Xbox Game Pass: The early January wave revealed
A little before the end of the year 2023, Xbox surprised everyone by announcing two new games aimed at enriching the Xbox Game Pass offering for January 2024. It was about Turnip Boy robs a bank coming on January 18 and Go Mecha Ball, scheduled for the 25th of the same month. Microsoft had kept some surprises to properly celebrate the new year as the Redmond company has just announced the arrival of 8 games, including Assassin's Creed Valhalla and the remake of Resident Evil 2 for the first half of January.
Close to the Sun
Welcome to 1897, aboard the Helios, a massive ship from the imagination of Nikola Tesla. While it is stationary in international waters, you must guide Rose Archer to help her find her sister Ada. Be careful not to get burned in this narrative adventure plunging you into a steampunk universe. It is now available in the Xbox Game Pass, both on console and on PC and Cloud.
Hell Let Loose
When talking about war games, it’s not just the famous Call of Duty, Battlefield, and Medal of Honor franchises that can be highlighted… Proof of this, from today you can dive into Hell Let Loose thanks to the Xbox Game Pass, both on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Cloud. Enjoy the World War II battles with maps that can host 100 players.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Before Assassin's Creed Mirage, the game that marked a return to the roots of the franchise, with a more adjusted map and lifespan, fans of Ubisoft's franchise were able to discover a trilogy that gave a new momentum to the series: Assassin's Creed Origins, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla. It's a good thing if you haven't yet had the chance to embody Eivor to discover the world of the Vikings during the dark age of England, you will be able to play Assassin's Creed Valhalla from January 9 on PC, console, and Cloud via the Xbox Game Pass!
Figment
Starting January 9, on PC, console, and Cloud, you will be able to discover another title. It will be Figment, an action-adventure game with a touch of humor that immerses players in a surreal universe. Enjoy the joys of discovering Dusty and Piper's adventure with the guarantee of exploring the different facets of the mind.
Super Mega Baseball 4
Since life is not just about soccer, basketball, and rugby, aspiring athletes can enjoy Super Mega Baseball 4 from January 11 to play with the bat. Of course, this new installment retains the license's DNA, with its arcade orientation but a deeper gameplay system than it seems. However, be aware that the title is joining EA Play, so you need to be subscribed to the PC Game Pass or the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to enjoy it on PC, console, and Cloud.
We Happy Few
It had been absent for a little while from the Xbox Game Pass offer, but We Happy Few will be back very soon. More precisely, starting January 11, you will be able to enjoy it again on PC, console, and Cloud. It's an opportunity to (re)discover this action game by Compulsion Games that offers an alternative version of 1960s England.
Resident Evil 2
A legendary title from the first PlayStation, Resident Evil 2 received a significant remake in 2019, allowing players to (re)discover the adventures of Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield. If you haven't yet seen what Raccoon City looks like under the RE Engine (Capcom's in-house engine), then mark January 16 in your calendars, as that's when you can play it on PC, console, and Cloud via the Xbox Game Pass.
Those Who Remain
Edward Turner is an ordinary guy with a troubled past. In Those Who Remain, players will discover a psychological thriller by Carnel101. It involves walking around the town of Dormont and facing first-person horrors. Calmness, composure, and self-control are the key words... Available from January 16 on PC, console, and Cloud, always via Xbox Game Pass.
