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; Now (as of 16th March)
Undertale
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Developed by: Toby Fox
“Fall into the underworld and explore a hilarious and heartwarming world full of dangerous monsters. Date a skeleton, dance with a robot, cook with a fish woman…or destroy everyone where they stand. The future is yours to determine in this critically acclaimed role-playing game from indie developer Toby Fox”
Xbox
Available; 18th March
Empire of Sin
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Paradox Interactive
Developed by: Romero Games
“Empire of Sin is a strategy game based in the 1920s Prohibition-era Chicago underworld. Step into the wing-tipped shoes of real and fictional gangsters like Al Capone or Stephanie St Clair to build and manage your criminal empire. Schmooze, swindle, and strategize your way to the top”.
Xbox
NieR: Automata
Available on: PC
Published by: Square Enix
Developed by: Platinum Games
“Humanity has been driven from the Earth by mechanical beings from another world. In a final effort to take back the planet, the human resistance sends a force of android soldiers to destroy the invaders. Now, a war between machines and androids rages on… a war that could soon unveil a long-forgotten truth of the world”.
Xbox
Star Wars: Squadrons – EA Play
Available on: Console
Published by: EA
Developed by: Motive Studios
“The New Republic fights for freedom. The Empire demands order. The Galactic Civil War is at a tipping point in a time where ace pilots on both sides could make all the difference. Master the art of starfighter combat in Star Wars: Squadrons, coming soon to EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate”.
Xbox
Torchlight III
Available on: PC
Published by: Perfect World Games
Developed by: Echtra Games
“In Torchlight III, Novastraia is again under threat of invasion and it’s up to you to defend against the Netherim and its allies. Gather your wits and brave the frontier to find fame, glory, and a new adventure!”
Xbox
Available; 25th March
Genesis Noir
Available on: Console, PC
Published by: Fellow Traveller
Developed by: Feral Cat Den
“A noir adventure spanning time and space. When a love triangle between cosmic beings becomes a bitter confrontation, you’ll witness a gunshot fired by a jealous god – otherwise known as The Big Bang. Jump into the expanding universe and search for a way to destroy creation and save your love”.
Xbox
Octopath Traveler
Available on: Console, PC
Published by: Square Enix
Developed by: Square Enix, Acquire
“Eight travellers, eight adventures, eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travellers. Use each character’s distinctive abilities in and out of battle and make decisions to shape your path”.
Xbox
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire – Ultimate Edition
Available on: PC
Published by: Versus Evil
Developed by: Obsidian Entertainment
“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
Supraland
Available on: PC
Published by: Supra Games, Humble Games
Developed by: Supra Games
“Save the red-stick figure village in this hit first-person, open-world, action-puzzle platformer. Roam and explore a grand interconnected world, unlock new versatile abilities, and combine them to overcome imaginative puzzles or uncover shrouded secrets”.
Xbox
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: SEGA
Developed by: Ryu Ga Gotaku Studio
“Kazuma Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima, returns with the dream of living a quiet life. But soon he discovers Haruka has been in an accident and is now in a coma, leaving her young son, Haruto, without care. To protect this child, Kiryu takes Haruto to the last place Haruka was spotted, Onomichi, Hiroshima. Why are the Tojo Clan and Yomei Alliance both after Haruto? Kiryu will have to navigate through the criminal underworld he left behind and fight for the answers to keep the family he loves safe”.
Xbox
Available; 30th March
Narita Boy
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Team17
Developed by: Studio Koba
“Become symphonic in Narita Boy! A radical action-adventure as a legendary pixel hero trapped as a mere echo within the Digital Kingdom. Discover the mysteries behind the Techno-sword, lock swords with the corrupt and tainted Stallions. Save the world!”
Xbox
Available; 1st April
Outriders
Available on: Cloud, Console
Published by: Square Enix
Developed by: People Can Fly
“Outriders brings intense action and deep role-playing to Xbox Game Pass! Developed by People Can Fly, veterans of the shooter genre, Outriders presents a journey of survival across a savage planet, which can be tackled in both single player and 1-3 player co-op”.
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; 31st March
Hyperdot
Leaving: Console, PC
Published by: GLITCH
Developed by: Tribe Games
Journey to the Savage Planet
Leaving: Console
Published by: Stadia Games & Entertainment (formerly 505 Games)
Developed by: Stadia Games & Entertainment (formerly Typhoon Studios)
Machinarium
Leaving: PC
Published by: Amanita Design, Daedalic Entertainment
Developed by: Amanita Design
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.