2025's Game of the Year Available on Premium Plan, More Updates for Xbox Game Pass

Here are the latest Xbox Game Pass updates, arriving through the first week of April 2026, according to Xbox Wire. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: The recipient of multiple Game of the Year awards in 2025, including honors from The Game Awards, DICE Awards, and GDC Awards, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is now available on Xbox Game Pass Premium. Subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass have had access since April 2. Hollow Knight: Silksong: Team Cherry's acclaimed metroidvania title arrives on Xbox Game Pass Premium today, March 12! Explore Silksong on Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC platforms. But that's not all – Xbox Game Pass is adding even more titles soon. Don't miss these recent and upcoming additions: Absolum: Jump into this beat 'em up with roguelite elements when it arrives on Xbox and Game Pass on March 25. South of Midnight: Now available on Xbox Game Pass Premium. The Alters: Coming soon to Game Pass Premium, this sci-fi survival game puts you in the role of Jan. Disco Elysium: The Final Cut: Experience this definitive edition, now available on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass.

New Arrivals on Xbox Game Pass (March 2026): Nova Roma, The Long Dark, Like a Dragon, Resident Evil 7, Barbie Horse Trails, Final Fantasy IV

Nova Roma: Available on Xbox Game Pass on day one. The Long Dark: Brave the elements—now available on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. Plus, Xbox Game Pass recently revealed its lineup for the second half of March: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth: Embark on an adventure with dual protagonists Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard: Discover a terrifying fresh start for the Resident Evil series. Barbie Horse Trails: Explore an open-world Canterbury Trails Park. Final Fantasy IV: The timeless RPG classic is available on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. For the complete details, dive into the full Xbox Wire post.

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In gaming news, we've got a trio of exciting updates to share! First up, Bruno Pferd has just published "Smurfs Event Now Available in Sonic Rumble Party", diving into SEGA's latest announcement about a limited-time Smurfs event that's already causing a stir among players. Be sure to catch it before it wraps up on April 15th at 17:00 Brasília Time – don't miss out on this blue-tiful crossover! Smurfs Event Now Available in Sonic Rumble Party Next, we're keeping our eyes on Cyberpunk 2077 for PS5 players. Sophie Laurent's recent piece, "Cyberpunk 2077 to be PS5 Pro Enhanced Over a Year After Console's Arrival", explores CD Projekt Red's plans for a technological update that promises to leverage the full potential of your PS5 Pro. While specifics are still awaited, it's an exciting development worth watching. Cyberpunk 2077 to be PS5 Pro Enhanced Over a Year After Console's Arrival Lastly, Ahmed Hassan delves into Saudi Arabia's gaming ambitions in his insightful piece "Saudi Crown Prince Again Heavily Invests in Capcom". Published March 17th, the article explores EGDC's now over 10% stake in the renowned Japanese publisher behind franchises like Resident Evil and Street Fighter. It's an unprecedented display of global gaming influence – check it out here! Saudi Crown Prince Again Heavily Invests in Capcom