PC Game Pass Archives

AppWizard

March 3, 2026

Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Cyberpunk 2077, Planet of Lana II, and More

Final Fantasy III is available on Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is also available on the same platforms under the same subscriptions. Upcoming games include to a T on March 4, EA Sports F1 25 on March 4, Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf on March 5, Construction Simulator on March 10, Cyberpunk 2077 on March 10, Hollow Knight: Silksong on March 12, and DreamWorks Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party on March 17. Diablo II: Resurrected became available on February 11 for Cloud, Console, and PC. Call of Duty: Warzone Black Ops Royale will be updated on March 13. Game Pass members can claim a complimentary in-game bundle for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone. Titles leaving the Game Pass library on March 15 include Bratz Rhythm & Style, Enter the Gungeon, F1 23, He is Coming, Lightyear Frontier, and Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island.

AppWizard

February 26, 2026

After getting Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora on PC Game Pass, unlocking its ‘Unobtanium’ max graphics mode, and then upgrading those stunning visuals even more with mods, I’m convinced this is the ‘But can it run Crysis?’ FPS PC gamers should install today

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is available for PC Game Pass subscribers and is considered Ubisoft's best open-world game in years. It features impressive graphics, enhanced by Ubisoft's Snowdrop engine, and includes a mode called 'Unobtanium' that challenges current hardware capabilities. To achieve 4K at 60fps with this mode, a powerful system is necessary. The game has undergone improvements and now includes a third-person mode, along with expansions like From the Ashes, which adds new characters and gameplay refinements. Despite initial technical issues, it is regarded as a solid first-person shooter and a benchmark for PC gaming setups.

BetaBeacon

February 25, 2026

Ball x Pit will land on iOS and Android on March 12

Ball x Pit, a roguelite game, is coming to mobile devices on March 12 with a free trial and in-app purchase to unlock the full game. The game involves finding synergies between characters, abilities, and balls to defeat enemies. Players collect blueprints and resources to reconstruct a town, unlocking new characters and abilities. The game is available on multiple platforms and has touch controls for mobile devices.

AppWizard

February 25, 2026

Microsoft Is Allegedly Considering Adding WoW/Minecraft Realms/Fallout 1st/ESO Plus to Game Pass Ultimate

Discussions are ongoing about enhancing the value of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, especially following a price adjustment effective October 1, 2025. Many gamers are concerned about the service's worth despite including offerings like Fortnite Crew and Ubisoft+ Classics. Microsoft is considering adding first-party services such as World of Warcraft, Minecraft Realms, Fallout 1st, and Elder Scrolls Online Plus to the Game Pass Ultimate package. Current subscription offerings include: - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: .99/month, includes Xbox + PC Game Pass library, online multiplayer, EA Play, cloud gaming, Fortnite Crew, Ubisoft+ Classics. - World of Warcraft: .99/month, access to all WoW retail + Classic content (latest expansion excluded). - Minecraft Realms Plus: .99/month, private server for up to 10 players, 150+ rotating Marketplace content packs. - Fallout 1st: .99/month, private world for up to 8 players, Scrapbox, Survival Tent, 1,650 Atoms/month, exclusive cosmetics. - ESO Plus: .99/month, includes all previously released DLC game packs and dungeons, Craft Bag, 1,650 Crowns/month, double bank space, premium tokens, increased transmute crystal cap, housing furnishing limit increases. Microsoft will need to conduct an economic analysis to determine the feasibility of these potential additions.

AppWizard

February 19, 2026

Minecraft: Java Edition is moving to a new graphics API for its Vibrant Visuals update — here’s what that means, and when it’s coming to Mojang’s hit

Mojang Studios is transitioning the Java Edition of Minecraft from the OpenGL graphics API to Vulkan to modernize the game and enhance performance. This change is necessary as OpenGL is outdated and will soon cease to function on macOS systems. Vulkan offers greater flexibility and efficiency in rendering graphics, simplifying future updates. The Vulkan API is already used in the Nintendo Switch version of the Bedrock Edition. Minecraft is currently available for .89 at Loaded and can be accessed through PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

AppWizard

February 18, 2026

Xbox has announced the rest of February’s Game Pass titles, including Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Microsoft is adding eight new titles to Game Pass in February, including Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Aerial_Knight’s DropShot, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Avowed, Death Howl, EA Sports College Football 26, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition, TCG Card Shop Simulator, Dice A Million, Towerborne, Final Fantasy III, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Several titles will leave Game Pass on February 28, including Monster Train, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, Injustice 2, and Middle Earth: Shadow of War.

AppWizard

February 18, 2026

Here’s the next batch of Xbox Game Pass games for February

Microsoft is adding several new titles to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service in February and early March. The upcoming titles include: - Aerial_Knight's DropShot (Available February 17th) - Death Howl (Launching February 19th) - EA Sports College Football 26 (Arriving February 19th) - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition (Available February 19th) - TCG Card Shop Simulator (Launching February 24th) - Dice A Million (Coming February 25th) - Towerborne (Available February 26th) - Final Fantasy 3 (Arriving March 3rd) - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (Launching March 3rd) Notable games leaving the service on February 28th include: - Monster Train - Expeditions: A MudRunner Game - Injustice 2 - Middle Earth: Shadow of War

AppWizard

February 18, 2026

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™ Now Available on Game Pass

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™ is now available on Game Pass for subscribers of Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Players take on the role of a Na’vi who has escaped captivity by the RDA and can explore Pandora, form alliances with clans, and protect the land from threats. The game features a third-person view and allows players to experience the vibrant world of Pandora. Additionally, a Game Pass Ultimate subscription provides access to Ubisoft+ Classics, which includes titles like Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is also available for purchase on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, along with its From the Ashes expansion.

AppWizard

February 17, 2026

Kingdom Come Deliverance II & The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Heading to Xbox Game Pass

Aerial_Knight's DropShot, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and Avowed are available today on February 17 through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Death Howl and EA Sports College Football 26 are coming soon on February 19, along with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition. TCG Card Shop Simulator is in Game Preview and will be available on February 24, followed by Dice A Million on February 25 and Towerborne on February 26. Final Fantasy III and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II will be released on March 3. Menace and Diablo II: Resurrected were released on February 5 and February 11, respectively, while High on Life 2 was released on February 13. Overwatch: Season 1: Conquest launched on February 10, introducing new Heroes and events. Microsoft Mahjong will have in-game benefits on February 24. Titles leaving Game Pass on February 28 include Monster Train, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, Injustice 2, and Middle Earth: Shadow of War.

AppWizard

February 17, 2026

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and The Witcher 3 are coming to Game Pass

Xbox has added several titles to its Game Pass lineup for February, including: - Available Now: - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass across multiple platforms. - Avowed in the Game Pass Premium library. - Aerial_Knight’s DropShot, a single-player skydiving first-person shooter. - Upcoming Releases: - On February 24: TCG Card Shop Simulator in Game Preview. - On February 25: Dice A Million, a roguelike deckbuilder. - On February 26: Towerborne, a co-op action RPG transitioning from game preview and early access. - Notable Titles Coming on March 3: - Final Fantasy III and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, which received multiple nominations at The Game Awards.