Xbox Game Pass subscribers are about to unlock two of gaming’s most immersive RPGs—though not everyone gets equal access. Warhorse Studios’ Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, the highly anticipated medieval survival RPG, arrives on March 3 across Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC tiers. Meanwhile, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition—already a landmark in open-world storytelling—lands today in cloud streaming format, but only for Xbox Series S and X users. PC subscribers are locked out of this version, a rare exclusion for a title this substantial.
This isn’t just a roster update; it’s a test of how Microsoft balances exclusivity and accessibility. While Deliverance II* bridges the gap with full PC support, The Witcher 3’s console-only cloud rollout underscores a growing trend: high-profile titles increasingly favor cloud streaming over traditional PC releases within Game Pass. For fans of CD Projekt Red’s masterpiece, the wait for a PC-friendly version remains uncertain.
The New Arrivals
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II brings Warhorse’s signature historical realism to Game Pass, offering players a brutal, uncompromising medieval experience. With its March 3 debut, it joins a slate of other recent additions, including Avowed—which arrives today with a fresh Anniversary Update—and Final Fantasy III, arriving on the same date. Meanwhile, The Witcher 3’s cloud-exclusive rollout today marks a shift in how Microsoft handles legacy titles, prioritizing console streaming over PC access.
The tradeoff is clear: cloud streaming expands reach to handheld and Series S users, but it also creates a two-tiered system where PC gamers miss out on full library access. This isn’t the first time Microsoft has made such a move—Starfield and Halo Infinite have also seen similar restrictions—but the omission of The Witcher 3 stings given its cultural impact.
Who Benefits?
- Xbox Series X|S and cloud gamers: Gain immediate access to The Witcher 3 today and Deliverance II on March 3, with no PC dependency.
- PC Game Pass subscribers: Enjoy Deliverance II but remain excluded from The Witcher 3’s cloud version, forcing them to seek retail or other platforms.
- Handheld and Series S users: Can now stream both titles without needing a high-end PC, though performance may vary.
For hardcore RPG fans, the news is a double-edged sword. Deliverance II’s arrival is a major win, but the Witcher 3 exclusion raises questions about Microsoft’s long-term strategy. Will more cloud-exclusive titles follow? And when—or if—will The Witcher 3 return to PC Game Pass? As of now, those answers remain unanswered.
Beyond these two blockbusters, Game Pass is also adding Avowed today with its Anniversary Update, Final Fantasy III on March 3, and a host of other titles in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, older entries like Monster Train and Middle-earth: Shadow of War* are departing the library at the end of February, making way for fresher content.
The bigger picture? Microsoft is doubling down on cloud gaming, but the PC community’s patience may be wearing thin. For now, Xbox subscribers have a lot to look forward to—just not everyone gets the same access.
