Key Takeaways
- PC Game Pass has added Dead Island 2.
- Dambuster Studios’ action RPG was originally added to Xbox Game Pass in February 2024, but skipped the PC tier of the service due to a then-active temporary exclusivity deal with Epic.
- Dead Island 2 is the final Xbox Game Pass release for October 2024.
As a dedicated gamer with years of experience under my belt, I must say that the addition of Dead Island 2 to PC Game Pass is nothing short of a triumph! After its long journey from development hell to our screens, it’s now within reach for all subscribers.
The popular video game service, PC Game Pass, has just included Dead Island 2 in its collection. This addition signifies the last title added under the Xbox Game Pass umbrella for October 2024.
Initially released in April 2023 after numerous hurdles during development that necessitated multiple changes in developers, Dead Island 2 initially became available only on the Epic Games Store for a year due to a publishing deal with Epic. This is why Dead Island 2 was not included in PC Game Pass when it was added to Microsoft’s subscription service in February 2024.
Ever since Dead Island 2 was released on Steam in April 2024, it has been predominantly unplayable for Microsoft’s PC subscribers. Although technically feasible to play it through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate by streaming via Xbox Cloud Gaming, accessibility was limited. However, starting today, October 31, the action RPG is finally joining the PC Game Pass library.
Following its debut, Dead Island 2 has earned a “Strong” rating on OpenCritic, which is calculated from a combined score of 75 and a 57% recommendation rate among reviewers. Additionally, the game has received “Mostly Positive” reviews on Steam, reflecting feedback from more than 6,600 players. Given these positive appraisals, Dead Island 2 appears to be an exciting addition to the collection of engaging action RPGs available on PC Game Pass.
Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Games Release Calendar
| Game | Date Added | Game Pass Tier(s) | Platform(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dead Island 2 | Oct 31 | Ultimate, PC | PC | Cloud and console versions available since February 2024. |
| StarCraft: Remastered | Nov 5 | |||
| StarCraft 2: Campaign Collection | ||||
| Metal Slug Tactics | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release. | ||
| Goat Simulator Remastered | Nov 7 | Cloud, PC, Series X/S | ||
| Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 | Nov 19 | |||
| STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl | Nov 20 | Cloud(?), PC, Series X/S | ||
| Nine Sols | Nov 26 | Cloud(?), Console, PC | Day-one (Xbox version) release. | |
| Indiana Jones and the Great Circle | Dec 9 | Cloud, PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. |
In October 2024, the highly anticipated game Dead Island 2 marks the end of the Xbox Game Pass releases for that month, with a total of 10 new titles being added. Looking ahead, StarCraft: Remastered and StarCraft 2: Campaign Collection are set to join Microsoft’s subscription service on November 5th. On the same day, Metal Slug Tactics will make its debut as a brand-new addition to the service, available from day one.
Four more games are set to join Xbox Game Pass in November 2024, starting with “Goat Simulator Remastered” on November 7th. Following closely are “Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024” and “STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl,” slated for release on the 19th and 20th respectively. The soulful, 2D game “Nine Sols” will round off the list, arriving on November 26th. All these upcoming Xbox Game Pass releases in November 2024 are day-one titles, meaning they can only be accessed through PC Game Pass and the Ultimate tier of the service. The same applies to the highly anticipated “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,” expected to hit Xbox Game Pass on December 9th, which is predicted to be the month’s largest release.
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