Cyberpunk 2077 Headlines Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft's Game Pass March lineup is led by Cyberpunk 2077, along with Planet of Lana II and Hollow Knight: Silksong on Game Pass Premium. Final Fantasy III is also available for cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The addition of these major titles significantly boosts Game Pass's March value proposition.
The inclusion of *Cyberpunk 2077* marks a significant milestone in the game's comeback story. Following a notoriously troubled launch in December 2020 that was plagued by bugs, especially on last-gen consoles, developer CD Projekt Red embarked on a years-long redemption arc. This effort included numerous major patches, such as the 1.5 update that brought next-gen features, and the complete overhaul of core systems with Update 2.0. The game's revival was further cemented by the critically acclaimed "Phantom Liberty" expansion in 2023. The extensive fixes and new content have transformed the title from a cautionary tale into a celebrated open-world RPG, making its arrival on a subscription service the final chapter in its recovery. For *Hollow Knight: Silksong*, the journey to launch has been a testament to massive fan anticipation. First announced in February 2019 by the small Australian developer Team Cherry, the game began as downloadable content for its predecessor before evolving into a full-fledged sequel. The long development cycle, characterized by extended periods of silence from the developers, has only intensified the hype surrounding the title. *Planet of Lana II*'s day-one debut on Game Pass follows the success of its predecessor, which launched in May 2023. The original game, created by Wishfully Studios, was widely praised for its stunning hand-painted art style, emotional narrative, and a captivating score from composer Takeshi Furukawa. The version of *Final Fantasy III* joining the service is most likely the 3D remake, which represented the first time the game was officially released outside of Japan. The original 1990 Famicom version was exclusive to Japan for decades, with Western audiences first experiencing the title through the comprehensive 2006 Nintendo DS remake.
