Cyberpunk 2077 Hits Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass added Cyberpunk 2077 as the headline title for March 2026. Other major additions include Hollow Knight: Silksong, F1 25, and Construction Simulator — mixing AAA and indie titles for broad subscriber appeal.
The addition of Cyberpunk 2077 to Game Pass marks a significant milestone in the game's long-term turnaround. Following a notoriously troubled 2020 launch that was plagued by bugs and performance issues, developer CD Projekt Red embarked on a multi-year effort to overhaul the game. This redemption arc has been a consistent focus for the Polish studio, which has a history of extensive post-launch support for its titles. Key to this transformation was the 2.0 update and the "Phantom Liberty" expansion released in 2023. These updates fundamentally changed many of the game's core systems and were critical in rebuilding its reputation. This sustained effort has paid off, with the game having sold over 35 million copies as of late 2025, a sales pace that has surpassed that of the developer's previous blockbuster, The Witcher 3, in the same post-release timeframe. Even years after its release, Cyberpunk 2077 maintains a significant daily player count, with tens of thousands of players on platforms like Steam. The arrival on Game Pass is expected to introduce the game to a new wave of players who may have been hesitant to purchase it after its initial launch. This strategy aligns with the trend of older, established AAA titles using subscription services to reach a wider audience and potentially boost sales of downloadable content. The other major titles joining Game Pass in March also have their own unique backstories. *Hollow Knight: Silksong*, the highly anticipated sequel to the indie hit *Hollow Knight*, is launching on the service on day one of its release, September 4, 2025. This move guarantees immediate access for subscribers, a common and effective strategy for new indie releases on the platform.
