Microsoft presents a new list of games that will be released on Xbox Game Pass late January to early February. With genres ranging from action to adventure to sci-fi RPGs, the list includes Sniper Elite: Resistance, Eternal Strands, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, and others.
New Games on Xbox Game Pass
Lonely Mountain: Snow Riders (Available Now)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
This game is a continuation of Lonely Mountains: DownhillIn this game, you'll play as a single player, but with snowy terrain. You can play solo or multiplayer with up to 8 players cross-platform. Choose to work together to pass checkpoints or compete in a race to the bottom of the mountain. Difficult terrain and gorgeous graphics make this an exciting experience for fans of extreme racing games.
Flock (January 22)
Game Pass Standard
Enjoy the thrill of flying freely with your friends in this co-op game. Your job is to collect cute flying creatures in a colorful world. Every corner of the scene offers surprises, including rare creatures that you can add to your collection.
Gigantic: Rampage Edition (January 22)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
This game is the definitive version of the 5v5 MOBA hero shooter that has been optimized for the best gaming experience. Players can choose from a roster of unique heroes with upgradeable abilities. Teamwork is key to protecting Guardians while defeating the opposing team in action-packed strategic battles.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (January 22)
Game Pass Standard
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a single-player action strategy game with a unique Japanese theme. Set on a contaminated mountain, you must clean up the villages during the day and prepare for waves of Seethe attacks at nightfall. Protect the Maiden from threats, repeating the cycle of day and night until the mountain is free from contamination and peace is restored. This game offers gameplay that combines strategy and thrilling action with a rich cultural setting.
Magical Delicacy (January 22)
Game Pass Standard
Magical Delicacy is a pixel art platformer full of warmth. In this game, you cook magical food using various unique ingredients in your shop. Explore an unknown city, discover hidden secrets, and deliver delicious dishes to the locals. You'll also learn new ways to explore a world filled with magic elements and a unique witchy feel. This game offers a combination of exploration, crafting and light narrative gameplay.
Tchia (January 22)
Game Pass Standard
Tchia is a tropical open-world adventure that takes you on a mission to save her father from the cruel tyrant Meavora, the ruler of the islands. Explore beautiful islands by climbing, sliding, swimming and sailing boats. The game world is designed as a physics-driven sandbox, allowing free exploration and dynamic interaction with the rich environment. This adventure offers a combination of freedom of play and a touching narrative.
The Case of the Golden Idol (January 22)
Game Pass Standard
The Case of the Golden Idol is a point-and-click detective adventure game filled with mystery, magic, and murder. You'll examine clues and use your deduction skills to uncover dark secrets about a family's curse legacy and a series of gruesome deaths. This game offers an in-depth narrative and brain-pumping investigative challenges in a unique and suspenseful atmosphere.
Starbound (January 22)
Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Standard
Starbound is a sandbox adventure game that is now available on Xbox consoles and Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta). In this game, you are free to create your own story with no wrong way to play. Choose to save the universe from the threat that destroyed your home, unravel the mysteries of the greater galaxy, or abandon heroic missions in favor of establishing colonies on unexplored planets. This game offers freedom of exploration and dynamic gameplay.
Eternal Strands (January 28)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Eternal Strands is a third-person action-adventure game set in a fantasy world. Developed by Yellow Brick Games, an independent studio founded by veterans of franchises such as Dragon Age and Mass EffectThis game features epic battles against giant creatures. You'll combine magical abilities and advanced weapons to prevent the world from being destroyed. Available on Game Pass since day one, the game offers an intense and action-packed cinematic experience.
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (January 28)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is an action-packed third-person shooter and trap defense game. You'll play as a War Mage who progresses through the rogue-lite option, taking on massive waves of orcs with a variety of deadly traps. The game supports up to four-player co-op, enabling team strategies to smash, burn, and finish off enemies in spectacular fashion. Available on Game Pass from day one, the game offers exciting gameplay that blends fast-paced action and tactical elements.
Shady Part of Me (January 29)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
Shady Part of Me is a puzzle adventure game that takes you on a dream-like journey full of emotion and stunning artistic visuals. Playing as a little girl and her shadow, you must work together to overcome obstacles in a surreal world rich with poetic narrative, story twists and surprises. With the enchanting voice of Hannah Murray (Game of Thrones, Skins), the game offers an immersive experience of emotional growth and a unique journey of cooperation.
Sniper Elite: Resistance (January 30)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Sniper Elite: Resistance is a third-person tactical shooter that features incredible sniping mechanics, combined with stealth and tactical action. Set in France, the game takes players into a hidden war with strategic and in-depth missions. The full campaign can be played co-op with friends, making it an exciting experience from day one of release on Game Pass.
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (January 31)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is a dice-driven RPG that serves as a sequel to the hit RPG 2022. Set in a sci-f world, you play an escaped android with a damaged body, fugitive status, and no memory of the past. On this journey, you'll acquire a ship, recruit a crew, and carry out various missions while exploring the Starward Belt region. Available since day one on Game Pass, the game offers an in-depth narrative and strategic gameplay.
Far Cry New Dawn (February 4)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
Set in post-apocalyptic Hope County, you'll lead the fight against the Highwaymen who want to control the world's last resources. This game offers explosive action with a colorful world.
Here is the detail table for Xbox Game Pass games:
| Date | Game | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Available Now | Lonely Mountain: Snow Riders | Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard |
| January 22 | Flock | Game Pass Standard |
| January 22 | Gigantic: Rampage Edition | Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard |
| January 22 | Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess | Game Pass Standard |
| January 22 | Magical Delicacy | Game Pass Standard |
| January 22 | Tchia | Game Pass Standard |
| January 22 | The Case of the Golden Idol | Game Pass Standard |
| January 22 | Starbound | Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Standard |
| January 28 | Eternal Strands | Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass |
| January 28 | Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap | Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass |
| January 29 | Shady Part of Me | Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard |
| January 30th | Sniper Elite: Resistance | Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass |
| January 31 | Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector | Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass |
| February 4 | Far Cry New Dawn | Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard |
DLC and Game Updates
Diablo IV: Season of Witchcraft
New season Diablo IV has started with Season of WitchcraftExplore the mystery Tree of Whispers who lost Heads and use power Witchcraft to hunt down rogue Heads who spread chaos in Sanctuary. Solve Season Journey for exclusive rewards, including Raven Pet an alluring new one.
VALORANT: New Agent Tejo
Game Pass members can now play as Tejo, the newest agent in VALORANT who hails from Colombia. As part of Initiator class, Tejo relies on a unique kit that includes information gathering capabilities, explosions, and effects concussThis makes it the perfect choice for aggressive strategies in team battles.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks
Game Pass Ultimate gives access to a wide range of perks in the form of in-game content, consumablesXbox offers and other offers that can be accessed through the console, Xbox mobile app, or Xbox app on PC. Be sure to redeem perks before the deadline.
Currently Available:
- Throne and Liberty: Lottie and Percy Bundle - This package includes Lottie Outfit special colored Xbox exclusives and Fuzzy Percy Amitoi as a companion in the game.
- EA Sports UFC 5: Bruce Lee Bundle - This pack unlocks Bruce Lee's new alter ego for players who have an EA Play membership, which is included in the Game Pass Ultimate.
- War Thunder: Year of the Snake Bundle - Celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Snake with Jumbo Sherman tanks Cobra King and P-63C-5 fighter aircraft King Cobra.
- Enlisted: Ultimate US Starter Pack - Provides players with a premium US Assaulters squad equipped with M3A1 Grease Guns Enlisted.
Games that will soon leave the Game Pass
Make sure you finish the game before January 31 or use the Game Pass membership discount of up to 20% to keep the game in your library:
- Anuchard
- Broforce Forever
- Darkest Dungeon
- Death's Door
- Maquette
- Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem
The newest games on Xbox Game Pass this month are ready to provide a diverse gaming experience for all types of gamers.
Source: Xbox
