Xbox Game Pass: Two new entries arrive this week – including a brand-new survival adventure
Last week, Game Pass subscribers saw three new titles added to the library and this week, Microsoft is following up with two more entries. One of them is a collection that includes three games at once. But the highlight for many will likely be Atomfall, which joins the service right on its release day.
Blizzard Arcade Collection - March 25
The Blizzard Arcade Collection brings together three of Blizzard's early classics: The Lost Vikings, Rock N' Roll Racing and Blackthorne. The Lost Vikings is a clever puzzle platformer where you guide three Vikings, each with unique abilities, through challenging levels by making them work as a team. Rock N' Roll Racing delivers high-speed action with weaponized vehicles, adrenaline-pumping 16-bit rock music and memorable commentary. In Blackthorne, a gritty action-adventure, you take on the role of Kyle Vlaros, an anti-hero armed with a shotgun, battling a hostile alien race.
Atomfall - March 27
Atomfall is a first-person survival adventure from Rebellion, the creators of the acclaimed Sniper Elite series. Set in 1950s rural Britain, the game unfolds in a quarantined area following a nuclear incident. Drawing inspiration from the real-life Windscale accident of 1957, it offers a dark blend of mystery, conspiracy and post-war British gloom. Rather than fast-paced action or linear missions, Atomfall features an open world filled with multiple solutions and hidden secrets waiting to be uncovered.
Alone and with limited gear, you make your way through irradiated zones, scavenging for food, gathering clues and speaking with survivors. Your choices shape who you can trust and how the story unfolds. While Atomfall features puzzles and exploration, its main focus is the narrative. The German website Heise.de has already had hands-on time with the game, describing it as a story-driven survival adventure with distinct British charm – emphasizing atmosphere, exploration and quirky characters over action.
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