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This September, Xbox Game Pass will continue to be the universe where addition and subtraction are an endless dance.
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It should be common knowledge that Microsoft’s constantly changing subscription service is akin to a celestial ballet with titles appearing and disappearing, and this month is no exception. Bethesda‘s Starfield, which debuts on Game Pass on September 6, is leading the way. Phil Spencer would have you believe that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is an Elder Scrolls game. Despite being criticized for having superficial RPG components and a shallow environment, this spacefaring role-playing game has been greatly anticipated. It is frequently referred to “Skyrim in space.” Due to certain launch times, American players may even be able to play the game a little earlier. As of September 1, if you were one of the lucky ones who splashed out on premium or collector’s editions, you can have them.
On September 14, Solar Ash makes its entrance, designed by the creators of Hyper Light Drifter. In the game, players take on the character of Rei, a Voidrunner out to save her world from the Ultravoid’s ravenous appetite. Then, on September 19, a few days later, be ready to dive into the action-RPG Soulsborne Lies of P, which takes a macabre spin on the story of Pinocchio. The co-op shooter Payday 3 and the Gang Beasts-inspired Party Animals are two more exciting additions that will be accessible on September 21 and September 20, respectively. On September 29, Cocoon, the brainchild of Jeppe Carlsen, the chief gameplay designer of Inside and Limbo, will make its Game Pass premiere.
However, some celestial bodies must leave this artificial galaxy to make room for new ones. The Xbox Game Pass will lose nine titles on September 15.
Sid Meier’s Civilization 6 will be missed by fans of strategy games, while Metal Hellsinger, a rhythm shooter, will also be performing live. Train Sim World 3, Amazing Cultivation Simulator, and Aragami 2 are a few more games that are vanishing into thin air. Notably, Metal Hellsinger spent a full year on the service following the launch of Game Pass on September 1st, potentially indicating a one-year licensing agreement.
Game Pass is kept interesting and novel by this rotating door, but it has a literal price. Microsoft recently increased the cost of subscriptions; PC Game Pass is still $10 per month, while the normal console membership is now $11 and the Ultimate membership is $17. On September 14, Xbox Live Gold will be replaced by a new tier called Xbox Game Pass Core, which will cost $9.99 per month or $59.99 annually. Access to Xbox multiplayer gaming, a collection of more than 25 games, and special member discounts are all included with the Core tier.
The 20% discount that Game Pass users receive when they decide to buy games separately is still a comforting benefit, even though players are saying goodbye to some titles. Furthermore, the service isn’t limited to consoles; it also works with PCs and the cloud, enabling you to play games almost anywhere.
Xbox Game Pass offers a wide variety of gaming experiences in September, regardless of whether you download everything right away or take your time. With popular games like Starfield and independent treasures like Solar Ash, the service is still a veritable feast of virtual adventures just waiting to be explored. But as usual, time is of the essence, so act quickly before these magnificent stars disappear from sight.