Summary
Microsoft has confirmed that a new Activision game will be hittingXbox Game Passon August 8, joining two other titles that were previously announced to be coming to the subscription service in the same month. Since Microsoft acquired Activision-Blizzard, the studio has been under immense pressure to bring more of the studio’s titles toXbox Game Pass, and players will soon gain access to even more incredibly popular titles.
After almost two years of legal battles and finalizations,Microsoft officially purchased Activision-Blizzardin October 2023 for a massive $69 billion. The studio then confirmed in February that one of Activision’s latest titles,Diablo 4, would be joining Xbox’s lucrative subscription service. Shortly after, rumors began circulating thatCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3would also be joining Game Pass. Those rumors were then confirmed when the massive triple-a shooter was added to the service in July.
With theprice of Xbox Game Pass continuing to increase, fans are eager to see which new Activision titles will be hitting the service. After being leaked last month, Microsoft has now confirmedvia a new blog postthat the next Activision game coming to Xbox Game Pass will beCrash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy.The popular platformer will be released for cloud, console, and PC on August 8, just one day after another title joins the service’s long line of games.
Three New Games Join Xbox Game Pass In August
Creatures of Avawill be a day-one release on Game Pass and is already receiving highly positive reviews from critics, whileCrash Bandicoot N. Sane TrilogyandMafia: Definitive Editionare both remakes of classic titles. The arrival ofCrash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogywill mark the third Activision game to join Xbox Game Pass following the studio’s acquisition by Microsoft. However, as three new games join the service, Microsoft has also confirmed that four games will beleaving Xbox Game Pass on August 15, including the popular horror gameThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre.
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
WHERE TO PLAY
Your favourite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot™, is back! He’s enhanced, entranced & ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy game collection. Now you can experience Crash Bandicoot™ like never before. 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™: Warped. Relive all your favourite Crash moments in their fully-remastered graphical glory and get ready to put some UMPH in your WUMP!
