The eerie road trip survival game Pacific Drive has rolled onto new platforms and into darker territory. Alongside its Xbox Series X|S debut, the game now features a major expansion called Whispers in the Woods, adding new mysteries and horror elements to its haunting Pacific Northwest setting.
What’s New
Released on October 23, 2025, the expansion coincides with Pacific Drive’s arrival on Xbox Game Pass. Whispers in the Woods introduces new biomes, a cult obsessed with anomalies, supernatural artifacts, and voice-acted storylines that deepen the game’s lore. Ironwood Studios also launched version 1.11.0, improving loading times, CPU usage, and general performance especially on Xbox and PC.
The expansion builds on the earlier Endless Expeditions update, which added randomized survival routes and new car customization parts, further expanding replayability.
Why It Matters
Pacific Drive has stood out for its atmospheric storytelling and hybrid of driving and survival mechanics. With this expansion, the game leans harder into horror while refining its core systems. Fans on Reddit have praised the update’s spooky tone and added depth, though some note lingering frame rate issues on Steam Deck and Xbox.
The Bottom Line
If you love tension-filled exploration games with eerie storytelling, Whispers in the Woods might be the perfect excuse to revisit Pacific Drive — or finally give it a spin through Game Pass. Would you brave another trip into the Zone?
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