It’s shaping up to be a big week for Xbox Game Pass, with several new arrivals landing across the service – and one huge headliner leading the charge.
The arrival of Cyberpunk 2077 on the subscription service will likely dominate the conversation across socials, but it isn’t coming to Game Pass this week as a loner. See, alongside it, the detailed sim experience of Construction Simulator joins the library, while Hollow Knight: Silksong expands its Game Pass reach across additional tiers.
Available across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Cloud depending on the game in hand, this week’s new Game Pass lineup offers everything from sprawling open-world RPG action to methodical building simulation and punishing metroidvania combat. On the flip, we’re losing a load of games too…
At A Glance
- Construction Simulator – March 10th
- Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass
- Playable on Cloud, Console and PC
- Cyberpunk 2077 – March 10th
- Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium
- Playable on Cloud and Console
- Hollow Knight: Silksong – March 12th
- New to Game Pass Premium
- Already available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
- Playable on Cloud, Console, Handheld and PC
Cyberpunk 2077 – Headling The Week
Let’s be honest, this week is all about Cyberpunk 2077.
CD Projekt Red’s ambitious open-world RPG drops onto Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass Premium on March 10th, giving subscribers the chance to experience Night City without the upfront purchase.
A game that is sure to wow the Game Pass crowd, and set in the neon-lit megacity of Night City, Cyberpunk 2077 places players in the role of mercenary V, navigating a dangerous world of corporate warfare, cybernetic upgrades and high-stakes jobs. From street-level gang conflicts to sprawling narrative choices, the game offers a massive world to explore.
When we reviewed it on Xbox Series X|S, we scored it 4.5/5, saying: “Night City and the surrounding Badlands are unlike anything you will have experienced before… an utterly brilliant open world.”
With continued updates and improvements since launch, Game Pass players are now getting the most refined version of the experience.
Construction Simulator – Bringing The Heavy Machinery
If tearing through futuristic megacities isn’t your thing, Construction Simulator offers a completely different pace. But it’s one that is surprisingly decent.
Landing on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium and PC Game Pass, the game lets players build a construction empire from the ground up.
Across two maps inspired by the USA and Germany, players tackle contracts ranging from infrastructure upgrades to tourism redevelopment. With more than 90 machines from real-world manufacturers and over 100 contracts, it’s a surprisingly deep simulation.
We gave Construction Simulator a 3.5/5 review score, noting: “There’s plenty of content and tons of detail included… enough to give you a shot in the arm as you look to build out your construction business.”
It’s slow, methodical and perfect for players who enjoy simulation titles.
Hollow Knight: Silksong – Expanding Across Game Pass Tiers
Finally, Hollow Knight: Silksong is widening its reach on March 12th.
Already available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, the highly anticipated sequel now joins Game Pass Premium as well. If you’ve not yet experienced Hornet’s adventure, then this world now opens up, across Cloud, Console, Handheld and PC.
Set in a brand-new kingdom ruled by silk and song, Silksong builds upon the foundations of the original Hollow Knight with faster combat, new tools and more than 200 enemies to defeat.
Our review gave it 4.5/5, praising its challenging gameplay and beautiful presentation: “A beautiful, infuriating, visually stunning game with a lot to offer the dedicated player.”
For those who enjoy punishing metroidvania experiences, this one is a must-play.
Games Leaving Game Pass
With the middle of the month fast approaching, a handful of titles are also preparing to leave the service. You’ll be saying goodbye to the following come March 15th…
- Bratz Rhythm & Style (Cloud, Console, PC)
- Enter the Gungeon (Cloud, Console, PC)
- F1 23 (Cloud, Console, PC)
- He Is Coming (PC)
- Lightyear Frontier (Cloud, Console, PC)
- Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island (Cloud, Console, PC)
If any of those are sitting unfinished in your backlog, now’s the time to jump back in.
Another Strong Week For Game Pass
Between the neon chaos of Night City, the careful planning of construction sites and the intense combat of Silksong’s insect kingdom, Game Pass continues to deliver a mix of genres.
But make no mistake – Cyberpunk 2077 is the real draw here. If you never picked it up at launch, this is the perfect moment to finally explore Night City.
Just remember: in the world of cyberware and corporate power, legends aren’t born, they’re built.
