It’s excellent and lovely to see the game with modern graphics. I loved both this and the OG (very appropriate slang here xD )
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Missed the two August Coming Soon announcements:
Creatures of Ava (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – August 7
Available on day one with Game Pass! Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 8
Your favorite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot, is coming to Game Pass! He’s enhanced, entranced and ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy collection. Spin, jump, wump and repeat as you take on the epic challenges and adventures through the three games that started it all, Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped. Relive all your favorite Crash moments in their fully remastered graphical glory and get ready to put some umph in your wump!
Mafia: Definitive Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 13
Mafia: Definitive Edition is a cinematic third-person shooter that tells the story of Tommy Angelo, a hardworking cab driver who becomes embedded in the brutal world of organized crime in 1930s America.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Early Access Open Beta Starting August 30
Get your first taste of the next-level action coming to Black Ops 6. You can start downloading the Beta on August 28, 2024, before the early access open beta kicks off on August 30, 2024. Feel Omnimovement for yourself, explore several brand-new core 6v6 maps, and try out new weapons and gadgets. Earn in-game rewards playable in the Beta and in Black Ops 6 once the full game launches on day one with PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate.
Coming Soon
Atlas Fallen (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – August 22
Unleash the storm in this open world action-RPG adventure, enriched by the recently released major free update, Reign of Sand! Enjoy new voice acting, a reworked campaign, and face even more formidable creatures armed with new Essence Stones. Challenge the gods with the long-awaited “New Game +” difficulty mode.
Core Keeper (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – August 27
Dive into Core Keeper, an underground adventure where you shape your journey. Craft, build, and explore in a dynamic world. Develop your character, uncover ancient secrets, and engage in thrilling co-op or competitive play. Embrace the challenge and unearth the mysteries that await!
Star Trucker (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 3
Available on day one with Game Pass! Hop into the driver’s seat of your rocket-powered big rig as you haul cargo, scavenge for salvage, and interact with an eclectic cast of star-hopping truckers in this Americana-infused journey on the ultimate open road – space!
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I’m enjoying Core Keeper, fanfrikkentastic game.
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Coming Soon to Game Pass
The first batch of library additions for September include (unexpected!) offroad truck driving, extreme outdoor sports, a train simulation, and some mythical gods.
Available Today - Tuesday, 3 September
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Star Trucker (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Available Day One with Game Pass!
Hop into the driver’s seat of your rocket-powered big rig as you haul cargo, scavenge for salvage, and interact with an eclectic cast of star-hopping truckers in this Americana-infused journey on the ultimate open road… space!
Coming Soon - Wednesday, 4 September
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Age of Mythology: Retold (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
Available Day One with Game Pass!
From the creators of the award-winning Age of Empires franchise, Age of Mythology: Retold goes beyond history to a mythical age where gods, monsters, and humans collide. Combining the best elements of the beloved Age of Mythology with modern real-time strategy design and visuals, Retold is an epic and innovative experience for old and new players alike. Secure your domain, command legendary monsters, and call upon the power of the gods to crush your enemies.
Coming Soon - Thursday, 5 September
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Expeditions: A MudRunner Game (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Embark on scientific expeditions with this new off-road adventure from the creators of MudRunner and SnowRunner. Lead research missions,drive a variety of all-terrain vehicles, use high-tech tools, and manage your camp and crew to ensure your success in the wild.
Coming Soon - Wednesday, 11 September
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Riders Republic (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Jump into the Riders Republic massive multiplayer playground! From snowy mountains to arid canyons, roam free in a huge open world comprised of iconic U.S. national parks. Grab your bike, skis, snowboard, or wingsuit and explore a sports paradise where the rules are yours to make.
Coming Soon - Tuesday, 17 September
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Train Sim World 5 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Available Day One with Game Pass!
The rails are yours in Train Sim World 5! Take on new challenges and new roles as you master the tracks and trains of iconic cities across three new routes. Immerse yourself in the ultimate rail hobby and embark on your next journey.
DLC / Game Updates
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Dead by Daylight: Castlevania – Available Now
Game Pass members save 10%! Dead by Daylight: Castlevania brings a new Killer – Dracula, ‘The Dark Lord’ and a new Survivor – Trevor Belmont, into The Fog. Purchasing this add-on unlocks an exclusive Charm: Vampire Killer. -
Ark: Survival Ascended Aberration – Available 5 September
Aberration is a hauntingly beautiful, derelict ARK with a complex underground biome system. All Ark: Survival Ascended owners and Game Pass members get this massive expansion pack for free, which allows you to explore, tame, and conquer alongside the newest community-voted creature, the Yi Ling. -
Ark: Survival Ascended – Bob’s Tall Tales: Steampunk Ascent – Available 5 September
The Aberration adventure sets the stage for the second chapter of Bob’s Tall Tales – Steampunk Ascent, also available now. Free to all Bob’s Tall Tales owners, Steampunk Ascent introduces Cosmo, a web-slinging shoulder pet and a gear-shifting steampunk-themed adventure. New purchasers receive the new content, the previously launched Frontier, and the Wasteland War the future Extinction based content, plus Game Pass members save 10%.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks
New Perks are regularly available weekly for Game Pass Ultimate members. Find new Perks in the Game Pass section of your Xbox console, Xbox Game Pass mobile app, or on the Xbox app for PC.
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Predecessor: Ready for Action Bundle – Available Now
Leave other players behind on the battlefield with unlocks for 10 heroes, as well as a banner, icon, spray, and the Green Shadow Ops Twin Blast skin exclusively for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members for a limited time! Predecessor base game included with this perk. -
Metaball: Police Pack – Available Now
Eight flashy and stylish legendary outfits to bring into this 3v3 free-to-play sports game! Customize your character freely with the eight outfits from the Police Pack. This Perk content requires Metaball to use. -
EA Sports NHL 24: Starter Pack – Available Now
Give your Ultimate Team a boost with the Starter Pack, featuring an NHL 24: Prime Pack containing 10 items and 5 Gold Players, and 500 NHL Points. -
MultiVersus: MVP Pack 2 – Available Now
The MultiVersus MVP Pack offers in-game content to further customize and boost your play for Game Pass Ultimate members. The MVP Pack 2 includes a Legendary Leave me Alone Ringout and an Epic Respects Sticker Emote.
Leaving September 15
The following games will leave the Game Pass library mid-month. Get them done before they go, or use your 20% membership discount on purchase to keep them in your library.
- Ashes of Singularity: Escalation (PC)
- FIFA 23 (Cloud, Console, and PC) EA Play
- Payday 3 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Slime Rancher 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- SpiderHeck (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- You Suck At Parking (Cloud, Console, and PC)
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Looking forward to Age of Mythology. I missed out on the original so this will be a great way to check out the classic. Also Expeditions looks really cool!
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Coming Soon to Game Pass
Just a trio of titles being added this fortnight to round off the library additions for September. Even so, there are also a lot of DLC and GP Ultimate Perks, and a whole lot of titles being delisted at the end of the month, (including a MEW favourite or two), so this update is still worth having a look at…
ICYMI - Available Today, 17 September
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Overwatch 2
Get ready to gear up, Heroes! Overwatch 2 will be dropping into Xbox Game Pass on September 17, and you won’t want to miss it. Link your Battle.net account to an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass for Console, or PC Game Pass account by November 11 and log back in to unlock a cache of exclusive benefits that will elevate your Overwatch 2 cosmetics to new heights.
Starting on September 17, when you link your accounts, you’ll score six of the slickest hero skins on the battlefield: Cardboard Reinhardt, Turtleship D.Va, Cyberdragon Hanzo, Street Runner Genji, Bee Mercy, and Cleric Lifeweaver. If you link your accounts by November 11, these noteworthy skins will be yours to keep and alongside them, you’ll also receive a one-time bonus of 30 Mythic Prisms. Use these Mythic Prisms to snag Mythic Shop cosmetics and upgrades to suit your style. -
Train Sim World 5 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Available Day One with Game Pass!
The rails are yours in Train Sim World 5! Take on new challenges and new roles as you master the tracks and trains of iconic cities across three new routes. Immerse yourself in the ultimate rail hobby and embark on your next journey.
Coming Soon - Thursday, 19 September
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Wargroove 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Embark on an all-new adventure filled with unlikely friendships, unknown adversaries, and ugly revenge plots. Wage war against your foes with a cast of new Commanders. Design and share maps, cut-scenes, and campaigns with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools.
Coming Soon - Friday, 20 September
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Frostpunk 2 (PC)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Available Day One with Game Pass!
Take the role of a Steward and lead your city through a cascade of calamities taking place in a postapocalyptic, snowy setting. Develop, expand, and advance your city in a society survival game set 30 years after an apocalyptic blizzard ravaged Earth. In Frostpunk 2, you face not only the perils of never-ending winter, but also the powerful factions that watch your every step inside the Council Hall.
Coming Soon - Tuesday, 24 September
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Ara: History Untold (PC) – September 24
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Available Day One with Game Pass!
From Oxide Games and Xbox Game Studios, Ara: History Untold is an evolution in historical grand strategy, featuring beloved classic PC strategy mechanics alongside innovative gameplay. Build a nation and lead your people throughout history as you explore new lands, develop arts and culture, conduct diplomacy, and go head-to-head with your rivals to prove you are the greatest ruler ever known. It’s your world now. Pre-install today to get ready to play on day one.
Unlock In-Game Loot In Overwatch 2 with Game Pass
Starting today, Game Pass members will receive six awesome hero skins and an instant one-time grant of 30 Mythic prisms to spend on Mythic unlocks. These items will be yours to keep, but you’ll need to login and ensure that your accounts are linked by October 21 to claim them. Members will also earn ongoing rewards, including a stackable XP boost and access to Overwatch 2 Shop cosmetics from prior seasons. Overwatch 2 benefits are available to Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass for Console members.
DLC and Game Updates
Available Now
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Fallout 76: Milepost Zero
Escort caravans across the Shenandoah and recruit a diverse crew of merchants to build your caravan empire. Customize your dream arsenal with the revamped Legendary Crafting system. Submit and upvote player C.A.M.P.s on the paper map with Best Builds.
Available Friday, 20 September
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EA Sports FC 25 - Early Access Trial
Starting September 20, PC Game Pass and Ultimate members can try EA Sports FC 25 for up to 10 hours via EA Play and win for the club. Members unlock a Welcome Pack available until Oct 31, Football Ultimate Team™ Draft Tokens, and seasonal Clubs Rewards. Plus, save 10% on pre-orders, FC Points, and more.
Available Monday, 30 September
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Starfield: Shattered Space
Game Pass members save 10%! Shattered Space is a new story expansion for Starfield, Bethesda Game Studios’ epic role-playing game and first new universe in more than twenty-five years. A mysterious power stirs in the city of Dazra on House Va’Ruun’s hidden homeworld. Investigate a frightening cosmic threat, explore a new planet, and find unique weapons, spacesuits, and gear in this all-new adventure.
Game Pass Ultimate Perks
Available Now
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Persona 3 Reload: Expansion Pass
The final story chapter just launched! Dive deeper into the world of Persona 3 Reload with this Expansion Pass featuring an extra story DLC “Episode Aigis -The Answer-”, offering over 30 hours of additional gameplay, new costumes, and BGM. All 3 waves are available now – dive into Episode Aigis today! This Perk content requires Persona 3 Reload to use. -
The First Descendant: Season 1 Invasion Bundle
Enhance your gameplay in this co-op action RPG looter shooter with the Season 1: Invasion Bundle! Featuring a stylish pink back accessory, unique weapon skins, vibrant sprays, custom makeups, and bold paints. This bundle lets you stand out in every battle! -
Apex Legends: Bright Idea Weapon Charm
Add some flair to your arsenal with the Apex Legends™ Bright Idea Weapon Charm, available with your EA Play Membership! -
Hawked: Plunder Pack 2
Daring adventures await in Issue #2: Dark Arrival, so load up on new loot for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to use in this free-to-play online extraction shooter. Claim the intrepid Evergreen Outfit, blaze by on the Halcyon Green Hoverboard, and make your mark with the Slash Weapon Pattern!
Leaving Game Pass Soon - Monday, 30September
The following games are leaving the library soon, so be sure to jump back in before they go. Remember you can save up to 20% off your purchase to keep them in your library.
- Gotham Knights (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Let’s Build a Zoo (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Loop Hero (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- My Time At Portia (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- PAW Patrol Grand Prix (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Pheonix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season (PC)
- The Walking Dead: Season Two (PC)
- Valheim (Cloud, Console, and PC)
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Great! Just as I started playing Frostpunk.
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Coming Soon to Game Pass
October is not even a day old and we already have the month’s first batch of library additions to look forward! It’s a pretty mixed bag this time. A couple of Console only titles, some fighty mcfightalots and a deck building roguelite are on the slate. There were also a bonus foursome announced during this past weekends’ Tokyo Games Show that are already added to the GP library.
ICYMI from the Tokyo Games Show - Available Now
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All You Need Is Help (Cloud, Console, and PC)
*Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Dive into a quirky multiplayer co-op puzzle game where adorable, fluffy cube-shaped creatures collaborate to reach their goals. This cooperative-centric game is designed for enjoyment across generations – from children to grandparents – making it perfect for family and friends. -
Legend of Mana (Cloud, Console, and PC)
*Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Set off on a journey to find the mystical Mana Tree in Legend of Mana. Meet a colorful cast of characters, square off against fearsome monsters, and complete quests in the vast world of Fa’Diel. Discover the classic title, remastered with a rearranged soundtrack, graphic improvements and more! -
Trials of Mana (Cloud, Console, and PC)
*Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Trials of Mana is the 3D remake of the classic RPG. Experience the beloved adventure with graphic improvements, character voiceover support, a remastered soundtrack and a new episode, in addition to an ability system and a new class that reconstructs the character levelling system plus more active battles! -
We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie (Cloud, Console, and PC)
*Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
Help the Prince roll the katamari and fix the universe! Play the remastered We Love Katamari Damacy, the second title in the Katamari series released in 2005 along with the new features such as Royal Reverie. The graphics have been completely redesigned, and the in-game UI has been revamped to make it even easier to play.
Coming Soon - Wednesday, 2 October
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MLB The Show 24 (Console)
*Game Pass Standard
Swing for the fences, experience game-deciding moments, become a legend and live out your baseball dreams in MLB The Show 24. Everyone has a moment to own. Everyone has a story to tell. Unlock your moment. Own the show. -
Open Roads (Console)
*Game Pass Standard
Long-lost family secrets. Hints of a hidden fortune. And miles to go before they sleep. Tess Devine’s relationship with her mom has never been easy, but they’re about to set out together on a journey into the past that they’ll never forget. -
Sifu (Cloud, Console, and PC)
*Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action. Get in the shoes of a Pak Mei disciple on a path to avenge the murder of your family. With countless enemies and no allies, the sheer will to persevere and adapt will be key to unlocking the enigma of becoming Sifu.
Coming Soon - Monday, 7 October
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Mad Streets (Cloud, Console, and PC)
*Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
Mad Streets is the kind of game that makes you crack a smile all while punching someone in the face. It’s a physics-based party game meshed with a brawler that feels like an evolution to the genre with a deeper system that allows skilled players to direct their blows for face-crunching KO animations that wouldn’t look out of place in MMA highlights.
Coming Soon - Thursday, 10 October
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Inscryption (Cloud, Console, and PC)
*Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets “inscrybed” upon the cards.
Game Pass Ultimate Perks
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MultiVersus: MVP Pack 3 – Available Now
The MultiVersus MVP Pack offers in-game content to further customize and boost your play for subscription members. MVP Pack 3 includes a Jaw Stretcher Special Taunt and PopReinDog Sticker. -
EA Sports FC 25: Welcome Pack – Available Now
Try EA Sports FC 25 today with a 10-hour trial and get a Welcome Pack reward, available with your EA Play Membership! -
XDefiant: Combat Pack – Available Now
Ready your Season 2 loadouts with five new weapon skins in this season’s Combat Pack which includes: Rare Deep Red MK20 Weapon Skin, Rare Deep Red D50 Weapon Skin, Cobalt AK47 Weapon Skin, Ember M44 Weapon Skin, Morganite MDR Weapon Skin.
Leaving Game Pass Soon - Tuesday, 15 October
The following games will be leaving the Game Pass library at mid-month.
- Dyson Sphere Program (PC)
- Everspace 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- From Space (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- F1 Manager 2023 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Scorn (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Look for more Game Pass additions coming up on Tuesday, 15 October
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Coming Soon to Game Pass
It’s the spooky month and Game Pass delivers a variety of scary, classic, returning, and new titles for the second half of the month.
Coming Soon - Wednesday, 16 October
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South Park: The Fractured but Whole (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes South Park: The Fractured but Whole, a sequel to 2014’s award-winning South Park: The Stick of Truth. Players will assume the role of the New Kid and join South Park favorites Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman in this hilarious and outrageous RPG adventure.
Coming Soon - Thursday, 17 October
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Donut County (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
Making a return to the Game Pass library! Donut County is a story-based, physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole. -
MechWarrior 5: Clans (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Available on Day One!
In MechWarrior 5: Clans, players become new Smoke Jaguar pilots in the Clan Invasion of the Inner Sphere. Lead a five-mech “Star” squad across diverse planets, engaging in an expansive campaign with immersive gameplay and intricate combat. Armed with customizable BattleMechs featuring cutting-edge technologies, players explore a wealth of tactical options and strategic possibilities.
Coming Soon - Friday, 25 October
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Available on Day One!
Forced to go rogue. Hunted from within. This is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Developed by the award-winning teams at Treyarch and Raven, Black Ops 6 is an action thriller with a mind-bending narrative and unbound by the rules of engagement. This is signature Black Ops across a cinematic single-player Campaign, a best-in-class Multiplayer experience, and the epic return of Round-Based Zombies. -
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (Cloud)
Game Pass Ultimate
Coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) with Game Pass Ultimate! In the direct sequel to the record-breaking Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Captain Price and Task Force 141 face off against the ultimate threat. The ultranationalist war criminal Vladimir Makarov is extending his grasp across the world causing Task Force 141 to fight like never before. -
Call of Duty: Warzone (Cloud)
Game Pass Ultimate
Coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) with Game Pass Ultimate! Welcome to Call of Duty: Warzone, the massively popular free-to-play battle royale experience, which now features Urzikstan, Rebirth Island, and Fortune’s Keep.
Coming Soon - Tuesday, 29 October
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Ashen (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
Returning to the Game Pass library, Ashen is an open world co-op action RPG about a wanderer in search of a place to call home. As you adventure through the realm of Ashen, you’ll occasionally encounter other players in a passive, co-operative multiplayer open world. It’s up to you to decide how to deal with them – fight together against evil, invite them into your party, or simply ignore them.
Coming Soon - Thursday, 31 October
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Dead Island 2 (PC)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Available on Cloud and Console and now coming to PC Game Pass! A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning its inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, uncover the truth behind the outbreak and discover who – or what – you are. Survive, evolve and save the world!
Coming Soon - Tuesday, 5 November
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StarCraft: Remastered (PC)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Prepare to rediscover a classic. StarCraft: Remastered upgrades Blizzard Entertainment’s original sci-fi real-time strategy game and its acclaimed expansion, StarCraft: Brood War, from beginning to end. Experience the intergalactic battle between the terran, protoss, and zerg with improved graphics and audio, and the same classic gameplay that made StarCraft a global phenomenon. -
StarCraft II: Campaign Collection (PC)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
With millions of players already in the fight, StarCraft II has made gaming history. Now it’s your turn to take command and lead vast armies of terran, protoss and zerg to victory amongst the stars. Prepare for interstellar war, commander. You’re needed at the front. The StarCraft II: Campaign Collection includes Wings of Liberty, Heart of the Swarm, Legacy of the Void, and Nova Covert Ops.
DLC / Game Updates
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Core Keeper Coming to Xbox One – October 17
Game Pass members on Xbox One will be able to dive into Core Keeper on October 17! Craft, build, and explore in a dynamic world. Develop your character, uncover ancient secrets, and engage in thrilling co-op or competitive play. Embrace the challenge and unearth the mysteries that await!
Game Pass Ultimate Perks
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Monster Hunter Now: MHN Bundle – Available Now
Claim one Ultra Hunting Ticket, 2 Paintballs, 2 Potions, a Magnamalo, and Rajang crafting materials for weapons and armor. This Perk content requires Monster Hunter Now (mobile) to use. -
Throne and Liberty: Clay and Mischievous Bundle – Available Now
Express yourself with this Clay Outfit in Xbox colorways and a Mischievous Youngster Amitoi to tag along on your adventures. Base game Throne and Liberty included with this Perk. -
Free Digital Comic GONE #1 by Jock from DSTLRY – Available Now
On a distant, impoverished planet where resources are scarce, the best place to be is gone. Follow Abi’s epic sci-fi journey as she is swept light years into the cosmos. Written and drawn by Jock, from DSTLRY.
Leaving Soon - Thursday, 31 October
The following games will be leaving the Game Pass library at the end of the month.
- Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Headbangers (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Inkulinati (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Lonely Mountain’s Downhill (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Mineko’s Night Market (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Finally, some Acti-Blizz love coming through after Diablo IV and the (subjectively) terrible MW. I only ever played Wings of Liberty and started on Heart of the Swarm, so looking forward to playing through all the campaigns now. And the old remaster, seeing as I never played the SC1 campaign.
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Also really happy that SC2 and the remaster are being added. Like @FarligOpptreden I’ve also played WoL and a portion of HotS. Was thinking the other day I wanted to get stuck in and play the whole trilogy, but the Euro cost for the Protoss campaign put me off a bit. Now that obstacle is gone.
I think the remaster introduced varying difficulty levels which is great. I loved playing the original many, many years ago but struggled with its brutal difficulty in some of the missions and landed up using cheats to finish the game and expansion, so that I could see the rest of the story.
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Coming Soon to Game Pass
In Case You Missed It
Botany Manor Now Available with Game Pass Standard
Explore the historic manor home of retired botanist Arabella Greene, who has amassed a collection of rare, long-forgotten flora that require special conditions to help them bloom. Unlock new seeds, look for clues in the items scattered around the residence, and solve each gardening puzzle to revive these plants.
StarCraft: Remastered (PC) – November 5
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Prepare to rediscover a classic. StarCraft: Remastered upgrades Blizzard Entertainment’s original sci-fi real-time strategy game and its acclaimed expansion, StarCraft: Brood War, from beginning to end. Experience the intergalactic battle between the terran, protoss, and zerg with improved graphics and audio, and the same classic gameplay that made StarCraft a global phenomenon.
StarCraft II: Campaign Collection (PC) – November 5
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
With millions of players already in the fight, StarCraft II has made gaming history. Now it’s your turn to take command and lead vast armies of terran, protoss and zerg to victory amongst the stars. Prepare for interstellar war, commander. You’re needed at the front. The StarCraft II: Campaign Collection includes Wings of Liberty, Heart of the Swarm, Legacy of the Void, and Nova Covert Ops.
Coming Soon
Metal Slug Tactics (Cloud, Console, and PC) – November 5
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Available on day one! Metal Slug is making an explosive return! Dive into this dynamic tactical RPG with a roguelite thrill and experience the iconic run’n’gun action of the original series, redefined. Grab your weapons, assemble your squad, and conquer the battlefield to defeat the infamous Rebel Army.
Go Mecha Ball (Console) – November 6
Now with Game Pass Standard
Load up and roll out in this twin-stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-like physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs!
Harold Halibut (Xbox Series X|S) – November 6
Now with Game Pass Standard
Harold Halibut is a handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. Join Harold as he explores a vibrant retro-future world in his quest to find the true meaning of home.
The Rewinder (Console) – November 6
Now with Game Pass Standard
A 2D puzzle adventure game inspired by traditional Chinese folklore. You will take on the role of Yun, a “rewinder” who has the ability to enter people’s memories and influence their actions. By utilizing “senses” and swaying others’ “intentions”, you can change history.
Turnip Boy Robs a Bank (Console) – November 6
Now with Game Pass Standard
Join Turnip Boy in teaming up with the Pickled Gang to plan and execute the weirdest heist of all time. Shake down hostages, steal valuables, battle the fuzz, and use wacky tools bought off the dark web to move further into the vaults of the Botanical Bank.
Goat Simulator Remastered (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – November 7
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Available on day one! The GOAT is baaa-ck! Lick, flip, and headbutt your way across a chaotic sandbox world where you make the rules. Enjoy wacky physics, upgraded graphics, and DLC classics in one neat package. It’s time to grab life by the horns and set out on an adventure!
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – November 19
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Available on day one! From Xbox Game Studios and Asobo Studios, pursue your aviation career with dynamically generated missions, compete against other pilots, and explore the most detailed digital twin of the world to date. Set out on your global adventure with our largest fleet of aircraft as Micro soft Flight Simulator 2024 takes simulation to new heights of authenticity and realism. Pre-install today to answer the call on day one!
DLC / Game Updates
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Nuketown Multiplayer Map – Available now
The original Nuketown is back! This homage to the version players first encountered in Call of Duty: Black Ops is an exact — though graphically much improved — version of the original, keeping the classic 1950s design of the Nevada testing site. Learn more about the latest content update on the Call of Duty blog.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Vault Edition Upgrade – Available now
Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members can purchase the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Vault Edition Upgrade to unlock bonus content including BlackCell, which includes the Season 1 Battle Pass, 20 Tier Skips, 1,100 CP, and more. The Vault Edition Upgrade also features the Hunters vs Hunted Operator Pack, five Mastercraft weapons, and the Gobblegum Pack for Round-Based Zombies.
No Man’s Sky : The Cursed Expedition – Available now
No Man’s Sky’s sixteenth expedition, The Cursed, sees players battle against collapsing realities in an eerie twilight zone, with the promise of exclusive limited-time rewards, including the all-new, saucer-like Boundary Herald Starship.
Sea of Stars: Dawn of Equinox – November 12
In this free update, Dawn of Equinox will bring to life the completed vision for Sea of Stars, incorporating everything that couldn’t be included at launch, along with some of the most requested features and improvements including local co-op, combat 2.0, a revamped prologue, and much more.
Game Pass Ultimate Perks
EA Sports UFC 4 : 1600 UFC Points – Available now
Waltz into the Octagon in style in UFC 4 with 1600 UFC Points to customize your fighter with unlockable gear, emotes, profile cards and more. Personalize your fighter and shape your legend!
Leaving November 15
The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon. Jump back in to grab any remaining achievements before they go or use your membership discount to save up to 20% on your purchase to keep them in your library!
- Dicey Dungeons (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Dungeons 4 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Goat Simulator (PC)
- Like a Dragon: Ishin! (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Persona 5 Tactica (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Somerville (Cloud, Console, and PC)
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After reading Greg’s thread about the new Indiana Jones game, I was once more reminded of the absolutely ludicrous pricing on regular game purchases:
This is included with Gamepass at least.
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Surprise drop available today!
Everyone’s favorite purple dragon is bringing the heat (actual fire breathing dragon) tomorrow with the November 12 release of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy on Game Pass!
Remade from the ground up, the Spyro Reignited Trilogy features all three of the original games that started it all – Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage, and Spyro: Year of the Dragon, amazing for the original fans and new players alike.
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I cannot recommend this trilogy enough. It is a fantastic and faithful remake of the original games. I had a blast playing through them (just need to 100% the third game, but the others I’ve collected every gem and collectable)
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 is also available to preload on Xbox now
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It’s nuts, but definitely worse due to rubbish regional pricing for us. Maybe it’s part of the strategy to push people to rather sign up to Game Pass to play the new releases.
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I second Darths sentiments. Fantastic games and my kids loved them.
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Coming Soon to Game Pass
ICYMI - Available Now
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Spyro Reignited Trilogy (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
The original roast master is now on Game Pass! Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD! Rekindle the fire with the original three games, Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage!, and Spyro: Year of the Dragon, all in fully-remastered glory.
Available Today - Tuesday, 19 November
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass - Available on Day One!
From Xbox Game Studios and Asobo Studios, pursue your aviation career with dynamically generated missions, compete against other pilots, and explore the most detailed digital twin of the world to date. Set out on your global adventure with our largest fleet of aircraft as Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 takes simulation to new heights of authenticity and realism.
Coming Soon - Wednesday, 20 November
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass - Available on Day One!
Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies, and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of Chornobyl. Choose your paths wisely, as they will determine your fate and shape the future of humankind in the end. -
Little Kitty, Big City (Console)
Now with Game Pass Standard
Available with Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and now coming to Game Pass Standard members. In this open-world playground, you’re a curious little kitty with a big personality on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends with stray animals, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn’t that what cats do best? -
PlateUp! (Console)
Now with Game Pass Standard
Coming soon to Game Pass Standard, PlateUp! brings classic cooking action with permanent rogue-lite progression. Cook and serve your dishes, design and decorate your restaurants, and expand your culinary kingdom with unlocks, abilities and dishes in procedurally generated layouts. Take on the challenge solo or hire up to 3 friends.
Coming Soon - Tuesday, 26 November
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Nine Sols (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Nine Sols is a lore-rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer with Sekiro-inspired, deflection-based combat. Embark on a journey through an Asia-inspired fantasy world, explore a land once ruled by an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero on a quest to slay the 9 Sols—the powerful rulers of this forsaken realm.
Coming Soon - Wednesday, 27 November
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Aliens: Dark Descent (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
In Aliens: Dark Descent, command a squad of hardened Colonial Marines to stop a terrifying Xenomorph outbreak on Moon Lethe. Lead your soldiers in real-time combat against iconic Xenomorphs, rogue operatives from the insatiable Weyland-Yutani Corporation, and a host of horrifying creatures new to the Alien franchise.
DLC and Game Updates
Available Now
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 01
Ready to wreak havoc? The Black Ops 6 era is here with Season 01. Prepare for a vast new season of content with six Multiplayer maps including a festive Nuketown variant, seven new weapons, a brand-new Zombies map, and full Call of Duty: Warzone integration alongside the debut of Area 99 in the new Resurgence map. -
New League of Legends Champion: Ambessa, the Matriarch of War
From Arcane to the Rift, Ambessa is ready to dominate all in her path. Unlock League of Legends’ newest top laner instantly with Xbox Game Pass. -
Celebrate Arcane Season 2 in Valorant
Until December 5, celebrate the release of Arcane’s second season on Netflix by putting on Vi’s Atlas Gauntlets or causing some chaos with Jinx’s Fishbones-themed Vandal skin.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks
Available Now
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The Elder Scrolls Online: 10-Year Anniversary Pack #4
Celebrate 10 years of ESO with the 10-Year Anniversary Pack #4! This bundle includes 2 Grand Gold Coast Experience Scrolls, 1 Major Instant All Research Scroll, and 500 Seals of Endeavor. Claim your Perk today! -
Sea of Thieves: Festive Fighter Pack
For a limited time, claim the Festive Fighter Pack! Along with four weapons (blunderbuss, cutlass, pistol and Eye of Reach) themed around the Festival of Giving, you’ll also receive the Humble Gift and Mistletoe Emotes to express your holiday spirit.
Leaving Game Pass Soon - Saturday, 30 November
- Conan Exiles (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Coral Island (PC)
- Hello Neighbor 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Remnant: From The Ashes (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Rollerdrome (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Soccer Story (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Spirit of the North (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- The Walking Dead: The Final Season (PC)
- While the Iron’s Hot (Cloud, Console, and PC)
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Coming Soon to Game Pass
These will be the last GP additions for the year, so make the most of them. Personally, I’m looking forward to (maybe, depending on IRL stuff) being able to spend some time with Indiana Jones this December.
Coming Soon - Wednesday, 4 December
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Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled (Console)
Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Standard, Game Pass Core
Crash is back in the driver’s seat! Get ready to go fur-throttle with Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. It’s the authentic CTR experience plus a whole lot more, now fully remastered and revved up to the max. Start your engines with the original game modes, characters, tracks, power-ups, weapons, and controls. It’s the CTR you love, now kicked into the highest gear. -
Forza Motorsport (Xbox Series X|S)
Now with Game Pass Standard
Available with Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass and now coming to Game Pass Standard. Race over 500 real-world cars, including modern race cars and more than 100 cars new to Forza Motorsport. Make every lap count across 20 living environments, with fan-favorite locations and multiple track layouts to master. Each track features live on-track scoring, fully dynamic time-of-day with weather, and unique driving conditions that ensure no two laps ever look or play the same. -
Hauntii (Console)
Now with Game Pass Standard
Play as a brave yet naive little ghost, Hauntii, and set off on a quest guided by enigmatic Eternians. Possess, solve puzzles, and shape your fate in this captivating adventure. The game’s hand-crafted art style blends line art and animation with a striking palette, creating a visually captivating experience. -
Humanity (Console)
Now with Game Pass Standard
Become a Shiba Inu and help reconstruct humankind in the acclaimed action-puzzle game, Humanity. Drop commands to guide a mindless human horde to the goal through 90 increasingly challenging handcrafted story mode stages. Then, choose from thousands of user-made puzzles expanding on the breadth of mechanics, or design your own and share it with the community.
Coming Soon - Thursday, 5 December
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EA Sports WRC (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) EA Play
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Build the car of your dreams and get unlimited access to EA Sports WRC, coming soon to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass via EA Play. Members can battle the elements across dirt, snow, and asphalt in the pursuit of the perfect run. -
Overthrown (Game Preview) (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Available on Day One!
Lift and throw anything as you build and manage your kingdom in this chaotic city builder with up-to 6-player co-op. Harness the power of your soul-stealing crown to partake in anime-style combat, farm the land, gather resources, and much more
Coming Soon - Monday, 9 December
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Available on Day One!
Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a first-person, single-player adventure set between the events of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “The Last Crusade”. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them – Indiana Jones. Pre-install now to unravel the mystery on day one.
Coming Soon - Tuesday, 10 December
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Wildfrost (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Take on the elements in Wildfrost, a tactical rogue-like deck builder! Journey across a frozen tundra, collecting cards strong enough to banish the eternal winter.
Coming Soon - Thursday, 2 January
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Carrion (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
Making a return to the Game Pass library, Carrion is a reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origin. Stalk and consume those that imprisoned you to spread fear and panic throughout the facility. Grow and evolve as you tear down this prison and acquire more and more devastating abilities on the path to retribution.
Coming Soon - Tuesday, 7 January
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Road 96 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
Returning to the Game Pass library, Road 96 is a crazy, beautiful road-trip. On this risky road trip to the border, you’ll meet incredible characters and discover their intertwined stories and secrets in an ever-evolving adventure. But every mile opens a choice to make. Your decisions will change your adventure, change the people you meet, and maybe even change the world.
Games Coming to Game Pass Core on December 4
Game Pass Core members can look forward to three more games coming to the library on December 4! In addition to Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled, Game Pass Core members can also experience hardcore survival in DayZ or make your Goat simulating dreams come true in the original Goat Simulator.
DLC / Game Updates
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Deploy Stealth Skills in Sea of Thieves: Season 14 - Available Now
Curious to know if Sea of Thieves‘ new stealthy disguises would actually fool people? Well we sent a genuine pirate down to London to find out just that; watch them surprise unsuspecting people and pigeons alike! Don’t try this yourself though, keep your shenanigans to the seas! Sea of Thieves Season 14 is available now, bringing with it a range of stealth-focused tools and mechanics that let pirates sneak through the Sea of Thieves and cause mischief like never before! -
Dungeons of Hinterberg Coming to Xbox One Consoles – December 4
Game Pass members on Xbox One consoles will be able to jump into Dungeons of Hinterberg starting December 4! Armed with a sword and a tourist guide, explore the beautiful alpine village of Hinterberg and uncover the magic hidden within its dungeons! Master magic, solve puzzles, slay monsters; all this and more await you in Hinterberg!
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks
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Metaball: Cyborg Pack – December 3
Unlock your Legendary Outfit in this fast-paced, action-packed sports game! Get instant access to the Cyborg Pack, which includes Hair, a Top, Pants, Shoes, Gloves, Backpack, and Hoverboard. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! -
World of Warships: Legends: Over Northern Waves – December 3
Battle on the high seas! Equip yourself with German ships: Premium cruiser München, that will be available for 14 days, and battleship König, yours forever. Plus, stock up on camouflages, boosters, credits, and Premium days. -
Stumble Guys: Candie Bear Bundle – December 5
Unwrap the fun! Get the Candie Bear skin, Twisted emote, plus 250 gems and 50 tokens to sweeten your adventure in this battle royale obstacle course game with more Perks on the way!
Leaving Game Pass Soon
Announced on June 25, 2024, Forza Horizon 4 is being delisted and leaving stores and Xbox Game Pass on December 15. For more information, please visit the Forza blog.
The following will be leaving the Game Pass library on December 15 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
Leaving December 15:
- Amnesia: The Bunker (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Forager (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Forza Horizon 4 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Rise of the Tomb Raider (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Tin Hearts (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- The Quarry (Cloud and Console)
Leaving December 31:
- BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Close to the Sun (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Humankind (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Lego 2K Drive (Cloud and Console)
- McPixel 3 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Party Animals (Cloud and Console)
The next Game Pass announcements will be coming on Tuesday, 7 January.
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