Xbox Series X: 15 Game Pass games to play on your new console

The Xbox Series X | S is already here. Both consoles, the mighty X and the smallest, cheaper, released Tuesday after months in advance. There will be a lot of new games to buy, but more than 100 than you can play on Game Pass for $ 10.

If you’re already a member of Game Pass, Microsoft’s attempt to create a Netflix for games, you know how crazy it is. Along with Project xCloud, it is a mainstay of Microsoft’s next-gen gaming philosophy, and it is likely to expand around the world. Xbox Series X’s life cycle.

The service has over 100 games, with more being added every month. And it is not just quantity. There are dozens of great titles, both AAA and independent, that you can dig deep into for $ 10 a month (or $ 15 if you get Game Pass Ultimate, which also allows you to select games to play on your PC).

If you’re new to the service or hesitant about joining, here are 15 games to play right away.

Doom Eternal

Doom Eternal is one of the newer games on Xbox Game Pass, hitting the service in October. It’s a sequel to 2016’s Doom, a reboot of the classic shooter franchise. It involves killing lots and lots (and lots) of demons. The game was well received upon its launch in March, earning an 8/10 from our sister site GameSpot.

Gears 5 Ultimate

Gears 5 Ultimate is one of the jewels in the Xbox Game Pass crown. The 2019 blockbuster is one of the biggest proprietary games on Xbox One, and the fact that games of this type are on Game Pass speaks to the seriousness with which Microsoft is investing in the service. It is available on both Xbox One and PC.

Age of Empires II Definitive Edition

Age of Empires II is the comfort food of games. The Definitive Edition of this iconic PC game launched last November on PC, upgrading the game to 4K and adding new campaigns, and you can play on both PC and Xbox One via Game Pass.

Rainbow Six Siege Deluxe Edition

If you are looking for a shooter, this is a good place to start. Rainbow Six Siege launched in 2015, but don’t let that put you off. It was designed to be an esports game and has been updated and evolved over the years. A squad-based shooter, it has a vibrant online community to this day.

Ori and the will of the Wisps

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a beautiful game from Moon Studios that is a sequel to Ori and the Blind Forest from 2015. A heartfelt platform adventure game, it’s a bit of a cross between Metroid, Castlevania and Rayman. It received a lot of praise for its 2017 release, and CNET’s sister site GameSpot called it “a remarkable synthesis of clever design and beautiful moments.”

Forza Horizon 4

When it comes to non-first-person shooters, Forza is arguably Microsoft’s biggest and best exclusive franchise. Forza Horizon 4 takes place in a world based in Britain and received great recognition at its 2018 release. It will soon be joining Forza Motorsport 7, where you race on a track rather than an open road. That title hits Game Pass on October 8.

Dead cells

If you’re tired of big-budget first-person shooter games, give Dead Cells a try. It is a beautiful and colorful Metroidvania-style action platformer that was released in 2018 to great critical acclaim. It’s still a cult favorite and worth downloading if you haven’t played it yet (and even if you have). It can be played on both Xbox and PC through Game Pass Ultimate.

The outer worlds

Speaking of imaginative games, The Outer Worlds is an RPG from Obsidian, the gang behind Fallout New Vegas, and it’s a winner. It’s set in an alternate universe where Theodore Roosevelt didn’t regulate big American companies in the early 20th century, leading them … to colonize the galaxy, obviously. So, in essence, it’s Fallout in space. Game Pass Ultimate users can play it on both PC and Xbox.

Untitled goose game

One of the great things about Game Pass is that, once you are a member, it allows you to try games that intrigue you but that you may have been too hesitant about buying. For many people, Untitled Goose Game will be one of those games. Released in 2019, it is a game where you play as a goose wreaking as much havoc as possible. A strange, seemingly pointless premise, but one that led to a highly praised game, and absolutely one worth trying.

Destiny 2

Destiny 2 is a very popular loot shooter game developed by Bungie, the gang that brought you the original Halo. It’s not new though, having arrived on Xbox One in 2017. Now is the perfect time to jump into, or return to, Destiny 2, with a franchise-changing expansion (according to Bungie), Beyond Light, launching in November. .

No oxen

Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller originally released for PC, Mac, and Xbox One in 2016 and since then adapted to iOS and Android, among other platforms. It will take you less than five hours to get over it, but it’s a memorable story worth experiencing.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection

Master Chief Collection is a remastered bundle that includes Halo 1, 2 and 3, ODST, Rach Y Halo 4. Yes, that’s a lot of Halo. The game was criticized at launch for poor technical glitches and online multiplayer, but patches have fixed those issues. This is a great way to prepare for Halo: Infinite next year.

Wasteland 3

Wasteland 3 is an isometric RPG. However, that description doesn’t really do it justice in any way, as this post-apocalyptic game is packed with an admirable mix of tension, quirk, and charm. It is set in 22nd century Colorado and includes both psychopathic clowns and a cult dedicated to Ronald Reagan. What else do you need?

What’s left of Edith Finch

This is the perfect game for a service like Game Pass. What Remains of Edith Finch is a two-hour title that you will finish in a single session. It’s hard to describe the gameplay in a way that does it justice, so I’ll just say it’s a haunting exploration of the Finch family’s history. Play it.

Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + 2.5

This is a good option for people who never owned a PlayStation 2. Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + 2.5 includes almost every game in the franchise: Kingdom Hearts, Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts 2, Birth By Sleep, and viewable versions of the DS 358 game. / 2 days (don’t ask) and coded mobile game. If you give the series a chance and step into it, Kingdom Hearts III is also on Game Pass.