Key Highlights:
- GTA V returns to Game Pass with cloud, console, and PC support.
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II headline the Day One additions.
- Seven titles leave the service on April 30th — 20% discounts available before removal.
April is proving to be a defining month for Xbox Game Pass. Not just because of what’s arriving, but because of what’s returning.
Grand Theft Auto V is back! Yes, and it’s already available across all platforms for Standard, Ultimate, and PC Game Pass users. No teasing, no phased rollout. Just launch and play.
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GTA V’s return isn’t just symbolic. It represents Microsoft’s commitment to doubling down on high-value content across every Game Pass tier.
For PC players especially, this marks the debut of the Enhanced Edition under the Game Pass umbrella, an edition previously unavailable through any PC subscription service.
While the headline writes itself, the lineup behind it carries real weight too.
Xbox isn’t just padding the catalogue, it’s curating experiences that speak to different player intentions, from short bursts of arcade chaos to immersive RPGs. Here’s what’s coming and when:
Xbox Game Pass April/May Additions
| Title | Release Date | Platform(s) | Game Pass Tier(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto V | April 15 | Console, PC, Cloud | Standard, Ultimate, PC |
| Neon White | April 16 | Console | Standard |
| SpongeBob: The Patrick Star Show | April 16 | Console, PC, Cloud | Standard, Ultimate, PC |
| Crime Scene Cleaner | April 17 | Xbox Series X | S, PC, Cloud |
| Tempopo | April 17 | Console, PC, Cloud | Ultimate, PC |
| Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | April 24 | Xbox Series X | S, PC, Cloud |
| Towerborne (Game Preview) | April 29 | Xbox Series X | S, PC, Cloud |
| Far Cry 4 | April 30 | Console, PC, Cloud | Standard, Ultimate, PC |
| Anno 1800 | May 1 | Xbox Series X | S, PC, Cloud |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022) | May 1 | Console, PC, Cloud | Ultimate, PC |
| Dredge | May 6 | Xbox Series X | S, PC, Cloud |
Of the newcomers, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 deserves a closer look.
This French-developed turn-based RPG by Sandfall Interactive is making its debut as a Day One release.
While its exploration has sparked debate, the battle system is already drawing comparisons to genre heavyweights like Persona and Final Fantasy.
If you’re into combat systems that require finesse, it’s one to watch.
While Game Pass expands on one end, it trims the catalogue elsewhere.
A few favourites are on the way out come April 30th, including Sniper Elite 5 and Thirsty Suitors.
These titles will be removed from all platforms, but subscribers have until then to pick them up at a 20% discount.
Titles Leaving Game Pass on April 30th:
- Have a Nice Death
- Kona II: Brume
- Sniper Elite 5
- The Last Case of Benedict Fox
- Thirsty Suitors
- The Rewinder
May’s not even here yet, but it’s already showing promise. DOOM: The Dark Ages will hit the service on May 15th as another Day One release for Ultimate and PC subscribers.
If id Software keeps its momentum, this could be one of the biggest Game Pass launches of the year.
GTA 5 may grab the spotlight, but the next few weeks reveal a more interesting story: Xbox is learning how to balance nostalgia with newness, variety with value, and quality with quantity.
It’s not just about the games, it’s about where the service is heading. And right now, the direction feels strong.