It should also be noted that the two Xbox 360 games can be played on the Xbox One through the console's Backward Compatibility feature, effectively giving owners of the current-generation console four free games to download.īackward Compatibility is one of the major video game console features available on the Xbox One and not on the PlayStation 4. The free Xbox 360 game takes a completely different tone in the second half of the month with Dead Space 2, which is seen as the best installment in the three-part series. Set in 19th-century London during the Industrial Revolution, Assassin's Creed: Syndicate was considered as significant improvement over its predecessor, Assassin's Creed: Unity.įor the Xbox 360, the free Games with Gold downloads are a pair of sequels, namely Cars 2 from April 1 to April 15 and Dead Space 2 from April 16 to April 30.Ĭars 2 is probably the least exciting game for the April 2018 lineup, but the action-racing game may prove popular among children for the over-the-top stunts. The challenging title, from acclaimed director Jonathan Blow, offers 500 puzzles that help players regain their memory.Īssassin's Creed: Syndicate, meanwhile, is one of the most acclaimed entries in the franchise.

In open-world mystery game The Witness, players wake up in an island with no clue on who or where they are. For the Xbox One, Xbox Live Gold subscribers will be able to download The Witness for the whole month of April, while Assassin's Creed: Syndicate will be available from April 16 to May 15.

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