Microsoft has finally given us a formal announcement for Xbox Game Pass in January 2023, although the only three games that been announced for the middle part of the month so far are Persona 3, Persona 4 and Monster Hunter Rise.
We already knew about all of these, so we're getting no surprises here, but the company has teased that "we're just getting warmed up" — and there are rumours that an Xbox event could be just around the corner.
"We’re just getting warmed up and we’ll be back soon with more games, more Perks, and more news."
Here's what was formally announced today by Microsoft:
| Date | Game | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| January 19 | Persona 3 Portable | Console, PC, Cloud |
| January 19 | Persona 4 Golden | Console, PC, Cloud |
| January 20 | Monster Hunter Rise | Console, PC, Cloud |
We've also got more Xbox Game Pass games confirmed for January 2023 already, but Microsoft hasn't included them in the roundup this time around. They include the likes of Age Of Empires 2 and Inkulinati.
In addition, six games are set to leave Xbox Game Pass in mid-January 2023 including Nobody Saves The World and We Happy Few. These games will be discounted by at least 20% until they're removed.
Thoughts on Xbox Game Pass in January 2023 so far? Let us know down in the comments below.
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I'm glad we've finally had an announcement, and yes they're big games - but really, is that it after silence for so long?
Unless they announce some during the rumoured showcase, it seems there's only AoE2 and Inklunati left this month (which may fall into the February first drop).
None of the usual indie selection that adds variety, and nothing if you've played these games elsewhere / aren't interested - we've lost far more games from the service than have been added recently too.
Really hope that having a few big first party games this year isn't making them think they can give us significantly fewer games - I for one would switch to just subscribing for a month for each big game I want to play as there won't be the interesting indie fillers to keep me occupied in between...
What a surprise, such a shock
These 3 games have been sat in the coming soon section(with dates attached) of gamepass for weeks now!
I wonder if the original release dates for Starfield, Forza, Redfall etc... Meant they thought they'd have more games in these months than they currently do. The delays not just delaying the games themselves but the quality of Game Pass as well if MS don't have any back-up plans to fill in the gaps.
Either that or Sony is now paying to keep every game in existence off of Game Pass 😂🤣
Hoping for some surprise drops during the showcase. But these are big games (for me) and honestly would be happy even if it was just these this month. Getting Rise on day one in particular is awesome.
Someone needs to wake Xbox Game Pass’ PR team from their winter hibernation.
Was just thinking gamepass has seen a bit of chaos over the last year.
We've had released titles joining GP only to be delayed, we've had console GP titles delayed whilst PC versions launched, we've had a game announced as GP then the company backing out, and obviously, these big delays have punched huge holes in the line up (no one will want their game being added alongside Starfield's day 1)
Here's the thing. If you can beat Persona 3&4 AND Monster Hunter Rise before the next Game Pass drop, you get to complain. Otherwise, hush.
@swedetrap Here's a more important thing - many players do not wish to play old persona games. So gamepass is not for us?
Its supposed to offer a variety of choices so everybody gets something. Sad to say it, but check out PSN extra titles for this month:
Back 4 Blood (PS5, PS4)
Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition (PS5)
Devil May Cry 5 (PS4)
Dragon Ball FighterZ (PS4)
Erica (PS4)
Jett: The Far Shore (PS5, PS4)
Just Cause 4 (PS4)
Life Is Strange (PS4)
Life Is Strange: Before the Storm (PS4)
Omno (PS4)
Sayonara Wild Hearts (PS4)
That's variety, and it sucks that PSN appears to have more for more people than Game Pass. I hope there are some great new announcements to put this right, or the defence force can just Hush!
I'll be pleased to play rise though!
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