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Game Pass Goes Big With a Fresh Batch of Brilliant New Games

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A big week for new Game Pass games

January continues on and Xbox Game Pass follows the new year trend with a bang, adding eight exciting new games to its subscription library this week. Whether you’re in the mood for a relaxing puzzle adventure or an action-packed platformer, there’s something for everyone.

Landing on Game Pass come January 22nd are a number of cracking new games. Here’s a closer look at the latest additions, most of which are hitting Game Pass Standard:

Flock (Console) – Now with Game Pass Standard

Flock is a delightful co-op adventure where you and your friends take to the skies as airborne shepherds, guiding adorable flocks of birds through vibrant landscapes. Soar through enchanting environments, solve puzzles by cleverly manoeuvring your feathered friends, and collect elusive creatures to add to your growing flock.

Check out our review, but Flock is the perfect antidote to those January blues.

Gigantic: Rampage Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Prepare for colossal clashes with Game Pass in Gigantic: Rampage Edition, a free-to-play action MOBA where heroes and giant guardians collide.

Choose from a diverse roster of champions, each with unique abilities and playstyles, and team up to defend your towering Titan against the enemy onslaught. With its vibrant art style, fast-paced combat, and strategic depth, Gigantic offers a thrilling competitive experience for MOBA veterans and newcomers alike.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Console) – Now with Game Pass Standard

Embark on a celestial journey in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, a captivating action RPG steeped in Japanese mythology.

Guide the goddess Amaterasu through a world plagued by darkness, battling corrupted spirits and restoring balance to the land. it comes with stunning visuals, fluid combat, and an intriguing storyline, ensuring that Kunitsu-Gami promises a truly divine gaming experience.

Magical Delicacy (Console) – Now with Game Pass Standard

Calling all aspiring chefs and puzzle enthusiasts!

Magical Delicacy is a charming puzzle game where you’ll whip up delectable dishes by combining ingredients and solving brain-teasing challenges. Experiment with magical recipes, unlock new ingredients, and satisfy the cravings of your whimsical customers.

Tchia (Xbox Series X|S) – Now with Game Pass Standard

Set sail for adventure in Tchia, a captivating open-world game inspired by the culture of New Caledonia. Explore a breathtaking archipelago, climb, glide, and sail your way across stunning landscapes, and uncover the secrets of a mysterious island.

But here’s the twist: Tchia possesses a unique ability to soul-jump into animals and objects, allowing you to control everything from birds and dolphins to crabs and even inanimate objects like rocks and coconuts!

We love this game. In fact, Tchia is a must-play for those seeking a truly refreshing open-world experience.

The Case of the Golden Idol (Console) – Now with Game Pass Standard

Sharpen your detective skills and prepare to unravel a captivating mystery in The Case of the Golden Idol. This unique narrative puzzle game presents you with a series of interconnected scenes, each frozen in time.

Scour the environment for clues, piece together the events, and deduce the solution to each perplexing case…

Starbound (Cloud and Console)

Prepare for an interstellar journey in Starbound, a vast 2D sandbox game where the galaxy is your playground. Explore countless planets, each with its own unique ecosystem, creatures, and resources.

Build your own spaceship, craft powerful weapons and armour, and battle hostile aliens. Whether you prefer to build elaborate structures, embark on daring quests, or simply explore the vast expanse of space, Starbound offers endless possibilities for adventure and creativity.

In addition to these new releases, Game Pass also welcomed Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders very recently.

What’s Next for Game Pass?

Don’t think the Xbox gods are done with new Game Pass additions. The next few weeks look immense, with the addition of Eternal Strands and Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap on Jan 28th, Shady Part of Me on the 29th, Sniper Elite Resistance on the 30th and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector on the 31st. Far Cry New Dawn lands on the service on Feb 4th too. 

Of course, there are games that are set to leave too. The end of January will see us wave goodbye to…

  • Anuchard (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Broforce Forever (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Darkest Dungeon (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Death’s Door (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Maquette (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem (Cloud, Console, and PC)

With so many new games to choose from, there’s something for everyone on Game Pass this week and beyond. Whether you’re in the mood for a relaxing puzzle adventure, an action-packed platformer, or a sprawling open-world adventure, you’re sure to find the perfect game to enjoy.

What will you be playing? The comments are below.

Neil Watton
Neil Wattonhttps://www.thexboxhub.com/
An Xbox gamer since 2002, I bought the big black box just to play Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee. I have since loved every second of the 360's life and am now just as obsessed with the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S - mostly with the brilliant indie scene that has come to the fore. Gamertag is neil363, feel free to add me to your list.
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