Hades 2 has garnered significant acclaim, being recognized as one of CNET’s best games of 2025. The game not only clinched the title of Best Action Game at the 2025 Game of the Year awards but also took home the award for Best Game on Steam Deck at the Steam Awards, among numerous other accolades. For those who have yet to experience this remarkable sequel, it will be available on Xbox Game Pass starting Tuesday.
Xbox Game Pass, a CNET Editors’ Choice award winner, provides an extensive library of games accessible on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, and PC or mobile devices for a monthly fee starting at just . With the premium Game Pass Ultimate subscription, priced at per month, subscribers can dive into hundreds of games, including new releases available on launch day.
DayZ
Now available on PC, this online multiplayer survival game joins Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, Game Pass Essential, and PC Game Pass. Set in the post-Soviet landscape of Chernarus, players must navigate a world ravaged by an unknown virus that has turned the population into zombies. As one of the last survivors, you will scavenge for supplies while contending with both the undead and other players. The question remains: how far will you go to survive?
Endless Legend 2 (Game Preview)
Newly added to Game Pass Premium, this fantasy strategy game invites players to lead their faction in building a formidable empire. Choose from diverse factions, each with unique strengths and philosophies, as you face the challenges of expanding your territory and adapting to a dynamic environment.
FBC: Firebreak
Also new to Game Pass Premium, this first-person shooter places you in the midst of an assault on the Federal Bureau of Control by otherworldly entities. Armed with supernatural weapons, you can tackle the chaos solo or join forces with friends in a three-player co-op mode.
Planet Coaster 2
This title is now part of Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. While it may not be the original RollerCoaster Tycoon, it offers players the chance to design roller coasters and manage their amusement parks, creating memorable experiences for guests.
Tiny Bookshop
Available on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass, this cozy management game allows players to fulfill their dream of running a bookshop. Stock various genres, set up shop in picturesque locations, and engage with the local community.
Football Manager 26 (PC and Console)
New to Game Pass Premium, this latest installment in the Football Manager series enhances the matchday experience with new transfer tools and the inclusion of official Premier League licenses and women’s football for the first time.
Hades 2
Set to launch on April 14, this sequel continues the story from the original game, where players assume the role of Melinoe, the immortal princess tasked with confronting the Titan of Time, Chronos, as he wreaks havoc across the Underworld and Earth.
Replaced
Also debuting on April 14, this narrative platformer explores the life of REACH, an AI trapped in a human body, navigating an alternate 1980s America scarred by nuclear disaster while uncovering the secrets of its creators.
The Thaumaturge
Launching on April 14, this roleplaying game places you in the shoes of a master of mystical arts, returning to an alternate 1900s Warsaw to investigate your father’s death while battling supernatural forces.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
Available on Game Pass Premium starting April 16, this remastered classic RPG challenges players to thwart a cult attempting to breach the demonic realm of Oblivion, allowing both new and returning players to explore the world of Cyrodiil.
EA Sports NHL 26
Arriving on April 16, this latest entry in the EA Sports franchise introduces new gameplay mechanics as players strive to lead their favorite teams to victory in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Set to launch on April 17, this reboot of the iconic title invites players to control special forces in a mission to thwart rebels in the fictional Republic of Urzikstan, with a robust multiplayer mode available for competitive play.
Little Rocket Lab
New to Game Pass Premium on April 21, this cozy RPG allows players to fulfill their family’s dream of building a rocket by crafting clever contraptions and engaging with the local community.
Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato
Also debuting on April 21, this whimsical adventure follows Miho as he navigates a fantastical world to retrieve a potato for his grandmother’s soup, encountering quirky characters and vibrant environments along the way.
Vampire Crawlers
Coming to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on April 21, this turn-based roguelite game challenges players to explore dungeons, combat monsters, and build strategic decks.
Kiln
Launching on April 23, this multiplayer party brawler invites players to create beautiful pottery designs while competing against others to see whose creations can withstand the heat.
Game Pass Essential Subscribers Gain Two New Titles
Game Pass Essential, priced at per month, has recently added two new games as of April 8, expanding its relatively smaller library compared to Game Pass Premium and Ultimate.
Upcoming Game Removals
As Microsoft introduces new titles to Game Pass, five games, including GTA 5, will be removed from the service on April 15. Players are encouraged to complete their campaigns and side quests before these titles are no longer available.
For more insights into Xbox, explore other games available on Game Pass, read our comprehensive review of the gaming service, and determine which Game Pass plan is right for you.
