The latest addition to Xbox Game Pass is Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly, a self-described "coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator." In it, players—as a barista—talk to customers (human or otherwise) and influence their decisions over a warm drink, all set to a wonderful Lofi atmosphere. In addition to this, Xbox Game Pass is also adding an Xbox One version of Medieval Dynasty, as a PC and Xbox Series X/S versions are already available on the service.
For Coffee Talk Episode 2, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can expect to mix ingredients and discover new drinks, experimenting with and uncovering secret recipes that better connect them with customers. They can also create latte art, come to understand an urban fantasy setting of Seattle, and meet characters such as an elf freelance designer, a succubus bisdev exec, and an orc game developer (who is unlikely to be working on Orcs Must Die!)
While opinions obviously vary, it's noteworthy that the first Coffee Talk's reviews on the aggregate site OpenCritic come in as "Fair," with a Top Critic Average of 74 and 65% of critics recommending it overall. The sequel comes in with "Strong" reviews on OpenCritic, with a Top Critic Average of 83 and 75% of critics recommending it. This shows how much of an improvement the sequel is over the original, but of course, Coffee Talk Episode 2 does have a rather niche appeal.
For those on Xbox One, they can now check out Medieval Dynasty. It combines survival, simulation, roleplaying, and strategy elements to tell the story of someone trying to form their own dynasty in the Middle Ages. The two games' launch on Xbox Game Pass means fans will be able to pick them up at no extra cost, and luckily, those who would prefer something else don't have a long wait on their hands.
Xbox Game Pass Updated List for April 20-April 30
- Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly (Cloud, Console, and PC - April 20)
- Medieval Dynasty (Xbox One - April 20)
- Homestead Arcana (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X/S - April 21)
- Cassette Beasts (PC - April 26)
- BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Special Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC - April 27)
- The Last Case of Benedict Fox (Console and PC - April 27)
Of course, the Xbox Game Pass games for May 2023 are not far away either. Perhaps the biggest release of the month, however, will be Redfall. As a first-party vampire-hunting title from Bethesda, expectations are certainly high—especially with it leading the new additions for May.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers get a handful of games every month.