Xbox is back with another list of great games coming to Game Pass.
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.
Depending on what game it is, it’ll be available on consoles, PC, and cloud (with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate).
Available; 2nd December
ANVIL – ID@Xbox
Available on: Console, PC
Published by: Action Square
Developed by: Action Square
“Available on day one with Xbox Game Pass
Ancient Vault Investigation Lab (ANVIL) is an agency that searches for the remnants of alien civilisations scattered throughout the universe. As a Breaker, you’ll seek out and explore the unknown galaxy searching for these ancient alien vaults. Each galaxy consists of random planets and unique boss monsters. Defeating them and opening these vaults, you’ll be able to utilize the stunning powers hidden within”.
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Archvale – ID@Xbox
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Humble Games
“Available on day one with Xbox Game Pass
Dive into a bullet hell with RPG elements where you’ll master weapons and skills needed to overcome the diverse enemies that await you throughout an ever-changing world. Only by conquering these evil forces will you uncover the truth about the longfabled Archvale“.
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Final Fantasy XIII-2
Available on: Console, PC
Published by: Square Enix
Developed by: Square Enix
“Enjoy the epic and sweeping story in this follow-up to Final Fantasy XIII. Meet new characters and test yourself with a new, enhanced battle system. It’s no longer about facing destiny; it’s time to create a new future and change the world!”
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Lawn Mowing Simulator – ID@Xbox
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Curve Digital
Developed by: Skyhook Games
“Take a break from the real world and enjoy the challenge and serenity of mowing the Great British countryside in Lawn Mowing Simulator“.
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Rubber Bandits – ID@Xbox
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Flashbulb Games
Developed by: Flashbulb Games
“Available on day one with Xbox Game Pass
A wild multiplayer party, Rubber Bandits is a beat ‘em up brawler where you steal, smash, and scavenge as much cash as you can! Prepare for hilarious physics-based combat with wacky weapons and a huge lineup of criminal characters. Dodge deadly traps, bash rival bandits, and race from the cops to commit the perfect heist!”
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Stardew Valley – ID@Xbox
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Chucklefish, Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone
Developed by: Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone
“You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?”
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Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector – ID@Xbox
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Slitherine Software
Developed by: Black Lab Games
“In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. Experience every bone-rattling explosion and soul-crushing charge in Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, the definitive battle-scale game of turn-based strategy and fast-paced combat that takes you to the battlefields of the 41st Millenium”.
Xbox
Available; 7th December
Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator – ID@Xbox
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Strange Scaffold
Developed by: Strange Scaffold
“Available on day one with Xbox Game Pass
Buy, sell, and trade organs in a strange universe full of clients. Keep vampire-leech organs from devouring the goods inside your cargo hold, teach Fleshty the Snowman to love, and more. The quivering innards of alien capitalism await in the sci-fi body horror market tycoon game you didn’t know you needed”.
Xbox
Available; 8th December
Halo Infinite
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Xbox Game Studios
Developed by: 343 Industries
“Available on day one with Xbox Game Pass
When all hope is lost and humanity’s fate hangs in the balance, Master Chief is ready to confront the most ruthless foe he’s ever faced.
Begin anew and step inside the armor of humanity’s greatest hero to experience an epic adventure and finally explore the scale of the Halo ring itself.
Jump into the free-to-play Halo Infinite multiplayer beta today and enjoy all Season One: Heroes of Reach has to offer – plus all your progress will carry over into the full Halo Infinite launch on 8th December”.
Xbox
Available; 9th December
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Bandai Namco
Developed by: Koei Tecmo, Omega Force
“Ahoy, pirates! Fight hordes of enemies, adventure with trusted allies, and experience awesome One Piece action lifted straight from the anime in One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4! Place yourself in the thick of the One Piece world with as buildings come crashing down around you and attacks throw up smoke and dust with each action on the battlefield”.
Xbox
Available; 14th December
Aliens: Fireteam Elite – ID@Xbox
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Focus Entertainment
Developed by: Cold Iron Studios
“Set in the iconic Alien universe, Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a cooperative third-person survival shooter that drops your fireteam of hardened marines into a desperate fight to contain the evolving Xenomorph threat”.
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Among Us
Available on: Console
Published by: InnerSloth
Developed by: InnerSloth
“Play with four-15 players online or via local Wi-Fi as you attempt to prepare your spaceship for departure. But beware, as one or more random players among the crew are Impostors bent on killing everyone!
Stay tuned for the upcoming addition to Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta)!”
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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; 15th December
Beholder
Leaving: Cloud, Console
Published by: Alawar, Creative Mobile
Developed by: Warm Lamp Games
The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan
Leaving: Console, PC
Published by: Bandai Namco
Developed by: Supermassive Games
Guacamelee! 2
Leaving: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Drinkbox Studios
Developed by: Drinkbox Studios
Wilmot’s Warehouse
Leaving: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Finji
Developed by: Hollow Ponds, Richard Hogg
Unto the End
Leaving: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Big Sugar Games
Developed by: 2 Ton Studios, Kittehface Software
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
Leaving: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Team17, Sold-Out Software
Developed by: Playtonic Games
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.