Microsoft Adds Two New Games to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

New Games Added to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

The latest update for the Ultimate tier of Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass subscription service has added two more games for subscribers to check out. While most of the new Xbox Game Pass games in any given month are available to all tiers above Xbox Game Pass Core, there are occasionally games that skip vanilla Game Pass in favor of PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

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The vast majority of the time, these Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass-only games are titles that have technically been added to EA Play. EA Play is one of the perks of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, so anyone willing to pony up the extra cash for the higher tier of the service gets access to any of the new EA Play games in addition to the fresh Xbox Game Pass additions.

In any case, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can check out Super Mega Baseball 4 as of January 11, with the game available to play across the cloud, Xbox consoles, and PC. All Xbox Game Pass subscribers, minus Xbox Game Pass Core subscribers, can also check out We Happy Few, with it too available to play across the cloud, Xbox consoles, and PC.

New Xbox Game Pass Games for January 2024

The latest update for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate introduces several new games for subscribers to enjoy throughout January 2024. These include Close to the Sun, Hell Let Loose, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Figment, Super Mega Baseball 4, We Happy Few, Resident Evil 2, Those Who Remain, Turnip Boy Robs a Bank, Palworld, and Go Mecha Ball.

Game Details and Reviews

For those unfamiliar with the new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate games, Super Mega Baseball 4 is an arcadey baseball game that released in 2023 to mostly positive reviews. In general, the Super Mega Baseball games have been pretty consistent, often earning high marks and finding themselves as some of the higher-rated sports games released in any given year. Baseball fans that have yet to check out the latest installment should definitely make a plan to do so now that Super Mega Baseball 4 is readily available to play through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

We Happy Few, developed by Xbox-owned studio Compulsion Games, is a unique addition to the Xbox Game Pass lineup. This game, which draws inspiration from BioShock with its presentation, features roguelike and survival game mechanics. We Happy Few earned mixed reviews upon its initial release but remains an intriguing title for Game Pass subscribers to explore. With the game readily accessible through the subscription service, players are encouraged to experience its distinct gameplay and narrative.

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