Backpack Hero is an indie video game developed by Jaspel and published by Jaspel, IndieArk, and Different Tales. Funded through Kickstarter, the game was released for early access on August 15, 2022, available on Windows, MacOS, and SteamOS. But is it coming out on Game Pass?
Here’s all you need to know about whether or not Backpack Hero is coming to PC and Xbox Game Pass.
Is Backpack Hero on Xbox Game Pass?
No, Backpack Hero is not coming out on Xbox Game Pass.
The game only came out for PC as early access on August 15, 2022. Players were expecting a multi-platform full release in May 2023, however, the game got delayed indefinitely. There has been no news yet about the release date of the game for console. Hence, players should not expect the game to come to Xbox Game Pass until the game gets a fixed release date.
Is Backpack Hero on PC Game Pass?
No, Backpack Hero is not coming out on PC Game Pass.
The game came out in early access on August 20, 2023 and since then there has been no news about the game coming to PC Game Pass. The game had a full release date set for May 2023, however it got indefinitely postponed. Hence, players should not expect the arrival of the game on PC Game Pass anytime soon.
Can you play Backpack Hero via Game Pass?
Unfortunately, you cannot play Backpack Hero via Xbox or PC Game Pass. This is because since the game came out in early access back in August 2020, there have been no announcements of the game coming to Game Pass. Hence only after an announcement about its full release will we know if the game will get a Game Pass release. Players can currently play the game on PC by purchasing it from Steam.
The game’s description reads:
“Backpack Hero is the inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your bag, and vanquish your foes!”