For those on the hunt for something fresh to play, Xbox Game Pass is gearing up for another exciting selection of new games. As we approach the end of January, Microsoft’s popular gaming subscription service is set to release a suite of intriguing titles, with Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector leading the charge.
If battling colossal constructs or diving into elemental experimentation sounds like your cup of tea, you won’t want to miss Eternal Strands. This debut game from Yellow Brick Games—an outfit founded by seasoned minds from BioWare and Ubisoft—promises plenty of action. Plus, fans of the Orcs Must Die! series have something to look forward to with the next chapter hitting the service, offering classic co-op orc-slaying fun combined with strategic tower defense gameplay.
Here’s the detailed lineup of games arriving on different tiers of Xbox Game Pass, so you can plan your gaming sessions accordingly:
January 21
- Lonely Mountain: Snow Riders (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows PC) – Available for Ultimate, PC users.
January 22
- Flock (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) – Standard
- Gigantic: Rampage Edition (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows PC) – Accessible for Ultimate, Standard, PC players
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) – Standard
- Magical Delicacy (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) – Standard
- Tchia (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) – Standard
- The Case of the Golden Idol (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) – Standard
- Starbound (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) – Standard
January 28
- Eternal Strands (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows PC) – Ultimate, PC
- Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows PC) – Ultimate, PC
January 29
- Shady Part of Me (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows PC) – Available across Ultimate, Standard, PC
- Sniper Elite: Resistance (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows PC) – Ultimate, PC
January 31
- Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows PC) – Ultimate, PC
February 4
- Far Cry: New Dawn (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows PC) – Accessible to all tiers: Ultimate, Standard, PC
However, just as new games arrive, some will be leaving Xbox Game Pass by January 31. If you’ve grown fond of any of the following titles, consider purchasing them while they’re still discounted through the service:
- Anuchard
- Broforce Forever
- Darkest Dungeon
- Death’s Door
- Maquette
- Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem
With a solid roster of games coming in, January’s end marks a compelling ramp-up in what has been a quieter start to the year. Personally, I can’t wait to dive into Citizen Sleeper 2, and I’ve also got my eye on Eternal Strands and Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap.
Looking ahead to February, anticipation builds as Xbox aims to roll out its big hitters, starting with Obsidian Entertainment’s Avowed. And let’s not forget other eagerly awaited titles like Compulsion Games’ South of Midnight and id Software’s DOOM: The Dark Ages. Hopefully, dates for these launches will be confirmed soon.
Stay tuned for all the latest as we navigate through what’s bound to be an exciting year for Xbox enthusiasts!
