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Xbox Game Passhas added another day-one release in the form ofCreatures of Ava. This is the first title to reach Microsoft’s subscription service in August 2024, and the 97th overall addition toXbox Game Passsince the turn of the year.
What Is Creatures of Ava?
Developed by Valencia, Spain-based Inverge Studios,Creatures of Avais anopen-world action adventurewith a focus on exploration and creature collection. Its players assume the role of Vic, a nature adventurer who embarks on an expedition to planet Ava in order to save its fauna. The once-peaceful creatures of Ava are suffering from a mysterious infection that makes them aggressive, which the local inhabitants, Naam, call “the withering.” Taming the planet’s fauna, uncovering Ava’s mysteries, and confronting her own troubled past are all part of Vic’s quest.
Creatures of Ava Gets Day-One Xbox Game Pass Release
Ahead of its release, publisher 11 Bit Studios lifted the action adventure’s review embargo on August 6. Thefirst batch ofCreatures of Avareviews is predominantly positive, as underlined by its 79 aggregate score and “Strong” rating on OpenCritic. Many reviewers praised the game for its vivid art style, cozy atmosphere, varied gameplay, and poignant environmentalist message, among other qualities.
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The arrival ofCreatures of Avakicks off thefirst wave of August 2024 Xbox Game Pass additions. This release will be followed byCrash Bandicoot N. Sane TrilogyandMafia: Definitive Edition, which are scheduled to reach the service on August 8 and 13, respectively. Sandbox survival gameCore Keeperis then set to follow suit on August 27. Whimsical adventureSOPA: Tale of the Stolen Potatohas also previously been confirmed for an August 2024 Xbox Game Pass debut, although it has yet to receive a precise release date.
Meanwhile, four titles are planned to leave the subscription service on August 15, includingShadow Warrior 3andThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Around that time is when Microsoft is expected to announce the second wave of August 2024 XGP titles, which is rumored to include another nature exploration experience calledExpeditions: A MudRunner Game.
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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the highest tier of Microsoft’s flagship game subscription service that offers over 100 game titles that you can play with a single purchase, making it one of the most outstanding value propositions of the Xbox ecosystem to date.
