Microsoft has unveiled a significant refresh for its Xbox Game Pass subscription service, introducing an exciting lineup of games arriving in late January and early February 2024. This update brings blockbuster titles and indie gems to subscribers, enhancing the gaming experience across cloud, console, and PC platforms.
New Games Available Now on Xbox Game Pass
The service has already welcomed new additions, providing immediate access to thrilling adventures. Resident Evil Village is now playable on cloud, console, and PC, offering a chilling survival horror experience. Additionally, MIO: Memories in Orbit debuts day one on Game Pass, available on cloud, handheld devices, PC, and Xbox Series X|S. In this game, players control Mio, an android navigating complex environments, fighting rogue machines, and discovering lost memories.
Games Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass
The upcoming weeks promise a diverse selection of titles, catering to various gaming preferences. Here is a detailed schedule of arrivals:
Late January Additions
- Death Stranding Director’s Cut (Cloud, Handheld, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – January 21
- RoadCraft (PC) – January 21
- Ninja Gaiden Ragebound (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – January 21
- The Talos Principle 2 (PC, Xbox Series X|S) – January 27
- Anno: Mutationem (Cloud, PC, Console) – January 28
- Drop Duchy (Cloud, PC, Console) – January 28
- MySims: Cozy Bundle (PC) – January 29
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – January 29
Early February Arrivals
- Indika (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – February 2
- Final Fantasy II (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – February 3
These games are accessible through Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass tiers, ensuring broad availability for subscribers.
Xbox Game Pass: Additional Content and Updates
Beyond new game additions, the service is receiving updates and downloadable content (DLC) to enrich existing titles. Notable updates include:
- Quarantine Zone: The Last Check (PC) – Available now
- The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle (PC) – January 22
- Grounded 2 Garden Update (Cloud, PC, Console) – January 27
- Dead by Daylight – Stranger Things DLC – January 27
- Sea of Thieves Season 18, Act 2 (Cloud, PC, Console) – January 22
Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass on January 31
As part of the regular rotation, several titles will depart the Game Pass library on January 31, 2024. Subscribers are encouraged to complete these games or purchase them at a discount before they leave. The departing games include:
- Shady Part of Me (Cloud, PC, Console)
- Cataclismo (PC)
- Starbound (Cloud, PC, Console)
- Lonely Mountains Snow Riders (Cloud, PC, Console)
- Paw Patrol World (Cloud, PC, Console)
- Citizen Sleeper 2 Starward Vector (Cloud, PC, Console)
- Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Cloud, PC, Console)
Players can save up to 20% on purchases of these games if they wish to keep them in their personal libraries after removal from the subscription service.
This update underscores Microsoft's commitment to providing a dynamic and value-packed gaming experience through Xbox Game Pass, blending high-profile releases with niche favorites to cater to a global audience of gamers.
