Xbox Game Pass is getting a wave of new games to round out March, with the headliners being the excellent and esoteric RPG Disco Elysium and the spooky horror adventure Resident Evil 7.
There are also a range of new titles arriving for Game Pass Premium subscribers, including some titles that were previously only available on higher subscription tiers.
One of these is South of Midnight, an absolutely gorgeous, moving adventure about a teenager confronting monstrous horrors related to her family’s legacy. If you play any of the new Xbox Game Pass arrivals, make it this one.
Xbox Game Pass March 2026 – quick links
Xbox Game Pass: new games for March
Here are all the newly-announced Xbox Game Pass games to round out the month:
- South of Midnight (Console, PC, Cloud – XGP Premium) available 18 March: ‘South of Midnight is an action adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and face the pain haunting your hometown.’
- The Alters (Xbox Series X/S, PC, Cloud – XGP Premium) available 18 March: ‘The Alters is a sci-fi survival game where you play as Jan, stranded on a hostile planet. Create alternate versions of yourself, each shaped by different life choices, to survive, gather resources and navigate deep moral dilemmas.’
- Disco Elysium – The Final Cut (Xbox Series X/S, PC, Cloud – XGP Ultimate, Premium, PC) available 19 March: ‘You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.’
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Console, PC, Cloud – XGP Ultimate, Premium, PC) available 24 March: ‘Two larger-than-life heroes, Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu, are brought together by the hand of fate… or perhaps something more sinister. Live it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an RPG adventure so big it spans the Pacific.’
- Absolum (Xbox Series X/S, PC, Cloud – XGP Ultimate, Premium, PC) available 25 March: ‘Absolum combines top-of-the-class beat ’em up action with modern roguelite elements in a beautifully handcrafted setting. Embark on a perilous quest to free the world of Talamh from the tyranny of Sun King Azra and experience all the vibes of the fantasy arcade hits of the past.’
- Nova Roma – Game Preview (PC – XGP Ultimate, PC) available 26 March: ‘As the once-great Roman Empire falls into decadence and decay, you lead citizens in search of new lands hoping to build Nova Roma. Starting from a humble village, you must appease the gods with grand temples, sate your citizens’ needs, and build a society that will be the envy of the world.’
- The Long Dark (Console, PC Cloud – XGP Ultimate, Premium, PC) available 30 March: ‘The Long Dark is a thoughtful, exploration-survival experience that challenges solo players to think for themselves as they explore an expansive frozen wilderness in the aftermath of a geomagnetic disaster.’
- Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (Console, PC, Cloud – XGP Ultimate, Premium, PC) available 31 March: ‘Set in rural America, players experience intense first-person survival horror, blending tense exploration, a terrifying atmosphere, and close-up encounters that return the franchise to its roots.’
A few titles for April have also been revealed in this lot:
- Barbie Horse Trails (Console, PC, Cloud – XGP Ultimate, Premium, PC) available 2 April: ‘Adventure awaits in Barbie Horse Trails, an open-world experience set in scenic Canterbury Trails Park. Gallop across wildflower fields, snap photos, dig up treasures, unlock collectibles, and help bring new life to the park alongside your trusted horse, Lucky.’
- Clair Obscur Expedition 33 (Xbox Series X/S, PC, Cloud – XGP Ultimate, Premium, PC) available 2 April: ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 combines stylish turn‑based strategy with real‑time action in a Belle Époque‑inspired French fantasy world.’
- Final Fantasy IV (Xbox Series X/S, PC, Cloud – XGP Ultimate, Premium, PC) available 7 April: ‘Dive into a classic RPG with Final Fantasy IV. The Kingdom of Baron begins to attack the surrounding countries. Cecil the dark knight joins forces with Kain the dragoon, Rosa the white mage, Rydia the summoner, and more to fight against Baron.’
Xbox Game Pass: all the games departing in March
As usual, there are also some game departing this month. On 31 March, the following titles will no longer be playable via Xbox Game Pass:
- Peppa Pig World Adventures
- Mad Streets
If you’re keen to keep playing, all departing games are offered at a 20% discount.
