Xbox Game Pass Adds Ark, Life is Strange and More
New year 2019 is here to bring us games like Ark: Survival Evolved, Life is Strange and more on Xbox Game Pass.
2019 is here now and Xbox Game Pass has already brought in new titles for their members to play on the month of January. Some of the games added to the lineup would probably make you jump with joy and be thankful for your subscription.
A considerable amount of great games were added for their subscription service by Microsoft Studios to the existing catalog of over 100 others. The parade of titles we are going to talk about started marching from December 20, 2018 and will continue to the second week of this month.
RELATED: Xbox Live Gold Free Games for January 2019
To start a new month of a year, there is an array of games on different genre and taste for anyone who wants to stay engaged to the experience. First off, there is a martial arts-themed indie title that will be followed by co-op based multiplayer online first-person shooter.
Then there is an action-adventure survival game set in an open world followed by some good ol' farming business to take care of. Go back to blowing up stuffs up next or get into the critically-acclaimed series of episodic adventure to see the mysteries of life.
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Absolver
Developer studio Sloclap has banded with publisher Devolver Digital to let players assume the role of a martial arts expert in an action RPG title, where they fight other opponents to prove their worth of joining the ranks of Absolver peacekeepers.
Throughout the gameplay, players earn combat deck cards to customize fighting moves and gain weapons to progress further. The game has already saw release on PC and PlayStation 4 before finally coming to make Xbox One debut on January 7, 2019 through Xbox Game Pass.
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Aftercharge
Another new title that is headed for debut on January 10, 2019 for Xbox One is online multiplayer FPS Aftercharge by developer/publisher Chainsawesome Games. It basically centers on a 3v3 squad-based combat between two teams in space.
One party has three invisible robots that will try and sneak past another gang of invincible guard robots to destroy six cylinders as a main objective. The fast paced nature of this competitive shooter will keep players on their toes with excitement at all times.
RELATED: Thief of Thieves: Behind Audio & Art
Ark: Survival Evolved
Ever had the idea of getting stranded on a futuristic remote island where dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals are wandering around? If you ever really did then Ark: Survival Evolved from developer/publisher Studio Wildcard is just the thing for you.
Despite what many criticizes about the down point of the game, there are quite a grind for survival through crafting and hunting in it but in overall, the title 2017 stands out simply because of a unique concept and sold very well.
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Farming Simulator 17
Not everyone dreams of becoming a farmer one day but even if you did and could never pursue that for other stuffs at hand, Farming Simulator 17 is the best solution to give you the near accurate feel for sure. So, roll up your sleeve and be ready to get in the dirt, or maybe not.
You can explore farming the variety of corps like oilseed, soybeans and sunflowers with many different equipment and tools while riding more than 250 vehicles on field that you have access to without having to do any physical labor at all. Ain't that nice, y'all?
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Just Cause 3
The second sequel and the third entry to action-adventure game series Just Cause takes players to a fictional Mediterranean island called Medici as secret agent Rico Rodriguez to overthrow an evil dictator and cause massive scale of mayhem upon reaching there.
With the recent release of Just Cause 4, this is an ideal time to go back to an earlier installment and let Rico do his thing in an open world environment including hijack cars, blow up stuff and even skydive with his wacky seriousness.
RELATED: Fallout 76 Xbox One X Bundle Announced
Life is Strange: Complete Season
The first in the line of critically acclaimed episodic graphic adventure, this original title from developer Dontnod Entertainment and publisher Square Enix became a surprise hit out of nowhere for emotional depth, unique gameplay mechanics and exploring issues considered taboo.
The base plot of the game revolves around teenager Maxine Caulfield and Chloe Price from the town of Arcadia Bay. Max discovers that she can rewind time but this action requires a cost of unavoidable consequences that will last for a lifetime.
RELATED: State of Decay 2 Independence Pack DLC
Life is Strange: Before the Storm
The overwhelming success of the previous episodic adventure has spawned a prequel by developer Deck Nine, which was only three episodes long and featured a younger Chloe Price from the first game as the main character.
Before the Storm focuses on Chloe and her classmate Rachel Amber from Blackwell Academy of Arcadia Bay, where they got entangled into the personal struggles of the latter that would led to many events and leave the former with choices to make.
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Life is Strange 2: Episode 1
If it could be any stranger already, you would probably see the second game of the series, or are you? Yes, the first episode of Life is Strange 2 is hitting straight to Xbox Game Pass with new characters and a very different setting while keeping the mystery alive.
The sequel follows the story of Sean and Daniel Diaz, two brothers who had no choice but to run from home and head toward Mexico after a tragic incident. When the rest four episodes will eventually launch, they will also be added to the service soon.
RELATED: State of Decay 2 May Come to Steam
If you still think this is not a lineup that you have been looking for some ungodly reason and not even a single one of them interest you, we believe there are many other ones within the service that would be worth your monthly subscription.
You can browse up to 100 great games in Xbox Game Pass library aside from new ones added to the fray every now and then. So, if you haven't signed up for the ride yet, don't be shy to go ahead and try out your 14-Day Free Trial right now.
2019 is here now and Xbox Game Pass has already brought in new titles for their members to play on the month of January. Some of the games added to the lineup would probably make you jump with joy and be thankful for your subscription.
A considerable amount of great games were added for their subscription service by Microsoft Studios to the existing catalog of over 100 others. The parade of titles we are going to talk about started marching from December 20, 2018 and will continue to the second week of this month.
 |
| Xbox Game Pass Adds Ark, Life is Strange and More |
RELATED: Xbox Live Gold Free Games for January 2019
To start a new month of a year, there is an array of games on different genre and taste for anyone who wants to stay engaged to the experience. First off, there is a martial arts-themed indie title that will be followed by co-op based multiplayer online first-person shooter.
Then there is an action-adventure survival game set in an open world followed by some good ol' farming business to take care of. Go back to blowing up stuffs up next or get into the critically-acclaimed series of episodic adventure to see the mysteries of life.
 |
| Absolver on Xbox Game Pass |
RELATED: Xbox Game Pass Adds Mortal Kombat X and More
Absolver
Developer studio Sloclap has banded with publisher Devolver Digital to let players assume the role of a martial arts expert in an action RPG title, where they fight other opponents to prove their worth of joining the ranks of Absolver peacekeepers.
Throughout the gameplay, players earn combat deck cards to customize fighting moves and gain weapons to progress further. The game has already saw release on PC and PlayStation 4 before finally coming to make Xbox One debut on January 7, 2019 through Xbox Game Pass.
 |
| Aftercharge on Xbox Game Pass |
RELATED: Sea of Thieves: Shrouded Spoils Release Date
Aftercharge
Another new title that is headed for debut on January 10, 2019 for Xbox One is online multiplayer FPS Aftercharge by developer/publisher Chainsawesome Games. It basically centers on a 3v3 squad-based combat between two teams in space.
One party has three invisible robots that will try and sneak past another gang of invincible guard robots to destroy six cylinders as a main objective. The fast paced nature of this competitive shooter will keep players on their toes with excitement at all times.
 |
| Ark: Survival Evolved on Xbox Game Pass |
RELATED: Thief of Thieves: Behind Audio & Art
Ark: Survival Evolved
Ever had the idea of getting stranded on a futuristic remote island where dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals are wandering around? If you ever really did then Ark: Survival Evolved from developer/publisher Studio Wildcard is just the thing for you.
Despite what many criticizes about the down point of the game, there are quite a grind for survival through crafting and hunting in it but in overall, the title 2017 stands out simply because of a unique concept and sold very well.
 |
| Farming Simulator 17 on Xbox Game Pass |
RELATED: State of Decay 2 Zedhunter Update Live Now
Farming Simulator 17
Not everyone dreams of becoming a farmer one day but even if you did and could never pursue that for other stuffs at hand, Farming Simulator 17 is the best solution to give you the near accurate feel for sure. So, roll up your sleeve and be ready to get in the dirt, or maybe not.
You can explore farming the variety of corps like oilseed, soybeans and sunflowers with many different equipment and tools while riding more than 250 vehicles on field that you have access to without having to do any physical labor at all. Ain't that nice, y'all?
 |
| Just Cause 3 on Xbox Game Pass |
RELATED: Xbox Game Pass Adds PUBG and More
Just Cause 3
The second sequel and the third entry to action-adventure game series Just Cause takes players to a fictional Mediterranean island called Medici as secret agent Rico Rodriguez to overthrow an evil dictator and cause massive scale of mayhem upon reaching there.
With the recent release of Just Cause 4, this is an ideal time to go back to an earlier installment and let Rico do his thing in an open world environment including hijack cars, blow up stuff and even skydive with his wacky seriousness.
 |
| Life is Strange on Xbox Game Pass |
RELATED: Fallout 76 Xbox One X Bundle Announced
Life is Strange: Complete Season
The first in the line of critically acclaimed episodic graphic adventure, this original title from developer Dontnod Entertainment and publisher Square Enix became a surprise hit out of nowhere for emotional depth, unique gameplay mechanics and exploring issues considered taboo.
The base plot of the game revolves around teenager Maxine Caulfield and Chloe Price from the town of Arcadia Bay. Max discovers that she can rewind time but this action requires a cost of unavoidable consequences that will last for a lifetime.
 |
| Life is Strange: Before the Storm on Xbox Game Pass |
RELATED: State of Decay 2 Independence Pack DLC
Life is Strange: Before the Storm
The overwhelming success of the previous episodic adventure has spawned a prequel by developer Deck Nine, which was only three episodes long and featured a younger Chloe Price from the first game as the main character.
Before the Storm focuses on Chloe and her classmate Rachel Amber from Blackwell Academy of Arcadia Bay, where they got entangled into the personal struggles of the latter that would led to many events and leave the former with choices to make.
 |
| Life is Strange 2 on Xbox Game Pass |
RELATED: Sea of Thieves Xbox One S Bundle Announced
Life is Strange 2: Episode 1
If it could be any stranger already, you would probably see the second game of the series, or are you? Yes, the first episode of Life is Strange 2 is hitting straight to Xbox Game Pass with new characters and a very different setting while keeping the mystery alive.
The sequel follows the story of Sean and Daniel Diaz, two brothers who had no choice but to run from home and head toward Mexico after a tragic incident. When the rest four episodes will eventually launch, they will also be added to the service soon.
RELATED: State of Decay 2 May Come to Steam
If you still think this is not a lineup that you have been looking for some ungodly reason and not even a single one of them interest you, we believe there are many other ones within the service that would be worth your monthly subscription.
You can browse up to 100 great games in Xbox Game Pass library aside from new ones added to the fray every now and then. So, if you haven't signed up for the ride yet, don't be shy to go ahead and try out your 14-Day Free Trial right now.
