Harold Halibut, a captivating narrative adventure by Slow Bros., is now launching on Xbox Game Pass, offering subscribers the opportunity to experience the unique storytelling firsthand. Additionally, subscribers can elevate their gaming experience with the complimentary upgrade to Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition. Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass consistently evolves its game catalog, ensuring members have a variety of titles to enjoy each month.
Scheduled for release on April 16 across multiple platforms, Harold Halibut has garnered positive reviews from critics for its deep narrative and endearing protagonist. Set on a colossal spaceship submerged in an alien sea for centuries, the game's standout feature lies in its meticulously crafted stop-motion graphics. This distinct visual style has earned Harold Halibut numerous accolades since its announcement in 2017.
Alongside the launch of Harold Halibut, Obsidian's Grounded is receiving its final major update, Fully Yoked, on April 16. This survival game, available on Xbox Game Pass since its early access debut in July 2020, has cultivated a dedicated fan base over the years. Noteworthy for its four-player co-op mode, allowing players to navigate a backyard as ant-sized children, Grounded offers a unique and engaging experience.
The introduction of Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition (Update 1.4) brings enhancements such as New Game Plus for increased challenges, advanced gear upgrades beyond level 9, new weapon variations, mutations, achievements, Ant Queens, and a hidden door accessible by defeating formidable adversaries like the Javamatic, Brood Mother, Mantis, and Wasp Queen.
Upcoming Games on Xbox Game Pass in April 2024
- Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes - April 24
- Another Crab's Treasure - April 25
- Manor Lords - April 26
In April, Xbox Game Pass members have access to Harold Halibut and Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition, among other titles. The month concludes with the release of three more games: Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Another Crab's Treasure, and Manor Lords. Additionally, Manor Lords, a historical city-building game, debuts on PC Game Pass before its console launch at a later date.
Looking ahead to May, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is anticipated to be a highlight for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, with its highly awaited release on May 21, available immediately to members.