Summary
Xbox Game Pass has proven to be a popular service since its launch in 2017, and it can be worthwhile even for those who don’t own an Xbox console thanks to its utility on PC.The subscription model definitely isn’t for everyone, but it can be an affordable way to keep up with major releases without paying $70 for every new title.
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18Atomfall Showcases A Post-Apocalyptic Britain
Release Date: At some point in 2025
Atomfallis a new game from Rebellion, the studio behind the popularSniper Eliteseries of FPS games.This one takes more of a post-apocalyptic bent, bringing an element ofFallout’s sensibility to Great Britian.
Instead of a straight FPS experience,Atomfallis a survival-action game with RPG elements, and it looks like it could be just weird enough to potentially make a mark.Atomfall’s day one Game Pass release is showcased in atweetfrom the official Xbox Game Pass account that lays out the Day One additionsfrom the Xbox Games Showcase.
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17Winter Burrow Makes Survival Cozy
Release Date: First Quarter of 2025
Survival games can be stressful, but they don’t have to abandon any comforting element.Winter Burrowtakes survival gameplay concepts and marries them with an adorable aesthetic, putting players into the shoes of a mouse attempting to make his way in a woodland setting.
A distinct hand-drawn artstyle helps the game stand out,making it an obvious standout in a crowded genre where a lot of games can end up feeling all too similar.
16Flintlock: The Siege Of Dawn Is A Distinct Action RPG
Release Date: 18-08-2025
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawnis an ambitious project from the developers ofAshen, a souls-like with a generally strong reception and interesting combat.Flintlockmaintains some Soulslike elements while also taking on more of a general AAA action RPG style, making something that could be widely accessible while still presenting some of its own interesting ideas.
True to the name,flintlock weapons are a major part of the gameplay, but melee weapons also come into the equation.
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15Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Is A Chinese Soulslike
The Soulslike inspiration inWuchang: Fallen Feathersis a good bit more direct than inFlintlock: The Siege of Dawn, as is some apparent influence of FromSoft’s more aggressiveSekiro.Set in the final years of the Ming Dynasty in China, it could be an interesting look at a complex historical era with some fantastical elements thrown in.
It’sone for Soulslike fanswith Xbox Game Pass to keep an eye on,and some strong art direction could make it interesting to even skeptics.
14State Of Decay 3 Brings A Zombie Franchise Back
Releas Date: To Be Announced
State of Decay 3is the newest entry in a third-person survival horror series from Xbox Game Studioswith a focus on a harsh zombie world, and the first two games certainly attracted their share of fans.State of Decay 3was revealed in 2020, but there hasn’t been much news about the title in the time since.
The Xbox Games Showcase State of Decay 3 trailer still didn’t show off gameplay or a release date, but a cinematic did promise the return of an engaging world.
13South Of Midnight Has A Striking Style
Compulsion Games got a lot of attention with its most recent gameWe Happy Few, a promising project that still had its fair share of flaws.South of Midnighthas managed to grab a spotlight again with an interesting setting and art style, delving into the folklore of the Deep South.
The gameplay isn’t as unique as its look,but it could still be an engaging adventure when it releases day one on Xbox Game Pass.
12Expedition 33 Is An Unusual Turn-Based RPG
Expedition 33doesn’t look quite like any other turn-based RPGout there, mixing some real-time elements into a particularly dynamic presentation of combat for a unique cocktail.
The setting is inspired by La Belle Epoque,a period in French history characterized by prosperity in the late 19th and early 20th century, but an image of a twisted Eiffel Tower from the trailer showcases the reality-bending elements. Gorgeous graphics make for an attractive package if the gameplay blend ends up clicking.
11Perfect Dark Reboots A Classic Series
Perfect Darkhas a legacy as an iconic FPS series, and the game bringing it back looks like it could be an interesting new take. There’s a lot more going on here than just shooting, witha mix of immersive sim elements and fluid parkour-inspired combat making for something unique.
Troubled development and the lack of a release date means it could still be a while beforePerfect Darkshows up,but at least it will be on Xbox Game Pass day one when it does.
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10Mixtape Has Great Presentation & Music
Developed by Beethoven and Dinosaur and published by Annapurna Interactive,Mixtapefollows three friends on their final night of high school. The trailer features some strong cinematic presentation and a good bit of variety despite the limited setting, from longboarding downhill to riding a dinosaur.
The nameMixtapeisn’t a casual choice, either,with a soundtrack featuring everyone from Devo to Iggy Pop.
9Fable Brings Back An Iconic Fantasy Series
Fablehas always promised a lot, with a rich, sometimes funny fantasy world full of possibilities.Although the games have never managed to deliver on quite everything that they were intended to, they still made their mark with a lot of memorable elements.
The rebootedFablewill be arriving on Xbox Game Pass in 2025, courtesy of the studio behind theForza Horizonracing games.
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