In April 2023, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will have the opportunity to download a slew of free games on console, PC and across devices on cloud.
Xbox Game Pass: Free games you can download in April 2023
Xbox gamers with a Game Pass subscriptions not only get access to hundreds of free titles every month but in April 2023, they get first dibs on free downloads, which include Out of Space: Couch Edition and the puzzle-adventure game Peaky Blinders: Mastermind.
Take a look at the full breakdown of Xbox Game Pass releases dropping in April 2023.
OUT OF SPACE: COUCH EDITION – Available on console, PC, across devices on cloud from 1 – 30 April 2023
There is no place like home, especially when you’re drifting through outer space. The challenge is that a deadly alien infestation has also settled in.
It will take all your strategic skills to keep each newly generated spaceship house creating resources and recycling alien goo by automating tasks to help keep it clean and comfy. Play with friends to build a sustainable environment that you can all enjoy together.
PEAKY BLINDERS: MASTERMIND – Available on console, PC, across devices on cloud from 1 April 2023 – 15 May 2023
A plot is afoot to put the family out of business and it’s up to you to uncover it. Set prior to season one of the hit show, you can control six key members of the Shelby family, each with different strengths and weaknesses.
If you need to bribe a cop, use Polly, but if you need to bust down a door or knock on a few skulls, take control of Arthur.
By using the right person at the right time and leveraging the game’s unique mechanics to move backwards or forwards through time, you can be the mastermind that puts everyone in sync to help unlock the puzzles.
More games expected for free download this month
As reported by Pure Xbox, here are more titles expected for free download this month:
| Game | Date | Platform |
| Everspace 2 | 6 April 2023 | PC |
| Ghostwire: Tokyo | 12 April 2023 | Console, PC, Cloud |
| Minecraft Legends | 18 April 2023 | Console, PC, Cloud |
| Coffee Talk Episode 2 | 20 April 2023 | Console, PC, Cloud |
| Cassette Beasts | 26 April 2023 | PC |
| The Last Case of Benedict Fox | 27 April 2023 | Console, PC, Cloud |
Xbox Game Pass: Here’s how it works
The digital game market is flooded with new releases, and the top picks are usually pricier than the rest. To mitigate this and give gamers an equal playing field, irrespective of social or class status, Microsoft introduced a tiered subscription model where Xbox users could download free games or, better yet, get premium releases at discounted prices.
The are two tiers, Xbox Game Pass and Ultimate. The former grants gamers access to catalogues for use on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and mobile device. On the other hand, the Game Pass Ultimate tier unlocks Gold titles and comes along with an Xbox Live subscription.
Game Pass can be purchased in one of three ways:
- Console only: R99 per month
- PC only: R99 per month
- Ultimate: R149 per month