Game Pass February/March Lineup Revealed: Avowed, Avatar, and New RPGs

• Heavy Hitters Land: Avowed and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora are the flagship arrivals available as of today.
• RPG Dominance: The lineup is stacked with heavy RPGs, including the return of The Witcher 3 and the debut of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
• Indie Curiosity: Death Howl brings a unique Soulslike deck-builder flavor to the service on February 19.
• Leaving Soon: Clear your backlog; Injustice 2 and Middle Earth: Shadow of War head for the exit on February 28.

The February/March Game Pass Power Play

Microsoft just dropped the hammer on the mid-February through early March schedule, and if you're a fan of massive RPGs and experimental indies, your hard drive is about to take a hit. We’re seeing a mix of heavy-budget blockbusters and "Game Preview" titles that keep the service feeling fresh. The big news? Avowed and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora are officially live today, February 17, giving subscribers plenty to chew on immediately.

The Mid-February Drop Schedule

Beyond the headliners, the next two weeks are packed. Here is the breakdown of what is hitting the service:

February 17 (Available Now)

• Aerial_Knight's DropShot: (Cloud, Series X/S, Handheld, PC) – Available via Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

February 19

• Death Howl: (Cloud, Series X/S, Handheld, PC) – Available via Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass. This is a Soulslike deck builder following a hunter named Ro on a "poignant tale of grief, healing, and resilience." We think the combination of high-stakes combat and deck-building mechanics in a spirit-focused world could be the sleeper hit of the month.
• EA Sports College Football 26: (Cloud, Series X/S) – Ultimate subscribers only. A massive win for the sports crowd.
• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition: (Cloud, Console) – Available via Ultimate and Premium. If you haven't played the Complete Edition yet, there’s no better time to jump back into Geralt’s shoes.

The Late February Push

• TCG Card Shop Simulator (Game Preview): (Cloud, Series X/S, Handheld, PC) – February 24. A niche but addictive addition for those who love the retail-sim meta.
• Dice A Million: (PC) – February 25 via Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
• Towerborne (Full Game Release): (Console, Handheld, PC) – February 26. This moves out of early access/preview into a full launch for Ultimate and PC members.

March Headliners: Bohemia and Final Fantasy

Looking ahead to March 3, we have two massive RPG arrivals that couldn't be more different. First up is the pixel-perfect Final Fantasy 3 for the retro enthusiasts. But the real heavyweight is Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

Our take? Henry of Skalitz’s return is exactly what the service needs. The game continues its dedication to the "toil and turmoil" of Bohemia, maintaining a hardy combat system and an "eager embrace of vulgarity" that sets it apart from the sanitized fantasy we usually see. It’s a grounded, gritty RPG that rewards patience and skill.

The Departure Lounge: Get Playing or Get Buying

As usual, the "one in, one out" rule applies. We are losing some significant titles on February 28. If you are mid-campaign, you have less than two weeks to wrap things up:

• Monster Train: A top-tier deck builder you shouldn't miss.
• Expeditions: A MudRunner Game: The ultimate "slow and steady" physics sim.
• Injustice 2: One of the best DC fighting games ever made.
• Middle Earth: Shadow of War: Still the gold standard for the Nemesis System.

If you want to keep these permanently, remember that your Game Pass membership usually nets you a 20% discount if you buy them before they leave the library.