Four new games coming to Xbox Game Pass by early September, plus three new titles specifically for Core subscribers
Microsoft will add four new games to the Xbox Game Pass by September 3. The highlight for many is likely to be Black Ops 6, which goes into open beta on August 30. Those who like science fiction and trucks may also be interested in Star Trucker, which will be released on September 3 and will be directly playable for Game Pass subscribers. Three new games were already added for Game Pass Core subscribers on August 21.
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Early Access Open Beta
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 will be released on October 25th and is set in a 90s Gulf War setting. Many details about the game have already been leaked. Xbox Game Pass subscribers can get a taste of what's to come in the Early Access Open Beta, in which several new 6v6 maps and weapons will be available.
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Atlas Fallen
In this action role-playing game set in a post-apocalyptic desert world, players take on the role of a nameless hero who uses the power of sand to defeat giant creatures and uncover the secrets of a fallen civilization. Atlas Fallen features dynamic combat, open-world exploration and deep RPG elements. It can be played in both solo and co-op mode.
Core Keeper
Core Keeper puts players in the role of an explorer trapped in a subterranean world. The task: to reactivate the heart of this world, the Core. The game offers a mix of sandbox, survival and RPG elements in which players have to build bases, farm, explore the labyrinthine underground network and fight monsters. The game can be played solo or in co-op mode with up to eight players.
Star Trucker
Star Trucker combines a space simulation with a trucking experience. As a space truck driver, players transport cargo between planets and space stations. In a first-person perspective, you steer your spaceship through space, manage loads and explore the galaxy. Decisive factors are the planning of routes and the maintenance of the spaceship truck.
3 games for Core subscribers
The Game Pass Core subscription costs $9.99 per month and offers gamers a selection of 25 games for Xbox One and Xbos Series X/S. The following three titles were added on August 21.
Cities Skylines (Xbox One Edition)
Cities: Skylines is a city-building simulation in which players build and manage an entire city from the ground up. As mayor, you are responsible for urban planning, infrastructure, the economy, and the well-being of the citizens. Players design road networks, manage the supply of water and electricity, build public facilities and ensure a functioning economy. The Xbox One Edition brings the complex city-building experience to the console and offers intuitive controls and a customized user interface.
Control (Ultimate Edition)
In this action adventure game, players take on the role of Jesse Faden - the new director of the mysterious Federal Bureau of Control (FBC), a secret government agency that investigates supernatural phenomena. The game takes place in an ever-changing building called The Oldest House, where players use telekinetic abilities and a shape-shifting weapon to battle a hostile force called Hiss. The Ultimate Edition contains the main game as well as the two expansions "The Foundation" and "AWE".
Snow Runner
Snow Runner is an off-road simulation in which players steer heavy vehicles through extreme environments. The truck must be navigated through mud, snow, ice or raging rivers to deliver cargo and complete missions. The game offers a variety of realistically recreated vehicles and challenges where precise driving and strategic planning are crucial. The game is made even more challenging by the extensive terrain with dynamic weather conditions. Snow Runner can be played alone or in co-op mode with up to three other players.