We’ve got a huge selection of titles coming to the Xbox Game Pass this month. From GOTY contenders and nominees to Indie darlings, Xbox is spoiling us as usual. So, if you’ve recently acquired a new Xbox Series X (or S), or you’re still playing around on the Xbox One, there’s plenty to keep you busy.
Coming this month;
Available; 18th February
Code Vein
Available on: PC
Published by: Bandai Namco
Developed by: Bandai Namco
“In the not-too-distant future, a mysterious disaster has collapsed the world as we know it. At the centre of the destruction lies a hidden society of Revenants called Vein. Team up with your friends and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in Code Vein“.
Xbox
Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire – Ultimate Edition
Available on: Cloud, Console
Published by: Versus Evil
Developed by: Obsidian
“The ultimate edition of the award-winning RPG from the masters at Obsidian Entertainment is coming to Xbox Game Pass, featuring all major updates and expansions. Bend the world to your will as you explore the depths of infinite possibilities, including detailed character customisation, total freedom of exploration, and more meaningful choices at every turn. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Ultimate Edition redefines the role-playing game experience for a new generation”.
Xbox
Wreckfest
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: THQ Nordic
Developed by: Bugbear Entertainment
“Break the rules and take full-contact racing to the limit with Wreckfest! Expect epic crashes, neck-to-neck fights over the finish line, and new ways for metal to bend. These are the once-in-a-lifetime moments that can only be achieved in Wreckfest, with its true-to-life physics simulation crafted by legendary developer Bugbear, who also brought you FlatOut 1 & 2!”
Xbox
Available; 23rd February
Killer Queen Black
Available on: Cloud, Console
Published by: LiquidBit
Developed by: LiquidBit, BumbleBear Games
“Fight for your hive in this strategic team platformer! Killer Queen Black is an intense multiplayer action/strategy platformer for up to eight players. Hop on the snail, hoard berries, or wipe out the enemy’s queen to claim victory. Fly solo, or team up with three of your friends as you race to complete one of three possible victory conditions”.
Xbox
Available; 25th February
Dirt 5
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Codemasters
Developed by: Codemasters
“Get behind the wheel of incredible extreme cars and tear up the most stunning global locations in Dirt 5 – the next generation of off-road racing. The award-winning racer from Codemasters delivers a story-based Career mode, the all-new Playgrounds custom arena hub, customization options galore, thrilling online party modes and more, all with a pumping official soundtrack and bold art approach”.
Xbox
Elite Dangerous
Available on: Console
Published by: Frontier Developments
Developed by: Frontier Developments
“Take control of your own starship in a cutthroat galaxy. Elite Dangerous is the definitive massively multiplayer space epic, bringing gaming’s original open-world adventure to the modern generation with a connected galaxy, evolving narrative and the entirety of the Milky Way re-created at its full galactic proportions”.
Xbox
Superhot: Mind Control Delete
Available on: PC
Published by: SUPERHOT Team
Developed by: SUPERHOT Team
“Time moves only when you move. The long-awaited third game in the groundbreaking Superhot franchise, Superhot: Mind Control Delete gives you more insight into the signature power fantasy world of Superhot with more story, more signature gameplay, more action, and more guns. Keep dancing the slow-motion ballet of destruction for so much longer than ever before”.
Xbox
Alas, all good things must come to an end. And, so too is the case with the following Xbox games. Be sure to purchase any of the following if you wish to carry on playing them after the fact. To sweeten the deal, each of the following titles are on sale by 20% off their usual RRP thanks to your Game Pass subscription.
Leaving On; 24th February
Dirt 4
Leaving: Console
Published by: Codemasters, Feral Interactive
Developed by: Codemasters, Feral Interactive
Leaving On; 28th February
Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
Leaving: Console, PC
Developed by: Bombservice
Mother Russia Bleeds
Leaving: PC
Published by: Devolver Digital
Developed by: Le Cartel Studio
Oxenfree
Leaving: Console, PC
Published by: Night School Studio
Developed by: Night School Studio
The Jackbox Party Pack 4
Leaving: Console
Published by: Jackbox Games
Developed by: Jackbox Games
Vambrace: Cold Soul
Leaving: Console, PC
Published by: WhisperGames, Headup Games
Developed by: Devespresso Games
So, there we have it. Plenty to fill your hard-drives up with this month. What do you think? Is there anything here that has piqued your interest?
As always, this is just what we currently know about coming to the Game Pass this month. Xbox has proven that plenty that the Game Pass often receives a lot more than previously announced.
ABG’s Senior Editor (News), YouTube content creator/streamer.