Another month and another new batch of games to keep forever courtesy of Xbox Games With Gold. Whether you’re new to the service or a returning player, there are plenty of free titles to download and keep forever. The month of February is headlined by Gears 5, Resident Evil, and Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition on Xbox One. Yep, Xbox Live members can access three free games this month! Lucky us, hey?
Meanwhile, for the “Classic Games” this month, keep an eye out for Indiana Jones and the Emporer’s Tomb and Lost Planet 2. As always, these games are available as part of Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass Ultimate.
Each of February’s game’s availability will be staggered across the month. Here is this month’s schedule;
- Resident Evil (£15.99/$19.99) – Available from 1st-28th February
- Gears 5 (£34.99/$39.99) – Available from 1st-28th February
- Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition (£11.99/$14.99) – Available from 16th February to 15th March
- Indiana Jones and the Emporer’s Tomb (£9.19/$9.99) – Available from 1st-15th February
- Lost Planet 2 (£14.99/$19.99) – 16th-28th February
Resident Evil
Published by: Capcom
Developed by: Capcom
“The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil. In 1998 a special forces team is sent to investigate some bizarre murders on the outskirts of Raccoon City. Upon arriving they are attacked by a pack of blood-thirsty dogs and are forced to take cover in a nearby mansion. But the scent of death hangs heavy in the air. Supplies are scarce as they struggle to stay alive”.
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Gears 5
Published by: Xbox Game Studios
Developed by: The Coalition
“Storm the enemy stronghold with Operation 5, available now. Our biggest update brings five maps, seven new characters, one new weapon and tons of new rewards”.
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Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition
Published by: Raw Fury
Developed by: Long Hat House
“The world of Salt hangs on the brink of collapse. The citizens, once free spirits, now stand oppressed and isolated. But not all is lost, for out of this aether of fear arises a heroine, a ray of hope. Her name is Dandara.
Welcome to a unique, 2D-Metroidvania platformer full of mystical creatures and boundless exploration. Defy gravity as you jump across floors, walls, and ceilings alike. Discover the mysteries and secrets hidden throughout the world of Salt and its diverse array of characters.
Empower Dandara for combat and survival against enemies bent on oppression. Awaken, Dandara, to bring freedom and balance to this directionless world”.
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Indiana Jones and the Emporer’s Tomb
Published by: LucasArts
Developed by: The Collective [now defunct, merged with Shiny Entertainment to form Double Helix Games. Double Helix was subsequently merged into Amazon Game Studios]
“Indy returns for a heart-stopping new adventure in Indiana Jones and the Emperor’s Tomb! It’s 1930s China, and Indiana Jones has been hired to recover one of the most powerful artefacts know to man before it falls into hostile hands. Join Indy in an epic, globe-spanning race that pits him against the Nazis and the Asian underworld in a harrowing quest for the mysterious ‘Heart of the Dragon'”.
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Lost Planet 2
Published by: Capcom
Developed by: Beeline Interactive [now defunct, part of Capcom under Capcom Mobile]
“The next instalment in the popular action series returns in Lost Planet 2. Ten years have passed since the first game, and the face of E.D.N. III has changed dramatically. Terraforming efforts have been successful and the ice has begun to melt, giving way to lush tropical jungles and harsh unforgiving deserts”.
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And there we have it; The line-up for February’s Games with Gold, on Xbox. As you can see, there’s a usual mix of games to choose from. Be sure to take advantage of an active Live Gold account and bag yourself four, free games. And, if you have the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate account, you get Gold included in the price.
What do you think of February’s selection? Any there that you know you’ll be grabbing? Why not sound off in the comments below.
ABG’s Senior Editor (News), YouTube content creator/streamer.