Xbox Game Pass adds Aphelion and Trepang2 to subscription service

11 articles · Updated · Pure Xbox · Apr 27

Aphelion, a new sci-fi adventure from DON'T NOD, launches April 28 for Ultimate and PC members, while Trepang2, a 2023 action FPS, arrives April 29 for Ultimate, Premium, and PC members.
Aphelion features astronaut Ariane surviving a frozen planet, while Trepang2 offers frenetic, gory shooter gameplay. Both titles expand the Game Pass lineup as April ends.
Xbox plans to add four more games on April 30, making this a packed week for subscribers and highlighting the service's ongoing commitment to diverse, high-profile releases.

Could 'Aphelion's' Game Pass launch be the final mission for its struggling developer, DON'T NOD?

Does a flawed day-one release like 'Aphelion' justify the recent Game Pass price hike?

Does 'Aphelion's' troubled gameplay reflect the internal turmoil at its financially struggling studio?

How does the acclaimed shooter 'Trepang2' compare to its spiritual predecessor 'F.E.A.R.' on console?

Is Xbox's strategy of adding polarizing day-one titles a sustainable model for Game Pass growth?

Is a great narrative enough to save a game with clunky mechanics and tedious gameplay?