April is currently a very thin month for Xbox and PC Game Pass. That isn’t abnormal, though, because Xbox prefers to announce most games coming to its subscription service just weeks, if not days before they arrive on the platform. It allows the service some flexibility to make deals quickly or to react to scheduling changes. For now, April’s only otherconfirmed Game Pass release isMinecraft Legends, which means the latest addition to April should be able to draw some extra attention as a result.
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Newly confirmed forApril’s PC Game Pass isHomestead Arcana, a fantasy farming game from Serenity Forge, developer ofHalf Past Fate,The King’s Bird, andDate Night Bowling. Serenity Forge is partnering with publisher Skybound Entertainment forHomestead Arcana, allowing the developer to create one of its most ambitious projects yet.
Homestead Arcana’s latest trailer debuted during the IGN Fan Fest 2023 event on Friday. At the end of the trailer a message reading “Coming April 2023” flashed on-screen, along with the Steam and Game Pass logos. WhileHomestead Arcanawas previously announced asplanned for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox Game Pass, it seems that Serenity Forge is going to focus on the Steam an PC Game Pass releases first. The Xbox Game Pass release will assumedly follow, though it’s possible that plans have changed.
Farming games are an increasingly popular subgenre thatHomestead Arcanais looking to break into.Homestead Arcanawill also be mixing in magical themes, as the player casts spells and flies broomsticks – there’s even a black cat familiar named Huckleberry. It may not be PC Game Pass' next big thing, but it’s a great option for farming game fans or those looking for something fun to try out.
Before April arrives, Xbox Game Pass has a good number of exciting releases planned for the end of February and March.Atomic Heartwill launch on Xbox Game Passon February 21, followed byWo Long: Fallen Dynasty,Way to the Woods, andValheimin March. Expect moreXbox Game Passannouncements for March, April, and beyond in the weeks and months to come.
