Is Mars Defender on Xbox Game Pass?
Why Mars Defender is not on Game Pass, and what that costs you
The short version is above. The longer version is worth two minutes, because “not on Game Pass” is not one situation — it is several, and they have different answers.
A title can sit outside the catalogue because its publisher never put it there, because it was in and has since rotated out, or because it is too new. Microsoft publishes a membership list, not a reason, so we will not guess which applies to Mars Defender. What we can tell you is what the list says today, and it does not include it.
That makes buying the practical route, and ₩5,000 is what the Microsoft Store charges in South Korea right now. Two things move that number and both are worth checking before you pay. Store prices are set market by market, and the spread is often larger than any sale — the table below ranks every region we track. And if you already subscribe, Game Pass members are frequently offered a discount on Store purchases, applied at checkout rather than shown in the listed price, so the figure here is the ordinary price anyone pays.
The other honest answer is that a subscription may still be the better buy — just not for this game. If you are weighing one purchase against a month of Ultimate, the arithmetic is on our Game Pass prices page, and the catalogue itself is what a subscription would actually get you.
Mars Defender price by region
| Region | Buy price | Discount | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR · Turkey cheapest | ₺11.25 | — | $0.34 |
| IN · India | ₹219 | — | $2.64 |
| BR · Brazil | R$14.95 | — | $2.77 |
| JP · Japan | ¥470 | — | $3.13 |
| ZA · South Africa | R67.00 | — | $3.62 |
| NO · Norway | 41.00 kr | — | $3.80 |
| SE · Sweden | 40.00 kr | — | $3.81 |
| CA · Canada | CA$5.29 | — | $3.89 |
| AU · Australia | AU$5.95 | — | $3.91 |
| MX · Mexico | MX$71.00 | — | $3.94 |
| US · United States | $3.99 | — | $3.99 |
| GB · United Kingdom | £3.29 | — | $4.16 |
| DE · Germany | €3.99 | — | $4.34 |
| FR · France | €3.99 | — | $4.34 |
| PL · Poland | 18.49 zł | — | $4.62 |
| AR · Argentina | AR$100.00 | — | n/a |
Where to buy Mars Defender
2 trusted storesPrefer to own it instead of streaming on Game Pass? A digital key or region disc can beat the Microsoft Store — and gift cards top up your subscription for less.
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About Mars Defender
- Players
- Single-player
- Released
- Mar 14, 2023
In the year 2050, humanity achieved a major milestone: the colonization of Mars. Several domed cities were built on the red planet, allowing people to live, work, and thrive on this once barren world. However, peace was short-lived. After years of being exploited and oppressed by Earth's corrupt government, the Martians declared independence. Their declaration was met with brutal force. In response to Mars' bid for autonomy, Earth launched a massive nuclear attack on the planet's surface, obliterating entire cities and leaving countless dead. But the Martians refused to give up. They rebuilt their shattered homes and formed new colonies, protected by impenetrable domes that shielded them from the harsh Martian environment. Earth continued to send fleets of ships to attack and destroy the colonies, determined to wipe out all resistance on the planet. As a defender of the Martian…
FAQ
Is Mars Defender on Xbox Game Pass?
No. Mars Defender is not in the Xbox Game Pass catalogue as we last read it, so a subscription does not include it — you would need to buy it to play. Catalogue line-ups change every month, and this page follows them.
How much does Mars Defender cost to buy?
Mars Defender costs ₩5,000 on the Microsoft Store in South Korea if you want to buy and keep it instead of using Game Pass.
Where is Mars Defender cheapest to buy?
The cheapest Microsoft Store region for Mars Defender is Turkey at about $0.34 USD.
Will Mars Defender come to Xbox Game Pass?
We do not know, and neither does anyone outside Microsoft. Titles are added to the catalogue every month with no advance list, and nothing in the data we read predicts it. This page follows the catalogue, so if Mars Defender is added it will say yes here.
Can I play Mars Defender with Game Pass Ultimate?
Not through the catalogue. Ultimate includes the Game Pass library, cloud gaming and EA Play, and Mars Defender is in none of those as we last read them, so buying it is the way to play it. Ultimate can still cut the price — members are often offered a discount on Store purchases, applied at checkout.
