Good news for subscribers who like both nightmares and tactical turns. Microsoft is adding two celebrated games to Xbox Game Pass: Resident Evil 7 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. One joins the service on March 31 and the other arrives on April 2.
Resident Evil 7: a tight, scary reboot
Release year: 2017
- Game Pass date: March 31
- Perspective: First person, a new direction for the series
- Setting: Rural Louisiana, focused on a horrific house and a hostile family
- Protagonist: Ethan Winters, searching for his missing wife
Resident Evil 7 refreshed the franchise by dialing back blockbuster action and bringing fear back to the foreground. It is often called one of the best entries in the series and works well as an introduction for players who have not played older titles. The game also earned recognition in virtual reality categories.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: the 2025 award winner
Game Pass date: April 2
- Awards: Won Game of the Year and eight other awards at the 2025 Game Awards, and swept its nominated categories at the Golden Joystick Awards
- Genre: Turn based combat with a strong narrative focus
- Premise: Members of Expedition 33 pursue a figure called the Paintress across a damaged mainland inspired by Belle Epoque France
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 earned broad critical praise in 2025. The game combines carefully designed combat with striking visuals and a story about hunting a mysterious, deadly artist. Its arrival on Game Pass makes it easier for players who missed it to jump in and see what won so many awards.
Why this matters
Both additions highlight different strengths. Resident Evil 7 is a compact, effective horror experience that welcomes new players. Clair Obscur is a recent critical favorite with deep tactical systems and a distinct aesthetic. Together they give Game Pass subscribers a strong mix of genres to try without extra cost.
