Xbox Game Pass April 2024 Includes One of the Best Action Platformers for Years

You'll soon be able to experience an epic adventure with Lara Croft through Game Pass!

Xbox Game Pass April 2024 Includes One of the Best Action Platformers for Years

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  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition headlines the Xbox Game Pass lineup for April 2024.
  • From LEGO racing to adorable open-world exploration to competitive golf, there's a game for every taste in this month's additions.
  • Game Pass Ultimate subscribers enjoy perks like FFXIV Online: Starter Edition, YouTube Premium trials, and exclusive content for Battlefield 2042.
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Tomb Raider is a classic franchise, and few capture the players’ imagination the way it does. With the latest additions to Xbox Game Pass this April, subscribers are in for a treat as you’ll soon be able to play as Lara Croft in Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition.

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But that’s not all – there’s a treasure trove of new titles awaiting eager players, making this month’s lineup one of the most exciting yet.

Xbox Game Pass April 2024 Games

Grab Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition on Xbox Game Pass now!
Grab Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition on Xbox Game Pass now!

Xbox has finally revealed the exciting goodies hitting Game Pass in April.

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For fans of action-packed adventures and heart-stopping thrills, Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition is a must-play. Join Lara Croft as she embarks on a journey to save the world from an apocalypse. This version includes the base game, all seven DLC challenge tombs, and a ton of downloadable weapons, outfits, and skills.

Lara isn’t the only one making waves in Game Pass this month. From adrenaline-fueled racing to adorable open-world adventures, there’s something for everyone to enjoy:

  • No Man’s Sky Orbital Update – Available now
  • Superhot: Mind Control Delete (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available now
  • LEGO 2K Drive (Cloud and Console) – April 3
  • Lil Gator Game (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 4
  • EA Sports PGA Tour (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) EA Play – April 4
  • Kona (Cloud and Console) – April 9
  • Botany Manor (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – April 9
  • Harold Halibut (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – April 16

As if the lineup wasn’t exciting enough, subscribers of Game Pass Ultimate will be able to access a couple of new perks that just make the subscription model that much more worth it.

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Final Fantasy XIV Online: Starter Edition is available for a limited time. As an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member, you’ll enjoy a 30-day free play period to explore every corner of this vast and vibrant universe.

YouTube Premium is now available for new users. Game Pass will give users a 3-month trial that lets them watch their favorite creators without ads, offline, and in the background.

The Battlefield 2042: Season 7 Field Kit will also be available to Game Pass Ultimate or EA Play members. Score exclusive gear, including the Ride’em Crab Boy Weapon Charm, Rising Tide AM40 Weapon Skin, and Dustproof Specialist Headgear.

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Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass in April 2024

SOMA and a few other titles will be leaving Game Pass soon
SOMA and a few other titles will be leaving Game Pass soon

As is customary, there are a few games that will be leaving the Game Pass selection on April 15th.

  • Amnesia Collection
  • Amnesia: Rebirth
  • Back 4 Blood
  • Phantom Abyss
  • Research and Destroy
  • Soma

If you’re interested in keeping any of these as part of your library forever, Xbox offers a special discount rate so that you won’t have to pay full price.

Are you happy with this month’s Game Pass update? Are there any other games that you hope to see on it? You can share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

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Written by Vibha Hegde

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Vibha is an avid gamer that has been in the content writing space for over three years. With a Bachelors in Computer Applications, Vibha chooses to explore their passion for pop culture and gaming. When not hunkered over a controller trying to beat the Demon of Hatred in Sekiro, you can find Vibha relaxing to jazz during a digital painting session.