After a lengthy period of negotiations and legal action, last October Microsoft finally closed the Activision Blizzard acquisition, a deal worth 68.7 billion dollars that reshapes the gaming landscape for Redmond. The integration is already delivering benefits to players, as Diablo IV will join the Xbox Game Pass catalog on March 28 this year. If you’re among the 34 million subscribers worldwide, you can access the latest entry in the franchise on Xbox Series X|S and PC without paying extra.
First Activision Blizzard Franchise on Game Pass
Thus, the fourth major installment in the acclaimed action RPG series becomes the first game developed by Activision Blizzard to enter Game Pass following the company’s acquisition. Released in June 2023, it stands as one of the most anticipated titles for Game Pass subscribers, alongside the Call of Duty franchise. Fans are eager for announcements about future titles from this famed label on the service after Diablo IV’s arrival.
“Join the battle for Sanctuary in the ultimate action RPG adventure. Diablo IV continues the eternal clash between the Heavens and the Burning Infernos, with chaos threatening to consume Sanctuary. Thousands of demons to slay, countless skills to master, terrifying dungeons, and legendary treasures await in this vast open world”, describes the game’s synopsis.
Xbox Wins Headed to PS5 and Switch
Ahead of a broader rollout, Microsoft confirmed four Xbox exclusives that will come to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in the coming months: Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded. Executives reiterated the commitment to bringing first-party titles to the subscription service from day one. They also pledged to deliver the most significant technical leap seen in a hardware generation with the next generation of consoles.
Xbox Game Pass in February
Diablo IV’s March 28 debut is enough to stoke gaming enthusiasm, yet the catalog continues to grow on Xbox, PC, and cloud. In recent days, Anuchard has joined the lineup (console, PC, cloud); Train Sim World 4 is now available (console, PC, cloud); Madden NFL 24 (EA Play) is available (console, PC); Resident Evil 3 is available (console, PC, cloud); A Little to the Left is available (console, PC, cloud); Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is available (console, PC, cloud); PlateUp! will be available on February 15 (console, PC, cloud); and Return to Grace is available (console, PC, cloud).
Resident Evil 3 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Jill Valentine witnesses the horrors caused by Umbrella in Raccoon City. To stop them, Umbrella unveils its ultimate weapon. Playing as Jill, players move through chaotic streets swarming with zombies, recreated with Capcom’s RE Engine to deliver chilling realism.
PlateUp! (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Classic kitchen action with permanent progression. Cook and serve dishes, design and decorate restaurants, and expand the culinary empire with procedurally generated menus, solo or with up to three friends.