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The Xbox Game Pass will receive 6 new games by the end of the month, including a long-awaited new release

The Xbox Game Pass offers access to hundreds of games and costs $ 10 per month for PC players. Console gamers pay $ 15 per month. (Source: Xbox)
The Xbox Game Pass offers access to hundreds of games and costs $ 10 per month for PC players. Console gamers pay $ 15 per month. (Source: Xbox)
By April 30, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will have six new games available. These include three games that will be added to the gaming subscription directly upon their release - and one of them should be particularly interesting for fans of strategy games.

In April, Xbox Game Pass already added 8 new games. Microsoft has announced that six more games will be added this month. Four of these will be available on the gaming subscription from day one. The highlight for many gamers in the second half of April is likely to be Manor Lords, a medieval strategy game by solo developer Gregor Žakelj, which has been long anticipated by fans of the genre. The JRPG Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes and the Souls-like adventure Another Crab's Treasure will also be available on Game Pass from their release dates.

Orcs Must Die! 3 - April 17 (PC, console and cloud)

Orcs Must Die! 3 is a tower defense game played from a third-person perspective. Players must set up deadly traps to thwart hordes of orcs and other monsters attacking their strongholds. The game offers a variety of weapons and traps that can be upgraded. It features both single-player and co-op modes, supporting up to two players, allowing friends to collaborate and conquer the battles together.

NHL 24 - April 18 (console and EA Play)

NHL 24 is the latest ice hockey game from EA. Players can choose their favorite team from the US National Hockey League and compete in authentic hockey matchups. Compared to its predecessor, NHL 24 features more realistic AI for players and goalies, as well as enhanced customization options for players and teams.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes - April 23 (PC, console and cloud)

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a turn-based JRPG that offers a nostalgic gaming experience with its classic 2D look and tactical battles featuring up to 6 characters. Fans of retro RPGs will appreciate the strategic battles, traditional elements like base building, and exploration. The game's objective is to recruit an army of over 100 characters and lead a rebellion against the tyrannical Galdean Empire.

Another Crab's Treasure - April 25 (PC, console and cloud)

Another Crab's Treasure is an action-adventure game with souls-like elements and a charming graphic style. Players control a small hermit crab on a quest for treasure and adventure in a vibrant underwater world. The gameplay involves solving puzzles, battling enemies, and expanding a treasure collection.

Manor Lords - April 26 (PC)

Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game that combines city-building and real-time combat mechanics. Players take on the role of a lord who builds and manages his own domain. The game offers a realistic simulation of economy, politics and military. In real-time battles, players can let their tactical imagination run wild. Although the game has no storyline, it still offers a story to a certain extent - the player's journey from a minor ruler to a powerful lord.

Have A Nice Death - April 26 (PC, console and cloud)

Have A Nice Death is a gritty yet humorous 2D action roguelike where players assume the role of Death Inc.'s CEO. As they navigate different departments of Death Inc., each area features unique enemies and bosses that embody typical corporate issues. The gameplay blends hack-and-slash tactics with a variety of magical abilities, offering over 70 weapons and spells. The consistent goal across the game is to survive and reach the end of each level.

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Marius Müller, 2024-04-17 (Update: 2024-04-17)