immersed in the game like never before. Alongside these innovative updates, Madden NFL 25 also brings new signature styles and mechanics to the field as well as overhauled visuals and presentation, including two additional commentary teams, to deliver unparalleled levels of NFL realism through all modes of play.
February Rewards
This month, EA Play members continue to unlock the thrill of special rewards, including:
EA Sports Madden NFL 25Supercharge Pack – February 6 to March 6
EA Sports Madden NFL 25MUT Pack – Now to February 28
EA Sports F1 245000 XP Boost – Now to February 28
EA Sports F1 24Champions Icon Pack – February 20 to March 18
EA Sports FC 25 Victory Wings Right Leg Tattoo & Clubs Coins – Now to March 13
EA Sports FC 25Football Ultimate Team Draft Token– February 15 to March 14
EA Sports NHL 25WOC Battle Pass XP Modifier Tokens – Now to March 27
EA Sports NHL 253000 CHEL Coins – Now to March 27
Apex Legends Fast Money Weapon Charm – Now to March 3
Visit the EA Play page for more details, and to stay up to date on the latest from EA Play, follow EA Play on, Instagram, or X. Please see EA.com/EA-Play/Terms for terms and conditions.
This month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pass PC members get to experience life on the pitch and the fast line with two amazing offers as part of EA Play! Bring the world’s game and the thrilling UEFA Euro 2024 tournament home with EA Sports FC 24, and then strap in and try to take down Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, and other Formula 1 drivers with an early access trial to EA Sports F1 24. Learn more about both titles below.
EA Sports FC 24
Get ready to explore a new era of The World’s Game with EA Sports FC 24! The next chapter in the most innovative future of football is coming to the Play List on June 25 for all EA Play+ members.
In EA Sports FC 24, players can experience the ground-breaking realism delivered by HyperMotion V (on Xbox Series X|S), resulting in true-to-football movement and animations. The enhanced Frostbite Engine introduces lifelike detail, reinventing how 19,000+ fully licensed players move, play and look in every match. In addition, EA Sports FCfeatures over 700 teams and 30 leagues, including the UEFA Men’s and Women’s Champions League, CONMEBOL Libertadores, Premier League, Barclays Women’s Super League, LaLiga EA Sports, Bundesliga, D1 Arkema, NWSL, and many more.
To celebrate the game’s addition to the Play List, EA Play members will be able to build out their dream squad with the EA Sports FC 24Supercharge Pack (see terms), offering players Football Ultimate Team content.
EA Sports F1 24
Be one of the 20 in EA Sports F1 24. Join the grid and drive like the greatest for five full hours with EA Play’s early access trial starting now.
The official video game of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship, EA Sports F1 24 features an overhauled Career mode, the all-new EA Sports Dynamic Handling, a new broadcast presentation package and cutscenes that add to the race day immersion, actual driver audio samples taken from F1 broadcasts and much more. Play as your hero and build on their existing stats and reputation, bring back legendary icons from the past to continue their F1 legacy, or play as yourself and climb the ranks as an F1 or F2 rookie.
June Rewards
Apex Legends Golden Blade Weapon Charm – Now to July 1
Battlefield 2042MCS-880 skin “Thermal Coal” – Now to June 25
EA Sports FC 24Clubs Trophy Right Arm Tattoo – Now to July 18
EA Sports FC 24Volta Germany Wig and Coins – Now to July 18
EA Sports FC 24 24 Ultimate Team Draft Token – Now to July 14
Madden NFL 24 MUT June Pack – Now to June 30
EA Sports WRCSeason 5 Rewards – Now to July 30
NHL 24 Chelwave Set – Now to July 17
NHL 24 WOC Coins – Now to July 17
NHL 24 WOC Battle Pass XP Modifier – Now to July 17
EA Sports F1 23 5000 XP Boost – Now to June 30
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pass PC members receive EA Play with their Game Pass subscription. Members enjoy great player benefits, including in-game challenges and rewards, special member-only content, trials of select new games such as EA Sports UFC 5 and EA Sports WRC, and access to a collection of EA’s best-loved series and top titles, including the recently added Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and EA Sports PGA Tour.
Welcome back to the regular “help me pick out what to play next” list (or maybe that’s just me) with Game Pass! We have more games waiting for you to boot up and play on PC, console, and cloud. Let’s jump in!
In Case You Missed It
But first, quick shout out to those who tuned in this last week for the Xbox Games Showcase, where we showed off 18 games that will be coming Day One to Game Pass! Check the recap of the whole show here, and we’ll keep you updated on the Wire for when you can start to play some of these games soon.
Available Today
Still Wakes the Deep (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) Available on day one with Game Pass! From the award-winning developers at The Chinese Room comes a terrifying tale of isolation. You are trapped on an oil rig in the North Sea, running from an unknowable horror that has come aboard. With no escape and no way to fight back, all you can do is survive. Learn more about Still Wakes the Deep in Xbox Wire’s hands-on preview.
Coming Soon
My Time at Sandrock (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 19 Just like My Time at Portia, My Time at Sandrock takes place in a wholesome post-apocalyptic world 300 years after the Day of Calamity destroyed most modern technologies. Gather resources to build machines, befriend locals, and defend Sandrock from monsters — all while saving the town from economic ruin!
Keplerth (PC) – June 20 Try to survive on a hostile alien planet in this 2D sandbox RPG, where you can choose to live alone or fight side-by-side with your friends in the online multiplayer mode. Survive, build, farm, fight, and explore your way to victory in this open-world adventure!
EA Sports FC 24 (Cloud, Console, and PC) EA Play – June 25 Welcome to the Club – EA Sports FC 24 is coming to PC Game Pass and Ultimate via EA Play on June 25, just in time for UEFA EURO 2024. Lead your nation against the best and challenge for international glory as champions from across The World’s Game go head-to-head to become Champions of Europe.
SteamWorld Dig (Cloud and Console) – June 26 A platform mining adventure with strong Metroidvanian influences. Take the role of Rusty, a lone mining steambot, as he arrives at an old mining town in great need. Dig your way through the old earth, gaining riches while uncovering the ancient threat that lurks below…
SteamWorld Dig 2 (Console and PC) – June 26 SteamWorld Dig 2 is making a return to the Game Pass library, taking you on a platform mining adventure forged in Metroidvania flames. When an old trading town is struck by mysterious earthquakes, it’s up to a lone steambot and her unlikely companion to uncover what trembling terrors lie beneath.
Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – June 27 Join Robin Hood and his unwavering band of outlaws in 12th-century England on their mission for a free Nottingham, as you travel across various regions and build up a secret hideout village and help the denizens of the surrounding lands. Complete quests, construct various builds, craft a broad range of items, and freely explore locations inspired by both myth and history in this open-world RPG with base-building features.
DLC / Game Updates
Minecraft: Tricky Trials Update – Available now Venture into the Tricky Trials Update! Team up or go solo and discover new decorative blocks, hostile mobs, items, weapons, paintings, and the trial chambers – a sprawling structure stuffed with traps and treasures for every player!
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks
Smite: Summer Sizzle Pack – Available now Ignite your fights with the Summer Sizzle Pack in the free-to-play action MOBA game, Smite! Unlock the gods Danzaburou, The Morrigan, and Fenrir as well as their voice packs and emotes. Plus, unlock a 3-Day Account Booster!
Monster Hunter Now: New Season Bundle – Available now Hunt monsters in the real world on your mobile device! Celebrate Monster Hunter Now’s Season 2 with a bundle that includes new monster materials and other awesome bonuses! Claim one Ultra Hunting Ticket, a Paintball, a Potion, a Wander Orb, and a material for crafting Basarios (new monster with the next update!) weapons and armor. This Perk content requires Monster Hunter Now mobile game to use (available free-to-play).
Leaving Soon
The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon, be sure to check the dates below and don’t forget to use your 20% membership discount on games you would like to keep!
Leaving June 30
FIFA 22 (Console and PC)
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Stranded Deep (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Sword and Fairy Together Forever (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Leaving July 5
Cricket 22 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Stay tuned to @XboxGamePassPC and @XboxGamePass, and @Xbox for updates and when you can start scratching games off your backlog. Cheers!
The single-player, first-person magic shooter from Ascendant Studios, in partnership with EA Originals, is now on the Play List for all EA Play members (Conditions, limitations and exclusions apply. See https://tos.ea.com/legalapp/eaplay/US/en/PC/ for details). PC Game Pass and Ultimate Game Pass subscribers can now experience the story of Jak, set in the Immortals of Aveum’s original fantasy universe.
Powered by the groundbreaking Unreal Engine 5.1 technology, Immortals of Aveum puts players in a visceral and cinematic fantasy universe that combines modern characters and a story-driven campaign with intense magic-based action, world exploration and puzzle-solving. The game tells the story of Jak (played by actor Darren Barnet) who discovers that he is a magically-imbued ‘Unforeseen’ and finds himself reluctantly caught in the middle of the raging Everwar. Members will find themselves thrusted into action-packed gameplay, testing their skills in fast, fluid combat that is easy to learn and satisfying to master.
In addition to Immortals of Aveum, EA Play members also get unlimited access to an expansive catalog of EA games, including Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, EA SPORTS NHL 24 and more, as well as a 10% discount on EA digital content (including game downloads, Season Passes, point packs, and DLC).
EA Play also offers members regular in-game rewards! This month’s rewards include:
Apex Legends Golden Syringe Weapon Charm – Now to June 3
Battlefield 2042 Offshore Protector – Now to May 28
EA SPORTS FC 24 Clubs Nike What The FC Tn Shark – Now to June 6
EA SPORTS FC 24 VOLTA Nike What The FC T-Shirt and COINS – Now to June 6
EA SPORTS FC 24 Ultimate Team™ Draft Token – Now to June 14
F1 23 5000 XP Boost – Now to May 31
Madden NFL 24 MUT May Pack – Now to May 31
EA SPORTS WRCSeason 4 Rewards – Now to June 3
NHL 24 Super Hero Set – Now to May 22
NHL 24 WOC Coins – Now to May 22
NHL 24 WOC Battle Pass XP Modifier – Now to May 22
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pass PC members receive EA Play with their Game Pass subscription. Members enjoy great player benefits, including in-game challenges and rewards, special member-only content, trials of select new games such as EA SPORTS FC 24 and access to a collection of EA’s best-loved series and top titles, including the recently added EA SPORTS PGA Tour.
Visit the EA Play page for more details, and to stay up to date on the latest from EA Play, follow EA Play on, Instagram, or X. Please see EA.com/EA-Play/Terms for terms and conditions.
The critically acclaimed action-adventure game from Respawn Entertainment – in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games – is coming to the Play List on April 25, 2024, for all EA Play members. PC Game Pass and Ultimate Game Pass members can start their adventures this week as a part of their membership to experience the next chapter in Cal Kestis’ saga.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has earned top accolades and awards – including IGN’s Best Action Game of 2023, PC Gamer’s Best Adventure Game of 2023, and a Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media.
The game follows Cal Kestis as he explores an untamed galaxy while carrying its hopes for the future on his shoulders. Members can look forward to discovering new planets and revisiting familiar frontiers in the Star Wars galaxy, each with unique biomes, challenges, and enemies. All the while, they’ll be mastering new skills, equipment, and abilities as they traverse the grandiose landscapes.
EA Play also offers members regular in-game rewards. Here are the latest items, coins, and boosts, all claimable now:
Apex Legends Apex Logo (Precious Peaks) Weapon Charm – Now to April 30
Battlefield 2042 Brigade Buster – Now to April 30
EA Sports FC 24 Clubs FC Pro Black Glasses – Now to April 25
EA Sports FC 24 VOLTA FC Pro Neck Tattoo and COINS – Now to April 25
EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Team Draft Token – Now to May 14
Madden NFL 24 MUT April Pack – Now to April 30
WRCSeason 4 Rewards – Now to June 3
NHL 24 Super Hero Set – Now to May 22
NHL 24 WOC Coins – Now to May 22
NHL 24 WOC Battle Pass XP Modifier – Now to May 22
Game Pass Ultimate members can claim more member benefits in the Xbox Perks section in the Game Pass App or on console. This month’s perks include:
F1 23 24,000 PitCoin – Now to April 29
NHL 24 Mega Players Pack – April 18 to May 9
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pass PC members receive EA Play with their Game Pass subscription. Members enjoy great player benefits, including in-game challenges and rewards, special member-only content, trials of select new games such as EA Sports FC 24 and access to a collection of EA’s best-loved series and top titles, including the recently added EA Sports PGA Tour and EA Sports NHL 24. In addition, all members get 10% off purchases of Electronic Arts digital content.
Visit the EA Play page for more details, and to stay up to date on the latest from EA Play, follow EA Play on, Instagram, or X. Please see EA.com/EA-Play/Terms for terms and conditions.
March continues to bring more content to EA Play members! Whether you’re on the battlefield, racetrack, field, or pitch, there’s more rewards for all types of gamers.
A full list of all the great content coming to EA Play in March can be found below:
Apex Legends Tsukumo Weapon Charm – Now to April 1
Battlefield 2042 ‘Great Outdoors’ Mackay Outfit – Now to March 26
EA Sports FC 24 Clubs FC Pro Black Glasses – Now to April 25
EA Sports FC 24 VOLTA FC Pro Neck Tattoo and COINS – Now to April 25
EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Team Draft Token – Now to April 14
F1 23 5000 XP Boost – Now to March 31
Madden NFL 24 MUT March Pack – Now to March 31
WRCSeason 3 Rewards – Now to April 8
NHL 24 Biosuit Set – Now to March 27
NHL 24 WOC Coins – Now to March 27
NHL 24 WOC Battle Pass XP Modifier – Now to March 27
In addition to the above, Game Pass Ultimate members can claim more member benefits in the Xbox Perks section in the Game Pass App or on console. This month’s perks include:
Apex Legends Weapon Charm Bonanza – Now to April 2
F1 23 11,000 PitCoin – Now to April 1
Battlefield 2042 Season 7 Field Kit – March 19 to April 23
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pass PC members receive EA Play at no additional cost with their Game Pass subscription. Members enjoy great player benefits, including in-game challenges and rewards, special member-only content, trials of select latest titles like EA Sports FC 24, EA Sports WRC, and EA Sports NHL 24, access to a collection of EA’s best-loved series and top titles, and 10% off purchases of Electronic Arts digital content.
Visit the EA Play page for more details, and to stay up to date on the latest from EA Play, follow EA Play on, Instagram, or X (formally Twitter). Please see EA.com/EA-Play/Terms for terms and conditions.
Madden NFL 24, the latest entry in the successful Madden NFL series, is now available on the Play List for all EA Play members! PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can start their season today with EA Play at no extra cost.
In Madden NFL 24, players can experience new gameplay depth that delivers more control and realism through the next evolution of FieldSENSE, and the debut of SAPIEN Technology which makes characters more human and anatomically correct.
To celebrate the addition of Madden NFL 24 to the Play List, EA Play members are getting rewarded with the Madden NFL 24 Supercharge Pack, which allows players to boost their Ultimate Team right from the start of the season. Redeemable now until March 8, the Supercharge Pack is being granted to players on top of February’s MUT Pack. Both packs come as part of EA Play’s member rewards, which regularly grant members in-game bonuses.
Members can score these packs and several more rewards this month, including:
Apex Legends BonanzaWeapon Charm – Now to March 4
Battlefield 2042 Ice Pick Weapon Skin – Now to February 27
EA SPORTS FC 24 Clubs 90s Retro Right Hand Tattoo – Now to March 14
EA SPORTS FC 24 VOLTA 90s Retro Black Cap and COINS – Now to March 14
EA SPORTS FC 24 Ultimate Team Draft Token – Now to March 14
F1 23 5000 XP Boost – Now to February 29
Madden NFL 24 MUT February Pack – Now to February 29
Madden NFL 24 Supercharge Pack – Now to March 8
WRCSeason3 Rewards – Now to April 8
NHL 24 Biosuit Set – Now to March 27
NHL 24 WOC Coins – Now to March 27
NHL 2 WOC Battle Pass XP Modifier – Now to March 27
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pass PC members receive EA Play at no additional cost with their Game Pass subscription. Members enjoy great player benefits, including in-game challenges and rewards, special member-only content, trials of select brand-new titles like EA SPORTS FC 24, Super Mega Baseball 4and EA SPORTS F1 23, access to a collection of EA’s best-loved series and top titles, and 10% off purchases of Electronic Arts digital content.
Visit the EA Play page for more details, and to stay up to date on the latest from EA Play, follow EA Play on, Instagram, or X. Please see EA.com/EA-Play/Terms for terms and conditions.
Hi, your local game slinger here, back to add more to your “to be played” collection! Maybe you want to simulate some football before the big game; simulate running from horrors, or simulate moving things a little to the left without having to actually organize your things… we have some games for you. Claim your Perks, check out some updates, and get ready to pre-install some games!
Available Today
Anuchard (Cloud, Console, and PC) The kingdom of Anuchard has fallen. Generations after the collapse, its surviving descendants have chosen you to become The Bellwielder of the magical Audros Bell. Go forth, battle monsters, solve puzzles, and restore Anuchard to its former skyward glory!
Coming Soon
Train Sim World 4 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 7 Hit high speeds, roam free along the tracks and get creative with a host of new tools and features in Train Sim World 4. Design your own liveries, plan Scenarios and capture railfan shots with the new Photo Mode across three detailed routes in the UK, Austria and USA.
Madden NFL 24 (Console and PC) – February 8
Get ready to light it up in Madden NFL 24 with EA Play. PC Game Pass or Ultimate members can start your season on February 8, 2024, when it joins The Play List, and from then until March 8, you’ll also score an Ultimate Team Supercharge Pack.
Resident Evil 3 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 13
Jill Valentine is one of the last remaining people in Raccoon City to witness the atrocities Umbrella performed. To stop her, Umbrella unleashes their ultimate secret weapon; Nemesis! Playing as Jill, you must navigate through the chaotic, zombie infested streets of Raccoon City, stunningly re-built using Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine. Solve puzzles, encounter other gruesome creatures and try to escape the relentless Nemesis in this reimagining of the 1999 classic!
A Little To The Left (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 14 A cozy puzzle game where every day messes become pleasing puzzle arrangements. Stack documents, sort postcards, and solve all kinds of puzzles across over 100 levels. But watch out for a playful cat who might stop by to swipe away all your hard work!
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 14 Returning to the Game Pass library, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG packing all the best features you’ve come to know and love from the metroidvania genre into a single, content-packed game.
PlateUp! (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 15
Classic cooking action with permanent roguelite progression. Cook and serve your dishes, design and decorate your restaurants, and expand your culinary kingdom with unlocks, abilities and dishes in procedurally-generated layouts. Take on the challenge solo or hire up to 3 friends.
Return to Grace (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 20 A daring space archaeologist has just unearthed the ancient resting place of a long lost A.I. god known as Grace. Adventure with various fractured A.I. personalities as you uncover the great mystery of why she was shut down all those years ago in this first-person narrative adventure set in a visually stunning ‘60s retro sci-fi world.
ICYMI
MLB The Show 24 is Coming to Game Pass
Coming to Game Pass on day one, MLB The Show 24 announced Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr will be the cover athlete of the Standard Edition. The Deluxe Editions will pay tribute to the legends of Negro Leagues –– Xbox Game Pass members can upgrade with the Digital Deluxe Add-On to get bonus items and play 4 days early. Learn more here.
DLC / Game Updates
Sea of Thieves: Season 11 – Available now New adventures are at your fingertips! Discover your next Voyage directly at your Quest Table, or choose a challenge that suits you and dive straight into the action. Gather fresh plunder for the Trading Companies as you rise to level 100 and beyond, earning new Distinctions and rich rewards.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks
Mighty Doom: Cacodemon Mini Slayer Cosmetic – Available now Wear this Cacodemon cosmetic on your Mini Slayer to show those demons you mean business! Comes with an Xbox cosmetic for the BFG, Cacodemon cosmetic for the Heavy Cannon and more. Download Mighty Doom on mobile, and log into the game with your associated Microsoft account to claim your Perk. You will need to play through the tutorial at first launch.
F1 23: Champions Upgrade – Available now Get the Champions Upgrade including 4 New My Team Racing Icons and more with your EA Play membership included with Game Pass Ultimate.
The Sims 4: Jungle Adventure Pack – Available now Help celebrate The Sims 4’s 24th birthday with us! As a gift to you, enjoy the Jungle Adventure Game Pack with your EA Play membership included with Game Pass Ultimate.
Smite: Year 11 Starter Pack – Available now
Celebrate Year 11 of Smite in style! The Year 11 Starter Pack includes Anubis and his Voice Pack, as well as two skins for Anubis, Gravehound and Cosmic Power, and a 3 Day Account Booster.
Leaving February 15
The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon, so make sure to jump back in and take care of remaining Achievements before they leave. Remember to use your membership discount to save up to 20% to keep them in your library.
Galactic Civilizations III (PC)
Opus: Echo of Starsong (Cloud, Console, and PC)
For more updates, stay tuned here on Xbox Wire or keep an eye on our socials over at @Xbox on WhatsApp, @XboxGamePassPC on X, or @XboxGamePass on Instagram. Catch you next time!
Be it a big fancy car, a Brotato, a big ole boss, or a turnip (I couldn’t find a way to make that one start with a “B”) we’ve got characters for you to check out. Let’s get ready to nail that pre-install button and get to the games!
Available Today
Those Who Remain (Cloud, Console, and PC) As the lights go out, the embers of darkness are stoked in the sleepy town of Dormont. Confront uncomfortable horrors, keep your sanity in check, and survive the night in this story-driven, first-person psychological-thriller.
Coming Soon
Turnip Boy Robs a Bank (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 18 Available on day one with Game Pass: Turnip Boy is back! This time he’s teaming up with the Pickled Gang to plan and execute the weirdest heist of all time. Shake down hostages, steal valuables, battle the fuzz, and use wacky tools bought off the dark web to move further into the vaults of the Botanical Bank.
F1 23 (Console and PC) EA Play – January 18 EA Sports’ F1 23 is coming soon to PC Game Pass and Ultimate via EA Play. Test your driving talents, create your dream team, and be the last to brake in the official video game of the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship.
Palworld (Cloud, Console, PC) – January 19 Available on day one with Game Pass: Embark on an open-world adventure through Palworld, where you can discover and capture over 100 Pals! Unveil the secrets of this mysterious land, overcome formidable bosses, and build powerful bases. Use your Pals to do tasks for you and automate entire production lines.
Go Mecha Ball (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 25 Available on day one with Game Pass: Load up and roll out in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs.
Brotato (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 30 A top-down roguelite arena shooter where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Persona 3 Reload (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 2 Available on day one with Game Pass: If I told you there was an hour “hidden” between one day and the next, would you believe me? Walk the delicate line between life and death and unravel the mysteries of the Dark Hour in Persona 3 Reload, a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era.
Anuchard (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 6 The kingdom of Anuchard has fallen. Generations after the collapse, its surviving descendants have chosen you to become The Bellwielder of the magical Audros Bell. Go forth, battle monsters, solve puzzles, and restore Anuchard to its former skyward glory!
DLC / Game Updates
Dead By Daylight: Alan Wake – January 30
Game Pass members save 10% off Alan Wake in Dead by Daylight. From one Dark Place to another. Dead by Daylight: Alan Wake brings bestselling author Alan Wake into The Fog.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks
Naraka: Bladepoint Season 11 Bundle – Available now Boost your wardrobe with Xbox headgear, rare cosmetics from new season treasures, and three legendary skins with free trials! Get a head start in Season 11 with experience boost cards!
Turbo Golf Racing Pet Pack – Available now Drive off in the Pupps Car Body, Goldie Ball, Guzzle Shield, Knots Spoiler, Treats Wheels, Paws Decal, Fur Finish, and Kibble Boost. This Perk content requires Turbo Golf Racing to use.
Leaving January 31
The following game is leaving soon, so make sure you knock out some contracts or grab a few more achievements before it goes. You can even save up to 20% on your purchase to keep it in your library to keep the good times going.
Hitman: World of Assassination (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Hope your new year has brought you lots of games, high scores, and lots of new achievements! We’ll be back soon with more announcements – but you can always keep up with us here, or @Xbox on Whatsapp, @XboxGamePassPC on X, or @XboxGamePass on Instagram. Talk to you again soon!
January is a big gaming month for EA Play members!
F1 23
Racing fans: get ready to get behind the wheel in F1 23, the official video game of the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship, coming to the Play List on January 18.
Featuring new circuits – Las Vegas and Lusail – and a new chapter in the Braking Point story mode, F1 23 delivering high-speed drama and heated rivalries. Players can earn more rewards in F1 World, and can experience the new Precision Drive technology in action, offering controller players more confidence and control in crucial moments. In addition, EA Play members can take advantage of recurring 5,000 XP rewards and a 10% discount on EA digital content, including PitCoins.
Super Mega Baseball 4
Grab your glove and bat and hit the diamond in EA SPORTS Super Mega Baseball 4 – now available on the Play List for all EA Play members!
Super Mega Baseball 4 is where the Legends play. Featuring the series’ iconic combination of arcade-inspired style and immersive gameplay, Super Mega Baseball 4 adds 6 all-new stadiums and significant presentation upgrades, an entire lineup of fan-requested features, as well as expanded cross-gen and cross-platform multiplayer in certain modes. Players can step up to the plate with more than 200 larger-than-life versions of fan-favorite former pros who are joining the roster, like Vladimir Guerrero, Johnny Damon, Ozzie Smith and Jason Giambi.
January Rewards
In addition to these great games, members are scoring a bunch of rewards. Here are the latest rewards members can get with EA Play:
Battlefield 2042 – Repose Weapon Skin for NTW-50 – Now to January 30
EA SPORTS FC 24 – Clubs Pop Art Left Hand Tattoo – Now to February 1
EA SPORTS FC 24– VOLTA Pop Art Pink Headband and COINS – Now to February 1
EA SPORTS FC 24– January Ultimate Team Draft Token – Now to February 14
F1 23– 5000 XP Boost – Now to January 31
Madden NFL 24 – MUT January Pack – Now to January 31
WRC– Season 2 Rewards – Now to February 12
NHL 24 – Nutcracker Set – Now to January 31
NHL 24 – WOC Coins – Now to January 31
NHL 24 – WOC Battle Pass XP Modifier – Now to January 31
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pass PC members receive EA Play at no additional cost with their Game Pass subscription. Members enjoy great player benefits, including in-game challenges and rewards, special member-only content, trials of select brand-new titles like EA SPORTS FC 24, and Madden NFL 24, access to a collection of EA’s best-loved series and top titles, and 10% off purchases of Electronic Arts digital content.
Visit the EA Play page for more details, and to stay up to date on the latest from EA Play, follow EA Play on, Instagram, or X. Please see EA.com/EA-Play/Terms for terms and conditions.
Happy 2024! We hope your new year’s celebration was full of fun and games and that you have even more in store in the days to come. To help with that, let’s add some more games to your “to be played” list!
Available Today
Close to the Sun (Cloud, Console, and PC) Deep in international waters, Tesla’s Helios stands still. An unbound utopia for scientific research, Rose Archer steps aboard in search of her sister, quickly to discover not all is as it seems. Use your wits to guide Rose on her journey to find her sister Ada, overcome dangers unknown to understand the fate of the Helios and its inhabitants in this narrative driven steampunk adventure.
Coming Soon
Hell Let Loose (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – January 4 Squad up and take to the battlefields of World War II in the ever-expanding, hardcore, first-person shooter experience that is Hell Let Loose. Join other players online in epic, 100 player battles, taking place across huge, to-scale maps, where working as a team is a matter of life and death, and the right – or wrong – decision can turn the tide of battle. We’ll see you on the front lines!
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 9 Become Eivor, a legendary Viking warrior. Explore England’s Dark Ages as you raid your enemies, grow your settlement, and build your political power in the quest to earn a place among the gods in Valhalla in this critically acclaimed entry in the Assassin’s Creed series.
Figment (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 9 An action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique, surreal universe filled with music, humor and a multi-layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind, seeking to restore the courage that’s been lost.
Super Mega Baseball 4 (Cloud, Console, and PC) EA Play – January 11 Super Mega Baseball 4 is coming soon to PC Game Pass and Ultimate via EA Play, so grab your glove and your bat. It’s time to go yard with the best to ever play the game. Hit, pitch, throw, and slide into home plate with the series’ signature combination of arcade-inspired style and immersive gameplay depth.
We Happy Few (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 11 Making a return to the Game Pass library! From Compulsion Games, set in a drug-fueled, retro futuristic city in an alternative 1960s England, We Happy Few is an action adventure game in which you hide, fight, and conform your way out of a delusional Joy-obsessed world.
Resident Evil 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 16 Revisit the critically acclaimed nightmare of Raccoon City in Resident Evil 2 with new visuals, modern gameplay mechanics, and an over-the-shoulder perspective. Join rookie cop Leon S. Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield as they fight to survive a mysterious viral outbreak in Raccoon City that has turned its citizens into terrifying, flesh-eating zombies.
Those Who Remain (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 16 As the lights go out, the embers of darkness are stoked in the sleepy town of Dormont. Confront uncomfortable horrors, keep your sanity in check, and survive the night in this story-driven first-person psychological-thriller.
DLC / Game Updates
Dead by Daylight: Chucky – Available now
Game Pass members save 10% on their purchase! Meet your new best friend ‘til the end. Dead by Daylight: Chucky brings an iconic horror legend into The Fog with a new Killer: The Good Guy – Chucky. Purchasing this add-on unlocks an exclusive Charm: Good Guys Box. Wanna play?
Hello Neighbor 2 Anniversary Update – Available now
To celebrate the recent anniversary of Hello Neighbor 2 there is a new free update to check out. Visit the whole new area – the forest located on the outskirts of Raven Brooks. Explore the church and adjoining graveyard, once a renowned landmark and popular destination for townsfolk, now abandoned and eerily weird. Recent reports of a strange, cloaked figure seen lurking throughout the woods are probably completely unfounded. Are you brave enough to find it out?
Sea of Thieves: Season Ten – Available now Sea of Thieves: Season Ten continues with the arrival of a new way to sail! Enjoy playing Safer Seas mode at your own pace, alone or with a crew of friends, immersing yourself in your adventures without interruption. Other crews and greater rewards await in the existing High Seas mode. Learn more here.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks
Sea of Thieves: Nightshine Parrot Pack – Available Now This pack contains the Nightshine Parrot Jacket, Nightshine Parrot Sails, Nightshine Parrot Figurehead, Nightshine Parrot Hat and Nightshine Parrot Cutlass, as well as 10,000 gold to spend in-game.
Leaving Soon
The following games are leaving soon, so make sure to tie up any loose ends before they go. Remember to use your membership discount to save up to 20% to keep them in your library.
January 5:
Grand Theft Auto V (Cloud and Console)
January 15:
Garden Story (Cloud, Console, and PC)
MotoGP 22 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Persona 4 Golden (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Persona 3 Portable (Cloud, Console, and PC)
That wraps us up! Be sure to toss us a follow on our socials at Xbox Game Pass or Xbox Game Pass PC and stay tuned for more updates. Catch you next time!
With the holidays in full swing, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with an EA Play membership — and there’s no better time to join than now! EA Play members with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate get dozens of hours of trials across multiple EA games, like EA Sports UFC 5 and EA Sports WRC.
In addition, members also get unlimited access to top games, including the Kemono hunting epic adventure Wild Hearts, the classic sci-fi survival horror game Dead Space, the authentic and immersive EA Sports NHL 24, and many more.
With EA Play, the gifting never stops – this month’s member content content and rewards include:
Battlefield 2042 December Battle Pass Two-Tier Skip – Now to January 2
EA Sports FC 24 Clubs Snowglobe Right Leg Tattoo – Now to December 21
EA Sports FC 24 Volta Tis the Season Red Santa Hat and Coins – Now to December 21
EA Sports FC 24December Ultimate Team Draft Token – Now to January 14
EA Sports FC 24Clubs Pop Art Left Hand Tattoo – December 22 to February 1
EA Sports FC 24Volta Pop Art Pink Headband and Coins – December 22 to February 1
F1 235000 XP Boost – Now to December 31
Madden NFL 24 Madden Ultimate Team (MUT) December Pack – Now to December 31
WRCSeason 2 Rewards – December 19 to February 12
NHL 24 Nutcracker Set – Now to January 31
NHL 24 World of Chel (WOC) Coins – Now to January 31
NHL 24 World of Chel (WOC) Battle Pass XP Modifier – Now to January 31
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pass PC members receive EA Play at no additional cost with their Game Pass subscription. Members enjoy great player benefits, including in-game challenges and rewards, special member-only content, trials of select brand-new titles like EA Sports FC 24, Madden NFL 24, F1 23, and Super Mega Baseball 4, access to a collection of EA’s best-loved series and top titles, and 10% off purchases of Electronic Arts digital content.
Visit the EA Play page for more details, and to stay up to date on the latest from EA Play, follow EA Play on, Instagram, or X. Please see EA.com/EA-Play/Terms for terms and conditions.
Day one games, returning favorites, and even some additions are coming soon to the Game Pass Core library! This month, we’re going for a “let’s announce everything coming in Game Pass for December” sort of vibe; we’ll be back in early January after the holidays for more games coming soon to Game Pass. So, grab your controllers, charge those mice, and let’s get to the games!
Available Today
Remnant: From the Ashes (Cloud, Console, and PC) Making a return to the Game Pass library, Remnant: From the Ashes is a third-person survival action shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by monstrous creatures. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you’ll set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies and epic bosses and try to retake what was lost.
Remnant II (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) Sequel to the best-selling game Remnant: From the Ashes that pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself.
Coming Soon
Spirit of the North (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 1 Awaken the Spirit of the North and start your journey. Set out on a beautiful and meaningful adventure across landscapes inspired by those in Iceland. Discover a land left in ruin as you’re guided across mountains by the Guardian of the Northern Lights, solving environmental puzzles to uncover what happened to the ancient civilization that once lived there.
SteamWorld Build (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 1 Available on day one with Game Pass: Break ground on a new frontier as the planet dies around you! Dig deep and build wide to excavate long-lost spacefaring technology, while ensuring everyone has the vital water, fuel and creature comforts they need! Do you have what it takes to reach the final frontier? Learn more about SteamWorld Build here on Xbox Wire.
Clone Drone in the Danger Zone (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – December 5 A robot voxel slice ‘em up where any part of your body can be sliced off. With your mind downloaded into a robot gladiator, you must survive the sinister trials of the arena. Fight up to 15 players in Last Bot Standing, team up for online co-op, or face down the robot emperor in story mode!
Rise of the Tomb Raider (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 5 Returning to the Game Pass library on December 5! Featuring epic, high-octane action moments set in the most beautifully hostile environments on earth, Rise of the Tomb Raider delivers a cinematic survival action adventure where you will join Lara Croft on her first tomb raiding expedition.
While the Iron’s Hot (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 5 Available on day one with Game Pass: Step into the boots of a journeyman blacksmith on a quest to become a master and restore a ruined village along the way. This crafty adventure game sends players to the mysterious isle of Ellian, where the world’s finest artisans dwell. While you might forge a few weapons on your journey, this isn’t the kind of game where you wield them – the island’s troubles can all be solved with your wits and crafting moxie.
World War Z: Aftermath (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 5 A heart-pounding, co-op third-person shooter for up to four players featuring swarms of zombies. Based on the Paramount Pictures film, World War Z focuses on fast-paced gameplay while exploring new storylines from around the world.
Goat Simulator 3 (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – December 7 Pilgor’s baaack! Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3, an all-new, totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience that puts you back in the hooves of no one’s favorite female protagonist.
Against the Storm (PC) – December 8 A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization’s last survivors.
Tin Hearts (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 12 Embark on Lemmings-like puzzles to relive the emotional and heartbreaking story of a genius inventor, Albert Butterworth. Spanning across four distinctive acts with 50+ puzzles masterfully woven throughout a grand Victorian home, steadily uncover a variety of whimsical inventions with unique abilities to provide a safe route of passage for a troop of tin soldiers to travel.
Far Cry 6 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 14 Welcome to Yara, a tropical paradise frozen in time. As the dictator of Yara, Antón Castillo is intent on restoring his nation to its former glory by any means necessary, with his son, Diego, following in his bloody footsteps. Their oppressive rule has ignited a revolution. Play as Dani Rojas, a local Yaran, as you fight alongside a modern-day guerrilla revolution to liberate Yara in this open-world first person action-adventure.
Coming to Game Pass Core on December 6
In the spirit of announcing more games – welcome Game Pass Core members to our first announcement of new additions to the Core library! As a reminder, we plan to update the Game Pass Core library 2-3 times a year. These games (along with more than 25 others) will be available with your membership alongside the benefits of online console multiplayer, discounts on games, and more.
Chivalry 2 – December 6 A multiplayer, first-person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. You’ll be thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era — from clashing swords to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more. Charge into battle on horseback and claim glory with your blade!
Totally Reliable Delivery Service – December 6 Buckle up your back brace and fire up the delivery truck — it’s time to deliver! Join up to three friends and haphazardly get the job done in an interactive sandbox world. Endure cruel ragdoll physics, pilot your favorite vehicle, and complete the tasks at hand to the best of your ability to attempt your deliveries.
DLC / Game Updates
Teamfight Tactics: Remix Rumble – Available Now Take center stage in Remix Rumble, the all-new set for Teamfight Tactics availableas a free update Recruit champions from award-winning Riot Music groups K/DA, True Damage, Pentakill, and Heartsteel to build the ultimate band — and the ultimate music track. Grant your team powerful buffs with Headliners, then play to your advantage with new and improved Portals and Augments.
Fallout 76: Atlantic City – Boardwalk Paradise – December 5 Face an Overgrown threat encroaching on the once glamourous Casino and Boardwalk of Atlantic City. The new expedition includes two new Missions, three colorful factions, and casino-themed rewards. Fallout 76: Atlantic City – Boardwalk Paradise is available on December 5 for free to all owners and members..
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks
KartRider: Drift – Lucci Loot Pack – Available Now Grab the Lucci Loot Pack to claim 14,000 Lucci to spend how you want on your KartRider journey!
3 Months of Discord Nitro – Available Now Enjoy 3 free months of an enhanced Discord experience with perks like custom emoji usage, repping a profile banner, per server avatars, 2 Server Boosts a month, bigger upload sizes, and HD video.
Leaving December 15
The following games are leaving soon but that doesn’t mean it has to be goodbye, save up to 20% on these games to keep them in your library and keep the good times going!
Chained Echoes (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Opus Magnum (PC)
Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Rubber Bandits (Cloud, Console, and PC)
As always, stay tuned here or to us on social with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass for all the updates on when you can play the games. We’ll be back early January with more – talk to you then!
We’re sprinkling some games to your backlog – a fiber of 4X, a soupçon of sports, a taste of tactics. And while you’re downloading or pre-installing these games, a quick shout out to all our amazing partners who have been nominated for this year’s The Game Awards! Check the playlist of nominees here. Let’s get to the games!
Available Today
Coral Island (Cloud and Xbox Series X|S) Coral Island invites players to be who they want and experience enchanting island living at their own pace – living off the land, nurturing animals, building relationships with a diverse cast of townsfolk, and making the world around them a more vital and harmonious place.
Coming Soon
Persona 5 Tactica (Cloud, Console, and PC) – November 17 Available on day one with Game Pass: After a strange incident, the Phantom Thieves find themselves in grave danger until a mysterious revolutionary rescues them and offers a deal in exchange for their help. Assemble an all-star team of heroes in a brand-new story in this thrilling combat adventure set in Persona’s iconic universe!
Dune: Spice Wars (Cloud and Console) – November 28 Available now with PC Game Pass and coming soon to Xbox consoles and Cloud Gaming (Beta)! A 4X real-time strategy game from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard. Set in Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking Dune universe, you must lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis.
Rollerdrome (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – November 28 Welcome to 2030. In a world where corporations reign and the lines between reality and performance are blurred, the public are kept distracted by a brutal new blood sport – Rollerdrome. Experience an adrenaline-pumping, third-person action shooter that blends high octane combat with tricking mechanics. Do you have what it takes to become the champion?
DLC / Game Updates
Grounded: Make It and Break It Update – Available now Craft, share, and embark on fresh adventures with powerful in-game tools in Grounded’s latest Make It and Break It update. Plus, discover a wealth of new features and content for veterans and newcomers alike! Read more about the Grounded: Make It and Break It Update at Xbox Wire.
Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update XV: Nordics & Greenland – Available now We are visiting the northern region of Europe again with an update that includes Iceland, Greenland, Svalbard, Faroe, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Includes 10 enhanced cities, 90+ POIs, 5 new hand-crafted airports, plus 9 activities that showcase this beautiful region of our planet. Available now as a free update.
Valorant: Time to Duel or Die with Agent Iso in Episode_07 // Act III – Available now Chinese Agent Iso dismantles the opposition with the calculated mastery of a seasoned fixer for hire. Reconfiguring ambient Radianite energy into bulletproof protection, he confidently strides towards his next duel to the death–no matter the odds. Game Pass members can instantly unlock this agent with their membership!
Leaving November 30
Don’t let these games go without a proper farewell! Remember to use your membership discount to save on your purchase to keep these games in your library.
Anvil (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Battlefield 1943 (Console) EA Play
Battlefield: Bad Company (Console) EA Play
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (Console and PC) EA Play
Disc Room (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Eastward (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Grid (Console) EA Play
Now go download some games! May you have fully charged peripherals, comfortable setups, and some lovely uninterrupted gaming time. Talk with you soon!
If you’re looking to build a city, build a team, or build a to-play-next list of games, we have updates for you. Some games you’ll remember from seeing at gamescom or at our Xbox Games Showcase, and we have a few new announcements – excited to get to the game play!
Available Today
Like A Dragon: Ishin! (Cloud, Console, and PC) Take up the sword as Sakamoto Ryoma and venture to Kyoto to find your father’s killer, clear yourself of a framed murder, and restore your honor. In doing so, you will bring an end to the samurai era and forever change the future of Japan. Draw your blade and join the revolution in this heated historical adventure.
Coming Soon
F1 Manager 2023 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 19 Drive every decision in F1 Manager 2023. Manage every aspect of your chosen F1 team from your HQ to the garage and from the pitlane to the podium. Challenge for motorsport’s highest accolade, making the split-second decisions that can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Your legacy begins here.
Cities: Skylines II (PC) – October 24 Available on day one with PC Game Pass: Raise a city from the ground up and transform it into a thriving metropolis in the long-awaited sequel to the smash-hit city-building game. With deep simulation, a living economy, and more realistic features than ever before, Cities: Skylines II offers world-building without limits.
Dead Space (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) EA Play – October 26 Just in time for Halloween: Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play members can confront the nightmare onboard the USG Ishimura and unravel its dark secrets in the sci-fi survival horror classic Dead Space.
Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery (Cloud and Console) – October 26 Available now on PC and coming to Game Pass on Xbox consoles! Play as The Detective in three silly mysteries! Finding clues and questioning suspects is just part of the job for such an experienced frog. Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery is a collection of all three Frog Detective cases.
Mineko’s Night Market (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 26 Welcome to Mount Fugu, a cozy Japanese inspired village with a great mystery to unfold. Join Mineko in her new hometown, where she’ll make new friends, collect and craft whimsical items, revitalize the once thriving Night Market, and uncover the truth of the great sun cat, Nikko.
Headbangers: Rhythm Royale (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 31 Available on day one with Game Pass: Have you ever looked at a Pigeon and thought, “what is going on in your head?” Well, think no more! Headbangers puts you and 29 others into the eye of the Pigeon while you battle it out in rhythmic challenges to find out who is the ultimate Master Headbanger. Compete against each other in mind-bending musical minigames, screw over your competitors with powerups, and collect Crumbs to customize your very own Pigeon!
Jusant (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 31 Available on day one with Game Pass: Embark on a climbing adventure in Jusant! Master your climbing tools as you ascend a mysterious, ever-changing tower. Enjoy an atmospheric soundtrack and breathtaking biomes, accompanied by the enigmatic Ballast. Your watery companion will guide you while awakening nature along your path to reveal the tower’s mysteries and reach the top.
DLC / Game Updates
EA Sports UFC 5: EA Play Early Access Trial – October 24 EA Sports UFC 5 is as real as it gets – and you can experience the next evolution of the fight game starting October 24 with the EA Play early access trial. With EA Play, you can save 10% on the full game with your member discount if you decide to buy.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks
75-days of Crunchyroll Mega Fan – Available until October 20 Grab 75-days free of Crunchyroll Mega Fan! Crunchyroll Mega Fan grants members access to stream the world’s largest anime library (with over 1,300 titles) ad-free, anywhere you want, with access to new episodes simulcast the same day following premiere in Japan.
Smite – Season of Celebration Pack – Available now Jump in today to check out the New Map, Odyssey: Immortal Revelry, Tier 5 Medusa, Celestial Syndicate Battle Pass, and more.
Leaving October 31
The following games are leaving soon, but there’s still time for a proper farewell. Remember to use your membership discount to save 20% off your purchase before they go to keep them in your library!
Gunfire Reborn (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Kill It With Fire (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Persona 5 Royal (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Signalis (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Solasta Crown of the Magister (Cloud, Console, and PC)
I guess all that’s left now is to go play some games while we wait for these games. We’ll be back with more updates but be sure to follow us on social at Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass in the meantime!
If you’re looking for some spooky games, some fast ways to drive away from anything spooky, or just some great games to load up and dive into the story… have I got some recommendations for you! We’ve got some games available today for you to check out, some more coming soon, and even a reminder on some you might have missed that we snuck in last month. Let’s get to the games!
Available Today
Gotham Knights (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) Batman is dead. A new expansive, criminal underworld has swept the streets of Gotham City. It is now up to the Batman Family – Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, and Robin – to protect Gotham, bring hope to its citizens, discipline to its cops, and fear to its criminals.
The Lamplighter’s League (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) Available on day one with Game Pass: Sneak, steal, and shoot your way through a world of pulp adventure in The Lamplighters League! Globetrot across a variety of exciting locales around the world and outwit your enemies in strategic turn-based combat and, if you play your cards right, you might just save the world.
Coming Soon
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (Cloud and Xbox Series X|S) – October 4 Available now with PC Game Pass and making its way to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta). From the developers of the best-selling and award-winning franchise Vermintide, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a visceral 4-player co-op action game set in the hive city of Tertium. Fight together with your friends against hordes of enemies in this new Warhammer 40,000 experience.
Forza Motorsport (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – October 10 Available on day one with Game Pass: Race over 500 real-world cars, including modern race cars and more than 100 cars new to Forza Motorsport. Make every lap count across 20 living environments, with fan-favorite locations and multiple track layouts to master, each featuring live on-track scoring, fully dynamic time-of-day with weather, and unique driving conditions that ensure no two laps ever look or play the same. Want to jump in early? Game Pass members can save 10% on the Premium Add-Ons Bundle and unlock 5 days early access, VIP membership, Car Pass, and much more. Read more about Forza Motorsport at Xbox Wire.
From Space (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 12 From Space is a solo and co-op action-shooter for squads of up to four players. Take on the challenge of liberating the earth from an alien infestation with your friends, using over-the-top weaponry in a post-apocalyptic world with awesomely stylized graphics. The apocalypse has never been so much fun!
Like A Dragon: Ishin! (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 17 Take up the sword as Sakamoto Ryoma and venture to Kyoto to find your father’s killer, clear yourself of a framed murder, and restore your honor. In doing so, you will bring an end to the samurai era and forever change the future of Japan. Draw your blade and join the revolution in this heated historical adventure.
In Case You Missed It
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available now Take that! Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, the classic courtroom adventure series that has sold millions of copies across the globe, is available now with Game Pass! Take the stand as rookie defense attorney Phoenix Wright to unravel mind-bending mysteries and prove your client’s innocence.
DLC / Game Updates
EA Sports NHL 24: Early Access Trial – Available today EA Play and Ultimate members can experience authentic on-ice action with the EA Sports NHL 24 early access trial. Members can spend 10 hours behind the puck starting today, plus score recurring rewards like World of Chel Battle Pass multiplier boost tokens, store coins, and themed gear.
Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island – The Lair of LeChuck – Available now The time has come to chart a course for sunny shores where puzzles, primates, and perils await! The final chapter of Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island, ‘The Lair of LeChuck’, is available now as a free update for Sea of Thieves.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks
Don’t miss out! Be sure to grab the following Perks before they are gone.
Minecraft Realms – Available until October 5 Get 3 months of access to Minecraft Realms Plus! Share your world, build with friends, and play across all your devices with your own personal server.
Overwatch 2 – Available until October 10 Get instant access to six new heroes, legendary skins, and in-game cosmetics. Claim your heroes and jump into the game now!
Xbox Game Pass Quests
Shocktober is here and featured in Quests all month long for Ultimate and Console Game Pass members. Play games, finish quests and redeem points for cool stuff. Here are a few to get you started.
State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition (250 Points – Ultimate only) – Kill 75 Zombies
Amnesia: The Bunker (5 Points) – Play
Quest Completionist (500 Points) – Complete 22 daily and 12 weekly quests this period
Leaving October 15
The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon. You know the drill here, it’s time to jump back in to play before they go. If you want to keep these games in your library, you can use your membership discount to save up to 20%!
Eville (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Overwhelm (PC)
Shenzhen I/O (PC)
The Legend of Tianding (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Trek to Yomi (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion (Cloud, Console, and PC)
So what’s up next on your playlist? Let us know on social over at Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass, and stick around for updates on what’s coming up. Catch you next time!
Watch all the trailers and gameplay demo’s from EA Play 2017, E32017
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