{"id":210555,"date":"2024-03-06T03:51:01","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T03:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/06\/7-new-titles-confirmed-for-xbox-game-pass-in-march\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:21:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:21:11","slug":"7-new-titles-confirmed-for-xbox-game-pass-in-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/06\/7-new-titles-confirmed-for-xbox-game-pass-in-march\/","title":{"rendered":"7 new titles confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in March"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/readwrite.com\/category\/game\/\">Gamers<\/a> will benefit from the addition of several headline titles to <a href=\"https:\/\/readwrite.com\/microsofts-2bn-xbox-revenue-surge-after-activision-blizzard-acquisition\/\">Xbox<\/a> Game Pass for March 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The new arrivals will include Warhammer 40,000 Boltgun, SpongeBob SquarePants, and MLB The Show 24, reflecting the range of genres to be enhanced on the Xbox service.<\/p>\n<p>As confirmed by <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2024\/03\/05\/xbox-game-pass-new-for-march-2024\/\">Microsoft<\/a>, the first wave of new games brings seven newcomers to the platform with the potential for more to follow.<\/p>\n<p>Warhammer 40,000 Boltgun is the latest in the first-person shooter series with IGN\u2019s review concluding:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRetro-shooting and fast-paced arenas suit the Warhammer 40K setting nicely, but Boltgun falls short of greatness because its ideas peter out too quickly. Some good level design and nice environments make up for a lack of variety.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The next wave of Xbox Game Pass games is absolutely STACKED!<\/p>\n<p>-Warhammer 40K Boltgun (I&#8217;ve been wanting to try this!)<br \/>-Control Ultimate Edition<br \/>-SpongeBob BFBB Rehydrated<br \/>-Lightyear Frontier (day 1!)<br \/>-MLB The Show 24 (day 1!)<\/p>\n<p>Maybe XGP&#8217;s best &#8220;wave&#8221; ever?<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/S0PaP2wiJ7\">https:\/\/t.co\/S0PaP2wiJ7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ryan McCaffrey (@DMC_Ryan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DMC_Ryan\/status\/1765065142302339396?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 5, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom \u2013 Rehydrated is a\u00a0full remake of the classic for Xbox in which you can play as SpongeBob, Patrick, or Sandy to disrupt Plankton\u2019s dastardly plan to take over Bikini Bottom.<\/p>\n<p>Another notable addition is Control Ultimate Edition<strong>,<\/strong> with the Remedy Entertainment release presented by Microsoft as a \u201csupernatural third-person action-adventure\u201d to challenge your skills as you battle through a deep and unpredictable world.<\/p>\n<h2>How does Microsoft\u2019s Xbox Game Pass work?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/readwrite.com\/microsoft-has-launched-a-new-vapor-series-of-xbox-controllers-in-xbox-design-lab\/\">Xbox<\/a> Game Pass provides gamers with a <a href=\"https:\/\/readwrite.com\/taxi-life-take-to-the-streets-of-barcelona-as-a-virtual-cab-driver\/\">diverse game<\/a>\u00a0library accessible across Xbox consoles, PCs, and compatible devices.<\/p>\n<p>Subscribers enjoy a constantly refreshed selection of AAA and indie titles, making it a versatile gaming solution. This subscription model has revolutionized the gaming industry, offering a cost-effective and flexible way for players to access a wide range of gaming experiences without needing to buy individual titles.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not without drawbacks, however. The rotating library, which sees games removed or added sporadically, is not for everyone, and this lack of ownership may be a concern for those who prefer to have a permanent collection.<\/p>\n<h2>Full list of Xbox Game Pass releases for March 2024 \u2013 Wave 1<\/h2>\n<p>Whatever your preferred genre, you are likely to be enticed by one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Warhammer 40,000 Boltgun<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 5 March<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>PAW Patrol World<\/strong> \u2013 7 March<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom \u2013 Rehydrated<\/strong> \u2013 12 March<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Control Ultimate Edition<\/strong> \u2013 13 March<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No More Heroes<\/strong> 3 \u2013 14 March<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lightyear Frontier<\/strong> \u2013 19 March<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MLB The Show 24<\/strong> \u2013 19 March<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Xbox game titles to depart Game Pass in March 2024<\/h2>\n<p>As is standard, the rotation of available titles on Game Pass means certain releases will no longer be accessible.<\/p>\n<p>At the time of writing, those confirmed to be departing the platform are Hardspace: Shipbreaker, Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered, and Shredders (All on 15 March)<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Featured image: Xbox\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"about-author\">\n<div class=\"author-info\">\n<div class=\"author-avatar col-md-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/readwrite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/graeme-hanna_avatar-250x250.jpg 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-125 photo\" height=\"125\" width=\"125\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/readwrite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/graeme-hanna_avatar-125x125.jpg\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/readwrite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/graeme-hanna_avatar-125x125.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/readwrite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/graeme-hanna_avatar-250x250.jpg 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-125 photo\" height=\"125\" width=\"125\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/noscript>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- .author-avatar --><\/p>\n<div class=\"author-description col-md-10\">\n<h3 class=\"author-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/readwrite.com\/author\/graeme-hanna\/\">Graeme Hanna<\/a><\/h3>\n<h5 class=\"author-role\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFreelance Writer<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n<p class=\"author-bio\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/graemehanna\/\">Graeme Hanna<\/a> is a full-time, freelance writer with significant experience in online news as well as content writing.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nSince January 2021, he has contributed as a football and news writer for several mainstream UK titles including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowtimes.co.uk\/\">The Glasgow Times<\/a>, <a\/>Rangers Review, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/authors\/graeme-hanna\/\">Manchester Evening News<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mylondon.news\/\">MyLondon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givemesport.com\/author\/graeme-hanna\/\">Give Me Sport<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsletter.co.uk\/\">Belfast News Letter<\/a>.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nGraeme has worked across several briefs including news and feature writing in addition to other significant work experience in professional services. 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