The Microsoft acquisition of Bethesda has been finalised. For the future, that means that some Bethesda titles will be Xbox exclusives. However, for the here-and-now, it means one thing; more games for the Game Pass service!
Yes, fresh off the heels of the acquisition, Xbox has announced the 20 Bethesda games coming to the Game Pass. Some of these titles will even benefit from FPS Boost. It’ll be interesting to see how that plays out.
Speaking of playing, here are the 20 games available on the Xbox Game Pass for console, PC, and cloud streaming;
Available: 12th March
Dishonored: Definitive Edition
Available on: Console, PC, Cloud
Developed by: Arkane Studios
“This complete compilation includes Dishonored, winner of over 100 Game of Year awards, as well as all of its additional content; ‘Dunwall City Trials’, ‘The Knife of Dunwall’, ‘The Brigmore Witches’, and ‘Void Walker’s Arsenal'”.
Xbox
Dishonored 2
Available on: Console, PC, Cloud
Developed by: Arkane Studios
“Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2, the next chapter in the award-winning saga by Arkane Studios. Play your way in a world where mysticism and industry collide. How will you combine your character’s unique set of powers, weapons and gadgets to eliminate your enemies?”
Xbox
DOOM (1993)
Available on: Console, PC, Cloud
Developed by: id Software
“DOOM introduced millions of gamers to the fast-paced, white-knuckle, demon-slaying action the franchise is known for. Relive the birth of the first-person shooter and experience the demon-blasting fun that popularised the genre. DOOM includes Episode IV: Thy Flesh Consumed, with nine additional action-packed levels and split-screen four-player deathmatch and co-op”.
Xbox
DOOM II
Available on: Console, PC, Cloud
Developed by: id Software
“Bring your trusty Super Shotgun and an arsenal of classic DOOM weapons to bear against deadlier demons and the infamous boss, the Icon of Sin. DOOM II includes The Master Levels for DOOM II with 20 additional levels, as well as split-screen four-player co-op and multiplayer”.
Xbox
DOOM 3
Available on: Console, PC, Cloud
Developed by: id Software
“Battle your way through a demon-infested facility before entering the abyss to battle Hell’s mightiest warrior and put an end to the invasion. DOOM 3 includes both campaign expansions, ‘Resurrection of Evil’ and ‘The Lost Mission'”.
Xbox
DOOM 64
Available on: Console, PC, Cloud
Developed by: id Software
“Battle armies of demons in your crusade to hunt down the Mother Demon and stop Hell’s invasion. As you fight through more than 30 action-packed levels, be on the lookout for enhanced weapons and secrets to help you put an end to the demonic threat”.
Xbox
DOOM Eternal
Available on: Console, PC, Cloud
Developed by: id Software
“Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. Experience the ultimate combination of speed and power in DOOM Eternal, the next leap in push-forward, first-person combat. The only thing they fear…is you”.
Xbox
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
Available on: Console, PC
Developed by: Bethesda Softworks
“An epic, open-ended single-player RPG, Morrowind allows you to play any kind of character imaginable. You can choose to follow the main storyline and find the source of the evil blight that plagues the land, or set off on your own to explore strange locations and develop your character”.
Xbox
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Available on: Console, PC
Developed by: Bethesda Softworks
“Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created. With a powerful combination of freeform gameplay and unprecedented graphics, you can unravel the main quest at your own pace or explore the vast world and find your own challenges”.
Xbox
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Available on: Console, PC, Cloud
Developed by: Bethesda Softworks
“Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, the Skyrim Special Edition includes the game and add-ons with all-new features like remastered art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, and more. Also, bring the power of mods to consoles. New quests, environments, characters, dialogue, armour, weapons, and more – with Mods, there are no limits to what you can experience”.
Xbox
The Elder Scrolls Online
Available on: Console, Cloud
Developed by: ZeniMax Online Studios
“Experience the award-winning story in a persistent Elder Scrolls world. Embark on an adventure that lets you play your way, go anywhere at any level. Battle, craft, steal, siege, explore, and more”.
Xbox
The Evil Within
Available on: Console, PC, Cloud
Developed by: Tango Gameworks
“Experience a disturbing reality as you try to break free from warped machinations. With limited resources at your disposal, you’ll fight for survival and experience profound fear in this perfect blend of horror and action. Defeat insurmountable terror and experience the ultimate thrill by discovering The Evil Within“.
Xbox
Fallout 4
Available on: Console, PC, Cloud
Developed by: Bethesda Game Studios
“As the sole survivor of Vault 111, you enter a world destroyed by nuclear war. Every second is a fight for survival, and every choice is yours. Only you can rebuild and determine the fate of the Wasteland. Welcome home”.
Xbox
Fallout 76
Available on: Console, PC, Cloud
Developed by: Bethesda Game Studios
“Steel Dawn is the first chapter in the new Brotherhood of Steel questline, free for Fallout 76 players. Visit settlements populated with new NPCs and unlock powerful weapons and armor from the Brotherhood arsenal. Join in their mission to rebuild society and aid in securing valuable technology”.
Xbox
Fallout: New Vegas
Available on: Console
Developed by: Obsidian Entertainment
“Welcome to New Vegas. It’s the kind of town where you dig your own grave prior to being shot in the head… and that’s before things really get ugly. It’s a town of dreamers and desperados being torn apart by warring factions vying for complete control of this desert oasis”.
Xbox
Prey
Available on: Console, PC, Cloud
Developed by: Arkane Studios
“‘Good morning, Morgan’.
Prey takes you from the comfort of your home to the treacherous depths of space. As Morgan Yu, you’ll have to use your wits, weapons, and strange powers to fight the alien threat that has overtaken the Talos I space station. Explore the station, upgrade your skills and abilities, and uncover the secrets of Talos I and the dangers within”.
Xbox
RAGE 2
Available on: Console, PC, Cloud
Developed by: Avalanche Studios, id Software
“Dive headfirst into a dystopian world devoid of society, law, and order. Rage 2 brings together two studio powerhouses – Avalanche Studios, masters of open-world insanity, and id Software, creators of the first-person shooter – to deliver a carnival of carnage where you can go anywhere, shoot anything, and explode everything”.
Xbox
Wolfenstein: The New Order
Available on: Console, PC, Cloud
Developed by: MachineGames
“Wolfenstein sends players across Europe on a personal mission to bring down the fascist war machine. With the help of a small group of resistance fighters, infiltrate their most heavily guarded facilities, battle high-tech legions, and take control of super-weapons that have conquered the earth – and beyond”.
Xbox
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
Available on: Console, PC, Cloud
Developed by: MachineGames
“The year is 1946 and the Nazis are on the brink of winning World War II. In an effort to turn the tide in the allies’ favour, BJ Blazkowicz must embark on an epic, two-part mission deep within Bavaria…”
Xbox
Wolfenstein: Youngblood
Available on: Console, PC, Cloud
Developed by: MachineGames
“Set 19 years after the events of Wolfenstein II, BJ Blazkowicz’s twin daughters, Jess and Soph Blazkowicz — after years of training from their battle-hardened father — are forced into action. Team up with a friend to level up, explore, and complete missions to unlock abilities that compliment your playstyle”.
Xbox
So, there we have it. One of the biggest moves in the industry of the last decade culminated in 20 new additions to the Game Pass. I mean, that’s putting it down to the smallest outcome of the whole Bethesda acquisition. But, it is the first outcome that has transpired. It’s going to be an interesting time to be an Xbox user.
ABG’s Senior Editor (News), YouTube content creator/streamer.