Even though it wasn't the strongest year for Xbox exclusive games (And some of those specifications had their own issues.), Game Pass was still a pretty good deal for console owners. Mostly, it's variety; The subscription service continues to offer a great mix of smaller indie games and older titles as well as new blockbuster releases to complete the package. everything was from this year DutyBig coming-out party on Game Pass for the stop-motion adventure game expanding into one of last year's biggest RPGs.
Here are nine great games to check out if you're a new customer or looking for something new to play.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Now that Activision Blizzard is under the Microsoft umbrella, the publisher's biggest franchises are part of Game Pass. And black ops 6 is the first new release to debut on the subscription serviceThis includes all of the game's different modes: the cinematic single-player campaign, and multiplayer outings like Zombies.
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fallout New Vegas
Amazon's live-action Controversy show It seems like everyone was thinking about returning to Wasteland, and Game Pass is a great way to jump in as it includes every game in the series. fallout 3 But. there's a lot to choose from – but I would recommend new vegasSin City doesn't just offer a great location Controversy But it's also going to be a big part of the show's upcoming second season.
If you're looking for something a little more relaxing, harold halibut This could be the only thing. A fairly traditional adventure game, harold halibut Distinguishes itself with a slow and steady pace, a fascinating sci-fi world, a dry but charming sense of humor, and stunning visuals featuring genuine stop-motion animation. It's the kind of game where you really want to slow down somehow, absorb all the little details.
One of the best puzzle games of the last few years is now on Game Pass. humanity It feels a little strange at first, as you control an alien Shiba Inu to guide a mindless crew of humans through an increasingly complex maze. But once you get used to the way things work, humanity Offers some of the most satisfying brain teasers you are likely to find. Plus, the ghost dog sure is cute.
Reception on this has been mixed, but it's definitely worth checking out. great circle Blends together elements of adventure games and immersive sims with the whip-cracking style of Indiana Jones. This makes it an acquired taste, but if that's the case Yours The taste, well, the taste is delicious.
nine soles
In a great year for roguelike action games, nine soles It still manages to stand out thanks to the war, so well that it becomes a completely weak story. This is the kind of action that really rewards patience and learning how to parry, making it all the more satisfying when you win an encounter. As waiting for silksong is constantly being pulled, nine soles It may just be a fill in the blanks thing.
If you somehow finished giant fantasy rpg Metaphor: RefantazioThankfully, there are plenty of excellent older titles to check out from developer Atlus. And this year, personality 3 – which originally launched on the PS2 and helped bring the series to a new era of popularity – got an excellent remake that helps bring it in line with its more modern successors.
Original hellblade It was as scary as it was uncomfortable – and that hasn't changed with the sequel. Instead, the developers at Ninja Theory have expanded the scale, improved the action, and somehow made the horror elements even scarier. It's also a rare mini blockbuster game, one that you can complete in about 10 hours.
The first major expansion for Starfield What a great excuse to jump back into this sci-fi universe. while i wish scattered place Was a little weird and leaned more towards the cosmic horror side of things, yet it's different than anything else in the main story. The expansion is also largely self-contained, so you can spend your time exploring a big planet instead of constantly jumping around the galaxy.