However, the service still managed to secure some pretty big titles for day-one releases. Xbox's day-one additions to the service started off a bit slower this year, but quickly ramped up as the year progressed. Outriders - April 31 (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S).

Rain on Your Parade - April 15 (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S).MLB The Show 21 - April 19 (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S).Octopath Traveler - March 24 (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S).Undertale - March 15 (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S).Genesis Noir - March 26 (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S).Project Winter - February 3 (Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S).Wreckfest - February 18 (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S).The Medium - January 28 (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S).Cyber Shadow - January 26 (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S).RELATED: Minecraft Player Builds Massive Oreo Cookie January - April Day-One Xbox Game Pass Additions

However, with 2021 coming to a close, it is a perfect time to look back on all of the day-one releases that Xbox game Pass managed to pack into this year. It seems that the service will only continue to grow and become an even better deal for subscribers on both Xbox and PC, especially as Xbox's multiple new studios start releasing upcoming titles. This year has brought some massive titles to the subscription service the same day that they release, whether it be the next-gen horrifying experience of The Medium or the beautiful open-world racing of Forza Horizon 5.

Day-one releases have been a big focus for Xbox Game Pass, and the service really ramped up its efforts in securing day-one titles in 2021. This includes frequently adding new titles to the service, giving subscribers bonus perks, and promising that all future first-party Xbox games will launch on the service. Xbox has made it very clear that it intends to invest heavily in its Xbox Game Pass program.

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