Blue Prince questions answered: Release time, Xbox Game Pass, platforms and more

Seemingly out of nowhere, Blue Prince has fast become one of the biggest games of the year.

Following the flood of excellent ratings that made it the top-ranked game of 2025 thus far, its name has been drawing interest and engagement from gamers all around.

If you’re new to this and interested in participating, here are some frequently asked questions to guide you: When will it be released, which platforms it’s available on, and whether it’s compatible with Game Pass.

When is the Blue Prince release time?

Blue Prince has a simultaneous release time in all regions at 2pm UTC on 10th April 2025.

Here’s that time relative to a few other time zones:

  • 7am PDT
  • 10am CST
  • 10am EDT
  • 3pm BST
  • 4pm CEST
  • 2am AEDT
  • 4am NZDT

What platforms is Blue Prince on?

Blue Prince is available on day one to play on PC, Xbox Series X/S and PS5.

It appears that the game won’t be available on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One if you own a previous generation console.

It’s not yet confirmed if it will come out on the Nintendo Switch or its upcoming version, but it seems plausible that it might appear on the new model once it launches towards the end of this year.

Is Blue Prince on Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus?

Xbox Game Pass will be available on Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus from day one.

Users of either service can look forward to playing the game immediately upon its release on both platforms.

Beyond that, individuals with a Game Pass PC subscription won’t be restricted to playing only on Xbox consoles; they can also enjoy the game on their personal computers.

How much does Blue Prince cost to buy?

Depending on which country you’re in, the price will change to match your currency.

Here’s what Blue Prince costs in a few major countries:

  • United Kingdom – £25.99
  • United States – $29.99
  • European Union – €29.99
  • Canada – $38.99
  • Australia – $44.95

Right now, you can also get a 10 per cent discount on Steam as part of a launch sale.

What review scores did Blue Prince get?

The Blue Prince garnered widespread praise from critics, with an impressive score of 92 on the review aggregator, Metacritic.

That makes Blue Prince the currently highest-rated game release of 2025 on the website.

On another gaming aggregator, OpenCritic, we find a comparable tale unfolding for the game, Blue Prince. It boasts a Top Critic Average score of 90, and an impressive 95% of reviewers suggest giving it a try.

Let’s observe whether the user feedback remains positive after players have a chance to experience the game on their own.

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2025-04-10 20:04