Microsoft’sXbox Game Passsubscription service had a banner year in 2021, and it is showing absolutely no signs of slowing down. On the contrary, Microsoft has kicked off 2022 with a bang when it comes toXbox Game Pass, regularly bringing new day one games to the service along with older, popular titles. And while there are some games leaving Xbox Game Pass in January 2022, many more are being added to the lineup.
This past week has been an especially big one for Xbox Game Pass. Not only was it announced thatMicrosoft is acquiring Activision Blizzard, and therefore bringing the company’s games to Game Pass in the future, but Game Pass also received a whopping eight new titles this week alone. Two of these new Xbox Game Pass games were added on January 18, while the other six were released on January 20.
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Between January 18 and January 20, this past week has been huge for Xbox Game Pass. Here are all the games that were added to Xbox Game Pass this week, including the day one releases.
Xbox Game Pass New Games This Week
Microsoft started its new week of Xbox Game Pass games off strong on January 18 with thesurprise release ofDanganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary EditionandNobody Saves the World, technically two day one games. WhileDanganronpahas been previously available on other consoles, January 18 marked its debut on Xbox, and as a surprise release at that.Nobody Saves the World, the latest title from popular indie game developer Drinkbox Studios, is a completely original game and an Xbox console exclusive.
January 18 was a big day for Xbox Game Pass, butJanuary 20 was even bigger, and could very well end up being one of the biggest days for Xbox Game Pass in all of 2022 when it’s all said and done. On that day, Microsoft added a slew of new titles to Xbox Game Pass, consisting almost entirely of brand-new, day one releases.
Among the day one games added to Xbox Game Pass on January 20 wasPupperazzi, a relaxing indie game where the goal is to snap photographs of dogs. It wasjoined byWindjammers 2, the sequel to the fan favorite arcade sports gameWindjammersthat first released in the 90s.Windjammers 2is a modern take on the game, adding new bells and whistles to bring it up to today’s standards.
WhilePupperazziandWindjammers 2have their fans, the headlining new game added to Xbox Game Pass on January 20 is certainlyRainbow Six Extraction.Rainbow Six Extractionis one of the first big budget game releases of 2022, taking Ubisoft’s popularRainbow Sixfranchise into some interesting new directions.Rainbow Six Extractiontrades the PvP focus of games likeRainbow Six Siegefor a co-op PvE experience where players take on alien threats.Rainbow Six Extractionreviews have been mixed, but it’s still a solid get for Xbox Game Pass, especially since it’s a day one game.
And while it’s not a day one game,Death’s Doorwas also added to Xbox Game Pass January 20.Death’s Doorearned critical-acclaimat the time of its original release in 2021, standing out as one of the highest-rated new video game releases of all of last year.Death’s Dooris the highest-rated new game added to Xbox Game Pass this past week, and anyone that has yet to play it should definitely consider giving it a shot through Game Pass.
This past week has been huge for Xbox Game Pass, but there’s still more for fans to look forward to later this month. January 27 will see the release of Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master to Game Pass across consoles and PC, serving as yet another day one game added to the service.
