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Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, a hybrid tower defense and action-strategy game, has officially been released and joined Xbox Game Pass at the end of January 2025.
Fans of the Orcs Must Die! series will be excited to see this fourth game arrive on the popular subscription service. New and returning players can experience its unique blend of strategic trap placement and intense combat.
The Orcs Must Die! franchise, known for its engaging gameplay and satisfying mechanics, has gained a loyal following since its debut. Deathtrap continues that legacy with its fun take on the tower defense genre and challenging levels.
Xbox Game Pass Availability Details
As part of the Xbox Game Pass lineup for February 2025, Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud Gaming. Players with an active Game Pass subscription, including Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass Core members, will be able to download and play the game at no additional cost.
The addition of Deathtrap expands the Game Pass library with another strategic and action-packed title, perfect for those who enjoy a mix of planning and real-time combat.
For gamers without the Microsoft game subscription service, Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is also available on Steam and Epic Games Store.
War Mage Sophie watching her traps and Orc spectres before the start of a round of Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap
Other Game Pass Additions in February 2025
In addition to Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can look forward to several other exciting game releases in February. Microsoft keeps leveling up its Game Pass lineup with exciting new titles across multiple genres. So what’s in store this month?
Whether you’re into RPGs, action games, or indie hits, February’s lineup promises something for everyone.
Shooter Far Cry New Dawn has just been added this week, together with sci-fi RPG Starfield to the Game Pass Standard tier and American football sim Madden NFL 25 for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.
Next week, players of both standard and ultimate tier will be welcoming back Kingdom Two Crowns, a very addictive 2D sidescrolling pixel art game.
February 18th will be a very important day for a lot of gamers, when first-person fantasy action RPG Avowed finally reaches subscribers as a day-one Game Pass release for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Conclusion
With Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap joining Xbox Game Pass in 2025 as a day-one release, fans of the franchise and strategy-action hybrids alike have a thrilling new title to enjoy.
Whether you’ve been battling orcs for years or you’re just stepping into the fight, there’s no better time to dive in and start the chaos! While I've never played the first three installments of the series, I've already clocked multiple hours in Deathtrap. It's great fun!
Be sure to check out the full Xbox Game Pass catalog to download the game and experience the orc-slaying action for yourself!
