New batch of Xbox Game Pass games unveiled

It's the ritual, twice a month, Xbox communicates about the games that will be added in the following two weeks. Shortly after mid-January, the Redmond firm had given the schedule until February 6, the day marking the arrival of Anuchard (PC, Cloud, console). Now that it is available, it's time for Microsoft to announce the list of new upcoming games. Let me tell you, by February 20, you will enjoy a variety of genres, including train simulation, puzzle games, action-RPG, roguelite, American football, and even the remake of Resident Evil 3.

Train Sim World 4

A few months after its official release, which was set for last September 26, Train Sim World 4 is preparing to join the Xbox Game Pass station. All train enthusiasts, whether or not they have the soul of a Sheldon Cooper (iconic character from The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon), will be able to discover this new installment of Dovetail Games' railway simulation. It's an opportunity to note that the title introduces a new country, Austria, which joins the United States and the United Kingdom, in addition to offering a Photo mode and a Free Roam mode, a sandbox mode allowing for the generation of trains and routes. All of this will be available on PC, console, and Cloud starting February 7.

Madden NFL 24

Just before the clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, which will take place on February 11 as part of Super Bowl LVIII, Electronic Arts will have the good idea to add Madden NFL 24 to its EA Play starting February 8. Since this is included in the PC Game Pass and in the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (which includes the PC Game Pass), subscribers to either of these two plans will also be able to enjoy the latest edition of the American football simulation. Better yet, by playing before March 8, it will be possible to obtain the Supercharge Ultimate Team pack.

Resident Evil 3

Following the success of the Resident Evil 2 remake, Capcom logically initiated a remake of Resident Evil 3, the 1999 classic that requires escaping Nemesis, an enemy that has left a mark on many of today's thirty-somethings and forty-somethings. Good news, starting February 13 (on PC, Cloud, and console), just before Valentine's Day, you can find Jill Valentine in an adventure to (re)discover thanks to the power of the RE Engine, Capcom's in-house engine.

A Little To The Left

Sorting, tidying, organizing, what seems to be a chore for some is a source of satisfaction for others. A Little To The Left takes this principle by offering a puzzle game focusing on over 100 messes to organize. Enjoy the joys of stacking, organizing, and sorting everyday objects, while making sure the prowling cat doesn't ruin your work. This relaxing moment will be accessible on PC, Cloud, and console via Xbox Game Pass starting February 14.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

Available since 2019, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has already made an appearance in Xbox Game Pass, before being offered last year as free access for a weekend during the Free Play Days. Nevertheless, many players may not have yet discovered this gothic-themed action-RPG by Koji Igarashi. Indeed, INTI CREATES will allow you to play it on PC, Cloud, and console starting February 14 as part of your Xbox Game Pass subscription.

PlateUp!

When we talk about a culinary game, a few names come to mind, like Overcooked, Cooking Mama, or Chef Life. With PlateUp!, players can go beyond the classic cooking game because, in addition to cooking and serving dishes, you must develop your restaurants until you create a true empire. Playable solo or up to four players, the title offers permanent roguelite progression and renews challenges with procedurally generated layouts. Put on your chef's hat and discover the title on Xbox Game Pass (PC, Cloud, and console) starting February 15.

Return to Grace

To conclude this series, Xbox invites you to discover, starting February 20th, Return to Grace, a first-person narrative adventure requiring you to play as the space archaeologist Adie Ito in a sci-fi universe inspired by the 60s. The heroine will travel to the Grace solar system to understand the reasons for its closure. Note that various choices will have to be made and they will affect the branches of the story, ensuring some replayability.