Welcome to 2023, Game Pass friends! We’re kicking off the year with some legendary franchises from popular Japanese developers whose games will soon be making their way onto Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. First, let’s start by juicing our controllers and installing our pre-install. It’s time to get to the games!
Coming soon
Persona 3 wearable (Cloud, Console and PC) – January 19th
When I say there is an hour “hidden” between one day and the next… would you believe me? Master the power of the heart, Persona, and uncover the tragic truth of the Dark Hour. Experience the legendary, critically acclaimed RPG that reinvented the persona Series!
Persona 4 Gold (Cloud, Console and PC) – January 19th
Experience a coming-of-age story that sends the protagonist and his friends on a journey set in motion by a chain of serial murders. The world famous Persona 4 Gold promises unforgettable adventures, meaningful connections and heartwarming experiences shared with friends.
Monster Hunter Ascension (Cloud, Console and PC) – January 20th
The critically acclaimed action RPG series returns! In the Japanese folklore-inspired land of Kamura, players will band together to battle fearsome monsters, craft a wide variety of gear, and prevent the world from descending into disaster. Rise to the challenge and join the hunt!
In case you missed it
Mortal Shell: advanced editing (Cloud, Console and PC) – Available now
Return to the Game Pass Library, mortal shell is a deep action role-playing game that will test your wits and resilience in a ruined world. Your opponents will spare no mercy as survival requires superior awareness, precision and instincts. Occupy lost warriors, seek out hidden sanctuaries of the pious, and face formidable foes.
Stranded deep (Cloud, Console and PC) – Available now
Take on the role of a plane crash survivor stranded somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. Experience terrifying encounters above and below an endless environment. Face some of the most life-threatening scenarios that will lead to a unique experience every time you play.
Walheim: Mistlands Biome Update (PC) – Available now
It’s time to pick up your Viking shield and set sail for the Misty Lands! Valheims The latest biome update promises new ways of building as well as fighting, but you better stay alert as there are also many new dangers…
Departure on January 15th
The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon, so use your member discount to save up to 20% on any games you want to keep in your library!
- Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc (Cloud, Console and PC)
- Nobody saves the world (Cloud, Console and PC)
- Pupperazzi (Cloud, Console and PC)
- The anacrusis (Game Preview) (Cloud, Console and PC)
- We Happy Few (Cloud, Console and PC)
- windbreaker 2 (Cloud, Console and PC)
We’re just warming up and we’ll be back soon with more games, more benefits and more news. If your New Year’s resolution was to play more games, I highly recommend you snag that Xbox Game Pass mobile app This allows you to remotely download your games and choose what to play next. Stay tuned here and below @XboxGamePass or @XboxGamePassPC on Twitter for more!
