Game Pass's January Offerings Get Even Better

"Obviously the sheen really has come off Game Pass after the last few years of bungled reshuffling of tiers and outrageous price hikes, but if you can still afford the monthly sub, it's at least been a decent investment this January. Joining the 10 games that were already added so far are another seven, along with two more sneaking in at the very start of February. And it's a fantastic mix."

"Death Stranding Director's Cut is being added tomorrow, January 21, alongside PC-only road repair sim RoadCraft, and last year's stunning 2D platformer, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. Then, nearly a week later, we get the mindblowingly clever The Talos Principle 2, followed by 2022's ok-ish ANNO: Mutationem, and the rather splendid 2025 indie mix of city builder and Tetris, Drop Duchy. Then comes whatever MySims: Cozy Bundle might be, before a massive finish to the month with the glorious Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II."

Xbox Game Pass began 2026 with major additions such as Star Wars Outlaws and Resident Evil Village and continues to expand its catalog through late January and early February. Ten games were already added earlier in the month, and a further nine titles arrive across January 21–29 and into early February. Highlights include Death Stranding Director's Cut, The Talos Principle 2, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II, and indie entries like Drop Duchy and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. The lineup spans cloud, PC, and Xbox Series platforms and mixes AAA, indie, and classic 2D remasters.

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