Xbox is back with another list of great games coming to Game Pass.
If you’re deep into the Xbox ecosystem, or just looking for a reason to jump in, here you go.
As part of your Game Pass subscription, you can download/stream all these games for free.
Depending on what game it is, it’ll be available on consoles, PC, the cloud (with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate), or a combination thereof.
Available; Now (as of 1st November)
The Legend of Tianding
Published by: Neon Doctrine, Another Indie
Developed by: Creative Games and Computer Graphics Corporation
Available on: Cloud, console, PC
“Available on day one with Game Pass
It is the early 20th century, and Taiwan is under the control of Imperial Japan. Play as the legendary outlaw and folk hero Liao Tianding, as you kung-fu fight your way through the colorful streets of Taipei in this sidescrolling beat-em-up”.
Xbox
The Walking Dead: A New Frontier – The Complete Season
Published by: Skybound, Telltale Games
Developed by: Telltale Games
Available on: PC
“As Javier, a young man determined to find the family taken from him, you meet a young girl who has experienced her own unimaginable loss. Her name is Clementine, and your fates are bound together in a story where every choice you make could be your last”.
Xbox
The Walking Dead: Michonne – The Complete Season
Published by: Skybound, Telltale Games
Developed by: Telltale Games
Available on: PC
“The Walking Dead: Michonne – A Telltale Miniseries stars the iconic, blade-wielding character from Robert Kirkman’s best-selling comic books. Haunted by her past, and coping with unimaginable loss and regret, the story explores Michonne’s absence between issues #126 and #139 of the comic book”.
Xbox
Available; Now (as of 3rd November)
Ghost Song
Published by: Humble Games
Developed by: Old Moon
Available on: Cloud, console, PC
“Available on day one with Game Pass
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets”.
Xbox
Available; Now (as of 8th November)
Football Manager 2023
Published by: SEGA
Developed by: Sports Interactive Games
Available on: PC
“Available on day one with PC Game Pass
Football Manager 2023 brings you closer to the beautiful game, from the supporters that live and breathe every match to your board, scouts, players and opposition managers. Earn the backing of the fans by outsmarting your rivals and delivering success on the pitch”.
Xbox
Football Manager 2023 Console
Published by: SEGA
Developed by: Sports Interactive Games
Available on: Cloud, console, PC
“Available on day one with Game Pass
Become the best in Football Manager 2023 Console, newly renamed for this season. Formerly titled the Xbox edition, this tailored version of Football Manager zones in on football’s most important areas – the transfer market, the tactics board, and the pitch”.
Xbox
Return to Monkey Island
Published by: Devolver Digital
Developed by: Ron Gilbert, Terrible Toybox
Available on: Cloud, console, PC
“Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games The Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games”.
Xbox
Available; 10th November
Vampire Survivors
Published by: Poncle
Developed by: Poncle
Available on: Console
“Vampire Survivors is coming soon to Xbox consoles and you can play the full release today with PC Game Pass! Jump straight into the action, mow down thousands of night creatures, and survive until dawn! The gothic-horror world of Vampire Survivors will throw relentless hordes of monsters at you: make the right choices, or rely on your skills and favorite weapons to turn the tide and quickly snowball against your enemies”.
Xbox
Available; 15th November
Pentiment
Published by: Xbox Game Studios
Developed by: Obsidian Entertainment
Available on: Cloud, console, PC
“Available on day one with Game Pass
From Obsidian and Xbox Game Studios, step into a living illustrated world inspired by illuminated manuscripts and printed woodcuts in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps. Choose your backgrounds, impact a changing world, and see the consequences of your decisions in this narrative adventure”.
Xbox
Somerville
Published by: Xbox Game Studios
Developed by: Jumpship
Available on: Console, PC
“Available on day one with Game Pass
In the wake of an otherworldly invasion that’s left the world in catastrophe, you must find the means to make your family whole again. Explore a rich and atmospheric world, along with the intimate repercussions of large scale conflict, in a hand-crafted sci-fi narrative experience set across a perilous rural landscape”.
Xbox
As is always the case, however, it isn’t all good news. Whilst these games are inbound, there are just as many about to leave the service. So, either finish up your playthroughs whilst you still can, or bag yourself an extra 20% off discount to keep the game going.
Leaving; 8th November
- Football Manager 2022 – Leaving PC
- Football Manager 2022 Xbox Edition – Leaving cloud, console, and PC
Leaving; 15th November
- Art of Rally – Leaving cloud, console, and PC
- Fae Tactics – Leaving cloud, console, and PC
- Next Space Rebel – Leaving cloud, console, and PC
- One Step from Eden – Leaving cloud, console, and PC
- Supraland – Leaving cloud, console, and PC
- Subnautica – Leaving cloud, console, and PC
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. Or to keep them forever, make sure to use the additional 20% off Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions grant you in the Xbox Storefront.
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