Another month has passed, and with it comes exciting news for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. In March 2024, Microsoft will be releasing new games to the Game Pass library, as well as announcing which games will be leaving the service. Whether you’re into blasting hordes of aliens or saving Bikini Bottom, this month’s lineup promises to be as thrilling as ever.

Available Today

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a ’90s-style shooter developed by Auroch Digital and published by Focus Entertainment. The game is part of the boomer shooter genre revival, which has gained significant popularity due to the success of indie titles such as Dusk and Prodeus. Taking place directly after the events of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, players assume the role of a hardened Ultramarine, tasked with traveling across the galaxy and eradicating the remaining hordes of Chaos.

Coming Soon

PAW Patrol World (Cloud, Console, and PC) – 7 March

Paw Patrol World is an open-world adventure game developed by Outright Games. Players take on the role of the pup crew and embark on thrilling missions to save the PAW Patrol Day festival celebrations from Mayor Humdinger and his Kitten Catastrophe Crew. The game features 8 playable characters, each with unique abilities and usable vehicles. The gameplay is fully voiced-over, providing an engaging experience for players of all ages. The game also comes with intuitive controls, ensuring easy navigation and gameplay.

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated (Cloud, Console, and PC) – 12 March

Players will have the opportunity to step into the iconic characters and embark on a thrilling adventure to save Bikini Bottom from the clutches of Plankton. As SpongeBob, Patrick, and Sandy, players will face off against the evil Plankton and his army of rogue robots. The game introduces a multiplayer mode, allowing players to team up with friends for even more fun and excitement. The game faithfully recreates the colourful world of Bikini Bottom, allowing players to interact with all their favourite characters, voiced by their original voice actors.

Control Ultimate Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – 13 March

From Remedy Entertainment, this supernatural third-person action-adventure will test your skills by asking you to master a unique combination of supernatural abilities, customizable loadouts, and reactive environments as you navigate through a deep and unpredictable world. The Ultimate Edition contains the main game and all previously released expansions, including The Foundation and AWE.

No More Heroes III (Cloud, Console, and PC) – 14 March

No More Heroes III continues the saga of the otaku assassin Travis Touchdown as he dons his trusty beam katana once more and embarks on a perilous quest to confront and defeat 10 formidable opponents hailing from various corners of the galaxy. Immerse yourself in an exhilarating hack-and-slash experience as you unleash a flurry of combos with Travis’ signature weapon. Brace yourself for a pulse-pounding journey that showcases the sheer power and finesse of Travis’ beam katana.

Lightyear Frontier (Game Preview) (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – 19 March

Available day one on Game Pass, embark on an interstellar adventure in this peaceful open-world farming game! Begin your journey by setting up your own sustainable exofarm (outer space farm), where you can grow alien crops and customize your own mech. As you explore this new world, you’ll discover mysteries and embark on thrilling quests with up to three friends

MLB The Show 24 (Cloud and Console) – 19 March

Available on Game Pass on day one. Players will have the opportunity to experience game-deciding moments, become legends, and live out their baseball dreams. For those who would like to hit the field early, Game Pass members can unlock up to four days of Early Access by purchasing the Digital Deluxe Add-On Bundle. Additionally, MLB The Show 24 will continue to shed light on important stories from the Negro Leagues through Xbox Wire.

Available Now

Dead Island 2 (Cloud and Console)

Dead Island 2 is the sequel to the 2011 open-world zombie-killing game Dead Island. Set 14 years after the events of its predecessor, this game takes players to Los Angeles, which has been quarantined by the U.S. military due to the outbreak of zombie infestation. Players take control of one of six characters who, through their actions, strive to find an end to this plague that is devastating the city. Check out our review here.

Downloadable Content / Game Updates

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Victors and Vanquished – 14 March

Embark on an epic adventure with “Victors and Vanquished”! Prepare yourself for 19 thrilling scenarios that put you at the helm of history’s most iconic characters. As Ragnar Lothbrok, Oda Nobunaga, Charlemagne, and more, your choices and strategy will determine your fate. Will you be remembered as the ultimate victor, or fall as the vanquished? Now is the time to secure your pre-order and save 15%.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

Stumble Guys Retro Hot Dog Pack – Available now

Show off your wackiness as you race to the finish line with your Retro Hot Dog skin, Fire Emote, 250 Gems and 50 Stumble Tokens. This Perk content requires Stumble Guys to use (Free to Play).

Century: Age of Ashes – Forgotten Bay Pack – Available now

Brave the silence with the Forgotten Bay dragon, the Flaming Crude Cleaver axe and a 14-Day XP Booster. Requires Century: Age of Ashes to use (Free to Play).

Leaving Soon

The following games are leaving soon, so make sure to tie up any loose ends before they go. Remember to use your membership discount to save up to 20% to keep them in your library.

• Shredders (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Hardspace: Shipbreaker (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered (Cloud, Console, and PC)