Xbox Game Pass Discussion & Games List

[heyadol]

Xbox version shadow-dropped today.

Sharpen your spears and saddle up your soldiers; Age of Empires IV has arrived to conquer your console. The latest instalment of our iconic strategy series arrived as a surprise announcement during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live and is available to play on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One from today.

If you already own the PC (Microsoft Store, not Steam) version, the Xbox Series version is automatically available on your Xbox Series X|S. Otherwise it is included with Game Pass or $39.99 to purchase.

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/08/...nsole-edition/

Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition – Official Console Launch Trailer

Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition – Official Console Launch Trailer - YouTube

For years you’ve battled armies and made history your story. Now it’s time to make history once more with a new breakthrough in strategy gaming – introducing Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition now available on Xbox consoles.

[heyadol]

Larian posted BG3 will be on Xbox Series consoles this year, no release date yet (and not sure if it will be on Game Pass).

https://twitter.com/laratlarian/stat...AvHts11pgk6LaA

Super happy to confirm that after meeting @XboxP3 yesterday, we’ve found a solution that allows us to bring Baldur’s Gate 3 to Xbox players this year still, something we’ve been working towards for quite some time.

Follow up messaging mentions Series will not have split screen, but there is cross-save support w/ Steam.

All improvements will be there, with split-screen coop on Series X. Series S will not feature split-screen coop, but will also include cross-save progression between Steam and Xbox Series.

https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/24/2...e-split-screen

[heyadol]

BG3 progress will sync across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox if you use a Larian account, in case anyone loves this game so much they buy 2 or more versions.

For the avoidance of doubt, Xbox will indeed feature cross-save not only between Xbox and PC but also Xbox and PlayStation 5, thanks to our Larian accounts system. ��

https://twitter.com/cromwelp/status/...AvHts11pgk6LaA

[emailking]

Lots of posts about Xbox on X.

[heyadol]

Xbox is launching a cobranded credit card with Barclay's and it includes 3 months of Game Pass Ultimate, but only for new members; they do allow you to gift it though. Available to US Xbox Insiders starting next week with a full launch in 2024, and it looks like earned points will be available to redeem for Xbox games and services.

We are introducing the no annual fee Xbox Mastercard, issued by Barclays.
The Xbox Mastercard allows cardmembers to earn card points with everyday purchases and redeem those points on games and add-ons at xbox.com.
The Xbox Mastercard will be available exclusively to Xbox Insiders in the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii beginning on September 21. To become an Xbox Insider, visit Xbox Insider Program.
Terms and conditions apply.

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/09/11/xbox-mastercard/

Missed opportunity not having a GalBank picture as an option, and seriously no Master Chief and/or Cortana? I've never applied for other cobranded cards (PlayStation, Disney, etc.) so I won't apply for this one either. It should go without saying, if anyone is thinking of applying for this or any other card, pay off your balance every month!

[heyadol]

Game Pass Core replaces Xbox Live Gold tomorrow (September 14), and the list of included games has been announced. The post mentions the library will be updated 2-3 times per year, and most of the Xbox Live Gold benefits will continue as part of Game Pass. There is no price change from Xbox Live Gold to Game Pass Core and there is no action required for the change to take place. Xbox Live Gold subscription codes are still available but are being phased out, since there is no price change it should redeem one-to-one.

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/09/...ore-full-list/

(Note: Game Library may vary over time and by country)

Among Us
Astroneer
Celeste
Dead Cells
Descenders
Dishonored 2
DOOM Eternal Standard Edition
Fable Anniversary
Fallout 4
Fallout 76
Firewatch
Forza Horizon 4 Standard Edition
Gang Beasts
Gears 5 Game of the Year Edition
Golf with your Friends
Grounded
Halo 5: Guardians
Halo Wars 2
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
Human Fall Flat
INSIDE
LIMBO
Ori & the Will of the Wisps
Overcooked! 2
Payday 2: Crimewave Edition
Powerwash Simulator
Psychonauts 2
Slay the Spire
Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition
Stardew Valley
State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition
Superliminal
The Elder Scrolls Online
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
Unpacking
Vampire Survivors

[Batman1980]

I wish I had known Soul Hackers 2 was on Game Pass, could've tried it out before buying it. Worked out anyway since I loved it.

[heyadol]

Originally Posted by Batman1980

I wish I had known Soul Hackers 2 was on Game Pass, could've tried it out before buying it. Worked out anyway since I loved it.

I'm only about 2 hours in, I like it but I'm focused on another Game Pass game at the moment.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by heyadol

I'm only about 2 hours in, I like it but I'm focused on another Game Pass game at the moment.

I absolutely love Persona games and probably always will but the high school aspect of it drives me nuts at times. Always fun to pick up a Persona-type game that ditches the high school aspect completely and just allows you to focus on the RPG elements.

I tried out Yakuza 0 earlier this week and dropped it because it's not a turn-based RPG. Probably need to circle back and start a YLAD New Game Plus to see what it's like when the game is broken.

[QuasidodoJr]

Originally Posted by Batman1980

I wish I had known Soul Hackers 2 was on Game Pass, could've tried it out before buying it. Worked out anyway since I loved it.

I have been enjoying Soul Hackers 2. I also highly recommend Sea of Stars. It is without a doubt top notch.

[VictoryAtNight]

Originally Posted by heyadol

Xbox is launching a cobranded credit card with Barclay's and it includes 3 months of Game Pass Ultimate, but only for new members; they do allow you to gift it though. Available to US Xbox Insiders starting next week with a full launch in 2024, and it looks like earned points will be available to redeem for Xbox games and services.



https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/09/11/xbox-mastercard/

Missed opportunity not having a GalBank picture as an option, and seriously no Master Chief and/or Cortana? I've never applied for other cobranded cards (PlayStation, Disney, etc.) so I won't apply for this one either. It should go without saying, if anyone is thinking of applying for this or any other card, pay off your balance every month!

No annual fee……I may want to sign up for it.