Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Mass Effect Legendary Edition, The Anacrusis (Game Preview), Spelunky 2, and More

It’s 2022, and we are so excited! We’ve got some awesome games coming soon — and even some available today — so let’s kick off the new year and find that next great game to add to your download queue or to play via the cloud!

Available Right Now

Gorogoa (Cloud, console, and computer) [email protected]
The winner of the Debut Game Award at BAFTA Games Awards Gorogoa This is an elegant progression of puzzles, illustrated and written by Jason Roberts.

Olija (Cloud, console, and computer) [email protected]
Olija is a game about Faraday’s quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. He and his fellow castaways, equipped with legendary harpoons, attempt to escape this hostile land to go home to their homes.

The Pedestrian (Cloud, console, and computer) [email protected]
The PedestrianThis 2.5D puzzle platformer with side-scrolling gameplay is set in an exciting world filled with challenging puzzles and stunning graphics. You will have to rearrange public signs and connect them together so you can explore each environment and move on.

Soon

Embr (Cloud, console, and computer) [email protected] – January 6
This chaotic multiplayer game lets you fight fires together to make a profit. Take on daily challenges with friends and team up to climb the corporate ladder of firefighting. You can be a hero in more ways than one!

Mass Effect Legendary Edition (Console and PC) EA Play – January 6
The Mass Effect Legendary EditionEA Play will be bringing you the PC Game Pass and Ultimate! The Legendary EditionIncludes single-player content as well as over 40 DLC items from the highly acclaimed Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2Please see the following: Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armors, and packs – remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD.

Outer Wilds (Cloud, console, and computer) [email protected] – January 6
A handcrafted solar system allows you to explore space for curiosity. It is filled with hidden secrets and dangers that must be avoided. The tools available for space-backpacking include their own spaceship and rocketpack, as well as a surveyor probe and signalscope that allow them to find audio signals or view landmarks.

Spelunky 2 (Console and Computer) [email protected] – January 13
You have the freedom to create your own route through these randomly generated caves and ruin. You can use your imagination to tell your own story every time you play. You can discover the secret with your friends or alone!

Anacrusis (Game Preview) (Console and Computer) [email protected] – January 13
Game Pass available on Day OneAnacrusisA cooperative and four-player first-person shooter that takes place on a starship at the edge explored space. Team up with your friends in an infinitely-replayable fight against alien hordes to unlock perks, weapons, and new ways to play that you can share with your team!

DLC/Game Updates

Minecraft New Year’s Celebration – Through January 17
Join the New Year’s celebration! All the way through January 17 Minecraft Marketplace will be filled with giveaways, a free YouTube Creator Skin Pack, and weekly free maps including the Caves & Cliffs Explorers map from Spark Universe and Mithey’s Howl of the Wild map. The fun begins!

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

Apex Legends: RIG Helmet Weapon Charm – January 5
Show the competition what you’re made of with your new RIG Helmet Weapon Charm, brought to you by EA Play! You can attach this charm to your weapon of choice and fight for glory, fame and fortune.

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis: January Member Monthly Bonus – January 5
You can jump into the new PSO2 New Genesis and grab some useful items! Photon Chunks (x50), which can be used to boost weapons and armor, are available as N-Half Cape Dolls (x5).

Also, this is your final chance to claim the Back 4 BloodBattle-Hardened Bundle and the Halo InfiniteGet the Pass Tense MA40 AR Bundle now before they go! You can claim your Perks now from the Xbox App, your Windows PC or your Xbox Game Pass mobile application.

January 15, 2015 –

You can find the following games in Game Pass’s library. Don’t miss your chance to grab them before they go! Your member discount can be used to save as much as 20% on your purchase of these titles

• Desperados III (Cloud, console, and computer)
• Ghost of a Tale (PC)
• Kingdom Hearts III (Console)
• Mount & Blade: Warband (Cloud, console, and computer)
• Pandemic (Console & PC)
• Yiik: The Postmodern RPG (PC)

Lastly, Battlegrounds: PUBGXbox Game Pass Library will end on January 10. It will no longer be available. All games will now become completely free to play beginning January 12. Find out more!

Do I really want to run off and spend my time creating characters for FemShep? Mass EffectFollow us on Twitter to playthrough @XboxGamePassPCAnd @XboxGamePassStay tuned for more information about these games, and for memes. Catch you next time!