Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (January 28)

Update []: It turns out that Shady Part of Me is actually scheduled for tomorrow, and therefore it probably won't show up until the early morning of the 29th. We'll keep it in the roundup for visibility's sake, but just be aware that it'll be a bit longer until it arrives.


Original Story: This week is a busy one for Xbox Game Pass, and we're kicking things off with three brand-new additions to the service today! Two of these are actually 'day one' launches as well, meaning they've never been released before now.

Eternal Strands is the one that's been getting the most attention in recent weeks, and we actually had a chance to go 'hands on' with the game recently - you can check out our thoughts elsewhere on Pure Xbox:

Definitely don't ignore the other two though! Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is the latest entry in the popular series, while Shady Part of Me is a puzzle adventure that features an emotional narrative and a mix of 2D and 3D gameplay.

If you're not seeing these just yet, rest assured they will be added at some point today! Just keep in mind they're all for Game Pass Ultimate / PC Game Pass, aside from Shady Part of Me which is also on Game Pass Standard.

So, here are more details about today's new Xbox Game Pass additions:

Eternal Strands (Console, PC, Cloud)

Fight epic, towering creatures while blending magical abilities with an arsenal of powerful weapons to keep the world from crumbling in this third-person, action-adventure game.

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Series X|S, PC, Cloud)

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap combines chaotic third-person combat with devious trap-laying strategy. Enjoy endless replayability as your War Mage grows stronger with every battle. Repel relentless orc hordes solo or with up to 4 players.

Shady Part of Me (Console, PC, Cloud)

Overcome emotional struggles across a touching narrative filled with twists and surprises. Embark on a dream-like journey, with breathtaking artistic direction and the enthralling voice of Hannah Murray (Game of Thrones, Skins).

Which Of These Will You Be Playing? (895 votes)

  1. Eternal Strands55%
  2. Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap22%
  3. Shady Part Of Me23%

Which of these Xbox Game Pass additions are you most excited to play? Tell us in the poll and comments.