With the first month of the new year coming to a close, Microsoft decided to release the Xbox Gamepass January Wave 2 lineup. These are the games that will close out in January but will open the door into February.
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Hi-Fi RUSH (Cloud, PC, and Console) – Announced during the Xbox and Bethesda Developer Direct, Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp with raucous rhythm combat!
January 27
GoldenEye 007 (Cloud and Console) – GoldenEye 007 returns to thrill players old and new! The timeless stealth shooter has been faithfully recreated for Xbox consoles, including new achievements, 4K resolution, a smoother framerate, and four-player split-screen.
January 30
Roboquest (A Console Game Preview, PC) – Blast your way through hordes of evil bots in procedurally generated environments in solo or two-player co-op, upgrade your build as you progress and defeat powerful bosses. Be ready to dive into the futuristic world of Roboquest and help mankind find the mysterious and long-forgotten Haven-City.
January 31
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (Cloud and Console) – Explore all the original campaigns like never before as well as the best-selling expansions, spanning over 200 hours of gameplay and 1,000 years of human history. Head online to challenge other players with 35 different civilizations in your quest for world domination throughout the ages.
Inkulinati (Game Preview, Cloud, Console, and PC) – An ink-based strategy game straight from medieval manuscripts, where a rabbit’s bum can be deadlier than a dog’s sword. Take your turn in Inkulinati duels filled with unexpected tactical depth (and humor!). Embark on an ever-changing journey, build your own bestiary, defeat medieval superstars and collect perks to unleash special powers.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R (Cloud, Console, and PC) – JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R brings Hirohiko Araki’s masterpiece to life in fighting game form! Battle with 50 colorful characters from the world of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, wielding Stands, Hamon, and more!
February 2
Darkest Dungeon (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes through twisted forests, forgotten warrens, ruined crypts, and beyond. Not only do unimaginable foes await, but stress, famine, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark.
GRID Legends (EA Play) – GRID Legends delivers thrilling wheel-to-wheel motorsport and edge of your seat action around the globe. Create your dream motorsport events, hop into live multiplayer races, be part of the drama in an immersive virtual production story, and embrace the sensation of spectacular action racing.
February 7
Hot Wheels Unleashed – Game of the Year Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Collect the best vehicles in the Hot Wheels™ universe, build spectacular tracks and dive into breathtaking races.
Leaving Xbox Gamepass
The following will be leaving Xbox Gamepass on January 31:
- Donut County
- Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master
- Telling Lies
- Worms WMD
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