‘Tis the season for Game Pass!
The rest of the year is packed with big new releases we’ve been waiting for all year! And many of these eagerly anticipated releases are available to play with an Xbox Game Pass subscription the same day they launch worldwide.
Below are 5 amazing titles you can play with 1 monthly membership fee– all in the rest of 2024. There’s a reason they call it “Netflix for games”…
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Frostpunk 2
Release Date: September 20, 2024 (Early Access Sept. 17)
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, macOS
Frostpunk 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed city-building survival game, and it’s available FROM DAY ONE with Game Pass for consoles and PC.
Set 30 years after the apocalyptic blizzard of the original, Earth remains an icy wasteland. Players lead a resource-hungry metropolis while facing new challenges from both the relentless cold and human nature itself. The game introduces complex moral choices and factions, such as the Foragers and Engineers, each with unique perspectives on survival. With enhanced mechanics and a deeper political system, Frostpunk 2 represents the evolution of the series– but the first game is definitely still worth playing (especially if it’s on sale or you have Game Pass).
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Release Date: October 25, 2024
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Lock and load for the next chapter in high-stakes military action with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6! This time, the stakes are higher, and the missions are more dangerous than ever. Dive into a gripping, new single-player campaign filled with unexpected twists, covert ops, and explosive moments that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Squad up in all-new multiplayer modes, featuring new weapons, new loadouts, and new maps (that will soon become classics). And of course, the beloved Zombies mode is back with new undead horrors to face.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Release Date: November 19, 2024
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
Take to the skies like never before with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, the next evolution in the beloved flight simulation series. Building upon its critically acclaimed predecessor, this new edition elevates realism and immersion to new heights, featuring a plethora of new aircraft—from commercial airliners to helicopters, gliders, and even hot air balloons.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 introduces new missions and challenges that cater to pilots of all skill levels, from aerial firefighting and rescue operations to cargo transport and air racing. Enhanced AI and multiplayer features make flying with friends or competing against others even more engaging, while the game’s stunning 4K visuals and support for virtual reality provide a truly breathtaking experience.
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Release Date: November 20, 2024
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
This highly anticipated sequel to the cult-classic series drops players back into a post-apocalyptic Russian landscape teeming with radiation, mutants, and mercenaries. As a lone stalker, you’ll explore a treacherous open world where every choice matters, from the alliances you forge to the very steps you take.
Prepare to explore abandoned ruins, uncover hidden secrets, and fight for survival in this unforgiving environment where every bullet counts. With its day-night cycle, realistic weather effects, and intricate ecosystems, each player’s experience in the Zone will be entirely unique.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Release Date: December 9, 2024
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
Adventure awaits in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle! Take on the role of the legendary archaeologist in an original story filled with ancient artifacts, lost cities, and Nazi villains. With an action-packed combination of cinematic sequences, clever puzzles, and rich narrative, The Great Circle seeks to capture the spirit of the classic films while delivering an exciting new adventure for fans old and new.
Join Xbox Game Pass Now (on Console or PC)
Whether you play on console, PC, or other mobile devices, there’s a Game Plass plan that’s right for you. Here’s a rundown of each membership tier available. You can save yourself some cash on all of them via CDKeys:
Core (for Xbox Console Players)
Core is the rebranded Xbox Live Gold; now with a modest game library to choose from instead of free games given away monthly.
- Online console multiplayer
- Catalog of over 25 high-quality games on console
- Member deals and discounts
Standard (Console)
You’ll get a larger catalog of ready-to-play games with this plan, and access to first-party games on day one. This means you’ll be able to play titles like all of the games above and forthcoming titles from studios like Bethesda, Activision/Blizzard, and whoever else Microsoft decides to buy next.
- Play hundreds of high-quality console games on console
- New games are added all the time
- Xbox Game Studios titles the same day as the release
- Member discounts and deals
- Unlock Riot Games benefits
PC
The plan for Windows-based machines. This plan adds a wide variety of PC-exclusive titles.
- Play hundreds of high-quality games on PC
- New games are added all the time
- Xbox Game Studios titles the same day as the release
- Member discounts and deals
- Unlock Riot Games benefits
Ultimate (Console and PC)
As implied by the name, this is the ultimate Game Pass package complete with all the bells and whistles.
- Play hundreds of high-quality games on console, PC, and cloud
- New games are added all the time
- Xbox Game Studios titles the same day as the release
- Member discounts and deals
- Free Perks including in-game content and partner offers
- Unlock Riot Games benefits
Get Game Pass for Xbox and/or PC
All of the above games are available with Game Pass, but there are even more new releases to be excited about in the short time left this year.
2024 may rival 2004 as one of the best years in gaming ever– all thanks to the last three months!
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