With the success of Xbox Game Pass running rampant, it’s not surprising that many gamers want to know if Nightingale will be available on the service.
Releasing in Early Access on February 20, Nightingale is an open-world survival crafting game set in fantastical and dangerous realms. But will Xbox players be able to pick this up on Game Pass?
Nightingale: Is it coming to Xbox Game Pass?
Unfortunately, Nightingale is not arriving on Xbox Game Pass on launch or anytime soon. It’s only launching in Early Access on Steam and the Epic Games Store. You’ll be able to pick this up for yourself at $29.99 on these two storefronts, so for now, it’s just a PC game.
This doesn’t mean that in the future, especially once it fully releases and leaves Early Access, Nightingale won’t arrive on Xbox, let alone Game Pass. In the FAQ on its website, Inflexion Games didn’t mention anything about it arriving on other platforms like PlayStation or Xbox. But since it’s just an Early Access launch, there’s still a big chance that Nightingale will arrive on consoles.
On its Steam Page, Inflexion Games explained it believes that Nightingale will be in Early Access for nine to 12 months. This could easily change due to the nature of game development, and by the time it leaves Early Access we could see it come to Xbox Game Pass.
Since it’s not a AAA first-party title and is relatively cheap, I wouldn’t be surprised if Microsoft becomes interested in picking this title up. But Early Access is a time for developers to see what needs to be fixed and listen to the player base for feedback before a full release. Steam specializes in Early Access launches, so it’s not surprising to see it be the main place for Nightingale.
If you only have an Xbox, I’d patiently wait for Nightingale to possibly arrive on your preferred console. But for survival game lovers and anyone with Steam or Epic Games launchers, Nightingale seems like a good game to dive into. If you’re wondering if it Steam Deck compatible, we’ve got your answer here.
