I say it every month, and this month is no different. Xbox Game Pass is awesome, and it keeps getting better.

I am so excited to play Lost in Random, but also A memoir Blue was not on my radar but it is now.

There have been some other releases in between like Tunic, Kraken Academy!! and they look very intrguing.

Available Now

A Memoir Blue (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – Available now

A song from years ago triggers a flood of memories for champion swimmer Miriam. Embark on an evocative journey through her turbulent childhood and the complicated relationship she shared with her devoted mother.

Crusader Kings III (Cloud) ID@Xbox – Available now
Live the life of a medieval ruler in Paradox Development Studio’s award-winning strategy role-playing game, Crusader Kings III! Assume the leadership of a medieval noble family, increasing its power and reputation through the generations. As one ruler dies, they are replaced by an heir who may have very different abilities or interests, forcing you to adjust your long-term plans.

Kraken Academy!! (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – Available now
Make friends, free spirits and make sure that the world doesn’t end! Welcome to Kraken Academy, a technicolor fever dream that for legal reasons can only be described as “technically a school.” Join forces with a magical kraken to manipulate a time loop and save the world.

Paradise Killer (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – Available now

Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only “investigation freak” Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.

Super Mega Baseball 3 (Cloud and PC) EA Play – Available now
Run up the score in a relaxed slugfest or push the limits of your reflexes in this refined baseball simulator that’s perfect for rookies and pros alike. The third entry in the series features all-new Franchise, Online Leagues and Practice modes, plus improved graphics and on-field additions!

Tunic (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – Available now

Explore a forgotten land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in Tunic. Inspired by the challenge and mystery of retro action-adventure games, Tunic’s fierce combat will test your reflexes and its hidden secrets will test your wit. Find and collect in-game manual pages to uncover lost maps, hints, and unsolved riddles.

Cricket 22 (Cloud and Console) ID@Xbox
Step on to the field for the most comprehensive cricket game ever! With more licenses, a narrative-driven career mode, and 4K visuals, Cricket 22 is a true next-generation sporting experience. All-new control options make the game more accessible to players of all skill levels, while Big Ant Studios’ authentic recreation of every aspect of the sport provides hundreds of hours of hyper-realistic cricket action for fans. Lead your team to glory, your way!

MLB The Show 22 (Cloud and Console)
Available on day one with Xbox Game Pass: Experience faster, deeper and more intense moment-to-moment match action on the field, with a variety of game modes for all you rookie players and returning seasoned vets. Every pitch, every hit, every win. Make your mark and Own The Show in MLB The Show 22.

Coming Soon

Chinatown Detective Agency (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – April 7

Available on day one with Game Pass: Chinatown Detective Agency is a cybernoir point and click adventure blending stunning retro design with innovative mechanics. Play as Amira Darma, an ex-cop who has just opened her own detective agency. Choose your clients, travel around the world and solve dangerous cases using real world research.

Panzer Corps 2 (PC) ID@Xbox – April 12
Panzer Corps 2 is the ultimate strategy game! Enjoy the time-proven gameplay formula which has been appreciated by millions of players over the years, brought to a whole new level of refinement up to the latest technical standards.

The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk (PC) ID@Xbox – April 12
Available now on Cloud and Console, and coming soon to PC Game Pass, step into the wacky heroic fantasy universe of the Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. Lead a team of unlikely and clumsy heroes in an epic and challenging tactical RPG. Live an adventure filled with humour, surprises and silly encounters.

Life Is Strange: True Colors (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 12

Life is Strange: True Colors, the award-winning entry in the acclaimed Life is Strange series, Alex Chen hides her curse: the psychic power of empathy, the ability to absorb the strong emotions of others. When her brother dies in a so-called accident, Alex must embrace her power to find the truth.

Lost In Random (Cloud, Console, and PC) EA Play – April 14

Play the odds in Lost in Random, a gothic fairytale-inspired action-adventure where every citizen’s fate is determined by the roll of a dice. PC Game Pass & Ultimate members start their journey with EA Play on April 14.

Games leaving soon

Xbox giveth and Xbox taketh away. If any of these ones have you intrigued then jump on them fast! I recommend Rain on Your Parade.

Leaving April 15

• MLB The Show 21 (Cloud and Console)
• Rain On Your Parade (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• The Long Dark (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Pathway (PC)

Leaving April 18

• F1 2019 (Cloud, Console, and PC)

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Citizen Sleeper will be releasing on May 5th for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Switch on May 5th. 

Best of all, for you Xbox owners, Citizen Sleeper will also be available day one on Xbox Game Pass.

Citizen Sleeper is from the development team at Jump Over The Age. They are the development force behind In Other Waters. Incidentally that gam was released two years ago to the day.

Citizen Sleeper follows the journey of you, a Sleeper who is ad igitised human consciousness. You are on the run from the corporation who own the artificial body you inhabit. You’ve now washed up on Erlin’s Eye, a ruined space station on the edges of an interstellar capitalist society.

With no choice but to make the best of the opportunities that Erlin’s Eye provides, you must build relationships with the station’s unique occupants from all walks of life. You will work to earn your keep, and navigate ramshackle factions if you hope to survive until the next cycle.

Taking inspiration from the versatile mechanics of tabletop RPGs, Citizen Sleeper challenges players to rely on their intuition. This will force you to make bold decisions to secure their safety and build a life aboard the station. Despite the looming threat of a corporation that seeks to recover its assets (that’s you), it’s up to the roll of the dice to determine the Sleeper’s future and whether they thrive, survive or otherwise.

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Microsoft announced four story heavy games from indie publisher Fellow Traveller will be making their way to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass.

This includes the previously released on Switch Paradise Killer and Kraken Academy!!, but far more awesome it includes the upcoming Citizen Sleeper and the awesome looking Beacon Pines.

I have my eyes honed on Beacon Pines!!!!

All of them will be playable on day one. This starts with todays console release of Paradise Killer.

Paradise Killer – Available Now

Paradise Killer has recieved wide spread acclaim with it’s release on Switch and PC.

Now you can pick this gem up on PS4, or play it for no additional cost on Xbox Game Pass.

Paradise Killer is an open-world murder mystery that takes place on the sun-drenched, dream-like world of Paradise Island where, on the eve of the island’s rebirth as Perfect 25, the exiled “investigation freak” Lady Love Dies is summoned to solve the grizzly murder of the island’s council.

Kraken Academy!! Available March 22

Kraken Academy!! is a lighthearted anime-inspired adventure that drops players into the shoes of a new student. When the principal – who happens to be a magical kraken – bestows him with time-travelling powers, he must uncover campus secrets, navigate school clubs and overcome awkward situations to prevent an impending apocalypse.

Citizen Sleeper – Coming Soon

From the developer of In Other Waters and featuring the stunning character art of Guillaume Singelin, Citizen Sleeper is inspired by the flexibility and freedom of TTRPGs. Roleplay in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism. Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future.

Beacon Pines – Coming Soon

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy storybook tale with dark secrets hidden behind a cozy fairytale town. Something strange is happening at the old warehouse outside of the township of Beacon Pines, and Luka and his friends seem to be the only ones taking notice. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!

More awesome on the awesome Xbox Game Pass service!

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The indie hit Paradise Killer will be arriving on Xbox and PlayStation on March 16, 2022.

Paradise Killer was originally released in September 2020 for PC and Switch. The game received overwhelmingly positive critical acclaim. People raved about its vibrant open-world, lore, striking aesthetic, soundtrack and unique non-linear gameplay.

The Xbox Series X|S and PS5 versions will see the detective adventure expanded and improved with a suite of current-gen console feature support including 4K60, ray tracing, super-fast loading, Xbox Smart Delivery, haptics and a ‘day/night’ lightbar cycle for the PS5’s DualSense Wireless controller, and much more. It will also be available for Xbox One and PS4. Just less fancy.

All available versions of Paradise Killer, including the PC and Switch versions released in 2020, will also feature brand-new content which includes new music, mysterious new beings, quests, rewards, collectables, and Steam achievements for PC players, as well as general performance enhancements. Alongside this exciting new content, the game will release on the Epic Games Store for the first time.

Kaizen Game Works will also release a new compilation album alongside the game on March 16. Entitled “About That… Paradise Killer B-Sides” the album will feature new tracks composed by Barry “Epoch” Topping which will be featured in the new version of the game*, vocal arrangements, remixes and bonus tracks.

The full track listing is as follows:

1. Moonrise Rapture
2. About That…
3. Unlimited∞Luv
4. Misunderstand
5. To The Heart [Vocal Version]
6. House of Bliss [Vocal Version]
7. 08:00 ~ Another Last Day
8. Leaving [Piano Arr.]
9. Lady Blue [MEEBEE & Okumura. Remix]
10. Christmas With U
11. About That… [Instrumental]
12. Paradise (Stay Forever) [Instrumental]

*Not all tracks on the compilation album are included in the new update.

An open-world murder mystery, Paradise Killer takes place on the sun-drenched, dream-like world of Paradise Island, where, on the eve of the island’s rebirth as Perfect 25, “investigation freak” Lady Love Dies has been summoned from exile to solve the crime to end all crimes; the sinister murder of the island’s council.

On an island full of bizarre characters, immortal worshippers of dead alien gods and dark conspiracies, how will you navigate the rich world of Paradise Killer to uncover the elusive truth?

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Far there is some cool games in this months update. For example Far: Changing Tides, Kentucky Route Zero, Young Souls and Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.

Available Today

Far: Changing Tides (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Available on day one with Game Pass

Embark on a stunning new journey in this atmospheric vehicle adventure set in a beautifully realized, post-apocalyptic world. As protagonist, Toe, you must navigate the flooded landscape at the helm of a unique ship that upgrades and evolves as you progress on your journey. Solve puzzles, navigate the changing weather and dive to unknown depths in your search for a new home.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII (Console and PC)

Lightning, the star of the Final Fantasy XIII series, is poised to face her ultimate challenge. Experience a new game world, a new battle system, and extended customization features. The world will end in 13 days. Once again, its fate rests on the shoulders of one woman.

Coming Soon

Kentucky Route Zero (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – March 10

Kentucky Route Zero is a magical realist adventure game about a secret highway running through the caves beneath Kentucky, and the mysterious folks who travel it.

Lawn Mowing Simulator (Xbox One) ID@Xbox – March 10

Lawn Mowing Simulator is available right now on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and with Xbox Cloud Gaming, and is coming soon to Xbox One consoles! Take a break from the real world and enjoy the challenge and serenity of mowing the Great British countryside in Lawn Mowing Simulator.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 10

Fire up Star-Lord’s jet boots for a wild ride across the cosmos in this third-person action-adventure game, a fresh take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. With the unpredictable Guardians at your side, blast your way from one explosive situation to another, with original and iconic Marvel characters caught in a struggle for the fate of the universe. You got this. Probably.

Young Souls (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – March 10

Available on day one with Game Pass: Gear up and begin your journey solo or coop to rescue the Professor. Young Souls draws you in with not only its stunning art direction, clever beat ’em up gameplay and RPG mechanics, but also with its sharp writing and incredible universe setting between two worlds you will fall in love with. Plus, Ultimate members can play with Xbox Touch Controls from their mobile device on day one with cloud gaming!

Leaving March 15

The Xbox gods giveth. The Xbox gods taketh away.

You know the drill; the following games will be leaving the Game Pass library soon which means it’s time to jump back in before they go! Worst case scenario use your membership discount to save up to 20%. So if you started them you can finish them at your own pace.

Or hurry and smash them in 2 weeks!

·       Nier: Automata (Cloud, Console, and PC)

·       Phogs! (Cloud, Console, and PC)

·       Torchlight III (Cloud, Console, and PC)

·       The Surge 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)

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Are you procrastonating about doing chores like mowing the lawns? Well from tomorrow you can do that by mowing virtual lawns at no extra cost!

What if after woming those virtual lawns you wanted to pretend you were playing in the NFL on them? Well Madden 22 might be what you need.

So many games, so little time.

Coming Soon

Lawn Mowing Simulator (Xbox One) – February 17
Available now for PC and Xbox Series X|S and coming soon to Xbox One! Take a break from the real world and enjoy the challenge and serenity of mowing the Great British countryside in Lawn Mowing Simulator.

Madden NFL 22 (Console and PC) – February 17
Madden NFL 22 is coming soon to PC Game Pass and Ultimate via EA Play, allowing members to get on the field and play on the platform of their choice. Plus, claim recurring member rewards like Ultimate Team Packs and gear sets for The Yard and save 10% on purchases of EA digital content like games, Madden Points, and more.

Total War: Warhammer III (PC) – February 17

Available on day one with PC Game Pass: The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: Warhammer trilogy is coming. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them? Check out the achievements you can earn to boost your Gamerscore.

Roboquest (Game Preview) (PC)– February 22
A fast-paced FPS roguelite playable in solo or co-op. Set in a scorched future world, you battle against hordes of deadly robots in high octane gameplay. Your high-powered, hyper-mobile Guardian is ready to fight through ever-changing environments fuelled by an adrenaline-pumping soundtrack.

Galactic Civilizations III (PC)  – February 24
Build a civilization that will stand the test of time and take the galaxy by storm in the largest space 4X strategy game ever. Choose from dozens of unique races and make a name for yourself through diplomacy, espionage, technological advances, and much more.

Super Mega Baseball 3 (Console) via EA Play – February 24
Run up the score in a relaxed slugfest or push the limits of your reflexes in this refined baseball simulator that’s perfect for rookies and pros alike. The third entry in the series features all-new Franchise, Online Leagues and Practice modes, plus improved graphics and on-field additions!

Alice: Madness Returns (PC) via EA Play – February 28
Coming soon to PC Game Pass & Ultimate via EA Play! Alice: Madness Returns delves deep into the dark and violent side of the imagination, creating nightmarish Wonderland where Alice must face the demons that haunt her visions.

In Case You Missed It

There two mad their way to Game Pass PC already!!!

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (PC) EA Play – Available now
Get ready for an intense and action-packed single-player campaign and intense multiplayer battles featuring the rag-tag squad known as Bad Company. Operate tanks, attack helicopters, armored personnel carriers, and other vehicles across fully interactive landscapes that you can destroy or use for cover.

Peggle Nights (PC) EA Play – Available now
The ultimate Peggle test! Shoot and clear the orange pegs from 60 wild, dreamscape levels and bask in Extreme Fever glory. Meet the Peggle Masters’ alter egos and wield 11 Magic Powers, then try the ultimate Peggle test — 60 Grand Master challenges!

Leaving February 28

Xbox Game Pass giveth, Xbox Game Pass taketh away.

As usual some games are dissapearing. Jump on them now if you wanna jam them before they go.

Hypnospace Outlaw (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Killer Queen Black (Cloud and Console)

Stealth Inc 2 (Cloud and Console)

Touhou Luna Nights (Cloud, Console, and PC)

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I have become a broken record at this point. Xbox Game Pass has a hgue month. Xbox Game Pass has a huge month. Xbox Game Pass has a huge month.

But seriosuly Game Pass has another massive month. Danganfonps, Death’s Door, Hitman Trilogy and so much more awesome.

Available Today

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition (Console, and PC)
Investigate murders, search for clues, and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you’ll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies!

Nobody Saves the World (Console, and PC) ID@Xbox
Available on day one with Game Pass: When the ancient Calamity re-awakens, who can save the world? Nobody! (That’s you, you’re Nobody.) Master the art of transformation to become a Slug, Ghost, Dragon, and more. Combine your forms to create powerful hybrids and defeat the forces of evil. Join a friend for online co-op and save the world together! Plus, Ultimate members can play on mobile devices with touch controls with Xbox Cloud Gaming, no controller needed!

Death’s Door (Console, and PC) ID@Xbox 
Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous, but it’s honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen, and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death – where creatures grow far past their expiry and overflow with greed and power. Ultimate members can play on mobile devices with Touch Controls with Xbox Cloud Gaming, no controller needed!

Pupperazzi (Console, and PC) ID@Xbox
Available on day one with Game Pass: This dog photography game puts your love for pups to the test. As you take better photos, you’ll unlock new breeds, camera lenses, chew toys, and accessories to dress up dogs with. Don’t just pet and play fetch – save your memories of those very good boys and girls on film.

Spelunky 2 (Cloud) ID@Xbox
This challenging roguelike platformer offers you immense freedom to carve your own path through its randomly-generated caves and ruins. Exercise your creativity and through your actions, tell a unique story each time you play. Uncover the secrets alone or with friends! Learn more about the game here.

The Anacrusis (Game Preview)(Cloud) ID@Xbox 
The Anacrusis is a four-player, cooperative first-person shooter set aboard a massive starship stranded at the edge of explored space. Team up with your friends in an infinitely-replayable fight against alien hordes to unlock perks, weapons, and new ways to play that you can share with your team! Learn more here.

Hitman Trilogy (Console, and PC) ID@Xbox 
Experience the World of Assassination trilogy and become Agent 47, a legendary assassin. Embark on a globetrotting adventure, where hyper-detailed missions are packed full of creative opportunities to take down your targets. Go loud with some serious firepower, steal a disguise, or play as a Silent Assassin. It’s all up to you.

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction (Console, and PC)
Available on day one with Game Pass: Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction is a tactical co-op FPS for 1-3 players, featuring beloved Operators from the Rainbow Six universe. With deep gear and ability progression, over 90 weapons and gadgets, 12 ever-evolving maps, unpredictable enemy mutations, and 13 dynamic mission types, no experience is ever the same.

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege: Deluxe Edition (PC)
Available now on Console and Cloud and coming soon to PC Game Pass. Experience explosive 5v5 gameplay, high-stakes competition, and thrilling PVP team battles with over 70 million other players worldwide. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege features an ever-expanding roster of Operators with unique skills, environment destruction as a tactical tool, and limitless opportunities to perfect your strategy.

Windjammers 2 (Console, and PC) ID@Xbox
Available on day one with Game Pass: The best flying disc game of all time is back! With amazing hand-drawn graphics, crazy new moves, gameplay mechanics and awesome new characters and stages, Windjammers 2 is the sequel you’ve been dreaming of. 

Coming Soon

Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master (Console and PC) – January 27
Available on day one with Game Pass: Drum out high scores by playing along with Don and Ka in Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master! Choose from over 70 songs and play with friends in local multiplayer mode and online ranked matches. Light your drumming spirit on fire!

Leaving January 31

The following games will be leaving the Game Pass soon. If you want to play them, jump on it now!

• Cyber Shadow (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Nowhere Prophet (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Prison Architect (PC)
• Xeno Crisis (Cloud, Console, and PC)

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Holy hell! What a month for Game Pass!

Do you need a big budget adventure to sink hundreds of hours into? Well Mass Effect has you sorted.

How about a bunch of awesome looking smaller games? Gorogoa, Olija, and The Pedestrian have you sorted?

What about the excellent looking Outer Wilds? Well you can go for it now.

What a month!

Available Today

Gorogoa (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox

Winner of Debut Game at the BAFTA Games Awards, Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts.

Olija (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox

Olija is a game about Faraday’s quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands.

The Pedestrian (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox

The Pedestrian is a 2.5D side-scrolling puzzle platformer set in a dynamic world with stunning graphics and challenging puzzles, where you will rearrange and reconnect public signs to explore and advance through each engaging environment.

Embr (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox 
Fight fires with friends for profit in this unpredictable and frantic multiplayer game. Team up with friends, take on daily challenges and climb to the top of the corporate firefighting ladder. More than one way to become a hero!

Mass Effect Legendary Edition (Console and PC) EA Play
The Mass Effect Legendary Edition is coming to PC Game Pass and Ultimate with EA Play! The Legendary Edition includes single-player base content and over 40 DLC from the highly acclaimed Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armors, and packs – remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD.

Outer Wilds (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox

Explore for the sake of your curiosity with a hand-crafted solar system filled with secrets to discover and perils to avoid while exploring space. Players are given a variety of tools to aid in space-backpacking, including their own spaceship and jetpack; a surveyor probe for scouting and taking pictures; and a signalscope to track down audio signals and view landmarks from afar.

Coming Soon

Spelunky 2 (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – January 13

This challenging roguelike platformer offers you immense freedom to carve your own path through its randomly-generated caves and ruins. Exercise your creativity and through your actions, tell a unique story each time you play. Uncover the secrets alone or with friends!

The Anacrusis (Game Preview)(Console and PC) ID@Xbox – January 13
Available on day one with Xbox Game Pass: The Anacrusis is a four-player, cooperative first-person shooter set aboard a massive starship stranded at the edge of explored space. Team up with your friends in an infinitely-replayable fight against alien hordes to unlock perks, weapons, and new ways to play that you can share with your team!

Leaving this month!

Of course as all good things come, some must go. Smash these games while you still can before the 15th!

Desperados III (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Ghost of a Tale (PC)

Kingdom Hearts III (Console)

Mount & Blade: Warband (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Pandemic (Console and PC)

Yiik: A Postmodern RPG (PC)

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Halo Infinite is getting tantalizingly close. So what better way to start the hype train than a shiny new video.

This short 6 minute video shows a little more off of what Halo Infinite will offer.

The game promises to introduce players to true Spartan freedom. This will be through the biggest, most wide open and adventure-filled Halo experience yet.

Not long until we can find out for sure with Game Pass.

Halo Infinite is launching on December 8 2021.

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Another month, another absurdly good value release to Xbox Game Pass. Seriously I could comfortably do all my gaming in this service easily.

Well this month has the ridiculously good Dragon Ball FighterZ. Then it has the cool looking Backbone and The Forgotten City. And more of course, but damn, what another month.

Available Now

Into the Pit (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox

Available day one with Xbox Game Pass: A fast-paced retro-FPS roguelite! As a member of a family of lore-hunting mystics, you are summoned to a cursed village, drawn by rumours of a demonic portal. Dark magics have overwhelmed the village, and it’s up to you to rescue the survivors, grow your powers, and journey forth into the pit.

Outriders (PC)

Outriders is available today with Xbox Game Pass for PC! Developed by People Can Fly, veterans of the shooter genre, Outriders presents a journey of survival across a savage planet, which can be tackled in both single player and 1-3 player co-op. Learn more about the game here on Xbox Wire.

Dragon Ball FighterZ (Cloud and Console) – October 21

Unleash the ultimate power from within in Dragon Ball FighterZ! Experience epic fights, destructible stages, and famous events ripped from the Dragon Ball anime. Create your team from a huge cast of your favourite characters and battle it out in epic 3v3 fights! This is the fighting extravaganza born from what makes the series so loved and famous.

Echo Generation (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – October 21

Available day one with Xbox Game Pass: Spooky mysteries abound as you lead your ragtag gang to take on monsters and mechs to save your hometown. Unlock unique skills for your party through comic books and prepare for active turn-based battles and boss fights that will keep you on your toes! By the developers of Riverbond, dive into another stunning voxel adventure and face off with the extraterrestrials to find the true meaning of home in Echo Generation.

Everspace 2 (Game Preview) (PC) ID@Xbox – October 21

Everspace 2 is a fast-paced, single-player spaceship shooter featuring meaningful exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting. Follow its predecessor’s events and experience the continuation of a thoughtful sci-fi story set in a vivid, handcrafted open world full of secrets, puzzles, and perils!

Coming Soon

Age of Empires IV (PC) – October 28

Available day one with Xbox Game Pass: One of the most beloved real-time strategy games returns to glory with Age of Empires IV, putting you at the centre of epic historical battles that shaped the world. Featuring both familiar and innovative new ways to expand your empire in vast landscapes with stunning 4K visual fidelity, Age of Empires IV brings an evolved real-time strategy game to a new generation.

Alan Wake’s American Nightmare (Console and PC) – October 28

In this standalone experience, Alan Wake fights the herald of darkness, the evil Mr. Scratch! A thrilling storyline, hordes of creepy enemies, serious firepower, and beautiful Arizona locations, combined with a fun and challenging new game mode make this a must for Alan Wake veterans, and the perfect jumping off point for new players!

Backbone (Console) ID@Xbox – October 28

Raccoon detective Howard Lotor is not a hero. He can barely make rent. And yet he has stumbled across something so massive that it will shake the very fabric of society. Stunning visuals, an evocative soundtrack, and a daring narrative bring a dystopian Vancouver, BC inhabited by animals to life in this highly anticipated, post-noir adventure. Get to it, detective.

Bassmaster Fishing 2022 (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – October 28

Available on day one with Xbox Game Pass: Experience the thrill of competitive bass fishing in Bassmaster Fishing 2022! Compete as 10 Elite Series anglers, such as cover star Scott Martin, back-to-back Bassmaster Classic Champion Hank Cherry, or create your own angler to achieve angling immortality by winning the coveted Bassmaster Classic.

Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 28

A nihilistic action platformer roguelike. Obscure in both gameplay and theme, Nongunz is a riddle that demands sacrifice. Each run sees you parting from a black and white graveyard into an ever-changing gothic dungeon full of nightmares fleshed out of human viscera. Surviving not only requires skill but style.

The Forgotten City (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 28

Travel 2,000 years into the past and relive the final days of a cursed Roman city. Here if one person sins, everyone dies. Only by questioning an intertwined community of colourful characters, cleverly exploiting the time loop, and making difficult moral choices can you hope to solve this epic mystery.

DLC / Game Updates

Halo: The Master Chief Collection Season 8 – Available now
Season 8 has arrived as the latest free update for Halo: The Master Chief Collection! Enjoy 100 tiers of new seasonal unlocks and content like new Mythic armour sets for Halo 3 and Halo: Reach, a new Halo 3 map, Custom Game Browser support for Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 3, PC File Share and much more! Learn more at Halo Waypoint.

Grounded: Hot and Hazy Update – October 20
Return to Grounded‘s backyard and experience the Hot and Hazy update! Brave the explosive perils of the newly revamped Haze biome and survive the sizzling heat of the Sandbox. With new weapon and character systems, and new “friends,” find out why this is Grounded‘s largest Game Preview update to date!

Minecraft: The Spooky Gourdian – Available until November 2
It’s time to don your spookiest apparel! Until November 2, grab your free Character Creator Set, the Spooky Gourdian! Match across the games with this epic tier set also available in Minecraft Dungeons. Are you ready for Fright Night?

Minecraft Dungeons: The Spookier Fall Event – Available until November 2
Prepare yourself! The Spookier Fall event descends on Minecraft Dungeons to haunt your holiday! From October 13 to November 2, gather your most fearless friends and partake in a spine-chilling (mis)adventure, featuring heart-pounding seasonal trials, accursed rewards, and monstrous mobs waiting to scare the creeper out of you. Are you brave enough?

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