Schlagwort: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

  • Coming to Game Pass: Rematch, Warcraft I & II: Remastered, Warcraft III: Reforged, Call of Duty: WWII, and More

    Coming to Game Pass: Rematch, Warcraft I & II: Remastered, Warcraft III: Reforged, Call of Duty: WWII, and More

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    Coming to Game Pass: Rematch, Warcraft I & II: Remastered, Warcraft III: Reforged, Call of Duty: WWII, and More

    • Megan Spurr, Senior Community Lead, Xbox Game Pass

    Xbox Game Pass - Wave 2 - June 2025

    Hope you all completed your bingo card for the Xbox Games Showcase and Outer Worlds 2 Direct – between Xbox Play Anywhere, Game Pass, and World Premieres, that was almost a full row there! We’re on a roll and have more games for you to prep your download queue, so let’s get to them.

    Available Today

    FBC: Firebreak (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

    Available on day one with Game Pass! A cooperative first-person shooter set within a mysterious federal agency under assault by otherworldly forces. As a years-long siege on the agency’s headquarters reaches its boiling point, only Firebreak – the Bureau’s most versatile unit – has the gear and the guts to plunge into the building’s strangest crises, restore order, contain the chaos, and fight to reclaim control.

    FBC Firebreak Key Art

    Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time (Console and PC)
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard

    Crash fourward into a time-shattered adventure with your favorite marsupials. Neo Cortex and N. Tropy are back at it again and launching an all-out assault on not just this universe, but the entire multiverse! Crash and Coco are here to save the day by reuniting the four Quantum Masks and bending the rules of reality.

    Lost in Random: The Eternal Die (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

    Available on day one with Game Pass! Lost in Random: The Eternal Die blends dynamic real-time action, tactical combat, and risk-reward dice mechanics for thrilling second-to-second battles. Unravel an original stand-alone story as Queen Aleksandra, the once great ruler of Random, on a mission for vengeance and redemption.

    Coming Soon

    Star Trucker (Xbox Series X|S) – June 18
    Now with Game Pass Standard

    Hop into the driver’s seat of your rocket-powered big rig as you haul cargo, scavenge for salvage, and interact with an eclectic cast of star-hopping truckers in this Americana-infused journey on the ultimate open road – space!

    Wildfrost (Console) – June 18
    Now with Game Pass Standard

    Take on the elements in Wildfrost, a tactical roguelike deck builder! Collect and upgrade card companions, ready to withstand waves of deceptively cute Pengoons, Gobblers, and brutish boss monsters. Test your skills in daily challenges and build up the town of Snowdwell, unlocking more cards to aid in your fight against the everlasting frost…

    Rematch (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – June 19
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

    Available on day one with Game Pass! Step onto the pitch in Rematch, a third-person, team-based football game where every pass, volley, and tackle matters. Designed for 5v5 online play, Rematch puts you in full control of one athlete, with no offsides, no fouls, and no downtime. Pass smart, play with purpose, and win together.

    REMATCH Key Art

    Volcano Princess (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 24
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

    Prepare the next monarch by finding her hobbies, training her for battle, and befriending the citizens she’ll one day protect. Dive into an all-new parenting-simulator-RPG adventure, where every decision you make will not only affect the future of your daughter but that of an entire empire!

    Against the Storm (Cloud and Console) – June 26
    Game Pass Ultimate

    Currently available on Xbox PC and coming soon to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta)! 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.

    WarCraft Key Art

    Warcraft I: Remastered (PC) – June 26
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

    Experience the inciting war between Orcs and Humans that shook Azeroth to its core. Defend the realm as the noble Alliance, or seek to conquer it as the bloodthirsty Horde, across thrilling faction campaigns or custom skirmish games. Warcraft I: Remastered features updated hand-painted art, widescreen battles, and rebalanced classic music. Enjoy modern UI tweaks, enhanced controls, and never-before-seen 1994 concept art!

    Warcraft II: Remastered (PC) – June 26
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

    Captain your own fleet in the second Warcraft title created in 1995, now remastered with vivid, all-new visuals and modernized controls! War between orc and man rages on across the seas, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance as the great tacticians of the Horde and the Alliance clash. Only one thing is certain: winning this war will demand unprecedented cunning, courage, and nerves of steel.

    Warcraft III: Reforged (PC) – June 26
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

    Warcraft III: Reforged features a thorough visual overhaul, a suite of contemporary social and matchmaking features, and more. Command the Night Elves, Undead, Orcs, and Humans and relive epic battles, explore vast campaigns, build armies, and challenge friends in multiplayer matchmaking!

    Call of Duty: WWII Key Art

    Call of Duty: WWII (Console and PC) – June 30
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard

    Call of Duty: WWII is a thrilling experience that redefines World War II. Land in Normandy on D-Day and battle across Europe through iconic locations in history’s most monumental war. Experience classic Call of Duty combat, the bonds of camaraderie, and the unforgiving nature of war against a global power throwing the world into tyranny.

    Little Nightmares II (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 1
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard

    Return to a world of charming horror in Little Nightmares II, a suspense adventure game in which you play as Mono, a young boy trapped in a world that has been distorted by the humming transmission of a distant tower. Will you dare to face this collection of new, little nightmares?

    Rise of the Tomb Raider (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 1
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard

    Making a return to the Game Pass library! 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.

    DLC / Game Updates

    Fallout 76: Gone Fission – Available now
    Head over to angler’s rest to begin your angler journey. Combine different baits and rods to catch over thirty new fish and perhaps even hook a Local Legend. Enjoy your hard-earned gains by cooking up new recipes or proudly displaying trophies at your C.A.M.P.

    Minecraft: Chase the Skies – Available today
    Experience the joy of soaring above the Overworld with Minecraft’s Chase the Skies drop! Fly with your happy ghast, build high into the clouds, leash a caravan of camels together, find wandering friends with the Player Locator bar, and more. Players on Bedrock Edition can also soak in breathtaking views with Minecraft‘s biggest official visual refresh – Vibrant Visuals.

    Dead by Daylight: Five Nights at Freddy’s – Available today
    Dead by Daylight: Five Nights at Freddy’s brings Springtrap – once known as William Afton  – into The Fog as The Animatronic. A brutally efficient new Killer featuring unique gameplay mechanics and 3 fear-inducing Perks, Springtrap specializes in map wide surveillance, unrelenting pursuit, and delivering the jump-scares you love to hate.

    Leaving June 30

    The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon. Be sure to check them out before they go or use your membership discount to save up to 20% on your purchase to keep them in your library.

    • Arcade Paradise (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Journey to the Savage Planet (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • My Friend Peppa Pig (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Robin Hood: Sherwood Builders (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • SteamWorld Dig (Cloud and Console)
    • SteamWorld Dig 2 (Console and PC)

    We’re adding more games over time to the Stream Your Own Game collection for Game Pass Ultimate members. Visit Xbox.com/Play to see the list of available cloud playable games to stream on supported devices if you own them.

    As always, we’ll keep you up to date with the latest reminders of when “coming soon” turns into “available today” (and will give you a virtual high five if you did get Bingo during the Xbox Games Showcase!) on @Xbox, @GamePass, and @XboxGamePassPC. Will talk to you here soon!

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  • Coming Soon to Game Pass: South of Midnight, Blue Prince, Borderlands 3, and More

    Coming Soon to Game Pass: South of Midnight, Blue Prince, Borderlands 3, and More

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    It’s time to confront some magical creatures (or maybe just your backlog) with these games coming soon! Some surprise benefits and announcements you might have missed, day one games (with some amazing music; looking at you South of Midnight), and more. Let’s get to it!

    Coming Soon

    Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 3
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard

    Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition packs bazillions of guns and is a mayhem-fueled adventure, featuring the base game plus all four campaign add-ons, Director’s Cut content, and all cosmetic packs! Blast through worlds and enemies as one of four Vault Hunters, each with deep skill trees, abilities, and customization. Play solo or join with friends to take on insane enemies, score loads of loot, and save your home from the most ruthless cult leaders in the galaxy.

    All You Need is Help (Console) – April 3
    Now with Game Pass Standard

    Dive into a quirky multiplayer co-op puzzle game where adorable, fluffy cube-shaped creatures collaborate to reach their goals. This cooperative-centric game is designed for enjoyment across generations – from children to grandparents – making it perfect for family and friends.

    Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox Series X|S) – April 3
    Now with Game Pass Standard

    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. 

    Wargroove 2 (Console) – April 3
    Now with Game Pass Standard

    Embark on an all-new adventure filled with unlikely friendships, unknown adversaries, and ugly revenge plots. Wage war against your foes with a cast of new Commanders. Design and share maps, cut-scenes, and campaigns with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools.

    Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition (Console and PC) – April 8
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard

    This Ultimate Evil Edition contains both Diablo III and the Reaper of Souls expansion set, together in one definitive volume. Rise as one of humanity’s last defenders – crusader, barbarian, witch doctor, demon hunter, monk, or wizard – and collect legendary loot while mastering devastating new powers and abilities.

    South of Midnight (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – April 8
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

    Available on day one with Game Pass! South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and face the pain haunting your hometown. Game Pass members can save 10% on the Premium Edition Upgrade to unlock up to 5 days early access, plus digital access to the South of Midnight Artbook, the original soundtrack, and more.

    Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X|S) – April 9
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

    Available on day one with Game Pass! Commandos: Origins revisits the six iconic commandos from the original series. Witness elite stealth-tactics gameplay, use your team’s unique abilities to execute complex strategies, and combine your forces in 2-player co-op multiplayer. The battlefield is calling. Do you have what it takes?

    Blue Prince (Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X|S) – April 10
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

    Available on day one with Game Pass! Welcome to Mt. Holly, the mysterious manor with shifting rooms. Blue Prince is a genre-bending, atmospheric, architectural adventure where you explore an ever-changing manor of 45 shifting rooms. Discover secrets and mysteries in a house you build one room at a time. As you discover more with each passing day, the question asked is – can you find the rumored Room 46?

    Hunt Showdown 1896 (PC) – April 15
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

    Available now on PC and coming soon to Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) and Xbox consoles! Hunt: Showdown 1896 is a new era of the addictively unforgiving extraction shooter. In corrupted backwaters lost to history, fight back alone – or with friends – against timeless evil. Twisted monsters and other ruthless Hunters stand between you and your Bounty. Risk everything as Hunt consumes you.

    In Case You Missed It

    EA Sports College Football 25 (Cloud and Xbox Series X|S) – Available now
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

    Step into iconic stadiums with unforgettable traditions and get unlimited access to EA Sports College Football 25. Members can chase college greatness with Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta), PC Game Pass or Game Pass Ultimate via EA Play. Plus, score a Supercharge Pack by April 24.

    More In-Game Benefits for Free-to-Play Games

    For Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members, we announced we’re bringing even more benefits for select free-to-play games. You can expect in-game benefits like cosmetics, characters, in-game currency, and more with seasonal content drops. Starting today, members will get access to the following in-game benefits for Asphalt Legends Unite:

    Asphalt Legends Unite (Console and PC) – link your Gameloft Club account
    Speed into action with the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, 10 St. Patrick’s Card Packs, and 500,000 credits to upgrade, enhance, and dominate the track.

    DLC / Game Updates

    Dead by Daylight: Tokyo Ghoul – Available now
    From anime to the horrific realm of video game horror, Tokyo Ghoul’s Ken Kaneki has come to Dead by Daylight. Feel the tear as your gruesome Kagunes spring from your back-flesh to propel you forward, teeth gnashing in anticipation.

    Sea of Thieves: 2025 Edition Update – Available now
    To celebrate Sea of Thieves‘ Seventh Anniversary, fresh 2025 Editions are now available. These new options contain the latest version of the full game and offer a range of choices at different price points, packed to bursting with bonuses including some of the game’s most popular items!

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 – Season 03 – Starting today
    Season 03 Multiplayer and Zombies content kicks off today! Players can jump in and get locked and loaded prior to Verdansk officially launching in Call of Duty: Warzone tomorrow April 3rd. Game Pass members can save 10% and maximize their gameplay with Season 03 BlackCell which includes the standard Battle Pass with an added BlackCell Page Unlock with bonus unlockable content, 20 tier skips, 1,100 Call of Duty Points, and more. Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members, stay tuned for in-game benefits dropping soon.

    Age of Empires IV: Knights of Cross and Rose Expansion – April 8
    Pre-order and save 15% on Age of Empires IV: Knights of Cross and Rose today and prepare to experience the stories and strategic warfare of the Knights Templar and House of Lancaster. These variant civilizations innovate upon the French and English, bringing new weapons, units, buildings, and technologies to the battlefield.  

    Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

    New Perks are here! Check the Game Pass section on your console, Xbox mobile app, or Xbox app on Windows PC to find new in-game content, consumables, and offers included with your Game Pass Ultimate membership. Perks vary by region, platform, and over time.

    The First Descendant: Beyond the Void Bundle – Available now
    Enter Beyond the Void, the next chapter of Season 2 in The First Descendant! Claim the Episode 2 Bundle to gear up in style, customize your loadout, and join your fellow Descendants on new missions in the uncharted Sigma Sector!

    Candy Crush Solitaire (Mobile): Sweet Starter Pack – Available now
    The Sweet Starter Pack gives you the perfect edge to sharpen your strategy and sweeten every move. It includes 5,000 coins, 4 undo moves, 3 Color Bomb boosters, and 1 Wild Card.

    Sea of Thieves: Seventh Serving Emote – Available now
    For a limited time, celebrate seven years on the Sea of Thieves with this Emote and carve a slice of delicious dessert!

    Leaving April 15

    The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon, which means it is time to re-shuffle your play list and check these out before they go. Remember to use your 20% membership discount on your purchase if you would like to keep them in your library.

    • Botany Manor
    • Coral Island
    • Harold Halibut
    • Homestead Arcana
    • Kona
    • Orcs Must Die! 3
    • Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition
    • Turbo Golf Racing

    We’re adding more games over time to the ‘Stream your own game’ collection for Game Pass Ultimate members. Go to Xbox.com/Play to see the list of available cloud playable games to stream on supported devices if you own them. 

    As always, love to chat with you about what games you’re playing and what you’re downloading next! Catch us at Game Pass, PC Game Pass, or Xbox, and we’ll remind you when these “coming soon” games turn into “available today”. Cheers!

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  • Bald im Game Pass: Avowed, Madden NFL 25 und mehr

    Bald im Game Pass: Avowed, Madden NFL 25 und mehr

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    Willkommen zurück! Wie immer haben wir spannende Neuigkeiten, Spieleankündigungen und Updates dabei. Apropos Neuigkeiten: Davon gab es auf der Developer_Direct 2025 jede Menge. Falls Du die Show verpasst hast, kannst Du Dir hier noch einmal die Highlights ansehen:

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    Ab sofort verfügbar

    Far Cry New Dawn (Cloud, Konsole und PC)
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard

    Du wachst im postapokalyptischen Hope County, Montana, auf – 17 Jahre nach
    einer globalen Nuklearkatastrophe. Stelle Dich dem Kampf gegen die Highwaymen,
    die versuchen, die letzten verbliebenen Ressourcen zu erobern.

    Bald verfügbar

    Another Crab’s Treasure (Konsole) – 5. Februar
    Jetzt enthalten im Game Pass Standard

    Ein Soulslike-Abenteuer, das in einer verwüsteten Unterwasserwelt spielt.
    In der Rolle des Einsiedlerkrebses Kril musst Du den Müll um Dich herum als
    Schutzschild nutzen, um den Angriffen Deiner Feinde standzuhalten, die Dir weit
    überlegen sind. Begib Dich auf eine epische Schatzsuche, um Deine entwendete
    Muschel zurückzukaufen und die dunklen Geheimnisse hinter der Verschmutzung des
    Ozeans zu ergründen.

    Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (Konsole) – 5. Februar
    Jetzt enthalten im Game Pass Standard

    Versammle Deine Verbündeten für Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes,
    das große JRPG-Abenteuer. Stellen Dein sechsköpfiges Team aus mehr als 100
    Held*innen zusammen und lenke Dein Schicksal in dieser atemberaubenden
    2,5D-Welt, die von Krieg, Intrigen und Magie geprägt ist. Verwalte Deine Stadt
    mit lebendigen Charakteren, meistere aufregende Minispiele und freue Dich auf
    eine unvergessliche Geschichte mit grenzenlosem Charme.

    Starfield (Xbox Series X|S) – 5. Februar
    Jetzt enthalten im Game Pass Standard

    Mit Starfield liefern die Bethesda Game Studios, das preisgekrönte Entwicklerstudio hinter The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim und Fallout 4, ihr erstes neue Universum seit 25 Jahren. In diesem Rollenspiel der nächsten Generation, das inmitten der Sterne spielt, kannst Du Dir Deinen eigenen Charakter erstellen und Dich mit ihm auf eine epische Reise begeben, um das größte Geheimnis der Menschheit zu lüften.

    Madden NFL 25 (Cloud, Konsole und PC) EA Play – 6. Februar
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

    Überwinde die Verteidigungslinien und erhalte unbegrenzten Zugang zu Madden NFL 25, das bald Teil der Play List sein wird. Als Mitglied des PC Game Pass oder des Game Pass Ultimate kannst Du das Spielfeld via EA Play auch über Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) dominieren. Sei schnell und sichere Dir von 6. Februar bis 6. März ein exklusives Supercharge Pack.

    Kingdom Two Crowns (Cloud und Konsole) – 13. Februar
    Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Standard

    Ein Comeback in die Game Pass-Bibliothek! Im brandneuen Solo- oder Koop-Kampagnenmodus von Kingdom Two Crowns geht es darum, Dein eigenes Königreich aufzubauen und es vor Bedrohungen zu schützen. Lerne neue Technologien, Einheiten, Feinde und Geheimnisse in der nächsten Evolution der preisgekrönten Mikrostrategie-Reihe kennen!

    Avowed (Cloud, PC und Xbox Series X|S) – 18. Februar
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

    Direkt zum Release verfügbar! Willkommen in den Living Lands, einer geheimnisvollen Insel voller Abenteuer und Gefahren. Avowed ist ein First-Person-Fantasy-Action-RPG des preisgekrönten Teams von Obsidian Entertainment und spielt in der fiktiven Welt von Eora, die Du vielleicht noch aus der Pillars of Eternity-Reihe kennst. Game Pass Ultimate- und PC Game Pass-Mitglieder haben die Chance, das Avowed Premium Upgrade Addon zu erwerben, um bis zu fünf Tage früher loszuspielen, zwei Sets von Premium-Skins und Zugang zum digitalen Artbook und Original-Soundtrack von Avowed zu erhalten.

    Falls Du es verpasst hast

    Ninja Gaiden 2 Black (Cloud, Konsole und PC) – ab sofort verfügbar
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

    Das hochgelobte und legendäre Spiel aus dem Jahr 2008 kehrt grafisch überarbeitet zurück! Ninja Gaiden 2 Black erweckt die rasante Ninja-Action des legendären Helden Ryu Hayabusa und dessen tödliches Drachenschwert zum Leben. Stürze Dich in die Schlacht gegen furchterregende Feinde, kämpfe um Dein Leben und schlüpfe in die Rollen der Charaktere Momiji, Ayana und Rachel. Weitere Informationen gibt es auf Xbox Wire DACH.

    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor verfügbar für Xbox One und Cloud Gaming (Beta) über EA Play
    Game Pass Ultimate

    Kämpfe gegen die Dunkelheit in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, dem Preisträger des IGN-Preises für das beste Actionspiel des Jahres 2023 – jetzt in der Play List! Du bist Mitglied des Game Pass Ultimate? Dann setze Cal Kestis‘ Reise auf Xbox One oder über Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) via EA Play fort.

    DLC / Game Updates

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 02 – ab sofort verfügbar

    Freue Dich auf vier neue 6v6-Multiplayer-Maps, beliebte Modi wie das Gun Game sowie einen neuen Multiplayer-Modus, in dem Du Dir einzigartige Buffs verdienen kannst. Für den Zombie-Modus gibt es ebenfalls eine brandneue Karte: The Tomb. Begib Dich auf die Suche nach dem mysteriösen Wächter-Artefakt! Die Jagd war noch nie so aufregend wie jetzt. Weitere Infos findest Du auf dem Call of Duty Blog.

    No Man’s Sky Worlds Part II Update – ab sofort verfügbar
    Das neueste kostenlose Update für No Man’s Sky, Worlds Part II, bringt Milliarden neuer Sterne und Planeten mit sich (darunter epische und volatile Gasriesen, Tiefsee-Ozeane und neue Biome), massive Upgrades für das Lighting, verschiedene Terrains und das Wasser.

    Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Vorteile

    Schaue regelmäßig in den Game Pass-Bereich auf Deiner Konsole, in der Xbox Mobile App oder der Xbox App für den PC, um neue Ingame-Inhalte und Angebote zu entdecken. In Anzahl und Inhalt können die Vorteile je nach Region, Plattform und Zeit variieren.

    Stumble Guys: RIP Streamer Pack – ab sofort verfügbar

    Schnapp Dir den RIP-Streamer-Skin, das Emote „Ban Hammer“ sowie 250 Edelsteine und 50 Token in diesem spaßigen Multiplayer-Knockout-Battle-Royale!

    Diese Spiele verlassen den Game Pass

    Die folgenden Spiele werden die Game Pass-Bibliothek am 15. Februar verlassen. Doch es gibt noch mehr als genug Zeit, sie zu spielen, bevor sie verschwinden. Nutze Deinen Mitgliedschaftsrabatt von bis zu 20 Prozent, um sie in Deiner Sammlung zu behalten.

    • A Little to the Left (Cloud, Konsole und PC)
    • Bloodstained Ritual of the Night (Cloud, Konsole und PC)
    • EA Sports UFC 3 (Konsole) EA Play
    • Indivisible (Cloud, Konsole und PC)
    • Merge and Blade (Cloud, Konsole und PC)
    • Return to Grace (Cloud, Konsole und PC)
    • Tales of Arise (Cloud, Konsole und PC)

    Wir fügen der Sammlung „Streame Dein eigenes Spiel“ für Game Pass Ultimate-Mitglieder kontinuierlich weitere Spiele hinzu. Hier findest du die Liste der über die Cloud spielbaren Titel, die Du auf unterstützten Geräten streamen kannst, wenn Du sie besitzt. 

    Wir sind schon bald mit weiteren Ankündigungen zurück. Stelle in der Zwischenzeit sicher, dass Du den sozialen Kanälen des Game Pass, des PC Game Pass und Xbox folgst, um keine Neuigkeiten mehr zu verpassen. Cheers!

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  • Coming Soon to Game Pass: Diablo, EA Sports UFC 5, and More

    Coming Soon to Game Pass: Diablo, EA Sports UFC 5, and More

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    Welcome to our first “Coming Soon” announcement for 2025! And special welcome to all you new friends that picked up gaming hardware the last few weeks. Let’s get you prepped for what to install or play next. To the games!

    Available Today

    Road 96 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 7
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard

    Returning to the Game Pass library, Road 96 is a crazy, beautiful road-trip. On this risky road trip to the border, you’ll meet incredible characters and discover their intertwined stories and secrets in an ever-evolving adventure. But every mile opens a choice to make. Your decisions will change your adventure, change the people you meet, and maybe even change the world.

    Coming Soon

    Lightyear Frontier (Game Preview) (Xbox Series X|S) – January 8
    Now with Game Pass Standard

    Start your interstellar homestead in this peaceful open-world farming adventure! Build your sustainable exofarm, grow alien crops, customize your mech, and explore a new world full of mystery with up to three friends!  

    My Time at Sandrock (Console) – January 8
    Now with Game Pass Standard

    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!

    Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders (Xbox Series X|S) – January 8
    Now with Game Pass Standard

    Join Robin Hood and his unwavering band of outlaws in 12th-century England on their mission to free Nottingham. Travel across various regions, 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.

    Rolling Hills (Console) – January 8
    Now with Game Pass Standard

    Serve sushi as a robot chef in Rolling Hills, a life sim about running your own restaurant in a cozy village. Make new friends, purchase ingredients, enhance your shop, and improve the lives of your neighbors as you perfect your craft!

    EA Sports UFC 5 (Cloud and Xbox Series X|S) EA Play – January 14
    Game Pass Ultimate

    Unleash your fury  and get unlimited access to EA Sports UFC 5, coming to Game Pass Ultimate via EA Play. Plus, members can score the Bruce Lee Bundle and play as alter egos of the father of mixed martial arts, available at no additional cost in the Perks section from January 14 to February 11.

    Diablo (PC) – January 14
    Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

    Return to the legendary town of Tristram in Diablo, the groundbreaking action-RPG that defined the genre, coming to Game Pass on January 14! With its satisfying progression, deep character customization, and intense battles, Diablo delivers an unforgettable journey through a dark gothic fantasy world.

    Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

    New year, new Perks! Check the Game Pass section on your console, Xbox mobile app, or Xbox app on PC on a regular basis to find new in-game content, consumables, and offers included with your Game Pass Ultimate membership.

    First Descendant Season 2: Ancestors Bundle – Available now
    Play the next-generation looter shooter, The First Descendant, and elevate your experience with the exclusive Season 2: Ancestors Bundle! Customize your Descendants and weapons with unique styles and enhancements!

    Vigor: Coast Guardian Pack – Available now
    Beneath the shimmering northern lights on the frozen coast of Anniken, a silent lighthouse overlooks the Outlands. Gear up and carry the legacy of this iconic landmark into every battle with the Coast Guardian Pack.

    Apex Legends: Feelin’ Lucky? Weapon Charm – Available now
    Add some flair to your arsenal with the Feelin’ Lucky? Weapon Charm. Equip this to your favorite weapon and battle for glory, fame, and fortune in style.

    Metaball: Punk Pack – January 7
    Metaball is a free-to-play, crossplay-enabled multiplayer sports game with fast-paced action. The Punk Pack unlocks seven colorful and cool legendary outfits!

    Leaving January 15

    The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon, so be sure to show them some love and jump in before they go. Remember to use your membership discount to save up to 20% to keep them in your library.

    • Common’Hood (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Escape Academy (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Exoprimal (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Figment (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Insurgency Sandstorm (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Those Who Remain (Cloud, Console, and PC)

    We’ll be back to our usual twice monthly announcements, so keep tuned here and to Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and Xbox on social for all the updates on when “coming soon” turns into “available today” to play. Be back soon!

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  • Coming to Game Pass: EA Sports FC 24, My Time at Sandrock, Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders, and More

    Coming to Game Pass: EA Sports FC 24, My Time at Sandrock, Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders, and More

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    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!

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  • Coming to Game Pass: Octopath Traveler II, The Callisto Protocol, Still Wakes the Deep, and More

    Coming to Game Pass: Octopath Traveler II, The Callisto Protocol, Still Wakes the Deep, and More

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    Hey friends, we’re really excited to see you all in just a few short days on June 9 for the Xbox Games Showcase followed by Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct! To whet your appetite for some more games, we have a collection of day one with Game Pass and new to Xbox games, a returning fan favorite and some surprise drops that are playable today!

    Available Today

    Octopath Traveler (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    Making a return to the Game Pass library today! Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers. Use each character’s distinctive abilities in and out of battle and make decisions to shape your path.

    Octopath Traveler II (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
    In this critically acclaimed second title in the Octopath Traveler series, eight new travelers venture forth into an exciting new era in the land of Solistia. Step into their shoes and explore the land as you see fit, using their unique talents to aid you along your journey in this role-playing adventure.

    Coming Soon

    Depersonalization (PC) – June 12
    A tabletop role-playing game inspired by Call of Cthulhu with rich branching narratives. Depersonalization consists of multiple story modes, each of which has multiple endings and branching routes, striving to build a diverse, themed world.

    Isonzo (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 13
    Ferocious Alpine warfare will test your tactical skills in this authentic WWI first-person shooter. Fight high-altitude battles among the scenic peaks, rugged valleys and idyllic towns of Northern Italy. The Great War on the Italian Front is brought to life and elevated to unexpected heights!

    The Callisto Protocol (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 13
    Survive to escape the horrors of Callisto. Use a unique blend of shooting and brutal close-quarters melee combat to fight your way through the maximum-security Black Iron Prison. Battle evolving inhuman creatures, scavenge for new weapons and uncover the conspiracy lurking on Jupiter’s Dead Moon.

    The Callisto Protocol Titled Key Art

    Still Wakes the Deep (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – June 18
    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.

    DLC / Game Updates

    Minecraft 15 Year Anniversary – Available until June 22
    The party isn’t over for Minecraft’s 15th Anniversary! Get Minecraft, Minecraft Dungeons, Minecraft Legends, and more for up to 50% off through June 22. And don’t forget to head to Minecraft Marketplace to pick up your free anniversary world, cape, and add-on! Learn more on Minecraft.net.

    Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

    Sea of Thieves: Ebon Flintlock Pack – Available now
    Start your fights in style or share a drink with your crew! With the Ebon Flintlock Pistol, Obsidian Flag and Onyx Tankard, you’ll always look the perfectly piratical part.

    Vigor: Heatwave Havoc Pack – Available now
    Leave the winter’s chill behind and come bask in the Norwegian sun with our Heatwave Havoc Pack! Enjoy new stylish accessories, crates full of loot, and loads of guns to keep the party going. Don’t forget the sunscreen!

    MultiVersus: MVP Pack 1 – Available now
    MultiVersus is a free-to-play platform fighter that brings the depth of iconic WB stars to life across the nearly endless possibilities of play. The MultiVersus MVP Pack offers in-game content to further customize and boost your play for subscription members.

    Leaving June 15

    The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon. Jump back in before they go or use your membership discount to save up to 20% off your purchase to keep them in your library!

    • Bramble: The Mountain King (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • High on Life (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Rune Factory 4 Special (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Spacelines from the Far Out (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • The Bookwalker (Cloud, Console, and PC)

    As always, keep it tuned to @XboxGamePassPC and @XboxGamePass for what’s coming and when you can play. See you June 9!

    Website: LINK

  • Coming to Game Pass: Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Immortals of Aveum, Lords of the Fallen, and More

    Coming to Game Pass: Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Immortals of Aveum, Lords of the Fallen, and More

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    Grab your controllers and keyboards, because we have another round of games coming soon! Most importantly though, grab your headphones – Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II launches next week. While sharing is caring, this is one you’re going to want to listen to yourself for the full experience. Now let’s get to all the games!

    Available Today

    Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    The critically acclaimed and award-winning classic is returning to the Game Pass library! Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director Josef Fares and developer Starbreeze Studios. Solve puzzles, explore the varied locations, and fight boss battles while controlling one brother with each thumb stick.

    Coming Soon

    Chants of Sennaar (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 15
    In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler whose quest is to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.

    EA Sports NHL 24 (Cloud) EA Play – May 16
    EA Sports NHL 24 will be available with Xbox Cloud Gaming soon via EA Play! Feel the intensity of hockey with all new gameplay features that dial up the pressure, physicality, and control of authentic on-ice action.

    Immortals of Aveum (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) EA Play – May 16
    Immortals of Aveum is coming to The Play List! Summon your power with PC Game Pass and Ultimate via EA Play in this single-player, first-person magic shooter. Unleash an arsenal of spells as Jak, who joins an elite order of battlemages to save a world on the edge of abyss.

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    Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – May 21
    Available on day one with Game Pass! The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without. Pre-install now to get ready to play on day one.

    Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Key Art

    Galacticare (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – May 23
    Available on day one with Game Pass! You are the Director of Galacticare, an interstellar healthcare company and quasi-voluntary savior of the Galaxy (for cash.) Build hospitals and recruit staff to satisfy the whims of various alien species and cure their bizarre illnesses Save the (literal) Galaxy in story mode, or head into sandbox to design the hospital of your dreams.

    Hauntii (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 23
    Available on day one with Game Pass! Play as a brave yet naive little ghost, Hauntii, and set off on a quest guided by enigmatic Eternians. Possess, solve puzzles, and shape your fate in this captivating adventure. The game’s hand-crafted art style blends line art and animation with a striking palette, creating a visually captivating experience. Coupled with the dynamic soundtrack, it enhances the immersive exploration of mysterious landscapes.

    Moving Out 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 28
    Are you ready to become an all-star F.A.R.T? That’s a Furniture Arrangement & Relocation Technician in the world of Moving Out 2. Working solo, or with up to three friends, slip into your uniform and help the residents of Packmore, and beyond, to pack up and ship out!

    Humanity (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 30
    Become a Shiba Inu and help reconstruct humankind in the acclaimed action-puzzle game Humanity. Drop commands to guide a mindless human horde to the goal through 90 increasingly challenging handcrafted story mode stages. Then, choose from thousands of user-made puzzles expanding on the breadth of mechanics, or design your own and share it with the community.

    Lords of the Fallen (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – May 30
    A vast world awaits in the all-new, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As one of the fabled Dark Crusaders, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. Learn more about how Lords of the Fallen goes rogue(like) with its recent ‘Master of Fate’ update on Xbox Wire.

    Firework (PC) – June 4
    An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate the closed case of a massacre. You will play as a rookie police officer who participates in the re-investigation by chance. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges and the case becomes more bewildering.

    Rolling Hills (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 4
    Available on day one with Game Pass! Serve up sushi as a robot chef in Rolling Hills, a life sim about running your own restaurant in a cozy village. Make new friends, purchase ingredients, enhance your shop, and improve the lives of your neighbors as you perfect your craft!

    DLC / Game Updates

    Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns – Available now
    Game Pass members save 10% off their purchase! Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns sees the smash hit roguelike join forces with Konami’s iconic Contra series, adding tons of guns and other weapons (we’re talking 22, including evolutions!), 11 new characters, a huge map, and a soundtrack that combines classic Contra tracks with Vampire Survivors covers.

    Minecraft 15 Year Anniversary – Starting May 15
    Minecraft is celebrating 15 years of gripping adventures and mind-blowing creations! Whether you’ve been crafting since alpha or joined somewhere along the way, you’ve left your mark on every block. Watch out for upcoming announcements from Minecraft!

    Starfield Update – May 15
    Starfield’s largest update since launch is coming on May 15! The May Update includes more detailed surface maps; new gameplay difficulty options and display settings; new features for ship customization and more! Learn more on Bethesda.net.

    Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

    Minecraft: 500 Minecoins – Starting  May 15
    Claim 500 Minecoins! Spend them on epic adventure maps, skins, add-ons, and more imaginative content, all crafted by creators and available on Minecraft Marketplace. What will your next adventure be?

    Naraka: Bladepoint – Available Now
    Claim exclusive Xbox headgear, new season treasures, legendary skin trial bundle and more in the new Perks Bundle! Get a kick start in the new season with the help of experience boost cards! This Perk content requires Naraka: Bladepoint to use.

    Leaving May 31

    The following games are leaving soon, so be sure to jump back in and tie up and loose ends or grab some extra achievements before they leave! You can also save up to 20% off your purchase to keep them in your library and keep the fun going.

    • Chicory: A Colorful Tale (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Farworld Pioneers (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Pac-man Museum Plus (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Little Witch in the Woods (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Railway Empire II (Cloud, Console, and PC)

    That’s the list for now, but you can always keep an eye on Xbox, Game Pass, and PC Game Pass for reminders on when all of these are available to play. Also, don’t forget to block your calendar for the Xbox Games Showcase followed by [REDACTED] Direct June 9 – we’ll have even more news for you then. Talk soon!

       

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  • Coming to Game Pass: Manor Lords, Another Crab’s Treasure, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and More

    Coming to Game Pass: Manor Lords, Another Crab’s Treasure, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and More

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    It’s nice to see you’re willing to take a break from watching “Fallout” on Prime Video, because I have the next round of amazing games for you to check out! We have new games coming to the Game Pass Core library, your PC, and even one you can download and start playing today! Let’s dive in.

    Available Today

    Harold Halibut (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
    Available on day one with Game Pass! Harold Halibut is a handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. Join Harold as he explores a vibrant retro-future world in his quest to find the true meaning of ‘home’. You can learn more about Harold Halibut in Xbox Wire’s recent hands-on preview here.

    Coming Soon

    Orcs Must Die! 3 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 17
    Orcs Must Die! 3 ushers orc-slaying mayhem to a previously unimaginable scale. Solo, or 2-player co-op, arm yourself with a massive arsenal of traps and weapons. Slice, burn, toss, and zap hordes of repugnant orcs in this long-awaited successor to the award-winning tower defense series.

    EA Sports NHL 24 (Console) EA Play – April 18
    Just in time for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, NHL 24 is coming to Game Pass Ultimate via EA Play! Members can experience authentic on-ice action and give their Ultimate Team a boost with the EA Play Mega Players Pack until May 9, containing 30 items, all Gold Players, with at least five 80+ OVR Players for Ultimate Team mode in the game.

    Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 23
    Available on day one with Game Pass! Gather your allies for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, the grand JRPG adventure. Assemble your 6-party team from a cast of over a hundred heroes and shape your destiny in this lush, hand-crafted 2.5D world brimming with war, intrigue, and magic. Manage your town of vibrant characters, play delightful mini-games, and prepare for an unforgettable narrative of boundless charm.

    Another Crab’s Treasure (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 25
    Available on day one with Game Pass! A soulslike adventure set in a crumbling underwater world. As Kril the hermit crab, you’ll need to wear the trash around you as shells to withstand attacks from enemies many times your size. Embark on an epic treasure hunt to buy back your repossessed shell and discover the dark secrets behind the polluted ocean.

    Manor Lords (Game Preview) (PC) – April 26
    Available on day one with Game Pass! Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord — the seasons pass, the weather changes and cities rise and fall.

    Have A Nice Death (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 30
    In this darkly charming 2D action roguelike, play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls – and his vacation plans. Grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who’s boss.

    More Games Coming to Game Pass Core on April 23

    For Game Pass Core members, there are three more games coming to the library on April 23! Become a badass space Dwarf in Deep Rock Galactic, dance the slow-motion ballet of destruction in Superhot: Mind Control Delete, and face total demolition derby madness in Wreckfest.

    DLC / Game Updates

    Ark: Survival Ascended – Scorched Earth – Available now
    Saddle up and stake your claim on the Scorched Earth! Build new Western-style structures like your own rootin’ tootin’ saloon, then tickle the ivories on your own piano for an authentic frontier experience. Hunt for buried treasure with your trusty shovel, tame hardy new creatures to pull your configurable wagon and even hop aboard your own chugging steam train to explore those harsh badlands!

    Conan Exiles: Age of War Chapter 4 – Available now
     In the new Sacred Hunt, embark on a quest to fell the champions of Jhebbal Sag, Lord of Beasts. Discover a new hub area and uncover a new mystery. Unleash brutality with fatalities. Daze enemies by bringing their health low and then finish them off with a range of savagely animated finishing moves, depending on the weapon you have equipped. If there is glory in gore, you will find it.

    Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition – Available now
    The ultimate Grounded experience is now bulging with new content that’s sure to get you pumped! Experience new ant queens, new game + mode and an exciting array of new gear. Are you ready to get Fully Yoked?

    Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

    Fallout 76 Vault 33 Survivor Kit – Available now
    Vault-Tec is happy to offer Vault Dwellers a handy bundle of Wasteland survival and a sturdy Vault 33 Backpack to use in this vast open-world multiplayer entry in the Fallout universe.

    The Elder Scrolls Online 10th Anniversary Pack #1 – Available now
    Celebrate 10 years of The Elder Scrolls Online with a Perks bundle that includes three Grand Gold Coast Experience Scrolls and 500 Seals of Endeavor.  Explore and quest solo or with friends in the award-winning fantasy RPG today. 

    Leaving April 30

    The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon. Jump back in before they go or save 20% on your purchase to keep them in your library!

    • 7 Days to Die (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Besiege (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • EA Sports NHL 22 (Console)
    • Loot River (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Pikuniku (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Ravenlok (Cloud, Console, and PC)

    That wraps us up! Keep up with the coming games on social at @Xbox, @XboxGamePass or @XboxGamePassPC. Catch you next time!

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  • Coming to Xbox Game Pass: LEGO 2K Drive, EA Sports PGA Tour, Harold Halibut, and More

    Coming to Xbox Game Pass: LEGO 2K Drive, EA Sports PGA Tour, Harold Halibut, and More

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    My favorite part about “coming soon” to Game Pass is that it quickly turns into “available today” messaging. From driving to golfing to tomb raiding, there’s plenty here that’s going to be available sooner rather than later. Let’s take a look at the games that are mere moments away from your download queue!

    Available Today

    Superhot: Mind Control Delete (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    Returning to the Game Pass library today, Superhot: Mind Control Delete gives you more insight into the signature power fantasy world of Superhot with more story, more signature gameplay, more action, more guns. Keep dancing the slow-motion ballet of destruction for much longer than ever before.

    Coming Soon

    LEGO 2K Drive (Cloud and Console) – April 3
    Welcome to Bricklandia, home of a massive open-world LEGO driving adventure. Race anywhere, play with anyone, build your dream rides, and defeat a cast of wild racing rivals for the coveted Sky Trophy!

    Lil Gator Game (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 4
    Who wouldn’t want to be an adorable Lil Gator? Embark on a cute “lil” quest, discovering new friends, and uncovering everything its island has to offer. Climb, swim, glide, and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet along the way in this adorable open-world adventure!

    EA Sports PGA Tour (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) EA Play – April 4
    EA Sports PGA Tour is coming to The Play List with PC Game Pass and Ultimate via EA Play. Become a Major champion, tee off on the Par 3 Course at Augusta National, along with three new 2024 Major host courses.

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    Kona (Cloud and Console) – April 9
    Another game is making a return to the Game Pass library! A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive in this chilly, interactive tale you won’t soon forget.

    Botany Manor (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – April 9
    Available on day one with Game Pass! Explore the historic manor home of retired botanist Arabella Greene, who has amassed a collection of rare, long-forgotten flora that require special conditions to help them bloom. Unlock new seeds, look for clues in the items scattered around the residence, and solve each gardening puzzle to revive these plants.

    Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 11
    Experience the final chapter of Lara’s origin as she is forged into the Tomb Raider she is destined to be. Combining the base game, all seven DLC challenge tombs, as well as all downloadable weapons, outfits, and skills, Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition is the ultimate way to experience Lara’s defining moment.

    Harold Halibut (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – April 16
    Available on day one with Game Pass! Harold Halibut is a handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. Join Harold as he explores a vibrant retro-future world in his quest to find the true meaning of ‘home’. You can learn more about Harold Halibut in Xbox Wire’s recent hands-on preview here.

    DLC / Game Updates

    No Man’s Sky Orbital Update – Available now
    Dock your fully customized starship in the sleek new space stations of update 4.6, Orbital! Space stations have been completely overhauled internally and externally; new starships can be constructed from salvaged parts; frigate fleets can reach out for guidance with interstellar expeditions; standing and guilds have been improved, trading and system economies have been deepened – and much more! Learn more about No Man’s Sky’s Orbital update here on Xbox Wire.

    Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

    Final Fantasy XIV Online: Starter Edition – Available now
    Join over 30 million adventures worldwide in the critically acclaimed online RPG.  From now through April 19, the Final Fantasy XIV Online – Starter Edition base game is now free for a limited time – including a 30-day free play period for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members. Terms apply. You can also learn how to build your Warrior of Light in Final Fantasy XIV Online here on Xbox Wire.

    YouTube Premium 3 Month Trial – Available now
    Watch your favorite YouTube creators without ads, offline, and in the background. Plus, stream the latest songs from your favorite artists with uninterrupted access to YouTube Music. New users only. Monthly subscription fee starts at the end of trial. Cancel anytime. Not available in all regions. Terms apply.

    Battlefield 2042: Season 7 Field Kit – Available now
    In the iconic all-out warfare first-person shooter of Battlefield 2042, Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play members can get the Battlefield 2042 Season 7 Field Kit containing a Ride’em Crab Boy Weapon Charm, Rising Tide AM40 Weapon Skin, and Dustproof Specialist Headgear.  Check out the other EA Play member rewards and Perks here on Xbox Wire.

    Leaving April 15

    Make sure you give the following games a proper farewell before they leave the Game Pass library. As always, you can save up to 20% off your purchase to keep them in your library.

    • Amnesia Collection (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Amnesia: Rebirth (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Back 4 Blood (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Phantom Abyss (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Research and Destroy (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Soma (Cloud, Console, and PC)

    That wraps us up! Let us know which game you’re planning on playing first over at @Xbox,  @XboxGamePass or @XboxGamePassPC. Catch you next time!

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  • Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Diablo IV, The Quarry, Ark: Survival Ascended, and More

    Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Diablo IV, The Quarry, Ark: Survival Ascended, and More

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    This “coming soon” announcement we’re going to many different places with Game Pass, including the Old West, the open road, the other roads meant for toy themed cars, and even going to hell. That’s just a small taste of where Game Pass is taking us, so let’s dive in!

    Available Today

    Lightyear Frontier (Game Preview) (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) 
    Available on day one with Game Pass: Start your interstellar homestead in this peaceful open-world farming adventure! Build your sustainable exofarm, grow alien crops, customize your mech, and explore a new world full of mystery with up to three friends!    

    MLB The Show 24 (Cloud and Console) 
    Available on day one with Game Pass: Swing for the fences, experience game-deciding moments, become a legend and live out your baseball dreams in MLB The Show 24. 

    Coming Soon

    The Quarry (Cloud and Console) – March 20 
    When the sun goes down on the last night of summer camp, nine teenage counselors are plunged into an unpredictable night of horror. The only thing worse than the blood-drenched locals and creatures hunting them are the unimaginable choices you must make to help them survive. 

    The Quarry Key Art

    Evil West (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 21 
    A dark menace consumes the Old West. In solo or co-op, fight with style in visceral, explosive combat against bloodthirsty monstrosities. Eradicate the vampiric hordes with your lightning-fueled gauntlet and become a Wild West Superhero. 

    Terra Invicta (Game Preview) (PC) – March 26 
    From the creators of Long War, an alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat. 

    Diablo IV (Console and PC) – March 28 
    The next-gen action RPG experience is coming to Game Pass with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish dungeons, and legendary loot. Experience a gripping story or jump straight into Season of the Construct to unearth a new threat looming deep beneath the sands of Kehjistan. 

    Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 28 
    Get behind the wheel of the coolest cars and vehicles from the Hot Wheels universe, including the new ATVs and motorcycles. Explore 5 new stunning environments and race the way you want with new mechanics in exciting challenges and crazy game modes! 

    Open Roads (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 28 
    Available on day one with Game Pass: Long-lost family secrets. Hints of a hidden fortune. And miles to go before they sleep. Tess Devine’s relationship with her mom has never been easy, but they’re about to set out together on a journey into the past that they’ll never forget. 

    Ark: Survival Ascended (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – April 1 
    Respawn into a new dinosaur survival experience as Ark is reimagined from the ground-up into the next-generation with Unreal Engine 5! Are you ready to form a tribe, tame and breed hundreds of species of dinosaurs and other primeval creatures, explore, craft, build, and fight your way to the top of the food-chain? Your new world awaits! 

    F1 23 (Cloud) EA Play – April 2 
    EA Sports’ F1 23 will be available with Xbox Cloud Gaming 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.   

    Superhot: Mind Control Delete (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 2  
    Making a return to the Game Pass library! Time moves only when you move. Superhot: Mind Control Delete gives you more insight into the signature power fantasy world of Superhot with more story, more signature gameplay, more action, more guns. Keep dancing the slow-motion ballet of destruction for so much longer than ever before.   

    In Case You Missed It

    NBA 2K24 (Cloud and Console) – Available now 
    Strive for greatness with NBA 2K24 – experience a collection of competitive game modes and immerse yourself in a sports simulation unlike any other. NBA 2K24 boasts a variety of exciting game modes, now available for all Ultimate Game Pass Subscribers. We’ll see you on the court! 

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    DLC / Game Updates

    Fallout 76: America’s Playground – March 26 
    Experience a new Fallout story set in the fading glitz and glam of Atlantic City. In this intrepid return visit to New Jersey, players will work together with competing local factions to take on a new threat lying in wait deep within the New Jersey Pine Barrens.   

    The Elder Scrolls Online: Scions of Ithelia DLC – March 26 
    A challenging new dungeon crawling adventure awaits in the Scions of Ithelia DLC. Do you have what it takes to emerge victorious? Conquer both dungeons to unlock unique rewards, including new item sets, collectibles, achievements, and more. Game Pass members can save 10% on their purchase of Crowns to use towards the Scions of Ithelia DLC in the Crown Store. 

    Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

    Persona 3 Reload: Expansion Pass – Available now 
    Dive deeper into the world of Persona 3 Reload with this expansion pass featuring upcoming content including new costumes, background music, and extended story content. Play this role-playing turn based content in the expansion pass Episode Aigis -The Answer-, offering over 30 hours of additional gameplay in this reimagining of the genre-defining RPG! This Perk content requires Persona 3 Reload to use, available now with Game Pass Ultimate. 

    Super Animal Royale Spring Perks Pack – Available now 
    Take your animal apparel to the next level with the Super Animal Royale – Spring Perks Pack. Claw your way to the top of the food chain in style with this exclusive set of cosmetics in this 64-player, top-down 2D battle royale. This Perk content requires Super Animal Royale, available free-to-play. 

    Smite Netherbeasts Perk – Available now 
    Play the all new Netherbeasts Event in the popular action MOBA, Smite. Unlock the Gods, Voice Packs, Emotes for: Chaac, Cernunnos, and Cerberus. Plus enjoy a 3 Day Account Booster! This Perk content requires Smite to use, available free-to-play. 

    Leaving March 31

    The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon, be sure to show them some love before they go or consider using your 20% membership discount on your purchase to keep them in your library! 

    • Hot Wheels Unleashed (Cloud, Console, and PC) 
    • Infinite Guitars (Cloud, Console, and PC) 
    • MLB The Show 23 (Cloud and Console) 

    Time for me to decide what my next Diablo IV build will be (spoiler alert it is probably going to be another necromancer). Let us know what you’re pushing the leaderboards with over at @Xbox,  @XboxGamePass or @XboxGamePassPC. See you next time!

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  • Coming to Xbox Game Pass: MLB The Show 24, Lightyear Frontier, Control Ultimate Edition, and More

    Coming to Xbox Game Pass: MLB The Show 24, Lightyear Frontier, Control Ultimate Edition, and More

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    Batter up, friends! We’ve got the next round of games coming soon to your download and install queue. Whether you want to bend reality in Control, check out Bikini Bottom, or more, we have your bases covered… er… loaded! Let’s play ball!!

    Available Today

    Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of ’90s retro shooters.

    Coming Soon

    PAW Patrol World (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 7
    Explore the world of “PAW Patrol” like never before, in a 3D action adventure where anything is PAWsible. Play as your favorite pups, drive their vehicles, and save the day by taking on fun rescues and missions either in single-player or with your family in couch co-op. It’s the ultimate PAW Patrol playtime!

    SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 12
    Are you ready, kids? SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom is coming to Game Pass! Play as SpongeBob, Patrick, and Sandy in this faithful remake and thwart Plankton’s evil plan to take over Bikini Bottom. Battle Plankton’s army of rogue robots – this time with friends in multiplayer mode! Meet all your favorite Bikini Bottomites, voiced by their original voice actors and show Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs.

    Control Ultimate Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 13
    From developer Remedy Entertainment, this supernatural third- person action-adventure will challenge you to master the combination of supernatural abilities, modifiable loadouts and reactive environments while fighting through a deep and unpredictable world. Control Ultimate Edition contains the main game and all previously released expansions (The Foundation and AWE).

    No More Heroes 3 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 14
    No More Heroes 3 follows the otaku assassin Travis Touchdown as he takes up his trusty beam katana once more and slashes his way through 10 of the deadliest fighters in the galaxy. Rack up combos with Travis’ beam katana and experience hack-and-slash action like never before!

    Lightyear Frontier (Game Preview) (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – March 19
    Available on day one with Game Pass: Start your interstellar homestead in this peaceful open-world farming adventure! Build your sustainable exofarm, grow alien crops, customize your mech, and explore a new world full of mystery with up to three friends!  

    MLB The Show 24 (Cloud and Console) – March 19
    Available on day one with Game Pass: Swing for the fences, experience game-deciding moments, become a legend and live out your baseball dreams in MLB The Show 24. Want to hit the field early? Game Pass members can unlock up to four days early access plus deluxe edition bonus content with the purchase of the Digital Deluxe Add-On Bundle. Learn more about how MLB The Show 24 continues to tell important stories from the Negro Leagues on Xbox Wire.

    In Case You Missed It

    Dead Island 2 (Cloud and Console) – Available now
    A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning its inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, uncover the truth behind the outbreak and discover who – or what – you are. Survive, evolve and save the world in this first-person zombie slaying adventure!

    DLC / Game Updates

    Age of Empires II:  Definitive Edition – Victors and Vanquished – March 14
    Embark on a thrilling journey with Victors and Vanquished! In 19 epic scenarios, play as Ragnar Lothbrok, Oda Nobunaga, Charlemagne, and more. Your strategy and choices decide your fate: will you emerge as the ultimate victor, or fall as the vanquished? Secure your pre-order now and save 15% – and be prepared to conquer the battlefield! 

    Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

    Stumble Guys Retro Hot Dog Pack – Available now
    Show off your wackiness as you race to the finish line with your Retro Hot Dog skin, Fire Emote, 250 Gems and 50 Stumble Tokens. This Perk content requires Stumble Guys to use (Free to Play).

    Century: Age of Ashes – Forgotten Bay Pack – Available now
    Brave the silence with the Forgotten Bay dragon, the Flaming Crude Cleaver axe and a 14-Day XP Booster. Requires Century: Age of Ashes to use (Free to Play).

    Leaving March 15

    The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon. If you want to keep the fun going, be sure to use your membership discount to save up to 20% off your purchase!

    • Hardspace: Shipbreaker (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered (Cloud, Console, and PC)
    • Shredders (Cloud, Console, and PC)

    Keep tuned in at @XboxGamePass or @XboxGamePassPC for updates for when these games are available, and we’ll catch you here next time for more games coming to Game Pass!

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  • Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Bluey: The Videogame, Tales of Arise, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, and More

    Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Bluey: The Videogame, Tales of Arise, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, and More

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    Maneater (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 27 
    Returning to the Game Pass library, Maneater is a single-player action-RPG, set in the Gulf Coast’s unforgiving waters. Fight to survive in the open ocean, swamps, and rivers with danger lurking at every depth. Your only tools are your wits, your jaws, and an uncanny ability to evolve as you feed. 

    Madden NFL 24 (Cloud) EA Play – February 27 
    Ultimate members can start their season with Xbox Cloud Gaming on February 27, 2024, courtesy of EA Play. Don’t forget that until March 8, you’ll also score an Ultimate Team Supercharge Pack with your membership. 

    Indivisible (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 28 
    Making a return to the Game Pass library, immerse yourself in a fantastical world with dozens of playable characters, a rich storytelling experience, and gameplay that’s easy to learn but difficult to master. With a huge fantasy world to explore and a variety of characters to meet and fight alongside, help Ajna learn about herself and how to save her world. 

    Space Engineers (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 29 
    A sandbox game about engineering, construction, exploration, and survival in space and on planets. Players build spaceships, wheeled vehicles, space stations, planetary outposts of various sizes and uses (civil and military), pilot ships, and travel through space to explore planets and gather resources to survive. Featuring both creative and survival modes, there is no limit to what can be built, utilized, and explored. 

    Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 5 
    Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of ’90s retro shooters. 

    In Case You Missed It 

    Diablo IV is Coming to Game Pass on March 28 

    The next-gen action RPG experience is coming to Game Pass with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish dungeons, and legendary loot. Experience a gripping story or jump straight into Season of the Construct to unearth a new threat looming deep beneath the sands of Kehjistan. 

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  • Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Madden NFL 24, Tales of Arise, PlateUp!, and More

    Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Madden NFL 24, Tales of Arise, PlateUp!, and More

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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!

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  • Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Palworld, Persona 3 Reload, F1 23, and More

    Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Palworld, Persona 3 Reload, F1 23, and More

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    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. 

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    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. 

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    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. 

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    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! 

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  • Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Resident Evil 2, Hell Let Loose, and More

    Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Resident Evil 2, Hell Let Loose, and More

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    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!

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  • Coming Soon to Game Pass: Far Cry 6, Remnant II, SteamWorld Build, and More

    Coming Soon to Game Pass: Far Cry 6, Remnant II, SteamWorld Build, and More

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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

    Game Pass Core Update Asset

    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!

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  • Coming Soon to Game Pass: Persona 5 Tactica, Rollerdrome, and Dune: Spice Wars

    Coming Soon to Game Pass: Persona 5 Tactica, Rollerdrome, and Dune: Spice Wars

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    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.

    Coral Island

    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!

    Persona 5 Tactica

    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.

    Dune: Spice Wars

    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?

    Rollerdrome

    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!

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  • Coming Soon to Game Pass: Cities: Skylines II, Dead Space, Jusant, Mineko’s Night Market, and More

    Coming Soon to Game Pass: Cities: Skylines II, Dead Space, Jusant, Mineko’s Night Market, and More

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

    Jusant

    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!

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  • Coming Soon to Game Pass: Forza Motorsport, Like A Dragon: Ishin!, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, and From Space

    Coming Soon to Game Pass: Forza Motorsport, Like A Dragon: Ishin!, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, and From Space

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    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.

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    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.

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    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!

    From Space

    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.

    Like A Dragon: Ishin!

    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!

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