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Enthusiasts aspiring to delve into a magical realm inspired by the Belle Époque and confront otherworldly monsters can now do so via Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a tactical RPG accessible on Xbox Game Pass.
For $15 a month, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, our Editors’ Choice selection, grants users entry to a vast library of video games playable on Xbox Series X, Series S, Xbox One, PCs, or mobile devices. Subscribers gain instant access to new releases, like Avowed, added monthly, along with other perks such as online multiplayer gaming and discounts on non-Game Pass titles.
Sneak a peek at the forthcoming games slated for Xbox Game Pass. Additionally, players can now indulge in the remastered The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion through Game Pass.
Dissecting the Latest Xbox Game Pass Additions
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Avid gamers subscribed to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass can commence their expedition immediately.
Every year, the enigmatic Paintress awakens and paints a number, leading to the vanishing of everyone at that age. Numerous expeditions have attempted to thwart the Paintress and prevent further disappearances, but none have returned. Players will assume the role of Gustave. Guided by Charlie Cox in voiceover and text descriptions, Gustave will lead the latest expedition. The text description conveys the sense of determination and eeriness, giving it a dark, compelling atmosphere.
In this tactical RPG, players will traverse a fantastical world, encounter and battle formidable creatures, learn their attack patterns, and strategically time their assaults to advance. Despite the turn-based combat mechanics, players must remain alert as foes’ strikes can transform the encounter into a real-time challenge.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can dive into the action now.
This newly revamped first-person shooter allows players to continue the narrative of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare as a special forces unit pursues a terrorist leader who’s acquired American-made missiles. Additionally, engage in fast-paced, online multiplayer skirmishes brimming with adrenaline and an extensive arsenal against friends.
Neon White
Game Pass Standard subscribers can soon explore this title
Since July, Game Pass Ultimate subscribers have been enjoying this shooting puzzle platformer. Game Pass Standard members will soon be able to join in the fun. You play as an assassin selected by Hell to compete against other demon hunters for a chance at eternal life in Heaven. Only the swiftest, most efficient killer will emerge victorious. Your opponents may seem familiar, like acquaintances from a past existence, or merely an illusion to distract you.
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard subscribers can immerse themselves now.
While most are familiar with SpongeBob SquarePants’ fry-cooking role, what does his best friend, Patrick Star, do while SpongeBob is at work? Whatever Patrick desires, of course! In this open-world adventure, players will don Patrick’s swim trunks, participate in physics-driven games, and don whimsical outfits purely for enjoyment. Additionally, players will encounter familiar figures like SpongeBob, Squidward, and other Bikini Bottom residents.
Crime Scene Cleaner
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can start scrubbing now.
Life in organized crime isn’t solely about shootouts and high-stakes negotiations. Someone must clean up the aftermath. In this game, that someone is you. Following the dramatic confrontations, the mob summons you to sanitize the blood and detritus from the scene, much like Winston Wolf in PULP FICTION. Remember to tidy up and straighten any posters, chairs, or other furnishings that may have been disturbed. Gather your mop and bucket, for you’ll need them.
Tempopo
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can begin their musical journey now.
Scattered across the heavens are melodic flowers awaiting discovery. In this musical puzzle game, players navigate through 60 levels, demolishing, obstructing, and pushing obstacles to retrieve the missing flora. Each flower possesses its unique melody, and as more are rescued, your symphonic garden flourishes.
Towerborne (Game Preview)
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can defend the Belfry now.
The Belfry serves as a beacon of hope and security in this realm, and it falls to you and your allies to safeguard it from lurking monsters beyond the walls. Customize your character, armaments, and gear to suit your playstyle before venturing from the Belfry to conquer the impending peril.
Far Cry 4
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard subscribers can journey to Kyrat now.
In this 2014 installment of the Far Cry series, players venture to the fictional Himalayan nation of Kyrat, embroiled in a civil war between the forces of dictator Pagan Min and a rebel faction known as the Golden Path. Traverse the expansive open-world environment, wielding various weapons like bows and flamethrowers, and even riding elephants as you strive to restore peace to Kyrat.
Anno 1800
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard members can commence building now.
The dawn of the Industrial Age has arrived in this city-building, real-time strategy game, and your choices will mold the world. Technological advancements are rapidly unfolding, and political figures are vying to construct global empires through conquest. It’s up to you to tackle these obstacles. Will you innovate and pioneer new technologies, or will you conquer distant lands for personal gain? The decision is yours.
Dredge
Available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard starting May 6th.
This game interweaves cozy fishing with Lovecraftian terror. If those themes seem incongruous, trust us, they harmonize beautifully. Equip your vessel with superior gear, explore islands to unravel their ancient secrets, and scour the ocean for treasures. You’ll also discover that some mysteries are best left undisturbed.
Notable Departures from Xbox Game Pass
As Microsoft introduces these games to Xbox Game Pass, six others have been removed from the service. If you’re eager to complete the main and side quests in these games, you’ll need to purchase them separately.
For further insights into Xbox Game Pass, browse other available titles on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, explore our hands-on review of the gaming service, and determine which Game Pass plan aligns with your needs.
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