After a rather generous burst of games for the end of March, including Diablo IV, subscribers to PC/Xbox Game Pass will be able to discover some additional productions during the first two weeks of April. Among them, two small outings day oneto know Botany Manor and the astonishing Harold Halibut waited for a while. By the way, know that it is also planned for Xbox One (and PS4) a little later. Note also the return of Konawithdrawn in March 2021. The headliner is obviously Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Editionwho is already not so young anymore.
You will find below the complete program for the start of April, also with numerous departures…
Available today
- SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE (Cloud, Console and PC)
Returning to the Game Pass library today, SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE gives you a better look at the fantastical universe of Superhot with more story, more gameplay, more action and more guns . Keep dancing this ballet of destruction in slow-motion even longer than before…
Soon available
- LEGO 2K Drive (Cloud and Console) – April 3
Welcome to Bricklandia, home to a massive open-world LEGO driving adventure. Race anywhere, play with anyone, build the cars of your dreams and defeat raging opponents to win the coveted Sky Trophy!
- Lil Gator Game (Cloud, Console and PC) – April 4
Who wouldn’t want to be an adorable little alligator? Embark on an adorable little quest, meet new friends, and experience everything the island has to offer. Climb, swim, glide, and slide your way to winning the hearts of the many characters you’ll meet along the way in this adorable open-world adventure!
- EA Sports PGA Tour (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) EA Play – April 4
EA Sports PGA Tour is coming to The Play List in PC Game Pass and Ultimate via EA Play. Become a major champion, tee off on the Par 3 course at Augusta National, as well as three new host courses for the 2024 Majors.
- Kona (Cloud and Console) – April 9
Another game is returning to the Game Pass library! A strange blizzard ravages Lake Atamipek. Take on the role of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events and battle the elements to survive in this chilling, interactive tale you won’t soon forget.
- Botany Manor (Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X|S) – April 9
Available upon release in Game Pass: Explore the historic mansion of Arabella Greene, a retired botanist who has amassed a collection of rare, long-forgotten plants that require special conditions to flourish. Unlock new seeds, search for clues in items scattered around the residence, and solve each gardening puzzle to bring these plants back to life.
- Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition (Cloud, Console and PC) – April 11
Discover the final chapter of Lara’s origins as she becomes the Tomb Raider she was destined to be. Combining the base game, all 7 DLC tomb challenges, plus all downloadable weapons, outfits, and skills, Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition is the ultimate way to experience Lara’s defining moment.
- Harold Halibut (Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X|S) – April 16
Available upon release in Game Pass: Harold Halibut is a hand-crafted narrative game that explores the themes of friendship and life aboard a city-sized spaceship submerged in an ocean extraterrestrial. Join Harold as he explores a vibrant retro-future world and searches for the true meaning of “home.” For more from Harold Halibut, check out Xbox Wire’s preview here.
Updates and downloadable content
- No Man’s Sky Orbital – Available Now
Dock your fully customized ship at the sleek new space stations in Update 4.6, Orbital! The space stations have been completely overhauled, both inside and out; new ships can be built from salvaged parts; frigate fleets can seek advice during interstellar expeditions; statuses and guilds have been improved, trading and system economics have been deepened – and much more! To learn more about No Man’s Sky’s Orbital update, head over to Xbox Wire.
The Benefits of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
- Final Fantasy XIV Online: Starter Edition – Available Now
Join over 30 million adventurers around the world in this critically acclaimed online role-playing game. Until April 19, the base game Final Fantasy XIV Online – Starter Edition is free for a limited time, including a 30-day free play period for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members. Offer subject to conditions. You can also learn how to build your Warrior of Light in Final Fantasy XIV Online here on Xbox Wire.
- YouTube Premium 3 Month Trial – Available Now
Watch your favorite YouTube creators ad-free, offline and in the background. Plus, stream the latest songs from your favorite artists with uninterrupted access to YouTube Music. New users only. The monthly subscription begins at the end of the trial period. Cancel anytime. Not available in all regions. Offer subject to conditions.
- Battlefield 2042: Season 7 Field Kit – Available Now
In the iconic first-person shooter Battlefield 2042, Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play members can get the Battlefield 2042 Season 7 Terrain Kit containing a Ride’em Crab Boy Weapon Charm, a Rising Tide AM40 Weapon Skin and a Dustproof Specialist Headgear. Check out other rewards and perks available to EA Play members here on Xbox Wire.
They leave us on April 15
The following games will soon no longer be available on the service, so now is the perfect time to play them one last time before they leave. Remember to use the members-only discount to save up to 20% on purchasing these titles and keep playing them.
- Amnesia Collection (Cloud, Console and PC)
- Amnesia: Rebirth (Cloud, Console and PC)
- Back 4 Blood (Cloud, Console and PC)
- Phantom Abyss (Cloud, Console and PC)
- Research and Destroy (Cloud, Console and PC)
- Soma (Cloud, Console and PC)
You can subscribe to PC/Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from €14.99 for one month on Amazon, to the Fnac Or at the house of Cdiscount.
Read also: Game Pass and Epic Games Store Exclusives: “the gold rush is over” for independent developers
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