At a Glance
- Resident Evil Requiem releases on Feb. 26.
- Xbox Game Pass subscribers can play Resident Evil Village now and access a growing library of new titles.
- Game Pass Ultimate costs $30 a month and adds Day 1 games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
Why it matters: The launch gives fans a fresh horror experience while the expanded Game Pass lineup offers value across console and PC.
Xbox Game Pass continues to grow, bringing new and classic titles to players on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Amazon Fire TV, smart TV, PC, and mobile devices. The service starts at $10 a month, with Game Pass Ultimate at $30. Ultimate subscribers receive the broadest catalog, including Day 1 releases such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
Resident Evil Requiem Release
The ninth entry in the main Resident Evil series, Resident Evil Requiem, is set for release on Feb. 26. The game follows Ethan Winters as he returns to a haunted European village in search of his abducted daughter. Players will face lycans, vampires, and other monsters while uncovering why his daughter was taken and his wife was murdered.
Current Game Pass Library Highlights
Xbox Game Pass now includes several high-profile titles that are available across multiple platforms:
- Resident Evil Village – cloud, console, and PC. Available to Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers.
- Star Wars Outlaws – cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. Available to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.
- Brews & Bastards – cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. Available to Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers.
- Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition – cloud, handheld, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. Available to Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers.
- Final Fantasy – cloud, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Available to all tiers.
- My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery – cloud, console, handheld, and PC. Available to all tiers.
- MIO: Memories in Orbit – cloud, handheld, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. Available to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.
These titles cover a range of genres, from horror and action to fantasy and adventure, ensuring that there is something for every type of gamer.
New Additions to Game Pass Premium
Game Pass Premium has recently added several new games that were previously only available to Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscribers. The following titles are now available to Premium members:
- Atomfall – cloud, console, handheld, and PC. A post-apocalyptic game set five years after a catastrophic Windscale disaster.
- Lost in Random: The Eternal Die – cloud, Xbox Series X/S, handheld, and PC. A rogue-like adventure featuring Queen Aleksandra.
- Rematch – cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. A 5v5 team-based football game.
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition – cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. A remastered third-person shooter from 2011.
Previously, these games were exclusive to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, so Premium subscribers now enjoy a broader selection.
Games Removed from Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has also pulled several titles from the service. Players who wish to continue playing these games will need to purchase them separately:
- Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
- Neon White
- Road 96
- The Ascent
- The Grinch: Christmas Adventures
The removal of these titles reflects the company’s ongoing effort to refresh its library and focus on new releases.
How to Access Games on Game Pass
| Tier | Monthly Price | Included Features |
|---|---|---|
| Game Pass | $10 | Access to a large library of games, cloud streaming, and cross-play on supported titles |
| Game Pass Premium | $10 | All Game Pass benefits plus access to the full catalog, including Premium-only titles |
| Game Pass Ultimate | $30 | Full catalog, Day 1 releases, and additional perks such as Xbox Live Gold and EA Play |
All tiers allow cloud streaming on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Amazon Fire TV, smart TV, PC, and mobile devices. Premium and Ultimate tiers grant access to the most recent releases and exclusive titles.
Why Game Pass Matters to Gamers
Game Pass offers a cost-effective way to experience a wide variety of games without the need to purchase each title individually. The addition of new games to Premium and the continued availability of popular titles like Resident Evil Village keep the service attractive for both casual and dedicated players. Meanwhile, the removal of older titles helps free up space for fresh content.
Key Takeaways
- Resident Evil Requiem launches on Feb. 26, adding a new horror adventure to the series.
- Xbox Game Pass now includes Resident Evil Village and several other high-profile games across all tiers.
- Game Pass Premium has expanded its catalog with Atomfall, Lost in Random, Rematch, and Warhammer 40,000.
- Five games have been removed from the service, requiring separate purchases.
- Game Pass tiers are priced at $10 for the base and Premium tiers, and $30 for Ultimate.
With these updates, Xbox Game Pass continues to position itself as a premier subscription service for gamers seeking variety and value.
