Xbox Game Pass subscribers can look forward to trying out several day-one releases in September, including the highly anticipated Starfield, which offers an ambitious game with impressive scale and solid gunplay, but is held back by archaic elements and shallow RPG mechanics.
Xbox and MEGA brand have teamed up to create a build-your-own nostalgia kit featuring a mini replica of the original Xbox 360, controller, and a miniature copy of Halo 3, available exclusively at Target for $150 starting October 8.
The full list of 36 games for Xbox Live Gold's replacement, Game Pass Core, has been revealed, including titles such as Stardew Valley, Vampire Survivors, Among Us, Firewatch, and Dead Cells, making it a worthwhile and enticing option for gamers.
Xbox Game Pass Core, the successor to Games with Gold, will be launched on September 14th and will offer 36 titles, including popular games like Gears 5, Fallout 4, and Halo 5.
Nine Xbox Game Pass games are leaving the subscription service, including notable titles like Sid Meier's Civilization 6 and Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony, with no indication of when or if they will return.
Eight games, including Outriders, Weird West, and Prodeus, are set to leave Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass at the end of September, according to an announcement by Microsoft.
The leaked Xbox documents reveal that Microsoft may pay upwards of $300 million to secure games for Game Pass, shedding light on the significant financial impact of subscription services in the gaming industry.
Microsoft underestimated the success of Baldur's Gate 3 and considered it a low-cost addition to Xbox Game Pass, despite its high player count and positive reviews.
Microsoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in October 2023, including Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, Forza Motorsport, Like A Dragon: Ishin!, and more.
In October, Xbox Game Pass will be adding new games such as Gotham Knights and Forza Motorsport, while removing titles including Trek to Yomi and Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, with subscribers having the option to purchase these games at a 20% discount.
Microsoft is expected to complete its $69 billion buyout of Activision Blizzard next week, pending final approval from the UK, allowing for the potential integration of Activision Blizzard games onto the Xbox Game Pass platform.
Lords of the Fallen (2023) will not be coming to Xbox Game Pass, as confirmed by CI Games.
Activision Blizzard expects to start bringing their games to Xbox Game Pass next year, following the anticipated completion of Microsoft's acquisition of the company. However, titles like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Diablo IV will not be included in Game Pass this year.
Activision Blizzard expects their games to be available on Microsoft's Game Pass next year once the Microsoft deal is finalized.
Activision Blizzard has announced that it will begin adding games to Xbox Game Pass next year once its deal with Microsoft is finalized, although popular titles like Modern Warfare III and Diablo IV will not be included in 2023.
Amazon and Walmart are offering steep discounts on Xbox controllers, including the Elite Series 2 and Elite Series 2 Core, with prices as low as $88, and Antonline has bundle deals with games for only $95.
You can still avoid the Xbox Game Pass price hike by purchasing discounted Game Pass codes from retailers like Amazon during Prime Day, saving a substantial amount of money on your subscription for the next three years.
Microsoft has announced the Xbox Series S Starter Bundle, which includes a console, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, and a wireless controller, aiming to boost sales during the holiday season.
