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March 7, 2026

Get Up, Samurai. Cyberpunk 2077 Is Coming to Xbox Game Pass

Last month, Xbox Game Pass added The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. In March, Cyberpunk 2077 is a notable release, along with a variety of other games. Xbox Game Pass is available on multiple platforms, with subscription plans starting at a monthly fee. To a T, created by Katamari Damacy's Keita Takahashi, is available for Game Pass Premium, Ultimate, and PC subscribers, featuring a teenager in a T-pose navigating a seaside town. F1 25, the latest in Codemasters' Formula One series, is now available for Game Pass Ultimate and PC subscribers, featuring last season's teams and circuits. Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf is available for Game Pass Ultimate and PC subscribers, continuing the puzzle-platforming journey of its predecessor. Construction Simulator launches on March 10 for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC subscribers, allowing players to manage a construction company. Cyberpunk 2077 debuts on March 10 for Game Pass Ultimate and Premium subscribers, featuring a mercenary named V in a dystopian setting. DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse: Ready to Party is scheduled for release on March 17 for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC subscribers, based on the animated Netflix series. Microsoft will remove six titles from Game Pass on March 15.

AppWizard

March 6, 2026

MS exec: Microsoft’s next console will play “Xbox and PC games”

Asha Sharma, the new Executive Vice President for Gaming at Microsoft, announced that the upcoming Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, will enhance performance and support both Xbox and PC games. This marks a shift from traditional console gaming by allowing access to a broader library of games and enabling seamless transitions between console and PC gaming experiences. Project Helix may utilize Microsoft's streaming solutions or focus on titles for the Xbox-branded PC SDK and app, with the possibility of a full Windows installation on the console. Additionally, there is a trend towards reducing exclusive titles for Xbox consoles, indicating a move towards a more integrated gaming ecosystem.

AppWizard

March 4, 2026

Cyberpunk 2077 Headlines Xbox Game Pass March 2026 Lineup

Microsoft announced the Xbox Game Pass lineup for March 2026, featuring the following titles: - March 4: - to a T (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) - Game Pass Premium - EA Sports F1 25 (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) - Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass - March 5: - Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) - Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass - March 10: - Construction Simulator (Cloud, Console, and PC) - Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass - Cyberpunk 2077 (Cloud and Console) - Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium - March 12: - Hollow Knight: Silksong (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC) - Game Pass Premium, also available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass - March 17: - DreamWorks Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) - Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass Games leaving Xbox Game Pass on March 15, 2026, include: - Bratz Rhythm & Style (Cloud, Console, and PC) - Enter the Gungeon (Cloud, Console, and PC) - F1 23 (Cloud, Console, and PC) - He is Coming (PC) - Lightyear Frontier (Cloud, Console, and PC) - Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island (Cloud, Console, and PC)

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