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March 2024 Wave 2 Lineup Revealed for XBOX GAME PASS

Mar 19, 2024 2:28 PM

The latest gaming update for Xbox Game Pass subscribers is here, featuring an exciting lineup of new titles in March and early April of 2024. On March 19th, the open-world farming adventure 'Lightyear Frontier' hits Game Pass as a day-one Game Preview on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S, with an IGN review score of 7/10, citing its engaging yet simple fun. Joining it is 'MLB The Show 24', also a day-one Game Pass title for Cloud and Console gamers.

On March 20th, players can experience 'The Quarry' on Cloud and Console, which delivers a thrilling narrative and received a 7/10. March 21st brings 'Evil West', an action-packed adventure through the Old West, to Cloud, Console, and PC. For strategy game enthusiasts, 'Terra Invicta' will be available on PC Game Pass on March 26th.

The highly anticipated 'Diablo 4', a game by Blizzard, will launch on both Console and PC Game Pass on March 28th as the first Blizzard game on the service post Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Accompanying it are 'Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged' and 'Open Roads', both available on Cloud, Console, and PC, with 'Open Roads' being another day-one Game Pass release.

Looking into April, 'Ark: Survival Ascended' will be available on April 1st for Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S, and 'F1 23' will join on April 2nd via EA Play on Cloud. Additionally, 'Superhot: Mind Control Delete' returns to Game Pass on April 2nd across platforms.

However, three games will depart from the Game Pass library on March 31st: the original 'Hot Wheels Unleashed', 'Infinite Guitars', and 'MLB The Show 23'.

What are the new games available on Xbox Game Pass in March and April 2024?

The latest Xbox Game Pass titles include 'Lightyear Frontier', 'MLB The Show 24', 'The Quarry', 'Evil West', 'Terra Invicta', and 'Diablo 4', with 'Ark: Survival Ascended', 'F1 23', and 'Superhot: Mind Control Delete' soon after. 'Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged' and 'Open Roads' are also hitting the Game Pass, offering a variety of genres for all types of players.

'Diablo 4' stands out as a significant Game Pass addition, bringing a beloved franchise to subscribers. As the latest installment in the long-running action-RPG series by Blizzard Entertainment, 'Diablo 4' continues the dark and gritty story where players combat the forces of evil. It is particularly noteworthy because it is the first game from Blizzard to be included in the Game Pass since the Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, indicating a potential future of Blizzard titles being readily available on the service. As 'Diablo 4' also represents the return to darker roots for the series with significant improvements and expansions upon its multiplayer features, it's one of the most anticipated games of 2024.



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