Game Pass: Plenty to discover this January
The new year is here and that means a new wave of games coming to Game Pass for most tiers, as Premium is getting some love this time as well.
As always, before we get to the games coming, it is time to talk about those going. The below titles are leaving Game Pass on January 15, with members able to buy the game at 20% off, if they do so before its gone.
Flintlock The Siege of Dawn (Cloud, Handheld, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
Neon White (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC)
Road 96 (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC)
The Ascent (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC)
The Grinch Christmas Adventures (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC)
Brews & Bastards
Game Pass: Ultimate, PC, Premium
When: January 8
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S | PC | Cloud
Brews & Bastards is an intoxicating, twin-stick shooter, overflowing with action-packed combat, potent brews and outlandish bosses. Select from a group of inebriated heroes and descend, drink, and destroy your way through hordes of drunken demons in search of the stolen Brew Stone.
Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition
Game Pass: Ultimate, PC, Premium
When: January 8
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S | PC | Cloud
Rediscover the dark whimsical tale of Little Nightmares, now enhanced in stunning 4K and 60 FPS. Play as Six, a lone child trapped in The Maw, a massive vessel inhabited by monstrous, distorted versions of adults. Sneak, hide, and survive in a world where your childhood fears come to life.
Atomfall
Game Pass: Premium
When: January 8
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S | PC | Xbox One | Cloud
A survival-action game inspired by real-life events, Atomfall is set five years after the Windscale nuclear disaster in Northern England. Explore the fictional quarantine zone, scavenge, craft, barter, fight and talk your way through a British countryside setting filled with bizarre characters, mysticism, cults, and rogue government agencies.
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
Game Pass: Premium
When: January 8
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S | PC | Cloud
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die blends dynamic real-time action, tactical combat, and risk-reward dice mechanics for thrilling second-to-second battles. Unravel an original stand-alone story as Queen Aleksandra, the once great ruler of Random on a mission for vengeance and redemption.
Rematch
Game Pass: Premium
When: January 8
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S | PC | Cloud
Step onto the pitch in Rematch, a third-person, team-based football game where every pass, volley, and tackle matters. Designed for 5v5 online play, Rematch puts you in full control of one athlete, with no offsides, no fouls, and no downtime. Pass smart, play with purpose, and win together.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition
Game Pass: Premium
When: January 8
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S | PC | Cloud
Step into the armor of a relentless Space Marine and use a combination of lethal weaponry to crush overwhelming Ork forces. Immerse yourself in an intense and brutally violent world based on the richest science fantasy ever created. Enhanced for a new generation, this edition brings quality of life and graphical improvements.
Final Fantasy
Game Pass: Ultimate, PC, Premium
When: January 9
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S | PC | Cloud
“Earth, fire, water, wind… The light that once shone within the four Crystals was lost. Become the Warriors of Light, restore power to the Crystals and save the world.” A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned Final Fantasy series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics. All the magic of the original, with improved ease of play.
Please note, the trailer below includes Final Fantasy 1-6, only the first game is being added to Game Pass at this time.
Star Wars Outlaws
Game Pass: Ultimate, PC
When: January 14
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S | PC | Cloud
Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars game, set between the events of “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi.” Explore distinct locations across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as scoundrel Kay Vess, seeking freedom and the means to start a new life, along with her companion Nix. Fight, steal, and outwit your way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates as you join the galaxy’s most wanted. If you’re willing to take the risk, the galaxy is full of opportunity.
My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery
Game Pass: Ultimate, PC, Premium
When: January 16
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S | PC | Xbox One | Cloud
Take the magic of friendship to new heights in a mystery adventure for one or two ponies. Playing as Sunny, Hitch, Izzy, Pipp, Zipp, or Misty, use your special abilities to stop the unstable magic that’s sending Zephyr Heights out of control! And have tons of fun with hilarious minigames and countless pony customizations.
Resident Evil Village
Game Pass: Ultimate, PC, Premium
When: January 21
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S | PC | Xbox One | Cloud
Resident Evil Village is the eighth main entry in the Resident Evil series. Set years after Resident Evil 7 biohazard, players follow Ethan Winters into a haunting European village, fighting for survival against brutal enemies as danger and mystery lurk around every corner.
MIO: Memories in Orbit
Game Pass: Ultimate, PC, Premium, Essential
When: January 20 - Day One Addition
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S | PC | Cloud
A hand-crafted metroidvania set within a vast, decaying world reclaimed by nature and robots. Play as Mio, a nimble android exploring labyrinthine environments, battling rogue machines, and uncovering lost memories in a richly atmospheric adventure filled with secrets and danger.
