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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.

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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.

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April 3, 2025

Xbox Game Pass April 2025: Here’s all new games coming and leaving platform, and what we know about subscription plans

In April 2025, Xbox Game Pass will introduce new games while removing some existing titles. New games being added include: - April 2: Asphalt Legends Unite (PC / Ultimate) - April 3: - Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition (Standard / Ultimate) - All You Need Is Help (Standard) - Still Wakes The Deep (Standard) - Wargroove 2 (Standard) - April 8: Diablo III: Reaper of Souls (PC / Standard / Ultimate) - April 15: Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) Games leaving the service on April 15 include: - Botany Manor (PC / Xbox One / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Coral Island (Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Harold Halibut (PC / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Homestead Arcana (PC / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Kona (Xbox One / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Orcs Must Die! 3 (PC / Xbox One / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Turbo Golf Racing (PC / Xbox One / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) Xbox Game Pass offers several subscription plans: - Xbox Game Pass PC: .99/month, full access to the PC library, new games on release day, member discounts, EA Play membership. - Xbox Game Pass Core: .99/month, online multiplayer, access to over 25 console games, member discounts. - Xbox Game Pass Standard: .99/month, full access to the console library, online multiplayer, member discounts. - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: .99/month, full access across all platforms, new games on release day, online multiplayer, cloud gaming, EA Play membership, exclusive perks. Game Pass members must purchase games separately if they leave the service, but they receive discounts before exit. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes cloud gaming.

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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.

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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.

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April 2, 2025

Over 1.5m people have played Atomfall

Atomfall has attracted over 1.5 million players since its launch on March 27th, achieving one million players within its first weekend. The game is available through the Xbox Game Pass subscription service and debuted on multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles. It became the 15th highest-grossing title on Steam within its first week. Rebellion, the studio behind Atomfall, considers this launch their most successful to date.

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April 1, 2025

Get Classic Tomb Raider Adventures And Seven More Games For Just $12 At Humble This Month

The April 2025 lineup of Humble Choice includes the following PC games: 1000xResist, Aliens: Dark Descent, Distant Worlds 2, Diplomacy Is Not An Option, Dredge, Nomad Survival, Nova Lands, and Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. The Tomb Raider I-III Remastered collection features enhancements such as a camera lock-on option, achievements, health bars for bosses, and the ability to switch between classic and modern graphics. Dredge is noted for its Lovecraftian horror elements, while 1000xResist is recognized as a top game of 2024. Aliens: Dark Descent combines squad-based tactics with real-time gameplay. Humble Choice members can access these games at no extra cost, and new subscribers can sign up to gain immediate access. Membership also includes access to the Humble Vault and discounts at the Humble Store, with 5% of membership fees donated to charity, specifically to the organization Care. Additionally, there are other Humble Bundle PC game collections available for purchase.

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March 25, 2025

CHARTS: Assassin’s Creed Shadows debuts at No.2 on Steam

The latest installment in the Assassin's Creed series, Shadows, was released on March 20th and has sold over two million copies, making it the second highest-grossing game on Steam. Counter-Strike 2 is the top-selling game, followed by Shadows, REPO, Split Fiction, and the Steam Deck in the top five. Monster Hunter Wilds dropped to sixth, Cyberpunk 2077 remained at seventh, Helldivers 2 climbed to eighth, Warframe rose to ninth, and Fragpunk completed the top ten. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending March 25th includes: 1. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 2. Assassin's Creed Shadows, Ubisoft 3. REPO, Semiwork 4. Split Fiction, EA 5. Steam Deck, Valve 6. Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom 7. Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt 8. Helldivers 2, PlayStation 9. Warframe, Digital Extremes 10. FragPunk, Bad Guitar

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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.

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March 21, 2025

Assassin’s Creed Shadows hits 1m players on launch

Over one million players have engaged with the newly launched Assassin's Creed Shadows, reaching this milestone by 16:00 Montreal time. The game peaked at 46,813 concurrent players on Steam. The one million figure does not directly indicate sales, as players can access the game through the Ubisoft+ subscription service. Ubisoft expressed gratitude on Twitter for the community's support. The performance of Shadows against Ubisoft's internal goals is unclear, and the previous installment, Valhalla, had doubled the player count of its predecessor, Odyssey.