Disco Elysium, Absolum and More Indie Darlings Head to Xbox Game Pass
The month of March is coming to an end and Xbox Game Pass becomes independent. Disco Elysium, Absolum, and other indie favorites are heading to the subscription service to close out the month and start April. This batch of titles covers a variety of genres, and it contains some well-known games.
Game Pass has hundreds of games you can play on your Xbox Series, Xbox Series SXbox One, Amazon Fire TV, smart televisionPC or mobile device, with prices starting from $10 per month. While all Game Pass tiers give you a library of games, Game Pass Ultimate ($30 per month) gives you access to most games, as well as Day 1 games, which means they come to Game Pass the day they go on sale.
Here are all the latest games subscribers can play on Game Pass. You can also check out other games that Microsoft added to the service in early March, including The Witcher 3.
Disco Elysium – The Final Cut
Available now for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers.
Disco Elysium — The Final Cut is a narrative role-playing game in which you play as a troubled detective investigating a murder in a richly detailed city. Its in-depth skill system shapes dialogue, choices, and outcomes, focusing on decision-making rather than combat. Interact with memorable characters, uncover secrets, and influence the case as your personality develops. The game combines storytelling and player choice, allowing you to become either a savvy investigator or a complete mess.
Like a dragon: infinite wealth
Available March 24 for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers.
Spanning Japan and Hawaii, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth brings together Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu in a story driven by destiny and deeper forces at play. The game features unique turn-based combat that integrates the environment, transforming everyday objects into weapons. Beyond the main story, players can immerse themselves in a wide range of side activities and character interactions, blending humor, drama and over-the-top action in a vast and dynamic world.
Absolute
Available March 25 for Game Pass Ultimate, PC, and Premium Game Pass subscribers.
Set in the fantasy land of Talamh, Absolum puts players in the shoes of rebel heroes fighting to overthrow the reign of Sun King Azra. The game focuses on side-scrolling combat that channels classic arcade beat’em ups, enhanced by roguelite mechanics that change each playthrough with new characters, upgrades, and paths. Players fight waves of enemies using a mix of melee attacks, abilities, and movement-based tactics, with each attempt offering different challenges and rewards. Its handcrafted world and replayable structure combine fast-paced action with a modern progression system.
The long darkness
Available March 30 for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers.
The Long Dark is a survival experience set in a frozen wilderness after a geomagnetic catastrophe. Playing alone, you must manage resources, endure harsh weather, and face the dangers of nature without outside help. The game eliminates traditional enemies to focus on exploration and realism, leaving only you, the cold, and the environment to defeat.
Resident Evil 7
Available March 31 for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers.
Resident Evil 7 has been called the game that revived the franchise. Introducing a new hero and focusing on horror, the seventh mainline game in the survival horror series made big changes to become one of the best yet.
Barbie Horse Trails
Available April 2 for Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers.
Barbie Horse Trails is an open-world adventure game in which players explore scenic environments on horseback while completing quests and caring for their horse. Focused on exploration and light gameplay, it combines riding challenges with simple tasks like grooming and bonding with your horse. Set across forests, beaches, and country trails, the game emphasizes a relaxed pace and accessible mechanics aimed at a younger audience.
Final Fantasy 4
Available April 7 for Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers.
Microsoft continues to bring classic Final Fantasy games back to Xbox Game Pass. Final Fantasy 4, originally released on the SNES as Final Fantasy 2, marked a major shift in RPGs. The game’s story of a dark knight finding redemption after a life of nefarious deeds takes players through a roller coaster of emotions that only a series like Final Fantasy can do.
Games leaving Game Pass in March
For March, Microsoft is only removing two games. If you’re still playing them, now is a good time to finish what you can before they disappear for good on March 31st.
To learn more about Xbox, check out other games available on Game Pass now, and check out our hands-on review of the gaming service. You can also learn more about Recent changes to Game Pass.
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