Xbox Game Pass is getting some big games in the next couple of weeks, including Guardians of the Galaxy, Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII and more
Xbox Game Pass is kicking off March with a Day One release and the long-awaited cloud gaming launch of Flight Simulator. This is followed up with the high-profile addition of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, as well as a few more welcome releases.
As is usual, we are losing a few games on March 15 to make way for these new titles, so if you haven’t played them yet, now is your last chance!
Available now
Far: Changing Tides (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Available on day one with Game Pass: Embark on a stunning new journey in this atmospheric vehicle adventure set in a beautifully realized, post-apocalyptic world. As protagonist, Toe, you must navigate the flooded landscape at the helm of a unique ship that upgrades and evolves as you progress on your journey. Solve puzzles, navigate the changing weather and dive to unknown depths in your search for a new home.
Microsoft Flight Simulator (Cloud)
Experience the joy of flying with Microsoft Flight Simulator, available today with Xbox Cloud Gaming on the devices you already own, including Xbox One, phone, tablet, and PC. Test your piloting skills against the challenges of real-time atmospheric simulation and live weather in a dynamic and living world. The sky is calling!
Coming Soon
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII (Console and PC) – March 3
Lightning, the star of the Final Fantasy XIII series, is poised to face her ultimate challenge. Experience a new game world, a new battle system, and extended customization features. The world will end in 13 days. Once again, its fate rests on the shoulders of one woman.
Kentucky Route Zero (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – March 10
Kentucky Route Zero is a magical realist adventure game about a secret highway running through the caves beneath Kentucky, and the mysterious folks who travel it.
Lawn Mowing Simulator (Xbox One) ID@Xbox – March 10
Lawn Mowing Simulator is available right now on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and with Xbox Cloud Gaming, and is coming soon to Xbox One consoles! Take a break from the real world and enjoy the challenge and serenity of mowing the Great British countryside in Lawn Mowing Simulator.
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (Cloud, Console, and PC) – March 10
Fire up Star-Lord’s jet boots for a wild ride across the cosmos in this third-person action-adventure game, a fresh take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. With the unpredictable Guardians at your side, blast your way from one explosive situation to another, with original and iconic Marvel characters caught in a struggle for the fate of the universe. You got this. Probably.
Young Souls (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – March 10
Available on day one with Game Pass: Gear up and begin your journey solo or coop to rescue the Professor. Young Souls draws you in with not only its stunning art direction, clever beat ’em up gameplay and RPG mechanics, but also with its sharp writing and incredible universe setting between two worlds you will fall in love with. Plus, Ultimate members can play with Xbox Touch Controls from their mobile device on day one with cloud gaming!
Leaving March 15
The following games will be removed from Game Pass soon, so play them while you can! If you’d like to purchase these games, you can use your membership discount and save up to 20% (purchase must be made before 15th March to be eligible).
- Nier: Automata (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Phogs! (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Torchlight III (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- The Surge 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
More games are yet to be announced, including Shredders, which is expected around the 21st of March (fingers crossed), so keep your eyes peeled for the announcements soon!
Source: Xbox Wire
