Summary
Though it wasn’t the greatest month inXbox Game Pass' 7-year-long history, January 2024 did still mark an impressive start to the year for the subscription service. From heavy hitters likeResident Evil 2 RemakeandAssassin’s Creed Valhallato more surprising hits likeHell Let LooseandTurnip Boy Robs a Bank,Xbox Game Pass' January 2024 line-upstarted the year off strong, and February has already continued that momentum with the incredibly well-reviewedPersona 3 Reload.
But things are looking a little bare for the rest ofXbox Game Pass' February 2024 selection. At the time of writing, there are only three other games confirmed for Xbox Game Pass this February, with those being smaller titles likeAnuchard,A Little to the Left, andPlateUp!. While an announcement for Xbox Game Pass is probably imminent, there’s still time to hope and wish for a few high-profile releases this month, ranging from upcoming games that would be perfectly suited for Game Pass, to some hidden 2023 gems.
Xbox Game Pass New Game for February 2024: Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered
Releasing on June 18, 2025,Tomb Raider 1-3 Remasteredwould be a pretty sizable pull forXbox Game Passthis month. Being developed and published by Aspyr, a company well known for its many ports and remasters, especially its many classicStar Warsremasters,Tomb Raider 1-3 Remasteredlooks like it’ll be another solid release from the company. It will come with all three originalTomb Raidergames being given shiny new visuals, and the player being given the option to switch between the classic “tank” control scheme and a more modern one.
Xbox Game Pass New Game for February 2024: Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster
Ironically aStar Warsremaster not being developed by Aspyr,Star Wars: Dark Forces Remastertakes the 1995 classic and finally gives it a new lick of paint. Being developed by Nightdive Studios, the same developer behind the recently releasedSystem Shockremake,Star Wars: Dark Forces Remasterdoesn’t look like it’ll have too many new bells and whistles, but it does seem like it could be the definitive way to play the first chapter in fan-favorite characterKyle Katarn’s story, and a release on Xbox Game Pass this month would be great to see.
Xbox Game Pass New Game for February 2024: El Paso, Elsewhere
A game that wears itsBladeandMax Payneinspirations on its sleeve,El Paso, Elsewherewas one of 2023’s best hidden gems, earning a great critical reception but failing to really hit the mainstream. Xbox Game Pass could giveEl Paso, Elsewherea major second wind, especially with the February 2024 line-up being a little quieter right now. In terms of gameplay,El Paso, Elsewherefeels like a modern-day classicMax Paynegame, with players being able to stylishly dive through the air in slow-motion, gunning down vampiric foes with dual pistols.
Xbox Game Pass New Game for February 2024: Resident Evil 3 Remake
One of the best additions to Xbox Game Pass in January 2024 wasResident Evil 2 Remake, and Game Pass has a golden opportunity right now to continue that success by addingResident Evil 3 Remakethis month. Though it’sincredibly short,Resident Evil 3 Remakeis still a high-quality remake and an absolute must-play for fans of the franchise.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the highest tier of Microsoft’s flagship game subscription service that offers over 100 game titles that you can play with a single purchase, making it one of the most outstanding value propositions of the Xbox ecosystem to date.
