SteamWorld Buildis the latest adventure in The Station’s steam-powered, robot-fused universe. The premise is simple: Build a functioning city, explore the dungeons beneath it, and escape the dying planet with rockets. But since no other title from the franchise has been featured on Game Pass, prospect players want to know if the 2023 installment,Build, will hit Microsoft’s popular subscription. This guide delves into theavailability ofSteamWorld Buildon all supported platforms—Console, PC, and Cloud. Additionally, it uncovers insights into the anticipated duration it will remain accessible.

SteamWorld Build Game Pass Availability

SteamWorld Buildis the opening title onthe Game Pass December lineup, followed byClone Drone in the Danger Zone, Rise of the Tomb Raider, While the Iron’s Hot, World War Z: Aftermath, Goat Simulator 3, Against the Storm, Tin Hearts, and Farcry 6.

Being a third-party title,Buildis anticipated to maintain its presence on Game Pass for a duration ranging from12 to 18 months. Regardless, it will mark the debut of the firstSteamWorldgame on the subscription, sparking anticipation among players for potential additions of other installments.

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SteamWorld Build Cloud Gaming Availability

Fortunately,SteamWorld Buildis also available on Xbox Cloud Gaming. Mobile players can play this city-building, dungeon-crawling title on their phone, provided they have a supported controller.

Playing SteamWorld Build throughMicrosoft’s Cloud Gamingrequires a stable internet connection with a speed of 10-20 Mbps. It also necessitates a Bluetooth controller, as the game does not support touch controls.

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SteamWorld Build File Size on Game Pass

Xbox owners will need 3 GB of free storage asSteamWorld Build’s file size is about 2.75 GB. However, PC players must have at least 4 GB of HDD to download the game.

Compared toother city-building games on Game Pass,SteamWorld Buildis a fairly optimized title.Railway Empire 2, for example, requires about 40 GB of space, andCities Skylines 2demands 50 GB of storage. (Of course, the graphics gap between these three titles is significant.)

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Games Like SteamWorld Build on Game Pass

Players who enjoy the universe ofSteamWorldwill also need to check outCities Skylines 2, SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition, Railway Empire 2, and Stardew Valley. These Game Pass titles have the same city-building emphasis and enable the players to construct their dream world—in the most creative ways.

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WHERE TO PLAY

HOMESTEADOne final landrush! The planet is dyin', Astrid, and it’s dig or die trying!That mine under our town is sitting empty, and wouldn’t you know there’s rumours of ancient tech down there that might help us out of this predicament. Round up the posse, circle the wagons, and let’s get to building a new home! Collect resources above ground and ores down below so we can get those wealthy bots in here to help us build bigger, and we can get the heck out of here!MANAGEAs your borders expand, new steamfolk will find their way to you! Every bot is crotchety in their own way, and it’s up to you to keep them steaming along. Barter to boost efficiency, keep goods flowing to and from the mines and keep everyone happy to make them work their darndest and hardest.DIG DEEPStare into the abyss long enough and it might just stare back… we’re going looking for riches and something down there doesn’t want to share! Have gun, dig gravel, and ensure the mines don’t collapse upon you as you defend yourselves from the creepy crawlies that lurk within…

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