Xbox Game Pass Adds Indie Beat 'Em Up Mad King Redemption
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Secret Mission Games' roguelite brawler Mad King Redemption has joined Xbox Game Pass for Ultimate and Premium subscribers, offering solo and couch co-op action.
Xbox Game Pass is keeping its September momentum going with the addition of Mad King Redemption, a stylish genre hybrid developed by Secret Mission Games. Hitting the service following its earlier PC and console launches, the title blends classic arcade brawler action with roguelite progression, wrapped in a striking 2.5D pixel art aesthetic. Players can choose from four distinct heroes, each featuring unique combat styles and progression paths, to tackle randomized encounters either solo or in local co-op.
While the game is not a day-one release, its arrival on the Ultimate and Premium tiers gives subscribers a solid new option for couch co-op sessions. The loop revolves around surviving increasingly tough encounters, unlocking meta progression upgrades between runs, and ultimately facing down the titular monarch whose dark magic threw the realm into turmoil. For players who prefer outright ownership, the game remains available on the store for a modest price.
This drop is part of a busy stretch for the subscription library, arriving just ahead of other notable arrivals like Minecraft Dungeons 2. At the same time, Microsoft is rotating out several titles at the end of the month, making room for the steady stream of heavy hitters lined up for October. It is a healthy reminder of how subscription services keep smaller indie gems in rotation alongside major blockbusters.
Tags: Xbox Game Pass, Indie Games, Roguelite, Co-Op Games
Original article: Game Rant