March 2026 is shaping up to be one of the strongest months in recent memory for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, with a lineup that hits just about every genre and play style. From iconic JRPG roots to gritty medieval realism, cinematic sci‑fi platforming, cozy family games, and one of the most talked‑about RPGs of the last decade finally joining the service, there is a lot to add to your backlog this month. Whether you bounce between console, PC, cloud, or the new “Handheld”‑optimized experiences, this wave gives every tier of Game Pass something meaningful to play.
Microsoft laid out the month’s first wave in a new Xbox Wire post by Megan Spurr, Senior Community Lead for Xbox Game Pass. The announcement confirms what many subscribers were hoping for: Cyberpunk 2077 is officially headed to Game Pass, backed up by high‑profile day‑one releases like Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf and a long‑awaited spotlight for Hollow Knight: Silksong on Game Pass Premium. It’s a deliberately curated mix that continues Microsoft’s strategy of pairing buzzy AAA titles with strong indies, family‑friendly experiences, and deep cuts for genre fans.
Available Today: Classic JRPG and Medieval Chaos
The month kicks off immediately with two hefty additions available today for Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass: Final Fantasy III and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. These two are wildly different, but together they set the tone for how broad March’s offerings will be.
Final Fantasy III arrives on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, bringing one of the foundational entries in the long‑running RPG series to the Game Pass library. With its story about the power of light and darkness and four crystal‑chosen adventurers, it’s a chance for modern players to revisit—or discover for the first time—a classic RPG that helped define job systems and party customization. For Game Pass, it adds more weight on the Japanese RPG side, something fans are constantly asking for.
On the other end of the spectrum, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II leans into gritty, grounded medieval action RPG storytelling. Set in 15th century Bohemia during a civil war, you play as Henry of Skalitz, an ordinary man pulled into a web of revenge, betrayal, and political turmoil Its emphasis on realism, historical detail, and slower, tactical combat makes it a strong counterpoint to the more fantastical titles in the catalog, and having it on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC means more players can sample its demanding systems without an up‑front purchase.
March 4: to a T and EA Sports F1 25
Just a day later, March 4 brings two very different flavors: the offbeat, artsy to a T and the hardcore racing sim EA Sports F1 25.
to a T, from the creator of Katamari Damacy and the uvula team, is a colorful narrative adventure about a teen stuck in a permanent T‑pose navigating life in a small town with their dog. It’s coming to cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and with its arrival on Game Pass Premium alongside Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, it adds another “quirky indie with heart” to the service’s reputation. If you enjoy character‑driven, slightly surreal experiences that trade combat for vibes and storytelling, this should go straight onto your “to be played” list.
Balancing that is EA Sports F1 25, joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. As the official game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship, it lets you write your own racing story, lead your own team, and dig into new modes designed for hardcore motorsport fans. Ultimate subscribers can jump in through EA Play and also grab this month’s 5,000 XP Boost until March 31, adding a nice perk on top of the base subscription value.
March 5: Planet of Lana II – Day One Sci‑Fi Adventure
March 5 is a big day for fans of cinematic puzzle platformers: Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf launches as a day‑one Game Pass title. Available via Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC, it follows Lana and her companion Mui on another sweeping sci‑fi journey.
The sequel builds on the original’s hand‑painted aesthetic with more ambitious environments, more elaborate puzzles, and deeper storytelling. The premise is simple but emotionally charged: can one friendship change the world? Across its run time, you’ll solve clever environmental puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, and face the dangers reshaping Lana’s home. With its “Handheld” designation, it’s also optimized for portable play, which is increasingly important as Microsoft pushes Xbox cloud and handheld‑friendly experiences. For Game Pass, having Planet of Lana II as a day‑one exclusive reinforces the service as a home for thoughtfully crafted indie adventures, not just blockbusters.
March 10: Construction Simulator and Cyberpunk 2077
March 10 doubles up again, with Construction Simulator and the headliner many people have been waiting for: Cyberpunk 2077.
Construction Simulator returns in a “larger and more impressive than ever” form, hitting cloud, console, and PC for Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. It puts you in charge of building a construction business from scratch, with your mentor Hape guiding you as you take on contracts and expand your fleet of vehicles and equipment. It’s the kind of sim that quietly becomes a time sink for players who love progression, heavy machinery, and methodical gameplay loops.
Cyberpunk 2077 is the obvious marquee addition, joining Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass Premium for cloud and console on March 10. You play as V, a mercenary in the dystopian sprawl of Night City, caught up in a once‑in‑a‑lifetime heist that goes horribly wrong and permanently alters your fate. After years of updates, patches, and expansions, Cyberpunk 2077 is in a much more polished state than at launch, making its Game Pass debut feel like a second life for players who sat out the initial release. For Xbox, securing it for Game Pass is a big statement that the service is a legitimate destination for late‑cycle AAA heavy hitters, not just older catalog titles.
March 12 & 17: Hollow Knight: Silksong and Gabby’s Dollhouse
March 12 brings a long‑anticipated title into the spotlight: Hollow Knight: Silksong joins cloud, console, handheld, and PC. It’s now on Game Pass Premium in addition to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, giving subscribers multiple ways to jump into Hornet’s adventure.
As the sequel to the acclaimed Hollow Knight, Silksong lets you play as Hornet, the princess‑protector of Hallownest, as she ascends through a vast, haunted kingdom ruled by silk and song. With lethal, acrobatic combat, handcrafted environments, and a huge roster of enemies and bosses, it is poised to be one of the defining action‑platformers on the service. Its arrival on Game Pass cements the platform as a go‑to for premium indie Metroidvania titles, sitting alongside other genre standouts already in the library.
Rounding out this first wave on March 17 is DreamWorks Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party, a family‑friendly title landing on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. It invites players into Gabby’s colorful world, exploring iconic rooms, playing music‑filled mini‑games, and celebrating creativity and teamwork. For households with younger players, it’s a welcome addition that reinforces Game Pass as a subscription that serves everyone in the family, not just core gamers.
Diablo II in the Cloud, Warzone Updates, and What’s Leaving
On top of the new additions, there are a few updates and warnings to keep in mind this month. Diablo II: Resurrected is now playable via cloud, expanding where and how you can access the remastered classic across cloud, console, and PC for Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. For players who grew up with the original, being able to dip into Diablo II’s campaign on anything from a living‑room TV to a handheld device is a big nostalgia hit.
Call of Duty: Warzone is also getting a significant shake‑up with the Black Ops Royale mode on March 13, a new free mode inspired by Blackout and reimagined for the modern Warzone experience. Every match starts with everyone on equal footing—no loadouts, no buy stations, just pistols, scavenging, and instincts—plus Game Pass members can grab a free “Game Pass Pack 5” bundle for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone with an operator skin, weapon blueprints, charms, cosmetics, and a 2XP token. It’s not a new game in the library, but it does give Game Pass players some extra value for a title many are already playing.
As always, a few games are also leaving the service. On March 15, titles like Bratz: Rhythm & Style, Enter the Gungeon, F1 23, He is Coming, Lightyear Frontier, and Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island will exit the Game Pass catalog. If any of those are in your backlog, now is the time to either wrap them up or take advantage of the member discount (up to 20% off) to keep them in your permanent library.
A Stacked Start to March
This first March wave shows Microsoft continuing to double down on variety and high‑profile partnerships for Xbox Game Pass. You have a modernized classic JRPG, a deep historical RPG, a quirky narrative adventure, a serious racing sim, a cinematic day‑one indie sequel, a big‑budget open‑world RPG finally joining the subscription, a beloved indie sequel in Hollow Knight: Silksong, and a family‑friendly DreamWorks game all landing in the span of a couple of weeks.
If this is just the start of March, it’s going to be a busy month for your Game Pass library—and a very tough time for anyone trying to keep their “to be played” list under control. Keep an eye on the Xbox Game Pass social channels for the inevitable second wave of announcements later in the month.
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