Microsoft announces new Xbox Game Pass additions.
Microsoft has recently announced the release dates for the next wave of games to hit Xbox Game Pass for console, PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming. For a monthly charge, users can access a large library of games through the subscription service. The new releases include some highly anticipated titles, and there are also a few games leaving the service soon. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the new releases and what gamers can expect.
First up, we have Redfall, which is joining the Game Pass service today. The creators of the well-known Dishonored series, Arkane Studios, are responsible for this game.It is a first-person shooter with a vampire-populated island as its backdrop. Players can team up with up to three other players in co-op mode to combat the supernatural adversaries. The game is available on cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
Ravenlok will be available on Cloud, Console and PC on May 4.Larian Studios, the group responsible for the highly regarded Divinity: Original Sin series, has created the role-playing game Ravenlok. In a world of magic and mystery, players take on the role of a detective attempting to solve a murder case.
Weird West: Definitive Edition is the next game joining Xbox Game Pass on May 8. This game is developed by WolfEye Studios, a team founded by the creators of Dishonored and Prey. It is an action role-playing game set in a fantasy version of the Wild West. Players can explore a vast open world, fight supernatural enemies, and make decisions that impact the story.
On May 9, Shadowrun Trilogy will be available on PC. This game is a collection of three classic RPGs set in a cyberpunk world where magic and technology collide. Players take on the role of a shadowrunner, a mercenary who takes on dangerous jobs for money. The game has branching storylines, turn-based combat, and character customization.
Finally, Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 will be available on Cloud, Console, and PC on May 11. This game is a tactical RPG where players control a group of children trying to escape from a city under siege. The game features anime-style graphics, a unique combat system, and a touching story.
Along with the new releases, there are also some games leaving the service soon. Before We Leave, Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition, Hearts of Iron IV, Her Story, and Umurangi Generation: Special Edition will be leaving Xbox Game Pass on May 15. If you’re interested in playing any of these games, make sure to do so before they leave the service.
Microsoft recently rolled out the Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family plan in six new countries. The plan allows up to five players to share Game Pass benefits for a discounted price. The plan is now available in Ireland, Colombia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, Hungary, Israel and Sweden. This is great news for families or groups of friends who want to enjoy the Game Pass library together.