Summary
Microsoft’sXbox Game Passsubscription service is on the verge of an incredible hot streak thanks to huge day-one games that are set to make their debuts. Microsoft has invested significantly in itsXbox Game Passinitiative, ensuring that there are always new games coming to the subscription service. New games are added to Xbox Game Pass each and every month, with fans always having fresh titles to look forward to on the horizon.
2024 has already been a strong year for Xbox Game Pass in terms of new releases. While some fans are upset about theXbox Game Pass price hikesand switching major day-one games to being Game Pass Ultimate-exclusive, others have been kept satisfied with the regular release of high-quality new games. 2024 has seen the likes of mega-hitPalworldjoin Game Pass in early access, the critically-acclaimedPersona 3 Reloadadded to the lineup, and the major first-party gameHellblade 2: Senua’s Sagamakes its debut. However, the next four months will likely be the biggest stretch for Game Pass all year.
Xbox Game Pass Games for August 2024
As far as the leaked game goes, the same leaker who accurately predicted games likeCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3andMafia: Definitive Editioncoming to the service has said thatCrash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogyis coming to Xbox Game Passon August 8.Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogyis the remade collection of the originalCrash Bandicootgames, significantly improving their graphics and adding a handful of other bells and whistles to make them more interesting to a modern audience. It must be stressed thatCrash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogyhas not been confirmed for Game Pass just yet, but the person who leaked its debut was right aboutMW3andMafia, so chances are good that it will indeed be joining the lineup in August.
Xbox Game Pass Games for September 2024
The September 2024 Game Pass lineup also includes a game published by Xbox Game Studios.Ara: History Untoldis a brand-new grand-strategy gamefrom Oxide Games that has drawn a lot of comparisons to theCivilizationfranchise. LikeFrostpunk 2,Ara: History Untoldwill initially only be available to those on PC, but a console version is expected to launch at some point before the year is out.
Xbox Game Pass Games for October 2024
Even though there is only one game confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in October 2024 so far, it’s already easily one of the biggest months that the service will see all year. On October 25,Call of Duty: Black Ops 6will be released as a day one Xbox Game Pass game. Gamers will need an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription to play it, but it will be worth it for many.Black Ops 6will mark the first time that aCall of Dutygame has been released as a day one Game Pass game, something that will almost assuredly continue in the years to come.
While there are certainly those who are tired of theCall of Dutyformula,Black Ops 6is the most exciting new entry in the series since 2019’sModern Warfarereboot.Black Ops 6is set to feature a campaign featuring a variety of recognizable characters from pastBlack Opsgames, including fan favorite Frank Woods, along with the franchise’s tried-and-true multiplayer experience. On top of all that,Black Ops 6is bringing back round-based Zombies. Treyarch was given more time to developCall of Duty: Black Ops 6than anyCoDstudio has ever had, which hopefully means that the game blows away expectations and helps the series return to its former glory.
Xbox Game Pass Games for November 2024
September’s loss is November’s gain. Originally,STALKER 2was supposed to launch in September, but the highly-anticipated first-person shooter/survival game was pushed back to November 20.STALKER 2’s release date delayis definitely a bummer for fans who have been looking forward to playing the game for years, but it certainly makes the Xbox Game Pass November 2024 lineup a lot more exciting.
Xbox Game Pass Games Coming Later in 2024
Avowed was originally scheduled to be released in 2024 as well, but it has since been delayed to June 28, 2025.
There are also some day-one Xbox Game Pass games confirmed for 2024 that are without release dates. This includesIndiana Jones and the Great Circlefrom MachineGames. Rumor has it thatIndiana Jones and the Great Circleis launching in December, but that has yet to be confirmed at the time of this writing. Quirky City builderOverthrownhas a vague fall 2024 release window, whileTowerborneis expected to drop at some point this year as well. These games will be joined by various other new Xbox Game Pass games for 2024, and fans can expect more information in the weeks ahead.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
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.
