Xbox Game Pass - Timeline
Friday12th Jul 2024
News Xbox Game Pass Member Sale Raises Hopes About Call Of Duty Coming To The Service
But it's just weird wording from Microsoft
Earlier this week, a sneak peek sale went live for Xbox Game Pass members ahead of Microsoft's big summer promotion, and the wording of these discounts has been the cause for lots of confusion over the last few days. Basically, when non-Game Pass members check these deals out, the store listings tend to...
Reminder Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Weekend
You've got a few days left to play!
It's that time again, folks! A selection of titles will leave the Xbox Game Pass library at the end of the weekend - with five games in total exiting the service in just a few days. All five of the below games will leave Xbox Game Pass on Monday, July 15, so you basically have the coming weekend to give these a...
Thursday11th Jul 2024
PSA Don't Forget, There Are Ways To Save Money On Xbox Game Pass
To avoid the price increase
Yesterday was a bit of a crazy one, wasn't it?! Out of nowhere, Xbox quietly announced that Game Pass was getting a price increase starting this week for new subscribers, and it's an increase that affects the vast majority of regions. However, just because Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now costs £14.99 / $19.99 per-month via...
News Xbox Game Pass Zombie Romp 'World War Z: Aftermath' Gets Huge Free Update
Including a new map!
Today, developer Saber Interactive has launched its 'Battle of Arizona' update for World War Z: Aftermath, bringing a brand-new HordeXL map to the co-op Xbox Game Pass zombie-slaying adventure. The new horde mode arena, which takes place in Phoenix, AZ, comes as part of the team's latest update since the game's next-gen...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (July 11-14)
Included with Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days is here, and we have a pretty hefty lineup this week - with four Xbox games playable in total. Headlining that lineup is Ubisoft's The Crew Motorfest, whose free trial we already mentioned on Pure Xbox last week. <related ids="168539"> While that's the main event here,...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 11)
Both making their Xbox debuts!
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, two new-to-Xbox titles are entering the library, including the fantastic Neon White which our very own Liam Doolan recently reviewed here on the site! <related ids="168478"> We've also got the gorgeous open world adventure Tchia hitting the library today, so...
Wednesday10th Jul 2024
Review Neon White (Xbox) - A Speedrunner's Heavenly Delight, Now On Game Pass
Look into the light
Neon White isn’t your average first-person shooter. It incorporates elements of speedrunning, parkour, card games and even some basic aspects of the visual novel genre to create a stylish single-player experience where you must kill every demon in sight to secure your spot in Heaven. You’ll take control of a demon-slaying...
Reaction Microsoft's Constant Tweaking Of Xbox Game Pass Is Becoming Exhausting
Just pick a plan and stick with it
So, Xbox Game Pass is changing again. Following last year's introduction of Game Pass Core comes a fresh replacement for 'Console' Game Pass in the form of Xbox Game Pass Standard - which sits just underneath Game Pass Ultimate. Keeping up? Yeah... it's all becomi
Rumour Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Is Joining Xbox Game Pass This Month
Coinciding with the Game Pass price hike
Last year's Call of Duty release, Modern Warfare 3, is seemingly coming to Xbox Game Pass later this month. As reported on by Insider Gaming, Microsoft was apparently planning to announce this alongside
News Xbox Game Pass Changes Partly Because Microsoft 'Isn't Seeing Strong Growth', Claims Analyst
"One factor that influenced this move..."
Have you taken in the news about all of Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass changes yet? Don't worry, we're still a little confused by the service's new structure as well, but gaming analyst Daniel Ahmad has provided some insight as to part of the reason behind these changes to Xbox's subscription plans. The...
News Here's A Complete List Of All Price Increases Coming To Xbox Game Pass
Starting this week
It's been a busy start to the day, with Microsoft announcing price increases for various forms of Xbox Game Pass over the past few hours, and we won't blame you if you're getting a bit confused about all the different changes taking place! So, we thought we'd use this opportunity to share a list of all the price increases coming...
News Microsoft Provides More Detail On Its New Xbox Game Pass Standard Tier
With additional info to come "soon"
In the wee hours of the morning here in the UK, Microsoft decided it was the right time to announce sweeping changes to Xbox Game Pass. The service's 'Console' tier is no more — to be replaced by Xbox Game Pass Standard — while both the existing Core and Ultimate tiers are getting price increases. <related...
News Xbox Game Pass Gets Price Increases And New 'Standard' Subscription Tier
"Game Pass Standard will not include games released on day one"
There have been multiple reports about Microsoft potentially increasing the price of its Xbox Game Pass subscription service and adding more tiers ahead of the arrival of Activision game releases, and it's now been officially confirmed. In an update on the Xbox support page, Microsoft
Tuesday9th Jul 2024
Rumour Reliable Leaker Reveals Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Addition
Coming to the library... soon?
Microsoft typically keeps its cards close to its chest when revealing Xbox Game Pass titles - most additions are only announced a week or two before they're added to the library. Every now and then though, we get an unofficial tease, and reliable leaker 'eXtas1s' has today revealed a game we can expect to come to the...
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 9)
Your latest Game Pass arrivals
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! We have two new titles entering the library, including the recent release of Cricket 24 and the well-reviewed Case of the Golden Idol - which makes its Xbox debut today! Here's an introduction to your Game Pass lineup for July 9th: Cricket 24 (Console, PC, Cloud):
Monday8th Jul 2024
News Cities: Skylines 2's Xbox Release Delayed Again, Dev Blames 'Unresolved Issues'
"We understand this is disappointing"
We've been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Cities: Skylines 2 on Xbox Game Pass ever since it was announced back in mid-2023, and although it's since joined PC Game Pass, the console version has yet to release. Unfortunately, it's sounding like it'll miss 2024 entirely now, as the developer has confirmed that a
Guide Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In July 2024
The full list of confirmed games so far
Looking for a complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in July 2024? It can be pretty difficult to keep track of all the comings and goings in the world of Xbox Game Pass every week, so we've put together this handy guide to provide an overview of what's coming to Xbox Game Pass in July, as well as the...
Saturday6th Jul 2024
News Here's What Might Be Leaving Xbox Game Pass In August 2024
Some early predictions!
Update: Microsoft has now begun revealing some of the confirmed Xbox Game Pass leavers in August, so we'll keep updating the table below with any titles that are part of the list. <related ids="169757,170393"> Original story: What's leaving Xbox Game Pass in August 2024? Well, Microsoft hasn't confirmed anything just...
Friday5th Jul 2024
Poll What Do You Think Of The Callisto Protocol On Xbox Game Pass?
Give us your rating so far
Late last week, we polled the Pure Xbox community on your favourite Xbox Game Pass addition of last month, and Still Wakes The Deep was a narrow winner with 31% of the vote - closely followed by The Callisto Protocol (28%). We've already done a poll for Still Wakes The Deep, but
Thursday4th Jul 2024
News Dead Space Meets Battlefield 2042 In Surprising Crossover On Xbox Game Pass
Battle the dead
Just as support for DICE's Battlefield 2042 starts to wind down, a surprising EA crossover has emerged from the depths of outer space. Starting July 9th, Dead Space is coming to Battlefield, focusing on a new mode — Outbreak — where "squads are tested by their human resilience and resourcefulness against a new and relentless...
Wednesday3rd Jul 2024
News Three Activision Blizzard Titles Expected To Join Xbox Game Pass 'Very Soon'
Starting with a big addition in August
We've been waiting for news on more Activision Blizzard additions to Xbox Game Pass, and it seems like we won't have to wait too much longer! Today, well-known leaker eXtas1s has revealed three titles that are heading to XGP "very soon". The first is the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy,
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 3)
Kicking off the month in a big way!
It's time to get Xbox Game Pass underway for July! We're kicking off with two games this Wednesday in the form of Journey to the Savage Planet (which was previously on Game Pass a few years ago) and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2. Here's a closer look at each of these new July 3rd additions to
Tuesday2nd Jul 2024
News Neon White Officially Added To July's Xbox Game Pass Lineup
Another one for the list!
Well, here's another win for Xbox Game Pass! It's been confirmed today that Angel Matrix and Annapurna Interactive's Neon White will be heading to Game Pass on July 11th, marking the first time it's ever been available on Xbox. The game, which arrived for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation consoles back in 2022, is a...
News These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (July 3-16)
The first batch of the month!
We've finally been made aware of the first games coming to Xbox Game Pass in July 2024, which include the likes of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, Neon White and Tchia - the majority of which hadn't been revealed until today! Here's the list of titles coming to Xbox Ga
News Six Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass In Early July 2024
The first round of departures for July
Update: Microsoft has now confirmed the new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in early July as well: <related ids="168406"> Original story: Our first round of Xbox Game Pass leavers for July 2024 has been revealed, with six titles leaving the service in the first half of the month. One of those has...
News Capcom's Upcoming Game Pass Release Scores Xbox Series X|S Demo
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a new IP
During its summer showcase, Capcom took a closer look at its new IP Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, which will be arriving on Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass later this month on July 19, 2024. If you're eager to see how this experience blending multiple genres together plays, Capcom has now made a demo...
Monday1st Jul 2024
News Action RPG 'Dungeons Of Hinterberg' Is Ready To Preload On Xbox Game Pass
Coming to the service this month!
We're a few weeks away from the highly-anticipated release of Dungeons of Hinterberg on Xbox Game Pass, and we're here to remind you all that the title is ready to preload for Game Pass subscribers! Right now, Xbox players can pre-download Dungeons of Hinterberg ahead of its July 18 launch, and the stylish action...
Friday28th Jun 2024
Pick One What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In June 2024?
The Callisto Protocol? Octopath Traveler 2? Still Wakes The Deep? Tell us!
The month of June is over when it comes to Xbox Game Pass, and looking back over the past few weeks, we've been treated to some fantastic new additions including Octopath Traveler 2, Still Wakes The Deep and The Callisto Protocol! Don't forget about the mega popular
News 'Flintlock' Dev Shares Extended Look As Xbox Game Pass Title Goes Gold
Laying siege this July
Xbox Game Pass for July 2024 is hotting up - we've got some really cool-looking games coming to the service next month. One of those is A44 Games' Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, and after multiple delays, the title has now gone gold and is ready to release! To celebrate this develo
News 'Project Tamriel' Is A Mod Aiming To Bring The Elder Scrolls To Starfield
Skyrim, Oblivion and Morrowind all to feature!
Starfield mods are going absolutely wild at the moment. We've seen Star Wars skins, lightsabers, and even huge performance improvements arrive via the game's new mod tools already - and a newly-announced Creat
News Forza Motorsport Gets Big Visual Upgrade On Xbox In Update 9
The lighting looks completely different!
Earlier this month, Turn 10 Studios dropped Forza Motorsport Update 9, which came complete with a free DLC offer on Xbox and PC. However, one other difference that flew under the radar was a pretty big upgrade to the game's visuals - the dev team has made some massive graphical changes in Update 9. We've...
Thursday27th Jun 2024
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 27-30)
Included with Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate
Your final Xbox Free Play Days lineup for June 2024 is here, with Microsoft bringing two games to the program this weekend - including the mouthful that is PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs. Now that you've finished reading that title, here's your pair of Xbox Free Play Days games this...
Guide Xbox Adds More Perks For Game Pass Ultimate Members (June 2024)
The latest freebies for XGPU subscribers
It's time for another batch of Xbox Game Pass Perks for June 2024! The latter part of the month has brought us more free Perks including a Supercharge Pack for EA Sports FC 24 and an Anniversary Pack for The Elder Scrolls Online! Here's the latest list of available Xbox Game Pass Perks for June 2024: EA...
News SteamWorld Heist 2 Causes Confusion After Being Removed From Xbox Game Pass Lineup
"We have not finalized our plans"
Way back in April, SteamWorld Heist 2 was announced for Xbox Series X|S, and the team's initial reveal trailer included a Game Pass logo. Of course, since then we've been fully expecting the upcoming sequel to launch on Xbox Game Pass on August 8th - however, news has now surfaced that the Game Pass logo was a...
News Palworld's 'First Major Update' Adds Brand-New Island To Xbox Game Pass Adventure
"A new island has appeared!"
Palworld developer Pocketpair has detailed the game's latest content drop - one that it's calling the "first major update" for the Pokémon-like adventure. Of course, we've had some notable Palworld updates in the past, bu
News Action RPG 'Robin Hood: Sherwood Builders' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 27)
Your final June addition!
Welcome to the last Xbox Game Pass addition for the month of June! Today, we have Robin Hood: Sherwood Builders coming to the library, which got a surprise Xbox Series X|S announcement earlier this month. This Robin Hood romp is said to be an "action-adventure RPG with base-building elements" based on t
Wednesday26th Jun 2024
News Hellblade 2 Apparently Failed To Crack Top 100 Game Sales In Europe Last Month
In a "brutal month" for sales
GamesIndustry.biz has just released its European game sales data for the month of May, and it was apparently a very tough month across the board for sales. Older games like EA Sports FC 24 and the ever-present Grand Theft Auto V took the top two spots, while brand-new releases like Xbox's H
Soapbox Forza Horizon 4 Hosted The Best Racing In The Series, And I'll Be Sad To See It Go
One more trip to the lakes
Well, Forza Horizon's British racing festival is about to close its doors - with Xbox announcing that Forza Horizon 4 will be delisted from digital storefronts later this year. Of course, the game will remain playable for existing owners after this date, but it's being removed from Xbox Game Pass
News Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (June 26)
Time to get digging
Xbox Game Pass is getting a fresh update as two SteamWorld games enter the library! Both SteamWorld Dig and SteamWorld Dig 2 join the service today, June 26, bringing two well-received metroidvanias to the platform. Without further ado, here's a quick look at both of
Tuesday25th Jun 2024
News Xbox's Avowed Is Fully Playable In Third-Person, Confirms Obsidian
One for you over-the-shoulder fans!
In the aftermath of the Xbox Games Showcase, Avowed developer Obsidian starting going a bit more in-depth about its upcoming fantasy RPG, including the ability to switch to a third-person perspective. At the time, details on this were a little vague, but now the team has confirmed that the game is fully playable...
News EA Sports FC 24 Shoots Onto Xbox Game Pass Today (June 25)
He shoots, he scores!
Welcome to your latest Xbox Game Pass update! Today, EA Sports FC 24 enters the EA Play / Game Pass Ultimate library - coinciding nicely with the Euro 2024 tournament that's happening right now. <related ids="167109"> You'll largely know what you're getting into with this one already, but this is the first EA football...
Monday24th Jun 2024
News Diablo 4 Season 5 Is Bringing A Wave-Based Horde Mode To Xbox Game Pass
"Slay the infernal hordes"
Diablo 4 has been out on Xbox Game Pass for a few months now, but as Blizzard's dungeon crawler is very much an ongoing game, you can expect it to change and evolve lots over time. One of those changes is a major new addition coming to the game in Season 5, with the team confirming that a wave-based horde mode will make...
Reminder Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass This Sunday
One week left to enjoy them
Late June's Xbox Game Pass leavers are now playable for less than a week, with five titles exiting the service this weekend. We have a few notable departures in here, including the pictured F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch, but overall it's an acceptable list - considering the quality we're getting on Game Pass these...
News Flintlock: The Siege Of Dawn Is Now Available To Preload On Xbox Game Pass
It's out next month!
We're a few weeks away from the highly-anticipated release of Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn on Xbox Game Pass, and now the title is available to fully pre-download on Xbox consoles. Right now, Xbox players can download Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn ahead of its July 18 launch, and the open-world RPG is a pretty reasonable...
News It's Gone Quiet Lately, But Xbox's Towerborne Is Still Launching In 2024
Set to make a big splash at Gamescom
We've just had a really busy summer season of showcases (try and say that three times quickly!), and amidst all the amazing announcements, we saw reveals for a whole bunch of first-party Xbox games coming out in 2024 and beyond. But what about Towerborne? This adventure game from the creators of The Banner Saga...
Sunday23rd Jun 2024
News Former Redfall Studio Head Already Looking Forward To What's Next
And he's glad to see people enjoying the "cleaned up" release
Before Arkane Austin closed its doors, the studio rolled out one final game update for Redfall adding an offline mode, single-player pausing, a new weapon, new systems, DLSS3, and much more. The now-former studio head Harvey Smith has now acknowledged this, mentioning how he's received a...
Friday21st Jun 2024
News Flight Simulator Updates Continue With Free Las Vegas Expansion On Xbox & PC
Jackpot!
We're very much looking forward to the arrival of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with PC) this November, but until then, the current version is still getting some great new updates. Case in point, this Las Vegas expansion! This marks the eighth free city update for the game, adding much more...
Thursday20th Jun 2024
News Xbox Game Pass RPG Lords Of The Fallen Is Getting A Sequel In 2026
Free fallen
The development team behind last year's Lords Of The Fallen reboot has announced that another mainline entry in the series is coming - and that it already has its eyes on a 2026 release for this follow-up. Taking to social media, developer Hexworks revealed that "the next major instalment in the Lords of the Fallen franchise" is...
Poll What Do You Think Of Still Wakes The Deep On Xbox Game Pass?
Give us your rating so far
We spent some time earlier this month playing through Still Wakes The Deep, and we really enjoyed our time with The Chinese Room's spooky Scottish adventure on Xbox. It wasn't perfect, but the Game Pass title provided a couple of intense gaming nights on the sofa for us - and we'll certainly remember its immersive setting...
News Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (June 20-23)
Included with Game Pass Core and Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Free Play Days is now live for this week, and we have three Xbox titles playable for free from now through the end of the weekend, including the ever-popular first-person shooter Hell Let Loose. Here's your full Xbox Free Play Days lineup this week: Crusader Kings 3 Hell Let Loose Plants...
