Plants vs Zombies: Replanted Joins Game Pass

Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted joined Xbox Game Pass on October 29, 2026, for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members. The HD remaster of the 2009 tower-defense classic is available on cloud, console, and PC through that subscription, a year after its original remaster launch.

Key Takeaways

Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted joined Xbox Game Pass on October 29, 2026, for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members, on cloud, console, and PC.
Game Pass Premium is not listed for this title. Premium members should check the Xbox store page before assuming access.
Replanted is a remaster of the original 2009 Plants vs. Zombies, not a sequel, with HD graphics, bonus levels, and new secrets.
New additions include local co-op, local PvP, Cloudy Day mode, and the Rest In Peace permadeath mode for Adventure.
Outside Game Pass, Replanted launched on October 23, 2025, at $19.99 in the US, on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch platforms.

Plants vs Zombies Replanted key art showing plants defending a lawn against zombies

Image: Electronic Arts / PopCap

Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted Game Pass date and tiers

Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted arrived on Xbox Game Pass on October 29, 2026, for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members. The listed platforms are cloud, console, and PC, and the addition runs through EA Play, which is included with those tiers.

Pure Xbox, Video Games Chronicle, and TrueAchievements all list the same tier split for October 29. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Mouthwashing were listed for Premium as well, while Replanted and Terrible Lizards were listed for Ultimate and PC Game Pass only. That means a Premium subscriber cannot count on Replanted being included under that plan, even though it appears in the same October 29 batch.

The date can confuse readers, because Replanted itself is not new on October 29. The game first launched as a remaster on October 23, 2025. October 29, 2026, is the date it joined Game Pass, not the date it first went on sale. Players who already own it on another platform are buying nothing new by seeing it in Game Pass, but subscribers who never bought it get the full remaster at no separate cost while subscribed.

What is Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted?

Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted is the HD remaster of the original Plants vs. Zombies from 2009, developed by PopCap with The Lost Pixels and published by Electronic Arts. Players defend their home from waves of zombies by planting defenses in lanes, collecting sun, and holding the line before zombies reach the house.

The core loop is unchanged in its basics. Sunflowers produce sun, Peashooters fire down lanes, Wall-nuts block, and each zombie type forces a different response. The remaster keeps that lane-based defense structure and adds HD graphics, a wider interface, and extra content around the original campaign.

For players in the US and UK, the appeal is partly nostalgia and partly convenience. The original game is now 17 years old, and many players first met it on PC or mobile. Replanted puts that same backyard battle on modern consoles and PC with controller support and a cleaner presentation, without changing the game into a different genre.

Plants vs Zombies Replanted gameplay screenshot showing lawn defense with plants and zombies

Image: Electronic Arts / PopCap

What does Replanted add vs the original?

Replanted adds HD graphics, bonus levels, new secrets, local co-op, local PvP, and two new modes that change how the campaign plays. Those additions are the main reason to play Replanted instead of sticking with the original Game of the Year Edition.

Local co-op lets two players defend the backyard together on the same screen, sharing sun and splitting plant placement. Local PvP flips the formula, with one player controlling the zombies against the other player's plant defenses. Both modes are local only in the feature list published by Electronic Arts and the PlayStation Store, so players should not expect online matchmaking from those modes.

Cloudy Day mode limits sunlight, which turns planting into a tighter tactical choice because sun is harder to collect. Rest In Peace mode is a permadeath option for Adventure, where one mistake can send the player back to the start of the run. Both modes sit alongside the classic minigames, including Wall-Nut Bowling, now with HD polish.

Replanted also adds an Art and Concept Library with pre-production sketches and game history, plus Tree of Wisdom visual options with on and off toggles. GamesBeat reported that Replanted has no DLC, which means the new modes and bonus levels arrive as part of the base game rather than as paid add-ons.

Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted price outside Game Pass

Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted costs $19.99 in the US outside Game Pass, based on the PlayStation Store listing and Electronic Arts press materials. The PlayStation Store also showed a $17.99 price with an EA Play discount, a 10 percent saving on the $19.99 list price.

UK and US prices can differ by store and currency, so players outside the US should check their local store page for the exact price in pounds or dollars. The $19.99 figure is the US list price from its October 2025 launch. It is not a Game Pass price, because Ultimate and PC Game Pass members do not pay it separately while subscribed.

That $19.99 price also sets the value question for subscribers. A player who already pays for Ultimate or PC Game Pass gets a $19.99 remaster included in the subscription. A player without either tier who only wants Replanted may find buying it outright cheaper than taking out a subscription for one game, unless they plan to play other Game Pass titles as well.

Which platforms can play Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted?

Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted is available on PC through Steam, the EA app, and the Epic Games Store, plus PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. The Game Pass version covers cloud, console, and PC, which is a narrower slice than the full platform list.

The distinction matters for Switch and PlayStation players. Replanted is sold on those platforms, but Game Pass does not run on PlayStation or Nintendo hardware. A Switch or PS5 owner who wants Replanted buys it from their own store, while an Xbox or PC player with Ultimate or PC Game Pass can use the subscription version.

For Xbox players, the Game Pass listing covers Xbox Series X|S and PC, plus cloud streaming. The original Xbox One version exists as a purchase, but the October 2026 Game Pass announcement lists console in general terms, so Xbox One owners should confirm the version shown in their Xbox app before downloading.

Plants vs Zombies Replanted gameplay screenshot showing night level with mushrooms and gravestones

Image: Electronic Arts / PopCap, via MonsterVine review screenshots

Is Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted worth playing on Game Pass?

Replanted is worth a download on Game Pass for Ultimate and PC Game Pass members who like tower defense or want a short-session game that fits around larger releases. The campaign, minigames, and new modes give many hours of play without the time commitment of a long open-world game.

The case is strongest for two groups. First, players who never finished the original or who played it years ago on mobile will find a clean, modern version with extra modes. Second, players who want local multiplayer will find co-op and PvP modes that the original did not offer in this form. Both groups get the full remaster without paying the $19.99 purchase price separately.

The case is weaker for players who already own Replanted elsewhere, because the Game Pass version adds no new content beyond the subscription route. It is also weaker for Premium-only subscribers, who are not listed for this title.

For more Game Pass news, read Xbox Game Pass October 2026 wave 2 coverage on Nexorift. For another October 29 Game Pass addition, read Final Fantasy VII Remake joins Game Pass.

Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted FAQ

When did Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted join Xbox Game Pass?

Replanted joined Xbox Game Pass on October 29, 2026, for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members, on cloud, console, and PC.

Is Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted on Game Pass Premium?

No, based on the October wave listings from Pure Xbox, Video Games Chronicle, and TrueAchievements. Replanted was listed for Ultimate and PC Game Pass only, not Premium.

Is Replanted a new game or a remaster?

Replanted is a remaster of the original 2009 Plants vs. Zombies. It first launched on October 23, 2025, with HD graphics, bonus levels, local co-op and PvP, Cloudy Day mode, and Rest In Peace mode.

How much is Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted without Game Pass?

Replanted costs $19.99 in the US outside Game Pass. Check your local store page for the UK price, which can differ by currency and store.

Can you play Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted co-op online?

The co-op and PvP modes listed by Electronic Arts are local modes, for players on the same screen. The feature list does not describe online co-op or online PvP for Replanted.

Sources

Image credits: Electronic Arts / PopCap. Key art via Gamespot, gameplay screenshots via NintendoWire and MonsterVine.

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