Xbox is back with another list of great games coming to Game Pass. This time around, there are ten new titles. These are coming to Game Pass on Console, PC, via the Cloud, or a combination of all three.
So, if you’ve recently got yourself a new Xbox, or you’re wanting a few more games to play, look no further. And, as part of your Game Pass subscription, you can download all these games for free. As part of your Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you can play all Game Pass games on your console, PC, and on the cloud.
Available; Now (as of 2nd September)
Craftopia (Game Preview) – ID@Xbox
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Pocket Pair
Developed by: Pocket Pair
“You arrive on a small island packed with animals, resources, and infinite possibilities. What you do in this game is completely up to you – gather resources, harvest crops, fight bosses, capturing enemies, building a lovely house, unlocking new islands, exploring the world, and more! What will you do when you can do anything you’ve ever dreamt of?”
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Final Fantasy XIII
Available on: Console, PC
Published by: Square Enix
Developed by: Square Enix
“Final Fantasy XIII is a fantasy RPG in which a band of brave humans struggle against fate in the utopian sky city of Cocoon and the primeval world of Pulse. Follow stylish heroine Lightning’s fast paced battles and high adventure in a mysterious new world”.
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Signs of the Sojourner
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Echo Dog Games
Developed by: Echo Dog Games
“A narrative card game about connecting with people. Your deck is your character, reflecting your experiences, and shaping your relationships. Travel to diverse locations to acquire goods for your shop. Along the way, you’ll encounter optimistic stories, compassionate characters, and delightful surprises in a world where climate change has made life hard”.
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Surgeon Simulator 2 – ID@Xbox
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Bossa Studios
Developed by: Bossa Studios
“Bob’s life is in your hand! Scrub-in solo or with up to three friends in this physics-based sim and unearth the mysteries of the Bossa Labs Medical Facility, explore hundreds of community-made levels, and even create your own using the sandbox level building tool. Or, if you prefer, spend your time replacing all of Bob’s limbs with heads – that also works”.
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Available; 7th September
Crown Trick – ID@Xbox
Available on: Console, PC
Published by: Team17, NExT Studios
Developed by: NExT Studios
“Welcome to The Nightmare Realm! Guide protagonist Elle on a perilous journey through procedurally generated dungeons, carefully navigating unique enemies and traps that only move when Elle does thanks to Crown Trick’s unique synchronous turn-based mechanic. Strategically plan each move to survive, master a combination of skills, Familiars, and weapons to escape the labyrinth”.
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Available; 9th September
Breathedge – ID@Xbox
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: HypeTrain Digital, RedRuins Softworks
Developed by: RedRuins Softworks
“Inspired by Retrofuturism, Soviet aesthetics, and dark comedy movies, Breathedge is a fresh take on the survival genre that puts you in control of a simple guy called the Man who is carrying his grandpa’s ashes to a galactic funeral and suddenly finds himself in the middle of a universal conspiracy”.
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Nuclear Throne – ID@Xbox
Available on: Console, PC
Published by: Vlambeer
Developed by: Vlambeer
“Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Fight your way through the wastelands with powerful weaponry, collecting radiation to mutate some new limbs and abilities. All these things and more you could do if only you were good at this game. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?”
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The Artful Escape – ID@Xbox
Available on: Console, PC
Published by: Annapurna Interactive
Developed by: Beethoven & Dinosaur
“A teenage guitar prodigy sets out on a psychedelic, multidimensional journey to inspire his stage persona and confront the legacy of a dead folk legend. Starring voice performances by Michael Johnston, Caroline Kinley, Lena Headey, Jason Schwartzman, Mark Strong, and Carl Weathers”.
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Alas, it’s not all good news. With every game that comes to Game Pass, we must lose some. Think of it as Phil Spencer’s third law of Game Pass motion – every incoming game must force another one off the service. However, it’s not all terrible news, as you’ll still be able to bag these games for yourself with a special 20% discount with your Game Pass Ultimate subscription.
Leaving; 13th September
Red Dead Online
Leaving: Cloud, Console
Published by: Rockstar Games
Developed by: Rockstar Games
Leaving; 15th September
Company of Heroes 2
Leaving: PC
Published by: SEGA
Developed by: Relic Entertainment
Disgaea 4
Leaving: PC
Published by: Nippon Ichi Software (NIS in America)
Developed by: Nippon Ichi Software (NIS in America)
Forza Motorsport 7
Leaving: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Xbox Game Studios
Developed by: Turn 10 Studios
Hotshot Racing
Leaving: Cloud, Console
Published by: Curve Digital
Developed by: Sumo Digital, Lucky Mountain Games
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics
Leaving: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: En Masse Entertainment
Developed by: BonusXP
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
Leaving: Cloud, Console
Published by: CD Projekt RED
Developed by: CD Projekt RED
So there we have it, a small offering of brand new games to sink your teeth into. Be sure to take full advantage of these whilst they’re available to you for free. Of course, if you’re more interested in games that are free AND you get to keep them forever, we got you covered. Check out our Xbox Games With Gold coverage.
OR, if you’re on PlayStation, we have this month’s PS Plus games.
And, for all of us on Stadia Pro, check out this month’s Pro Games, available with any live Stadia Pro subscription.
ABG’s Senior Editor (News), YouTube content creator/streamer.