Xbox Game Pass/PS Plus/Indie Pass — Hades II Deck #9 + stacked April + RE7 + Absolum review + Xbox Apr6-10/Steam Apr6-12 drops + Indie Pass Apr13 launch + mixed reactions + Morbid Metal EA preview + Wave1 confirms
Key Questions
What are the major Xbox Game Pass additions in April?
Key April additions include Hades II on April 14 (Deck #9, award-winning sequel), Replaced/Thaumaturge/Kiln on April 23, Vampire Crawlers on April 21, FFIV on April 7, DayZ/Endless Legend 2 on April 8, Planet Coaster 2 on April 9, COD MW on April 17, and Oblivion Remaster on April 16.
When does Hades II join Xbox Game Pass?
Hades II, the award-winning sequel selected as one of CNET's best games of 2025 and Best Action Game winner, joins Xbox Game Pass on April 14. It is also ranked #9 on Steam Deck.
What PS Plus games are coming in April?
PS Plus April lineup includes Lords of the Fallen and Tomb Raider. These are part of stacked April additions alongside Game Pass titles.
What is the Indie Pass and how has it been received?
Indie Pass launches April 13, offering access to 70+ indie games but has received mixed reactions. Track reviews, signups, and retention for it.
What Steam sales are happening April 6-12?
April 6-12 Steam drops include Samson, People of Note, ChainStaff, Skull Horde, and Morbid Metal EA. These are highlighted in various April game sale videos and lists.
What are some other notable April Game Pass games?
Additional titles include SMB3D, Absolum, GRIME II, RE7, MH Stories 3, and Minishoot. Absolum has a review out, and Minishoot is praised as a superb twin-stick metroidvania.
What Xbox games are releasing April 6-10?
Over 20 games are coming to Xbox April 6-10, including various intriguing titles amid a busy week. This ties into the massive Game Pass Wave 1 lineup.
How has Morbid Metal been previewed?
Morbid Metal is in Early Access preview, appearing in Steam April drops and lists. Track its reviews and retention.
Apr adds confirmed: Hades II (Apr14 Deck#9 GP); Kiln (Apr23), Vampire Crawlers (Apr21); Replaced/Thaumaturge/FFIV/DayZ/Endless Legend2/Planet Coaster2/COD MW/Oblivion Remaster/RE7/MH Stories 3/Minishoot/Absolum; PS Plus Lords Fallen/Tomb Raider; Steam Apr6-12: Samson/People of Note/ChainStaff/Skull Horde/Morbid Metal EA; Indie Pass (70+ indies). Track reviews/Deck/mobile retention/signups/Absolum/Apr launches/Indie Pass/Morbid Metal/People of Note.