Overview
- Far Cry New Dawn has launched on Xbox Game Pass.
- This title, released in 2019, marks the 14th addition to the subscription service since January 2025.
- Further announcements regarding the upcoming games for Xbox Game Pass in February 2025 are expected soon, potentially as early as today, February 4.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers can now enjoy Far Cry New Dawn, available starting today. This marks the first addition to Microsoft’s subscription service for February 2025 and also highlights the 14th game added since the beginning of the year.
Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Far Cry New Dawn is a continuation of the Far Cry 5 narrative, initially released for PC and consoles back in February 2019. The game received moderate success and has an “Fair”rating on OpenCritic, with an average score of 73 and a 54% recommendation rate. User feedback mirrors this sentiment; on Steam, it has received “Mostly Positive”reviews, accompanied by a 3.5-star rating on the Xbox Store. While critics lauded its immersive post-apocalyptic world and exploration elements, they noted the shortcomings in character development and RPG mechanics, which some players felt were inadequately executed.
As Far Cry New Dawn approaches its sixth anniversary, it has officially become part of Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass roster, launching as the first title for February 2025. Unlike day-one releases, this game is now accessible across all tiers of the service, with the exception of XGP Core. For achievement hunters, there are up to 50 trophies available, cumulatively worth 1, 000 Gamerscore points. In addition to being playable on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, Far Cry New Dawn is also available through Xbox Cloud Gaming, an exclusive feature for XGP Ultimate subscribers.
Expanding Offerings: Xbox Game Pass Includes 3 Far Cry Titles
With the addition of Far Cry New Dawn, Xbox Game Pass now features three entries from Ubisoft’s iconic series. In addition to New Dawn, players can also access Far Cry 5 and Far Cry 6, which were incorporated into the library in July 2022 and December 2023, respectively.
| Game | Date Added | Game Pass Tier(s) | Platform(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Far Cry New Dawn | Feb 4 | Ultimate, PC, Standard | Cloud, Console, PC | |
| Avowed | Feb 18 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. |
| Atomfall | Mar 27 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release. |
| Football Manager 25 | Mar? ? | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release; exact date TBA. |
| Commandos: Origins | Mar? ? | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release; exact date TBA. |
| South of Midnight | Apr 8 | Ultimate, PC | PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. |
| Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Apr 24 | Ultimate, PC | PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. |
| DOOM: The Dark Ages | May 15 | Ultimate, PC | PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. |
Looking forward, Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass has one more confirmed title for this month: the highly anticipated RPG Avowed from Obsidian Entertainment, set to launch on February 18. Unlike Far Cry New Dawn, Avowed will not be accessible on the Standard tier due to its status as a day-one release.
In summary, Far Cry New Dawn initiates the first wave of Xbox Game Pass additions for February 2025. Additional titles for this month are expected to be announced shortly, likely later today, February 4, in line with Microsoft’s tradition of revealing new releases every other Tuesday. In contrast to these new additions, seven titles, including A Little to the Left and Tales of Arise, are scheduled to be removed from the service on February 15.
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