Xbox Game Pass April 2024 Wave 2 offers a fresh batch of exciting titles, starting with Harold Halibut

Xbox Game Pass continues to solidify its position as a leading gaming subscription service with its latest announcement for the Xbox Game Pass April 2024 Wave 2. Xbox Game Pass April 2024 Wave 1 previously welcomed a diverse array of games, catering to a wide range of gaming tastes and preferences. This new wave promises to bring something for everyone, from narrative-driven adventures to strategic tower defense games, showcasing the service’s commitment to variety and quality.

Megan Spurr, the Community Lead for Xbox Game Pass, has just unveiled an exciting lineup of games set to join the Xbox Game Pass Core library, available for PC, and some even ready for immediate play. This Xbox Game Pass April 2024 Wave 2 announcement is a call to gamers to set aside their Fallout binge-watching sessions on Prime Video and dive into the fresh gaming experiences awaiting them.

Xbox Game Pass April 2024 Wave 2

Just released today: Harold Halibut

Harold Halibut (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S): Launching directly into the Game Pass catalog, Harold Halibut is a handcrafted narrative adventure set aboard a colossal spaceship submerged in an alien sea. Players will follow Harold’s journey through a retro-futuristic world as he seeks the essence of ‘home’. For more insights, Xbox Wire offers an in-depth preview.

Upcoming titles coming later this month

1. Orcs Must Die! 3 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 17: Prepare for orc-slaying chaos on an epic scale in Orcs Must Die! 3. Whether going solo or teaming up in co-op, players will have an extensive array of traps and weapons at their disposal to combat the orc onslaught in this eagerly anticipated addition to the tower defense series.
2. EA Sports NHL 24 (Console) EA Play – April 18: Just in time for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, NHL 24 skates onto Game Pass Ultimate through EA Play. Members can immerse themselves in genuine hockey action and enhance their Ultimate Team with the EA Play Mega Players Pack, available until May 9, featuring 30 Gold Players, including at least five 80+ OVR Players.
3. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 23: Embark on a grand JRPG adventure with Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, available from day one on Game Pass. Assemble a team from over a hundred heroes in a beautifully hand-crafted 2.5D world filled with conflict, intrigue, and magic, while managing a bustling town and engaging in delightful mini-games.
4. Another Crab’s Treasure (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 25: Dive into a extraordinary adventure beneath the waves in Another Crab’s Treasure. Play as Kril the hermit crab, donning trash as armor in a quest to reclaim your home and uncover the mysteries of a polluted ocean.
5. Manor Lords (Game Preview) (PC) – April 26: Step into the shoes of a medieval lord in Manor Lords, a strategy game that combines detailed city building with large-scale tactical battles and a rich simulation of medieval life, available from day one on Game Pass.
6. Have A Nice Death (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 30: Control Death himself in this darkly humorous 2D action roguelike. With your employees causing chaos and disrupting the soul balance, it’s up to you to restore order with your trusty scythe.

Additional titles for Game Pass Core members – April 23

Game Pass Core members can look forward to three more games joining the library on April 23. Explore space as a fearless Dwarf in Deep Rock Galactic, experience the strategic destruction of Superhot: Mind Control Delete, and dive into the chaos of Wreckfest.

DLC / Game Updates

1. Ark: Survival Ascended – Scorched Earth: Now available, this update invites players to conquer the Scorched Earth with new Western-style buildings, treasure hunts, and more.
2. Conan Exiles: Age of War Chapter 4: Also available now, this update introduces the Sacred Hunt, new fatalities, and a mystery to unravel.
3. Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition: Offering the ultimate Grounded experience with new content, including ant queens, a new game mode, and fresh gear.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate perks

1. Fallout 76 Vault 33 Survivor Kit: Available now, this perk provides Vault Dwellers with survival essentials and a Vault 33 Backpack.
2. The Elder Scrolls Online 10th Anniversary Pack #1: Celebrate a decade of The Elder Scrolls Online with this perks bundle, including experience scrolls and Seals of Endeavor.

Titles leaving April 30

Several games will be departing the Game Pass library at the end of April. Players have until then to enjoy titles like 7 Days to Die, Besiege, EA Sports NHL 22, Loot River, Pikuniku, and Ravenlok, with the option to purchase them at a 20% discount to keep them permanently.

The Xbox Game Pass April 2024 Wave 2 lineup shows Xbox’s commitment to delivering a diverse and quality-driven gaming experience. With titles ranging from the handmade charm of Harold Halibut to the strategic depth of Orcs Must Die! 3 and the on-ice thrills of EA Sports NHL 24, there’s plenty for gamers to look forward to. As Xbox Game Pass continues to expand its library, it cements its place as a must-have subscription for gaming enthusiasts.