It’s been confirmed that SteamWorld Heist 2 will be available on Xbox Game Pass from its release day, August 8. Xbox Game Pass has had a great year so far, starting with the popular game Palworld and continuing strong with many high-quality games available right from day one. The good news is that this momentum is expected to continue.
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April 2024 alone has already seen several impressive day-one games on Xbox Game Pass, and there are more to come. For example, this week will bring new releases like Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes and the Soulslike game Another Crab’s Treasure.
While most subscribers are excited about upcoming releases, it’s worth noting that games are also being confirmed for later in the year.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 8, if you’re an Xbox Game Pass subscriber. That’s when SteamWorld Heist 2 will be added to the service as a day-one game.
This sequel to the 2015 turn-based tactics game SteamWorld Heist was announced during the latest Nintendo Indie World Showcase. The original game received positive reviews from critics, so there are high expectations for the sequel.
With SteamWorld Heist 2 coming to Xbox Game Pass on August 8, subscribers can play it without any additional cost. Turn-based tactics might be a niche genre, but even if you’re not excited about SteamWorld Heist 2, there are plenty of other new games coming to Game Pass in the upcoming months.
In May 2024, subscribers can look forward to Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, releasing on May 21. It’s one of Xbox’s key game releases for 2024, and fans are eager to see if it meets expectations.
Looking ahead, Rolling Hills will join Xbox Game Pass on June 4, while the horror game Still Wakes the Deep is set for release on June 18. Frostpunk 2 is coming to PC Game Pass on July 5, followed by STALKER 2 on September 5.
SteamWorld Heist 2 is the only confirmed day-one game for Xbox Game Pass in August 2024 so far, but more titles are expected to be announced soon.