Xbox Game Pass Getting One Of The Most Immersive Open-World RPGs Ever

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Published Feb 8, 2026, 6:00 AM EST

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Xbox Game Pass has revealed its line-up of games for February 2026. And while a number of these titles look great, there's one open-world RPG that really stands out as a steal for subscribers. If you're looking for a game to get fully engrossed with on Game Pass, then you'll definitely want to give it a shot.

The official Xbox news page has confirmed many new additions to Game Pass that are coming this month, including some heavy hitters like Madden NFL 26. Cozy games like Starsand Island and classics like Final Fantasy 2 are also being added in February. But it's one open-world RPG that's really got our attention.

Xbox Game Pass Is Getting Kingdom Come: Deliverance

I'm talking about the amazing Kingdom Come: Deliverance, an open-world action-RPG with a compelling story and a ton of quests. Whether or not you've played the excellent Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, you should give the first game a try. The action-RPG arrives on Xbox Game Pass this month. It's a story-driven game, but it's also an open-world game, so you get the best of both worlds here.

The game is set during a war in the Kingdom of Bohemia, during medieval times, and follows a commoner named Henry as he rises through the ranks. The RPG has a compelling story that I won't spoil here, and it's one of those rare games where the story and gameplay are both equally excellent.

This Is A Seriously Immersive RPG

image from the game Kingdom Come Deliverance showing a massive medieval battle taking place

There's a ton to do in Kingdom Come: Deliverance outside the main story, including numerous quests that are nonlinear. Choices and actions actually matter too, so you'll want to put some thought into how Henry interacts with the people and world around him. And since the game is in first-person, it's super immersive. You even have to eat and sleep in order to stay alive.

It's that kind of immersion that won over critics when Kingdom Come: Deliverance released in 2018, and that won over players too. The open-world has plenty to explore, from ruins and castles to towns and forests. You'll definitely be spending a lot of time with this one.

And that's what makes the RPG so great. The fact that it's free to play thanks to Xbox Game Pass just sweetens the pot even more. If you belong to one of the tiers that can play Kingdom Come: Deliverance, then give it a shot. Just expect to become fully engrossed with the game. It's super addictive. Kingdom Come: Deliverance arrives on Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass on February 13, 2026.