Xbox Game Pass subscribers have a strong couple of additions to look forward to this coming week, with Resident Evil Village and MIO: Memories In Orbit both arriving on the service from January 20th. Whether you’re craving high-end survival horror or a beautifully strange metroidvania, the latest Game Pass update covers very different ground – and does so in style.
Both titles arrive across multiple formats, ensuring players on console, PC, cloud and handheld devices have something new to dive into as January rolls on.
Game Pass Additions At A Glance
- Resident Evil Village – Cloud, Console, PC
- MIO: Memories In Orbit – Cloud, Handheld, PC, Xbox Series X|S
Resident Evil Village Arrives On Game Pass
Few modern horror games have left the mark that Resident Evil Village has, and its arrival on Xbox Game Pass is a major win for subscribers.
Capcom’s eighth mainline entry continues Ethan Winters’ story a few years after the events of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, dropping players into a remote European village filled with grotesque creatures, unsettling characters and relentless tension.
Village expertly balances traditional survival horror with more action-focused moments, constantly shifting tone as you explore its memorable locations and face off against towering threats. It’s a game that knows when to make you feel powerful – and when to take that power away.
When we reviewed Resident Evil Village back in 2021, we awarded it a 5/5, saying:
“Resident Evil Village is worth every cent. If you loved Resident Evil 7: Biohazard then you’ll be ecstatic about being able to step back into the shoes of Ethan Winters in this new title. This is a game that is worth every penny, offering up a great blend of horror and action alongside some superb character development.”
Now available on Cloud, Console and PC, this is one Game Pass addition that should not be missed.
MIO: Memories In Orbit Brings A Dreamlike Metroidvania Adventure
Also launching on January 20th is MIO: Memories In Orbit, a striking new metroidvania from developer Douze Dixièmes and publisher Focus Entertainment. This is a game we have high hopes for, so keep an eye out for our fast upcoming review.
Players awaken as MIO, a nimble robot exploring the decaying remains of the Vessel – a colossal technological ark overtaken by vegetation and malfunctioning machines.
Exploration sits at the heart of MIO: Memories In Orbit, with a richly interconnected world gradually opening up as new abilities are unlocked. Wall climbing, gliding and precision movement all play a key role, while combat rewards adaptability and creativity rather than brute force.
With over 30 enemy types and a lineup of imposing guardian bosses, there’s plenty here for fans of challenging, atmospheric platformers.
Available across Cloud, Handheld, PC and Xbox Series X|S, from the Xbox Store, MIO: Memories In Orbit adds something a little different to the Game Pass catalogue, leaning heavily into mood, discovery and mastery.
And There’s More!
Edit:
Further additions this week have now been confirmed from Xbox HQ and an additional three games are joining MIO and Resident Evil Village…
- Death Stranding Director’s Cut, January 21st – Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass
- Playable on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S
- RoadCraft, January 21st – Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass
- Playable on PC
- Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, January 21st – Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass
- Playable on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S
A Strong Week For Game Pass Subscribers
With Resident Evil Village delivering one of the strongest survival horror experiences of recent years and MIO: Memories In Orbit offering a fresh, artistic take on the metroidvania formula, this week’s Xbox Game Pass update strikes a smart balance between blockbuster and discovery.
Whether you’re returning to a village of nightmares or stepping into a forgotten mechanical world for the first time, this week, and January 20th in particular, is shaping up to be a great day for Game Pass players.
It nearly makes up for the massive Game Pass cull of last week…
