Is Hell Is Us Coming To Xbox Game Pass?
No, as of now, Hell is Us is not confirmed for Xbox Game Pass, and honestly, I’d be pretty excited if it got announced, but at the moment, there’s just radio silence on that front. It’s one of those dark, atmospheric action-adventure games that’s been quietly building hype in certain corners, maybe because it promises a blend of brutal melee combat and mystery that just feels different from your usual fare. Developed by Rogue Factor and published by Nacon, the game’s been swirling around in the news every so often, mostly when there’s a new trailer drop or release date reveal. But every time I check into my Xbox Game Pass feed, Hell is Us just isn’t there.
Let’s talk release date, though. Hell is Us is officially slated for a 2025 launch, though the exact day seems to slip between my fingers every time I look for it. There’s this sense of anticipation, mixed with frustration, because the publisher likes to tease but never fully delivers the info. Maybe that’s par for the course with some of these mysterious narrative games, or maybe I’m just too impatient. Anyway, the game is locked in for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, as well as Xbox Series X|S, but Game Pass specifically hasn’t gotten a mention in any press release, developer Q&A, or social rumor mill I’ve seen. Sometimes I feel like the Game Pass announcements are last-minute surprises like, “Oh, hey, guess what’s available now?” But Hell is Us feels more like the type of game they’ll launch quietly and maybe do a deal later on.
If you’re wondering what Hell is Us actually is, here’s the gist: it’s a third-person action-adventure game set in a surreal world torn apart by civil war and supernatural forces—which, I’ll admit, sounds fascinating and just a little terrifying. There’s a heavy emphasis on exploration; you’re encouraged to poke around without being bombarded by waypoints or endless map icons. Maybe I’m old-school, but that appeals to me. Give me a sword, give me questions, and let me stumble into trouble and story moments at my own pace. The art direction leans hard into unsettling terrain and abstract threats, and there’s just enough ambiguity about “what the hell is going on” to stoke my curiosity. Sometimes games with less exposition end up living longer in my memory, even if I’m also yelling at my TV, asking for answers.
Now, Hell is Us on PS5 and Steam, for that matter, is officially confirmed. You can wishlist it, see the teaser trailers, check out developer interviews, all the stuff that makes it real for PlayStation and PC players. I know a couple of friends who wishlisted it on Steam months ago, just out of this weird sense that it could be one of those sleeper hits. If you’re a demo kind of person, though, sad news: as of writing, there is no Hell is Us demo out for any platform. I double-checked on Steam, PlayStation Store, and even poked around fan-made forums in case someone leaked a vertical slice, but no dice.
Anyway, if you’re holding out for Hell is Us on Game Pass, maybe bookmark the store page and check back after launch. Sometimes publishers do surprise drops to pump up player numbers, but in this case, everything official is sticking to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC purchase only. It’s mysterious, moody, brutal—and honestly, maybe worth the wait even if you have to fork out for it instead of catching it on the subscription carousel. If anything changes, trust me, I’ll be among the first to yell about it. Until then, we wait—sword at the ready and a little bit of hope.
