PC Game Pass Archives

AppWizard

April 6, 2025

GTA V joins Xbox and PC Game Pass this April with both Legacy and Enhanced versions | Esports News – The Times of India

Grand Theft Auto V will return to Xbox Game Pass on April 15, available on all Xbox consoles, cloud services, and for the first time on PC Game Pass. Both Legacy and Enhanced versions will be included, allowing for optimized gameplay across platforms. The game will support cross-platform play among players on Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Rockstar Games Launcher. No official end date for its availability on Game Pass has been provided, but it is expected to remain for approximately six months based on historical patterns.

AppWizard

April 4, 2025

GTA 5 is coming to Xbox Game Pass on both PC and console

Xbox Game Pass will add Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) to its lineup on April 15, 2025. The game will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and for the first time on PC, featuring an Enhanced edition with graphical upgrades and faster loading times. Subscribers will have access to both the single-player campaign and GTA Online. This is the third time GTA 5 will be available on Game Pass, but the first for PC Game Pass subscribers, who can access the Enhanced edition at no extra cost. Existing owners of GTA 5 can upgrade for free. Additionally, new titles like South of Midnight, Borderlands 3, and Diablo 3 will also launch in April for subscribers.

AppWizard

April 4, 2025

Grand Theft Auto 5 is Coming Back to PC and Xbox Game Pass on April 15

Grand Theft Auto 5 will return to Xbox and PC Game Pass on April 15, allowing players to access both the standard and Enhanced Edition. The Enhanced Edition, released in March, has received mixed reviews on Steam, currently holding a "Mixed" rating with over 33,000 user reviews. Enhancements include graphical upgrades, new vehicles, and activities like the Wildlife Photography Challenge, along with an initial boost of GTA 000,000 for new players. Since its release in 2013, GTA 5 has sold over 210 million copies globally, contributing to over 440 million units sold across the entire GTA franchise. Rockstar is also developing Grand Theft Auto 6 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with no announcements regarding a PC version.

AppWizard

April 4, 2025

CONFIRMED: GTAV is returning to Game Pass on Xbox and PC in April

Grand Theft Auto V (GTAV) will return to Xbox Game Pass and debut on PC Game Pass on April 15th. The enhanced edition for PC will feature new vehicles, modifications, and gameplay updates, including the “Oscar Guzman Flies Again” update with aerial missions and arms trafficking. Both Game Pass Ultimate and Standard subscribers can access all console and PC editions. The PC version will include enhancements such as ray tracing support and compatibility with DLSS 3 and FSR 1/3 upscaling. Players will also have access to new content, including ambient animals for a photography challenge and the option for a GTA+ Membership for exclusive benefits.

AppWizard

April 3, 2025

GTA 5 arrives on PC Game Pass this month for first time, in Enhanced edition

Grand Theft Auto V will be available on PC Game Pass starting April 15, featuring its newly released Enhanced edition, which includes improved graphics and reduced loading times. This is the first time GTA V will be offered through the PC Game Pass subscription service. The game will also return to Xbox Game Pass for console players. The Enhanced edition previously launched on PC, attracting a large player base but received mixed reviews due to account transfer issues and performance problems. Additionally, excitement is building for the anticipated release of GTA 6 later this year, with Take-Two Interactive's CEO emphasizing a strategy of maintaining mystery around the launch date to enhance anticipation among fans.

AppWizard

April 3, 2025

‘Grand Theft Auto V’ May Come to Game Pass Later this Month

'Grand Theft Auto V' is set to debut on Xbox Game Pass later this month, marking its first appearance on PC Game Pass, as confirmed by Rockstar in an email. The game will also be available through Xbox Cloud Gaming. A recent update to the Rockstar PC launcher has enabled this integration with the Xbox PC app. The PC version of GTA V has been upgraded to include new vehicles, ray tracing support, and compatibility with DLSS 3 and FSR 1/3 technologies. Players will gain access to new features in GTA Online, including new vehicles and upgrades at Hao’s Special Works, Ambient Animals for wildlife photography challenges, and the option to enroll in GTA+ Membership for special benefits.

AppWizard

March 23, 2025

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has a PC Game Pass store listing

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is now available on the Xbox app for PC Game Pass users, with a game trial accessible through EA Play. The console version does not show a Game Pass tag, while a "PC Game Pass" version is listed. There is speculation that the PC listing may have been published prematurely. The game recently joined PS Plus Extra and is expected to be available on Game Pass Ultimate through EA Play, though this process can take over a year. The game has received a perfect score of 10 and is considered one of the best video games ever made, offering nearly sixty hours of gameplay with impactful choices that shape the narrative.

AppWizard

March 22, 2025

All Xbox and PC Game pass subscription models | Esports News – The Times of India

Xbox Game Pass offers various subscription plans for gamers: - Xbox Game Pass Core: .99/month for Xbox consoles, provides access to a rotating selection of over 25 games, including titles like Doom Eternal and Fallout 4, focusing on multiplayer experiences. - Xbox Game Pass Standard: .99/month for Xbox consoles, offers full access to the entire game library, including RPGs and the latest releases, along with exclusive offers and discounts. - PC Game Pass: .99/month for PC platforms, includes the full catalog of PC games and access to EA Play, featuring franchises like FIFA and The Sims. - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: .99/month for both Xbox consoles and PC platforms, combines features of all other plans, offers day-one access to new releases, and includes online multiplayer and EA Play. The recently introduced Xbox Game Pass Standard plan for console users is priced at .99/month and offers benefits similar to the Ultimate plan but does not include access to the PC Game Pass library.

BetaBeacon

March 21, 2025

Epic Games Store now offers free Android games every week: Here’s how to claim free title

Players can expect new free games every week from the Epic Games Store on mobile, with the first titles being Super Meat Boy Forever and Eastern Exorcist available for free until March 27.

Winsage

March 11, 2025

Windows 11 KB5053598 & KB5053602 cumulative updates released

Microsoft has released two cumulative updates for Windows 11: KB5053598 for version 24H2 and KB5053602 for version 23H2, which include essential security patches from the March 2025 Patch Tuesday. Users can install these updates via Start > Settings > Windows Update or manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog. After installation, the build number for Windows 11 24H2 will be 26100.3476 and for 23H2 it will be 22631.5039. The updates introduce new features such as an Xbox advertisement in the Settings menu, the ability to share files from a jump list, enhancements to Windows Spotlight, a new “Like” button for lock screen images, improved Narrator functions, and a referral card for PC Game Pass subscriptions. File Explorer now allows users to snooze backup reminders and fixes have been made for performance issues and audio problems. A known issue for version 24H2 is that users cannot download and play Roblox on Arm devices, and both versions may show an incorrect Event 7023 error in EventViewer related to SgrmBroker.exe, which Microsoft plans to address in a future update.