Game Pass Shake-Up: One Addition, Seven Departures This Week

It’s another week of change for the Game Pass library across Xbox and PC, with one new title joining the ranks and a hefty seven games heading for the exit.

If you’re a subscriber to the best gaming service on the market, then you will want to take note of these additions and removals to plan your gaming sessions accordingly.

One New Crown, Seven Games Lost

This week’s Game Pass update sees Kingdom Two Crowns join the service, while a number of popular titles prepare to depart.

While the addition of Kingdom Two Crowns is certainly welcome, the removal of seven games will likely leave a few gaps in some players’ libraries. But then, we’ve been appreciative of multiple new additions to Game Pass recently, so perhaps things slowly even themselves out.

Kingdom Two Crowns Reigns Supreme

Arriving on February 13th for both Cloud and Console (available to both Game Pass Ultimate and Standard subscribers), Kingdom Two Crowns offers a unique blend of side-scrolling strategy and cooperative gameplay.

Players take on the role of a monarch, tasked with building and defending their kingdom from the Greed, a relentless force that threatens to destroy everything. With the option to play solo or with a friend in local or online co-op, Kingdom Two Crowns offers a charming and addictive experience.

Check out our full review of Kingdom Two Crowns if you want to know more.

Seven Games Say Goodbye

On February 15th, seven titles will be leaving the Game Pass service across Cloud, Console, and PC, thanks to the usual mid-month switch. This includes a mix of genres, so you should certainly check out any games you’ve been meaning to play before they’re gone.

The departing titles are:

• A Little to the Left (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• EA Sports UFC 3 (Console) – EA Play
• Indivisible (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Merge & Blade (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Return to Grace (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Tales of Arise (Cloud, Console, and PC)

A Mixed Bag for Subscribers?

This week’s Game Pass changes present a mixed bag for subscribers. While the addition of Kingdom Two Crowns is a positive, the removal of seven titles, including the likes of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and Tales of Arise, will undoubtedly be felt.

It’s a reminder of the dynamic nature of Game Pass, with titles regularly being added and removed and at least we’ve got Avowed finally arriving soon too (you’ll find that dropping on the 18th. The main thing though, if any of the departing games are on your backlog, now is the time to prioritise them!

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