MX vs. ATV Alive is also joining the offer

Dec 23, 2014 07:42 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft confirms that in January of 2015, subscribers to its Xbox Live Gold service will be treated to three free titles via the Games with Gold promotion, in the form of D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die on the Xbox One, as well as MX vs. ATV Alive and The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings on the Xbox 360.

The Xbox Live Gold membership is more or less mandatory if you have an Xbox One or an Xbox 360 console, as Microsoft locks inside it access to the multiplayer and online features of the two consoles and their games. However, it also adds a few benefits to subscribers, including the popular Games with Gold program.

The special offer brings two free Xbox 360 games every month, and since this summer, it also adds one free title for the Xbox One during that same time period.

December is almost over, so Microsoft is looking towards January of 2015 and confirms on the Xbox Wire just what free titles will be available via Games with Gold next month.

Xbox One users get indie hit D4

First up, Xbox One owners with active Gold subscriptions can score indie hit D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die, from January 1 until January 31.

The title arrives from famous Japanese game designer Hidetaka Suehiro (aka Swery), who previously made the popular Deadly Premonition experience.

"You play David Young, a detective whose wife has been murdered. David suffers from a strange syndrome as a result of the murder: He can’t remember the past, but he can travel through time. He uses this ability to go back and find out the truth behind his wife’s death so he can try to prevent it," Microsoft says about D4's plot.

As you can imagine, the powers get augmented along the way, while David meets a variety of crazy characters. There are plenty of puzzles, not to mention some great cel-shaded visuals, so D4 is highly recommended.

Xbox 360 owners get MX vs. ATV Alive and The Witcher 2

On the Xbox 360, Microsoft opens the month with MX vs. ATV Alive, which will be available from January 1 until January 15. The title brings forth the same great racing experience seen in previous titles, but also plenty of multiplayer action.

Of course, the main attraction is The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, which is available from January 16 until January 31 on the Xbox 360. Play as Geralt of Rivia and explore this stunning role-playing experience that introduces a great story while also keeping those who missed the first game up to date via side quests and cinematics.

Check out a few screenshots of the three titles that will go free next month below.

January Games with Gold Screenshots (6 Images)

D4 in action
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