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 7th January)
eFootball PES 2021 Season Update
Available on; Android and Console
Published by: Konami
Developed by: Konami (PES Productions)
“Take the pitch with Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Diego Maradona, and more in one of the most celebrated sports video game series, eFootball PES. Play with friends in online co-op, head-to-head matches, and take part in real-life soccer events with Matchday Mode. Now in its 25th year, there has never been a better time to experience the fun and fluid gameplay of PES and discover why it is considered a cornerstone for soccer video games”.
Xbox
Injustice 2
Available on; Android, Console, and PC
Published by: Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment [WB Games]
Developed by: NetherRealm, QLOC
“Injustice 2 is the super-powered sequel to the hit fighting game Injustice: Gods Among Us that allows players to build and power up the ultimate version of their favourite DC characters. Injustice 2 continues the cinematic storyline as Batman and his allies work towards putting the pieces of society back together but struggle against those who would restore Superman’s Regime”.
Xbox
The Little Acre
Available on; Android and Console
Published by: Curve Digital
Developed by: Pewter Games
“The Little Acre takes place in 1950s Ireland and follows the story of Aidan and his daughter Lily. After discovering clues to the whereabouts of his missing father, Aidan inadvertently finds himself transported to a strange new world. Featuring full voice acting and hand-drawn animation, The Little Acre is a memorable, lovingly crafted adventure game”.
Xbox
Available; 14th January
Neoverse
Available on; PC
Published by: Tinogames, Inc
Developed by: Tinogames, Inc
“Neoverse is a beautiful, fantastic game consisting of adventures with thrilling challenges. It is a strategic, action, rogue-lite, deck building game that will test the player’s skill. Start an adventure with unique heroes to save the world along various timelines”.
Xbox
Torchlight III
Available on; Android and Console
Published by: Perfect World
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
What Remains of Edith Finch
Available on; PC
Published by: Annapurna Interactive
Developed by: Giant Sparrow
“What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of short stories about a family in Washington state. Follow Edith as she explores her family history through these stories and tries to figure out why she’s the last one in her family left alive”.
Xbox
YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG
Available on: PC
Developed by: Ackk Studios
“This surreal JRPG-styled game set in 1999 has college graduate Alex witnessing a woman vanish from an elevator. He soon rounds up a band of misfits from the Internet to investigate her disappearance, employing vinyl LPs, cameras, and other oddities in battles that blend twitch-based minigames with turn-based combat, as they brave booby-trapped factories and puzzle-ridden caves in search of the truth”.
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; 15th January
FTL: Faster Than Light
Leaving: PC
Published by: Subset Games
Developed by: Subset Games
My Friend Pedro
Leaving: Console and PC
Published by: Devolver Digital
Developed by: DeadToast Entertainment, 22nd Century Toys
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet
Leaving: Console
Published by: Bandai Namco
Developed by: Dimps, Bandai Namco
Tekken 7
Leaving: Console
Published by: Bandai Namco
Developed by: Bandai Namco
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.