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More Xbox Game Pass Games January 2023

From Hi-Fi Rush to Hot Wheels Unleashed – Game of the Year Edition, here are all the games coming to Game Pass in the second half of January

By: Evan1Sonic. For anyone unaware, if you are subscribed to Game Pass Ultimate (or Game Pass), then you will be able to play these games until they leave Xbox Game Pass in the far future. You also won't be able to play these games if you are not subscribed to Game Pass in the future, but if you leave and return to Game Pass, these games will be waiting for you unless they have left the service. The descriptions of these games are from the Xbox Wire post revealing what games are coming to the service this month. Now on with the games!

Hi-Fi Rush (Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, and PC) is a rhythm action game from Tango Gameworks. “Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp with raucous rhythm combat! From Tango Gameworks comes Hi-Fi Rush, an all-new action game where the world syncs to the music.” This game came to Game Pass on January 25th.

GoldenEye 007 (Cloud and Console) is a FPS game from Rare. “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.” This game came to Game Pass on January 27th.

Roboquest (Game Preview) (Console) is a FPS roguelite game from RyseUp Studios. “Available now with PC Game Pass and coming soon to Xbox consoles! Blast your way through hordes of evil bots in procedurally generated environments in solo or 2 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.” This game comes to Game Pass on January 30th.

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (Cloud and Console) is an RTS game from Xbox Game Studios. “Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is one of the most beloved strategy games ever made and is coming soon to Xbox consoles. Enjoy a new way to play this much-loved game on console including optimizations for playing with a controller and new tutorials to get you into the fun quickly.” This game comes to Game Pass on January 31st.

Inkulinati (Game Preview) (Cloud, Console, and PC) is a turn-based strategy game from Yaza Games. “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.” This game comes to Game Pass on January 31st.

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R (Cloud, Console, and PC) is a fighting game from CyberConnect2. “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! See how characters who could never meet in the story interact when they come face to face! Even newcomers to the fighting game genre can have fun with one-button combos and ultimate moves.” This game comes to Game Pass on January 31st.

Darkest Dungeon (Cloud, Console, and PC) is a roguelike turn-based RPG game from Red Hook Studios. “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.” This game comes to Game Pass on February 2nd.

Grid Legends (Cloud) is a racing game from Codemasters. “Buckle up for high-octane racing as Grid Legends comes to Xbox Cloud Gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via EA Play. Experience edge-of-your-seat motorsport action, an immersive story mode in ‘Driven to Glory’, and stunning racing variety, as recurring EA Play events keep the wheel-to-wheel action alive.” This game comes to Game Pass on February 2nd.

Hot Wheels Unleashed – Game of the Year Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) is a racing game from Milestone. “Get ready to drift, boost, jump and crash on the iconic orange tracks with the most beloved Hot Wheels cars! Let’s ignite the fun!” This game comes to Game Pass on February 7th.

Now for the games leaving on January 31st:

Donut County (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master (Console and PC)

Telling Lies (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Worms WMD (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Source. These are all the new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in January. I’ll be back next month to share the games that will come to Xbox Game Pass that month. Will you be checking out any of these games? Let me know in the comments below.

Thanks for reading and Game On!!