We have entered the second half of July, so it is time for Microsoft to take stock of the program of the Game Pass for the next 2 weeks. There are fewer games than during the previous fortnight, but they are nonetheless interesting.
There will be as expected As Dusk Fallsthe first English game ofINTERIOR/NIGHT published exclusively by Xbox Game Studios, finally in part: only 2 of the 6 chapters will be playable at no cost for subscribers. What about the other 4? It’s not clear at the moment. We will otherwise be entitled to entertaining Watch_Dogs 2to recent MotoGP 22to require Torment: Tides of Numenera or short but unavoidable Insidewhile a dozen experiences will become compatible with touch controls via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Hello everyone ! For starters, Xbox Game Studios’ first game since announcing the titles you’ll be able to enjoy over the next 12 months at the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase will be available very soon! In addition to As Dusk Falls Chapters 1 and 2, you’ll be able to discover classics, fan-favorite games, others that slipped into the library last week and that you may have missed and missed. Moreover. Let’s see what awaits you!
Shortly
- As Dusk Falls (Cloud, Console & PC) – July 19
Available upon release in Game Pass: An original interactive drama from Interior/Night that explores the intertwined lives of two families spanning thirty years. It all started in 1998, when a burglary turned tragic in a small town in Arizona. The choices you have to make will have an impact on the fate of the characters in this uncompromising story of betrayal, sacrifice and resilience. Direct the lives and relationships of multiple characters in a story spanning decades, told across two emotionally charged books.
- Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation (PC) ID@Xbox – July 19
A large-scale real-time strategy game where you command entire armies on a dynamic battlefield. Attempt to conquer multiple worlds through multiple single-player campaigns or play with your friends in multiplayer.
- Watch Dogs 2 (Cloud, Console & PC) – July 19
Play as Marcus Holloway, a gifted young hacker from the birthplace of the tech revolution, the San Francisco Bay Area. Explore a massive dynamic open world with endless gameplay possibilities. Launch the Hack of the Century to return freedom to those to whom it rightfully belongs: the people.
- MotoGP 22 (Cloud, Console & PC) – July 21
Ignition of the engines: let the most immersive and realistic MotoGP gaming experience begin! More than 120 drivers and 20 official circuits and all the sensations of the official championship await you. The virtual has never been so close to reality in MotoGP 22!
- Torment: Tides of Numenera (Cloud & Console) – July 21
Discover Earth in a billion years in the fantasy science universe of Numenera. Set out to conquer the Ninth World, founded on the remains of advanced civilizations and mark its history. Make a multitude of vital decisions, face the consequences of your actions and defy death as you try to discover the answer to the ultimate question: what is a life?
- Inside (Cloud, Console & PC) ID@Xbox – July 29
Discover the unique adventure from independent developers Playdead, Inside, a story-driven platformer combining intense action and devious puzzles. The title received critical acclaim for its tortured art direction, haunting soundtrack, and disturbing atmosphere.
In case you missed it
- Garden Story (Cloud, Console & PC) ID@Xbox – Available
Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor in this charming Action-RPG where you play as Concord the grape. As the new guardian of The Grove, you must rebuild the village and uncover the story of its mysterious past. Collect resources, fight invasive rot, and restore the community!
- Solasta: Crown of the Magister (Cloud & Console) ID@Xbox – Available
Discover the devastated world of Solasta: explore ruins and dungeons in search of legendary treasures, learn the truth about an ancient cataclysm, and prevent it from happening again. Adjust your squad to your preferred strategy, and maximize your group’s abilities. The decision is yours.
Downloadable Content and Updates
- Age of Empires IV Season 2: Map Monsters – Available
Age of Empires IV is back with its second Season: Map Monsters! This update includes several customization options requested by the community, such as the ability to modify your matchmaking experiences and play more often on your favorite maps, enjoy the title as you wish with shortcut customization options and to adjust the details of the mini map as of the game, thanks to the possibility of choosing your color.
- Astroneer: Rails Update – Available
Rails are finally coming to Astroneer! Complete new missions and build complex automated systems using rails, a unique means of transport that is both efficient and practical.
- Minecraft Preview – Available
Discover the new features of Minecraft in preview thanks to the Game Pass, on console and PC! Minecraft Preview lets you try these, provided directly by the Mojang Studios development team!
- Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels – July 19
Calling all daredevils! Fly to Horizon’s visually stunning new Hot Wheels Park in the clouds above Mexico. Discover the fastest and most extreme tracks ever seen. Design, build and share your own Hot Wheels adventure with over 80 distinct track pieces. Race 10 amazing new cars, like the lightning-fast Hennessey Venom F5 from 2021 and the iconic Hot Wheels Deora II from 2000. Game Pass members can save 10% on the Premium Expansion Bundle and gain immediate access to this contents !
Benefits of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
- Minecraft: Swamp Dweller Pack – July 26
Do you feel like a frog? Sport the look of rigor by getting the new Muddy Sweater and the stilts that go with it, as well as the Hoppin attitude! Once you have claimed this Pack, you will be able to access these items via the Dressing Room!
- Fall Guys: Coconut Milk Costume – August 2
Relax, take a sip and get ready to flatter the Blunderdome with your tropical presence, thanks to the brand new Coconut Milk costume!
- Century: Age of Ashes – Krød Slaglands Dragon Pack – August 2
Unleash your bestial powers with the dragon Krød Slaglands and his Nightfiend armor, the Skeldian Relic player icon, and a 3-day XP boost.
12 new games compatible with touch controls
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can now play 12 more games with touch controls, including fan-favorite classics like The Yakuza or As Dusk Falls, upon release! Start playing on the Xbox app on Windows PC, the Xbox Game Pass mobile app on Android devices, or from xbox.com/play on your Windows PC or Apple phones and tablets, without the need for a controller. Here is the list of new titles with touch controls:
- Citizen Sleeper ;
- Disc Room ;
- Escape Academy ;
- garden story ;
- Little Witch in the Woods (Overview) ;
- Lost In Random ;
- Spacelines from the Far Out ;
- Umurangi Generation ;
- Yakuza 0 ;
- Yakuza Kiwami ;
- Yakuza Kiwami 2 ;
- As Dusk Falls – Available July 19.
They are leaving us on July 31
The following games will be leaving the Game Pass library soon, be sure to jump back in before they go. If you want to keep them in your collection, don’t forget to use the members-only discount to save up to 20%!
- Dodgeball Academy (Cloud, Console & PC)
- Katamari Damacy Reroll (Cloud, Console & PC)
- Lumines Remastered (Cloud, Console & PC)
- Omno (Cloud, Console & PC)
- Raji: An Ancient Epic (Cloud, Console & PC)