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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for March 9 to 13
This weekly feature highlights new game releases for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between March 9 and 13. The lineup includes titles across various genres such as horror, RPG, sports, puzzle, and platformer, with several optimized for Xbox Series X|S and available on Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox Game Pass Scores Major RPG Win with Cyberpunk 2077 Addition
Xbox Game Pass has significantly strengthened its Western RPG collection with the addition of Cyberpunk 2077, joining titles like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Kingdom Come: Deliverance. This strategic move by Microsoft aims to enhance subscriber retention by offering extensive, high-quality role-playing experiences, reflecting a growing trend in content curation for subscription services.
Forza Horizon 6 Gets New Gameplay Video
A new nine-minute gameplay video for Forza Horizon 6 has been released, showcasing gameplay in a Tokyo setting. The game is confirmed to launch on May 19 for PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, with a 2026 release planned for PlayStation 5. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox Game Pass just dropped one of its hottest waves yet
Microsoft has announced a strong lineup of games for Xbox Game Pass in March, featuring Cyberpunk 2077 (including Phantom Liberty expansion for Cloud and Console), EA Sports F1 25, and the highly anticipated indie sequel Hollow Knight: Silksong. The update also includes Final Fantasy III and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, showcasing a strategic focus on high-profile titles to drive subscriber engagement.
Game Pass additions for March include Cyberpunk 2077 and F1 25
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in March, headlined by Cyberpunk 2077 and F1 25. Hollow Knight: Silksong, Final Fantasy III, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II are also among the new additions, available across various tiers and platforms including Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Subscriptions, Clouds, and Streams
Xbox Game Pass is adding Cyberpunk 2077 and Planet of Lana II to its service, alongside other titles. This announcement highlights the ongoing expansion of subscription services, cloud gaming, and game streaming options available to players.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Cyberpunk 2077, Planet of Lana II, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout March, including Cyberpunk 2077, Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf, and Hollow Knight: Silksong. New additions will be available on Cloud, Console, and PC, with some launching day one on the service. Several games are also scheduled to leave the Game Pass library on March 15.
Sniper Elite: Resistance Sets Sights for January 2025 Launch
Rebellion has announced that Sniper Elite: Resistance will launch on January 30, 2025, for PC and consoles, with a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass. The game introduces SOE agent Harry Hawker as the protagonist, taking place in occupied France with a parallel story to Sniper Elite 5. It features enhanced sniping mechanics, stealth, tactical combat, and returning modes like X-ray kill cam and Axis Invasion.
Xbox Game Pass March Update Adds Sumerian Six and Planet of Lana II
Microsoft has announced that Sumerian Six and Planet of Lana II will be added to the Xbox Game Pass library in March 2025. Sumerian Six, a real-time tactical stealth adventure, will be available on March 6 for Xbox Series X/S and cloud, while Planet of Lana II, a cinematic puzzle-platformer, will also join the service.
Spring is here, and so are these Game Pass bangers: What’s new on Xbox Game Pass in March to keep you indoors that bit longer
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles in March, including Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and Planet of Lana II. These games will be available on Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with specific tier availability noted for each.
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector Review
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector evolves its predecessor's "dice-RPG" formula with a crew-based survival loop, increased stakes, and a more ambitious scope. Players manage a stolen ship and a group of individuals with their own issues, facing personal pressure from a pursuing gang leader. While the UI has some friction, the game's narrative design, atmospheric presentation, and meaningful choices make it a compelling experience, even for newcomers.
Xbox Game Pass adds The Witcher 3, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and more
Xbox Game Pass has added several major titles to its February lineup, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. The service also features immediate access to games like Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and EA Sports College Football 26. This influx of RPGs and major releases highlights Microsoft's strategy to bolster the subscription service's value.
The 16 Best Horror Games On Xbox Game Pass In 2026
This guide highlights the 16 best horror games available on Xbox Game Pass, catering to various tastes within the genre, from multiplayer zombie survival to single-player space horror. It includes titles like DayZ, Dead by Daylight, The Evil Within 2, and the Dead Space remake, offering a comprehensive look at the scariest experiences on the service.
Xbox Game Pass removal - only 10 days left to play this ace single-player RPG
The RPG Lies of P is set to be removed from Xbox Game Pass on March 15, 2025, along with six other titles. Developed by Neowiz Games, Lies of P is a critically acclaimed Soulslike title that reimagines the story of Pinocchio in a steampunk setting. Subscribers have a limited time to play the game before it leaves the service.
Xbox Game Pass and Cloud Gaming just lost this day one release
Sega and Sports Interactive have officially cancelled Football Manager 25 due to development delays and technical issues, particularly with the transition to the Unity engine. The studio is now focusing on Football Manager 26, planned for a late 2025 release on PC, consoles, and mobile, and will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Subnautica joins Xbox Cloud Gaming and Game Pass, for your streaming play
Subnautica and several other titles have been added to Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Game Pass, allowing subscribers to stream them without downloads. This expansion includes games like Subnautica: Below Zero, Slime Rancher 2, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reported that Xbox Cloud Gaming has surpassed 140 million hours of playtime, indicating strong growth in the cloud gaming sector.
Great news for your PAC-PASSION ⊟
Pac-Man Museum+ is set to release on May 27 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC, with day one availability on Xbox Game Pass. The collection will include 14 different Pac-Man games, featuring titles like Pac-Man Battle Royale and a room design minigame.
Gears 5 Review
Gears 5 is a solid entry in the series, available on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One and PC. While the campaign's new open-world elements are not entirely successful, the game excels when it embraces its traditional Gears gameplay. The Horde mode is improved, but the new Escape mode and competitive multiplayer are less compelling.
Crackdown 3 Review
Crackdown 3, originally announced in 2014, feels dated and uninspired, resembling a first-generation Xbox One title. The campaign is a short, generic experience with repetitive missions and uninspired boss fights, while the multiplayer modes, Wrecking Zone, suffer from automated shooting mechanics and a lack of core features like party-up functionality. Despite its technical achievements in cloud-based physics, the game fails to leverage them effectively and is best experienced through Xbox Game Pass rather than a full purchase.