Play Hades 2, the Award-Winning Sequel, on Xbox Game Pass Now
Hades 2 was selected as one of CNET’s best games of 2025but don’t take our word for it. The game won Best Action Game at the 2025 Game of the Year awards, Best Game on Steam Deck at the Steam Awards, and a host of other accolades. If you haven’t had a chance to play this stellar sequel yet, you can play it right now on Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox Game Passa CNET Editors’ Choice award pick, has a wide selection of games you can play on your Xbox Series, Xbox Series SXbox One and PC or mobile device for as little as $10 per month. And with a higher-tier Game Pass Ultimate subscription ($30 per month), you can access hundreds of games, including new games the day they release, every month.
Here are the games Microsoft plans to bring to Game Pass in April. You can also check out other games the company added to the service in March, including Cyberpunk 2077and more options in our list of the best gaming subscriptions.
DayZ
Now on PC, joining Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, Game Pass Essential, and PC Game Pass.
This online multiplayer survival game is coming to PC. An unknown virus has turned the population of the post-Soviet country of Chernarus into zombies, and you are one of the last survivors. You will have to scavenge supplies among the ruins while fighting zombies and other survivors. But how far will you go to save yourself?
Endless Legend 2 (game preview)
New to Game Pass Premium. Previously on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Lead your faction to build a great empire capable of crushing your enemies in this fantasy strategy sequel, which is still in Early Access. You can play as star warriors, cursed knights, or hive-mind beasts, but each faction has its unique strengths, weaknesses, and philosophies that can influence the rest of the game. And fending off enemies is just one challenge. You will also have to adapt to a changing environment. Will you expand as the tides reveal new treasures, or focus on improving your defenses?
FBC: Fire-rated
New to Game Pass Premium. Previously on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
The Federal Control Bureau is under attack by otherworldly forces, and it’s up to you and your multi-purpose unit to restore order. You’ll fight chaotic entities, leeches, and a monster made of sticky notes using guns, grenades, and other supernatural weapons. You can play this first-person shooter alone or take on the chaos of FBC with friends in three-player co-op.
Planet Coaster 2
On Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium and PC Game Pass now.
It may not be the classic RollerCoaster Tycoon, but it’s pretty close. You’ll build your own roller coasters and water slides, manage your amusement park, and create unforgettable experiences for your guests. It’s unclear whether you can derail your roller coaster into waiting crowds. I will report back later.
Small bookstore
On Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium and PC Game Pass now.
I have long dreamed of opening my own bookstore, and until I earn a lot of money, this game will do. You can stock your bookstore with different genres and items to sell, set up shop in picturesque locations – like near a lighthouse – and get to know the locals in this friendly management game.
Football Manager 26 (PC and console)
New to Game Pass Premium. Previously on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Get ready for a more immersive match experience in the latest installment of the long-running Football Manager franchise. You can build a star-studded squad with new transfer tools, and this entry features official Premier League and women’s football licenses for the first time in the series’ history.
Hades 2
On Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium and PC Game Pass now.
Following the events of the original game, the Titan of Time Chronos returned and ravaged the Underworld and Earth. As the immortal princess Melinoe, you are on a mission to stop the titan and restore the mythical world. Each time you venture out, you will learn more about the world around you and discover the true cause of all the destruction and pain.
Replaced
On Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass now.
Can AI ever be human? I’m not talking about ChatGPT Or Geminibut REACH, an AI trapped in the body of a human, in this narrative platform game. You’ll explore an alternate America of the 1980s, scarred by nuclear disaster, while trying to uncover the secrets of the Phoenix Corps, the same group that created you. It’s a cyberpunk Frankenstein with lots of exploration and smooth action sequences.
The Thaumaturge
On Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium and PC Game Pass now.
A thaumaturge is a miracle worker or magician, and in this roleplaying game you are a master of the mystical arts that allow you to peer into the hearts and minds of others. After your father’s death, you returned to an alternate Warsaw of the 1900s to investigate his death, fight supernatural forces, and uncover the truth.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
New to Game Pass Premium on April 16. Previously on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
A fanatical cult is trying to open the gates to the demonic realm of Oblivion, and it’s up to you to stop them and seal the gates forever in the remastered version of this classic open-world RPG. You can rediscover the world of Cyrodiil (or experience it for the first time in updated glory), meet unique characters, and save the earth.
EA Sports NHL 26
Available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on April 16.
As the NHL regular season draws to a close, the playoffs and the fight for the Stanley Cup heat up. And with the latest installment of this EA Sports franchise, you can ensure that your favorite team will win the cup. This entry in the series introduces new gameplay mechanics, such as Ice Q 2.0 and a goalie control system, to add additional challenges. So if you want to see the Florida Panthers win the cup back-to-back, or if you want to be absolutely sure that it will never happen, this game is for you.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Available on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium and PC Game Pass on April 17.
Modern Warfare redefined the Call of Duty series when it released nearly 20 years ago, and the rebooted version of the classic game takes you back to where it began. You’ll control CIA and SAS special forces as they attempt to stop rebels from the fictional Republic of Urzikstan. And if the campaign isn’t enough, you can hone your skills in the immersive, fast-paced multiplayer mode.
Small rocket laboratory
New to Game Pass Premium on April 21. Previously on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Your family’s dream project was to build a rocket, and you’re going to make their dream come true in this cozy machine-building RPG. But first, you must build smart craft, convert local resources, and become the heart of your community before you can accomplish your ultimate rocket-building task.
Sopa: The story of the stolen potato
New to Game Pass Premium on April 21. Previously Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Miho goes to the pantry to get a potato for her grandmother’s soup when he lands in a fantasy land. Now he must find his way home by following in the footsteps of a mysterious traveler from long ago. You’ll meet quirky characters, gather exotic ingredients, and discover vibrant environments in this magical realism world inspired by Latin America.
Crawling Vampires
Available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on day one, April 21.
From the creators of indie favorite Vampire Survivors comes this turn-based deck-building roguelite game. You’ll explore dungeons that might seem familiar to Vampire Survivors veterans, fighting monsters and building chaotic, broken decks along the way. So be tactical in your choices or explode every chance you get!
Oven
Available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on day one, April 23.
Kiln is all about creating beautiful pottery full of artistry and wonder…and smashing it to pieces in the arena. This online multiplayer brawling game pits you against others to see which pottery design can withstand the heat and which can deliver a beating.
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Game Pass Essential subscribers now have two additional games
Essential Game Pass Costs $10 per month and offers access to a relatively small library of games compared to Game Pass Premium and Ultimate. Although Microsoft doesn’t regularly add many games to the Essential library, the company added these two on April 8.
Games leaving service on April 15
While Microsoft is adding the above games to Game Pass, it is also removing five games from the service on April 15, including GTA 5. This means you still have some time to complete your main campaign and any side quests before having to purchase these games separately.
To learn more about Xbox, check out other games available on Game Pass now, read our hands-on review of the gaming service and find out which Game Pass plan is made for you.
