Xbox Game Pass Adds Death Stranding, Baldur’s Gate 3 Coming to Xbox This Week

In a move that’s thrilling RPG and cinematic adventure fans alike, Microsoft has announced two major additions to the Xbox ecosystem this week. First up, Kojima Productions’ genre-defying title *Death Stranding* makes its surprise debut on Xbox Game Pass for PC and Console, marking the franchise’s first appearance on any Xbox platform. Meanwhile, the long-anticipated release of *Baldur’s Gate 3* on Xbox Series X|S is finally happening, with the critically acclaimed RPG launching on the platform this Thursday.

*Death Stranding*, created by legendary game designer Hideo Kojima, originally launched as a PlayStation exclusive in 2019 before slowly making its way to PC. The Xbox Game Pass edition is the Director’s Cut version, featuring expanded content, new gameplay features, and visual enhancements. Fans can now explore Kojima’s post-apocalyptic America as deliveryman Sam Porter Bridges, all while enjoying optimized settings for Xbox consoles and PC.

This marks a significant moment in the increasingly hazy landscape of platform exclusives. Kojima has been publicly collaborating with Xbox on an unannounced cloud project, and the release of *Death Stranding* on Game Pass could signal a future where platform lines blur further for iconic developers and franchises.

But perhaps the biggest excitement comes from the release date confirmation for *Baldur’s Gate 3* on Xbox. After months of speculation and a critically lauded launch on PC and PlayStation 5 earlier this year, the award-winning RPG from Larian Studios will finally be playable on Xbox Series X|S on December 7. The Xbox version includes all current patches and updates, ensuring players step into the Forgotten Realms with the smoothest experience possible.

While the Series S version will omit split-screen co-op due to hardware limitations, the core experience remains intact, and cross-save integration via Larian’s servers allows players to pick up where they left off on other platforms.

With *Death Stranding* now available on Game Pass and *Baldur’s Gate 3* set to join the Xbox family this week, December is shaping up to be one of the strongest months yet for Xbox owners.