Xbox is back with another list of great games coming to Game Pass.
So, if you’ve recently got yourself a new Xbox, or you’re wanting a few more games to play, look no further.
And, as part of your Game Pass subscription, you can download all these games for free.
Depending on what game it is, it’ll be available on consoles, PC, and cloud (with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate).
Available; Now (as of 4th January)
Gorogoa – ID@Xbox
Published by: Annapurna Interactive
Developed by: Jason Roberts, Buried Signal
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
“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”.
Xbox
Olija – ID@Xbox
Published by: Devolver Digital
Developed by: Skeleton Crew Studio, Thomas Olsson
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
“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”.
Xbox
The Pedestrian – ID@Xbox
Published by: Skookum Arts
Developed by: Skookum Arts
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
“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”.
Xbox
Available; 6th January
Embr – ID@Xbox
Published by: Curve Games
Developed by: Muse Games
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
“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!”
Xbox
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition – EA Play
Published by: EA
Developed by: BioWare
Available on: Console, PC
“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 optimised for 4K Ultra HD”.
Xbox
Outer Wilds – ID@Xbox
Published by: Annapurna Interactive
Developed by: Mobius Games
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
“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”.
Xbox
Available; 13th January
Spelunky 2 – ID@Xbox
Published by: Mossmouth
Developed by: Mossmouth, Blitworks
Available on: Console, PC
“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!”
Xbox
The Anacrusis (Game Preview) – ID@Xbox
Published by: Stray Bombay
Developed by: Stray Bombay
Available on: Console, PC
“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!”
Xbox
Alas, it’s not all good news. With every game that comes to Game Pass, we must lose some. Think of it as Phil Spencer’s third law of Game Pass motion – every incoming game must force another one off the service. However, it’s not all terrible news, as you’ll still be able to bag these games for yourself with a special 20% discount with your Game Pass Ultimate subscription.
Leaving; 15th January
Desperados III
Published by: THQ Nordic
Developed by: Mimimi Games
Leaving: Cloud, Console, PC
Ghost of a Tale
Published by: Plug In Digital, Lionel “SeithCG” Gallat
Developed by: Lionel “SeithCG” Gallat
Leaving: PC
Kingdom Hearts III
Published by: Square Enix
Developed by: Square Enix
Leaving: Console
Mount & Blade: Warband
Published by: Paradox Interactive
Developed by: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Leaving: Cloud, Console, PC
Pandemic
Published by: Asmodee Games
Developed by: Z-Man Games
Leaving: Console, PC
Yiik: A Postmodern RPG
Published by: Ysbryd Games
Developed by: Ackk Studios
Leaving: PC
So there we have it, a small offering of brand new games to sink your teeth into. Be sure to take full advantage of these whilst they’re available to you for free. Of course, if you’re more interested in games that are free AND you get to keep them forever, we got you covered. Check out our Xbox Games With Gold coverage.
OR, if you’re on PlayStation, we have this month’s PS Plus games.
And, for all of us on Stadia Pro, check out this month’s Pro Games, available with any live Stadia Pro subscription.
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