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Grand Theft Auto 5 is leaving Xbox Game Pass in April, as well as two other fantastic RPGs
Grand Theft Auto 5, along with Ashen, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery, will be removed from Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass on April 15th. Terra Invicta is also leaving PC Game Pass on the same date. New titles like Clair Obscur Expedition 33 and Final Fantasy IV are being added to the service in April.
Wargaming Console and PC Titles to Get In-Game Benefits with Xbox Game Pass
Wargaming is introducing exclusive in-game benefits for Xbox Game Pass subscribers across its free-to-play titles on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. These benefits will be added over the next 12 months to games including World of Warships, World of Tanks Modern Armor, and World of Tanks Blitz.
GTA 5 Among a Handful of Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Month
Microsoft has announced that Grand Theft Auto 5 is among the titles set to leave Xbox Game Pass this month. The removal of popular games from subscription services is a common occurrence.
New Behind-The-Scenes Video Reveals The Process Behind Planet of Lana II’s Acclaimed Visuals and Sound
A new behind-the-scenes video details the art, animation, and sound design processes behind Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf. The game has received critical acclaim for its visuals and music since its release on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms.
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era finally gets a release date, as it launches into Early Access later this month
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era will launch into Early Access on April 30th for PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, and will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass. This new installment in the series features classic turn-based strategy gameplay, a dedicated narrative campaign, skirmish modes, and six playable factions.
Rebellion’s Alien Deathstorm Storms Xbox Game Pass in 2027
Rebellion has announced Alien Deathstorm, a new game set to launch in 2027 across multiple platforms including Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5. The title will be available day-one on Xbox Game Pass, highlighting Rebellion's strategy for broad accessibility and a polished release.
The Expanse Osiris Reborn Launches Day One on Xbox Game Pass
The Expanse Osiris Reborn will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass, marking a significant addition to Microsoft's subscription service. This launch highlights the growing trend of major titles becoming available on subscription platforms, potentially shifting traditional game purchasing models. The game aims to deliver a hard sci-fi space opera experience, drawing parallels to Mass Effect and Firefly.
Everything we know about Elder Scrolls Online’s Season Zero, plus future seasons and a return to Skyrim
ZeniMax Online Studios has detailed upcoming content for The Elder Scrolls Online, including Season Zero 'Dawn and Dusk' launching April 2nd with the Night Market and challenge difficulty options. Future seasons will introduce Thieves Guild content, new quests, naval combat, and revamps to existing dungeons, culminating in a return to Skyrim in 2027 with an Excursion Zone. The game will also launch on PC Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere on June 2nd.
Super Meat Boy 3D Launches Day One On Game Pass – And Yes, It’s Still Brutal!
Super Meat Boy 3D has launched day one on Xbox Game Pass and is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game transitions the notoriously difficult precision platformer series into a 3D environment, offering new challenges while retaining its signature brutal yet fair gameplay.
The Elder Scrolls Online is coming to Xbox Game Pass in June, and it's free right now with PlayStation Plus
The Elder Scrolls Online is coming to Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere on June 2, 2024, making it available on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, and PC. Additionally, the base game and all major chapters are currently free for PlayStation Plus subscribers on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 until April 6. Future content updates include a return to Skyrim in 2027 with new gameplay mechanics like dynamic blizzards.
Beat-based dungeon crawlers, card-battling soccer sims and other new indie games worth checking out
This roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games, including the multiplayer shooter Terminal War inspired by The Last of Us Factions, the rhythm-based dungeon crawler GridBeat, and the card-battling soccer sim Nutmeg. Other featured titles include the metal-themed roguelite Devil Jam, the stock market simulator Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, and the co-op tower defense game Salvation Denied.
Smash hit Hades 2 is finally coming to PlayStation and Xbox
Supergiant Games has announced that Hades 2 will be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on April 14, with the Xbox version also launching on Game Pass. The console versions will feature 120fps performance and include bonus content and quality-of-life improvements previously developed for the PC version.
SEGA® UND MICROSOFT KÜNDIGEN „XBOX PRESENTS: EIN EXKLUSIVER EINBLICK IN STRANGER THAN HEAVEN” AN – AUSSTRAHLUNG AM 7. MAI
SEGA and Microsoft have announced "Xbox Presents: An Exclusive Look at Stranger Than Heaven," a special broadcast set to air on May 7, 2026. The event will showcase new gameplay and details about the upcoming title from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, which spans five cities and five eras of Japan. Stranger Than Heaven will be available on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox Cloud, Steam, and PlayStation 5.
Super Meat Boy 3D Lands March 31 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2
Super Meat Boy 3D is launching on March 31 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, developer Sluggerfly and publisher Headup announced. The game transitions the series' signature brutal precision platforming into a full 3D environment. It will also be available day one on Xbox Game Pass.
Ascend to Zero Launches July 13 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass
Ascend to Zero, a time-bending roguelike from Flyway Games, is set to launch on July 13, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam, and will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass. The game features a unique time-freezing mechanic allowing players to plan their moves mid-combat and offers optimized play for handheld devices like the ASUS ROG Ally.
Stranger Than Heaven Gets A Divine Two-Minute Trailer | Console Creatures
SEGA of America released a new trailer for Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's upcoming brawler, Stranger Than Heaven. The game will feature five distinct eras and fictionalized cities inspired by real locations. A special deep dive event in partnership with Xbox is scheduled for May 6, 2026. Stranger Than Heaven will be available on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series, PC, Xbox Cloud, Steam, and PlayStation 5.
The Eternal Life of Goldman Premieres Day One On Xbox Game Pass!
The hand-drawn 2D platformer The Eternal Life of Goldman will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass. Developed by Weappy Studio and published by THQ Nordic, the game is also releasing on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. A demo for Xbox Series X|S is available now.
Yakuza studio's new RPG, Stranger than Heaven, will span five distinct time periods and five Japanese cities
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio revealed new details for their upcoming RPG, Stranger than Heaven, at the Xbox Partner Preview. The game will feature five distinct time periods and five Japanese cities, with a dedicated broadcast planned for May. Combat systems, including melee weapons and one-versus-many fights, were showcased, and the game is confirmed for Xbox Series X/S, PC, Xbox Cloud, and Xbox Game Pass.
The Eternal Life of Goldman Coming to Xbox Game Pass at Launch, Demo Out Now
THQ Nordic and Weappy Studio announced that The Eternal Life of Goldman will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, with a demo now live on Xbox and the Microsoft Store. This side-scrolling platformer, described as challenging, is set for a 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Vaunted Is A Tactical RPG Where You Can’t Trust Your Own Team
Vaunted is a new tactical RPG from Lost Lake Games that blends third-person shooter elements and features an unreliable narrator mechanic where players can rewrite events from different character perspectives. The game will launch first on PC and will be a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass.
