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Release Date: Nov. 22, 2013

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Xbox Game Pass Reveals New PC/Xbox One Titles Being Added In March As Part Of Wave 1

by Rainier on March 4, 2020 @ 11:57 a.m. PST

Xbox One is Microsoft's all-in-one gaming and entertainment system that puts you at the center of all your games, TV, movies, music, sports and Skype.

Xbox Game Pass is Microsoft's digital gaming subscription service that gives you unlimited access to over dozens of Xbox One, PC, and Backward Compatible Xbox 360 games for $9.99 USD per month.

With Xbox Game Pass, you can download and play a broad range of games in full fidelity on your Xbox One.

Each month, Xbox Game Pass will add a new set of games to the catalog so there is always something new to play across a diversity of experiences, genres, ratings and more. For gamers, this means endless play of full-fidelity gaming experiences without having to worry about streaming, bandwidth or connectivity issues.

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One

March 5 

NBA 2K20 
2K continues to redefine what’s possible in sports gaming with NBA 2K20, featuring best in class graphics and gameplay, groundbreaking game modes, and unparalleled player control and customization. Plus, with its immersive open-world Neighborhood, NBA 2K20 is a platform for gamers and ballers to come together and create what’s next in basketball culture.

Train Sim World 2020 
Take to the rails with the brand-new Train Sim World 2020 Edition and find everything you need to master in this immersive simulator that uses real-world data to bring to life the performance, sounds and power of real trains. Featuring complete in-cab interactivity, accurate detail on locos, real-world routes and many hours of compelling gameplay.

March 11

Ori and the Will of the Wisps
A day one release available on Xbox Game Pass! Embark on an all-new adventure in a vast world filled with new friends and foes that come to life in stunning, hand-painted artwork. Ori is no stranger to peril, but when a fateful flight puts the owlet Ku in harm’s way, it will take more than bravery to bring a family back together. Set to a fully orchestrated original score, Ori and the Will of the Wisps continues Moon Studios’ tradition of tightly crafted platforming action and deeply emotional storytelling.

March 12

Pikuniku
An absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game that takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems. Help peculiar characters overcome struggles, uncover a deep state conspiracy and start a fun little revolution in this delightful dystopian adventure.

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for PC

The Lord of the Rings: Adventure Card Game
Build a deck of iconic heroes and challenge the forces of Sauron in this thrilling tactical card game. Go forth on your own or join forces with a friend and explore famous locations, complete story-driven quests, and forge your own legend of Middle-earth. But beware the Eye of Sauron. Should you draw his attention, all will be lost…

Mother Russia Bleeds
An old-fashioned beat ’em up with big doses of adrenaline and trippiness, somewhere between the classic style of Streets of Rage and the ultra-violence of Hotline Miami. Set in a cold, ruthless Soviet Union, Mother Russia Bleeds aims to conjure up anxiety, unease, and frenzy.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Available on release day for Xbox Game Pass for PC! Ori is no stranger to peril, but when a fateful flight puts the owlet Ku in harm’s way, it will take more than bravery to bring a family back together, heal a broken land, and discover Ori’s true destiny. Embark on an all-new adventure in a vast world filled with new friends and foes that come to life in stunning, hand-painted artwork. Set to a fully orchestrated original score, Ori and the Will of the Wisps continues Moon Studios’ tradition of tightly crafted platforming action and deeply emotional storytelling

Pikuniku
An absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game that takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems. Help peculiar characters overcome struggles, uncover a deep state conspiracy, and start a fun little revolution in this delightful dystopian adventure!

Train Sim World 2020
An immersive simulator that uses real-world data to bring to life the performance, sounds and power of real trains. Featuring complete in-cab interactivity, accurate detail on locos, real-world routes and hours of gameplay. Take to the rails with the brand-new Train Sim World 2020 Edition and find everything you need to master new train simulator skills.

In Case You Missed It   

Available Now: Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary in Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is a spectacularly remastered version of the original Halo campaign – and is available for the first time as part of The Master Chief Collection with Xbox Game Pass for PC (beta). 

March 13 – 15: Bleeding Edge Beta
Welcome back to the world of Bleeding Edge! This is round two of beta testing for both console and PC for Bleeding Edge, the electrifying online brawler where every fighter comes mechanically enhanced for mayhem! Play the weekend of March 13th and hone your skills so you can wreck your friends on launch day!

March 13: State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition – Xbox One and Windows 10 PC
Check out this free update to State of Decay 2 with Xbox Game Pass! This remaster is packed full of new updates and experiences, spin off of original content and access to all 3 add-on packs released to-date, plus cross-platform multiplayer and more!

Free Updates Available Now 

Black Desert Online 

Adventure as one with even more friends: Black Desert Online now supports console cross-play! Starting today, play this MMO with friends on Xbox or PlayStation.

Leaving Soon 

You’ve got some time to give these games another play before they go. Reminder that if you want to keep the fun going, you can use your membership discount buy them before they leave our library for up to 20% off! 

  • Deus Ex: Mankind Divided 
  • Lichtspeer Double Speer Edition 
  • Shenmue I
  • Shenmue II 
  • Thimbleweed Park 
  • Apocalipsis (PC)
  • Titan Quest: Anniversary Edition (PC)

For a complete list of all games offered through Xbox Game Pass, visit here. And be sure to check back in each month to see the newest additions to the catalog.

As an added benefit, Xbox Game Pass members can purchase all Xbox One games in the catalog – and related add-ons – at an exclusive discount, allowing you to dive deeper into the Xbox Game Pass titles you love most, and make them part of your permanent library.

If you haven’t tried Xbox Game Pass yet, you can play free for 14 days.


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