{"id":32266,"date":"2026-04-21T04:03:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T04:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=32266"},"modified":"2026-04-21T04:03:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T04:03:30","slug":"xbox-game-pass-presents-an-amazing-selection-at-the-close-of-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=32266","title":{"rendered":"Xbox Game Pass Presents an Amazing Selection at the Close of April"},"content":{"rendered":"
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### April 2023 Game Pass Releases<\/p>\n

Microsoft has officially announced the second half of April’s Game Pass releases, and the lineup for the remaining days of the month promises to be exciting for gamers. Several highly anticipated titles, including day-one releases, are set to join the platform, showcasing an eclectic mix of new games and beloved classics.<\/p>\n

#### Highlights of the New Additions<\/p>\n

The standout title arriving on April 21 is **Vampire Crawlers**, a follow-up to the popular *Vampire Survivors*. This game is expected to captivate players with its engaging gameplay and unique mechanics. On the same day, two additional games will make their debut: **Little Rocket Lab**, a machine-building RPG, and **Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato**, a charming narrative adventure set in a South American pantry, which were originally released on PC in October 2025.<\/p>\n

Following this, on April 23, gamers can look forward to another day-one release with **Kiln**, developed by the creators of *Psychonauts*, Double Fine. This quirky multiplayer brawler revolves around crafting pots on a pottery wheel to engage in combat, promising a fun and imaginative gameplay experience.<\/p>\n

After a short break, the excitement continues with **Aphelion** launching on April 28. This new title from Dontnod Entertainment, known for *Life Is Strange*, combines exploration and stealth elements in a hardcore science fiction adventure, offering a fresh narrative experience.<\/p>\n

On April 29, players will be able to dive into the critically acclaimed shooter **Trepang2**, reminiscent of the *F.E.A.R.* series. The following day, April 30, will see the release of a preview version of **Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era** for PC, aiming to rekindle the magic of the classic turn-based strategy series, alongside the playful **Sledding Game**, featuring sledding frogs, and **TerraTech Legion**, a bullet-hell vehicle-building game that marks a significant shift for the *TerraTech* franchise.<\/p>\n

Finally, on May 5, the beloved classic **Final Fantasy V** joins Game Pass, rounding out a strong set of new additions.<\/p>\n

### Complete List of New Additions<\/p>\n

– **Little Rocket Lab** (Cloud, Console, and PC) \u2013 April 21
\n– **Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato** (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC) \u2013 April 21
\n– **Vampire Crawlers** (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) \u2013 April 21
\n– **Kiln** (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) \u2013 April 23
\n– **Aphelion** (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) \u2013 April 28
\n– **Trepang2** (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) \u2013 April 29
\n– **Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era** (Game Preview) (PC) \u2013 April 30
\n– **Sledding Game** (Game Preview) (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) \u2013 April 30
\n– **TerraTech Legion** (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) \u2013 April 30
\n– **Final Fantasy V** (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) \u2013 May 5<\/p>\n

### Titles Leaving Game Pass on April 30<\/p>\n

As exciting new games arrive, some titles will bid farewell to Game Pass at the month’s end. The following games will be leaving on April 30:<\/p>\n

– **Citizen Sleeper** (Cloud, Console, and PC)
\n– **Creatures of Ava** (Cloud, Console, and PC)
\n– **Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2** (Cloud, Console, and PC)
\n– **Endless Legend 2** (PC)
\n– **Goat Simulator** (Cloud and Console)
\n– **Goat Simulator Remastered** (Cloud, Console, and PC)
\n– **Hunt Showdown 1896** (Cloud, Console, and PC)
\n– **NHL 24 (EA Play)** (Cloud and Console)
\n– **Revenge of the Savage Planet** (Cloud, Console, and PC)<\/p>\n

Players are encouraged to enjoy these titles before they are removed from the service, particularly *Revenge of the Savage Planet*.<\/p>\n

With such an impressive array of new content, Game Pass continues to maintain its appeal, catering to various tastes within the gaming community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

<\/div>\n

### April 2023 Game Pass Releases<\/p>\n

Microsoft has officially announced the second half of April’s Game Pass releases, and the lineup for the remaining days of the month promises to be exciting for gamers. Several highly anticipated titles, including day-one releases, are set to join the platform, showcasing an eclectic mix of new games and beloved classics.<\/p>\n

#### Highlights of the New Additions<\/p>\n

The standout title arriving on April 21 is **Vampire Crawlers**, a follow-up to the popular *Vampire Survivors*. This game is expected to captivate players with its engaging gameplay and unique mechanics. On the same day, two additional games will make their debut: **Little Rocket Lab**, a machine-building RPG, and **Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato**, a charming narrative adventure set in a South American pantry, which were originally released on PC in October 2025.<\/p>\n

Following this, on April 23, gamers can look forward to another day-one release with **Kiln**, developed by the creators of *Psychonauts*, Double Fine. This quirky multiplayer brawler revolves around crafting pots on a pottery wheel to engage in combat, promising a fun and imaginative gameplay experience.<\/p>\n

After a short break, the excitement continues with **Aphelion** launching on April 28. This new title from Dontnod Entertainment, known for *Life Is Strange*, combines exploration and stealth elements in a hardcore science fiction adventure, offering a fresh narrative experience.<\/p>\n

On April 29, players will be able to dive into the critically acclaimed shooter **Trepang2**, reminiscent of the *F.E.A.R.* series. The following day, April 30, will see the release of a preview version of **Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era** for PC, aiming to rekindle the magic of the classic turn-based strategy series, alongside the playful **Sledding Game**, featuring sledding frogs, and **TerraTech Legion**, a bullet-hell vehicle-building game that marks a significant shift for the *TerraTech* franchise.<\/p>\n

Finally, on May 5, the beloved classic **Final Fantasy V** joins Game Pass, rounding out a strong set of new additions.<\/p>\n

### Complete List of New Additions<\/p>\n

– **Little Rocket Lab** (Cloud, Console, and PC) \u2013 April 21
\n– **Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato** (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC) \u2013 April 21
\n– **Vampire Crawlers** (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) \u2013 April 21
\n– **Kiln** (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) \u2013 April 23
\n– **Aphelion** (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC) \u2013 April 28
\n– **Trepang2** (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) \u2013 April 29
\n– **Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era** (Game Preview) (PC) \u2013 April 30
\n– **Sledding Game** (Game Preview) (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) \u2013 April 30
\n– **TerraTech Legion** (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) \u2013 April 30
\n– **Final Fantasy V** (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC) \u2013 May 5<\/p>\n

### Titles Leaving Game Pass on April 30<\/p>\n

As exciting new games arrive, some titles will bid farewell to Game Pass at the month’s end. The following games will be leaving on April 30:<\/p>\n

– **Citizen Sleeper** (Cloud, Console, and PC)
\n– **Creatures of Ava** (Cloud, Console, and PC)
\n– **Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2** (Cloud, Console, and PC)
\n– **Endless Legend 2** (PC)
\n– **Goat Simulator** (Cloud and Console)
\n– **Goat Simulator Remastered** (Cloud, Console, and PC)
\n– **Hunt Showdown 1896** (Cloud, Console, and PC)
\n– **NHL 24 (EA Play)** (Cloud and Console)
\n– **Revenge of the Savage Planet** (Cloud, Console, and PC)<\/p>\n

Players are encouraged to enjoy these titles before they are removed from the service, particularly *Revenge of the Savage Planet*.<\/p>\n

With such an impressive array of new content, Game Pass continues to maintain its appeal, catering to various tastes within the gaming community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":32267,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"Default","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-32266","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32266","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=32266"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32266\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/32267"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=32266"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=32266"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=32266"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}