Xbox has shared the name of the new titles that will arrive very soon on Xbox Game Pass this first half of the month, including new games for members of Game Pass Standard and ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’, available from the day of its launch. From explosive tactics to narrative adventures, here’s a look at what’s new coming to the platform:
Metal Slug Tactics (Console, Cloud and PC) – November 5
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
‘Metal Slug’ returns with everything. Immerse yourself in this dynamic tactical RPG with a roguelite touch and experience the run’n’gun action of the original series. Build your squad, grab your weapons and conquer the battlefield to defeat the infamous Rebel Army.
Go Mecha Ball (Console) – November 6
Game Pass Standard
Get ready to charge and blast away in this twin-stick shooter with roguelike progression. Blast through arcade-style levels, using pinball-like physics and a devastating arsenal of weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, face big bosses, and upgrade your mech between each match.
Harold Halibut (Xbox Series X|S) – November 6
Game Pass Standard
Harold Halibut is a hand-crafted narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. Join Harold as he explores a vibrant retro-futuristic world as he searches for the true meaning of home.
The Rewinder (Console) – November 6
Game Pass Standard
A 2D puzzle adventure inspired by Chinese folklore. Take on the role of Yun, a “rewinder” who can enter people’s memories and influence their actions. Use your “senses” and persuade the “intentions” of others to change history.
Turnip Boy Robs a Bank (Console) – November 6
Game Pass Standard
Join Turnip Boy and the Pickled Gang to plan and execute the weirdest heist of all time. Threaten hostages, steal valuables, confront the police and use extravagant tools purchased on the dark web to advance further into the Botanical Bank vaults.
Goat Simulator Remastered (Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X|S) – November 7
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
The GOAT is back. Lick, flip and ram your way through a chaotic sandbox world where you make the rules. Enjoy crazy physics, enhanced graphics, and classic DLC in one package.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X|S) – November 19
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
From Xbox Game Studios and Asobo Studios, pursue your aviation career with dynamically generated missions, compete against other pilots and explore the world’s most detailed digital twin to date. Embark on your global adventure with the largest fleet of aircraft as ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’ promises to take simulation to new heights of authenticity and realism.
In Case You Missed It – Botany Manor
Game Pass Standard
Explore the historic mansion of retired botanist Arabella Greene, who has amassed a collection of rare and forgotten flora that requires special conditions to flourish. Unlock new seeds, search for clues in objects scattered around the residence, and solve each gardening puzzle to revive these plants.
StarCraft: Remastered (PC) – November 5
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Get ready to rediscover a classic. ‘StarCraft: Remastered’ updates Blizzard Entertainment’s legendary real-time strategy game and its expansion, ‘StarCraft: Brood War’, from start to finish. Experience the intergalactic battle between Terran, Protoss and Zerg with enhanced graphics and audio, while maintaining the classic gameplay that made ‘StarCraft’ a global phenomenon.
StarCraft II: Campaign Collection (PC) – November 5
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
With millions of players already in the fight, ‘StarCraft II’ has made video game history. Now it’s your turn to take command and lead vast armies of Terran, Protoss, and Zerg to victory among the stars. The collection includes Wings of Liberty, Heart of the Swarm, Legacy of the Void, and Nova Covert Ops.
The video games that say goodbye
The following games will soon be leaving the Game Pass library. Come back to grab any achievements you have left to earn before they’re gone, or use your membership discount to keep them in your library:
‘Dicey Dungeons‘ (Console, Cloud and PC); ‘Dungeons 4‘ (Console, Cloud and PC); ‘Goat Simulator‘(PC); ‘Like a Dragon: Ishin!‘ (Console, Cloud and PC); ‘Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name‘ (Console, Cloud and PC); ‘Persona 5 Tactics‘ (Console, Cloud and PC); ‘Somerville‘ (Console, Cloud and PC).