We all have that moment when we open the Game Pass catalog and say to ourselves that we’re going to “just take a look”… and we end up launching an 80 GB download. Since February 21, 2026, the temptation is all the easier to justify: two very long open world RPGs are playable without additional purchase if you have the right subscription.
According to the source, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora arrived on February 17, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition followed on February 19. The article emphasizes a point that many discover too late: access depends on the Game Pass level, and the two games are not unlocked with the same formulas.
Two free open-world RPGs on Xbox Game Pass in February 2026
The month of February 2026 remains busy on the Game Pass side, and “wave 2” made official by Microsoft has added several titles, including games that are particularly demanding in terms of playing hours. The Xbox Wire announcement mentions the arrival of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition on February 19, with availability indicated for the cloud and the console depending on the offer, and very specific subscription levels.
In the same window, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora joined the catalog on February 17 with availability associated with the cloud, Xbox Series X|S and PC, again depending on the subscription.
What Game Pass subscriptions are needed for Avatar and The Witcher 3
It’s the detail that changes everything when downloading. According to the source provided, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is reserved for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. For The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition, access is through Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass Premium, with access listed for consoles and cloud gaming.
In other words, it is possible to have one without the other if your formula does not cover both cases. Several recaps of the February 2026 selection take up this logic by levels and by platforms, which avoids having to search for a long time why a game does not appear “playable” on your profile.
Estimated play time, why these two RPGs can monopolize your month
The source relies on HowLongToBeat to give a very concrete order of magnitude. For Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, it would take approximately 44 to 45 hours to complete the main story, with an estimate that could climb to around 84 hours if aiming for completionist progression.
For The Witcher 3 Complete Edition, the quoted estimate rises to around 130 hours, particularly because this edition includes the Blood and Wine and Hearts of Stone expansions. As a completionist, the article mentions a duration of up to approximately 188 hours. At this level, it’s no longer a “weekend game”, it’s a program.
How long will these additions remain in the Game Pass catalog?
The source specifies that these February additions should remain available for at least a year before a possible withdrawal, while reminding that the Game Pass catalog is evolving. The advantage is that an open world RPG is rarely consumed quickly, especially if you explore, chain side quests and alternate between solo and longer sessions.
Calendar-wise, Microsoft’s official communication serves as a benchmark: Avatar is listed “Available Today” on February 17 and The Witcher 3 is listed “Coming Soon” on February 19 in the publication of wave 2.