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December 3, 2025

Here’s a list of PC games coming to Xbox Game Pass in December, many now available on the cheaper tiers

Microsoft is set to release a variety of games on Xbox Game Pass in December 2025, with many transitioning from the Ultimate tier to the Premium tier. The games include: - December 2: Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass) - December 3: Monster Train 2 (Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass) - December 3: Spray Paint Simulator (Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass) - December 4: 33 Immortals (Game Preview) (Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass) - December 4: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass) - December 4: Routine (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass) - December 9: A Game About Digging A Hole (Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass) - December 9: Death Howl (Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass) - December 9: Dome Keeper (Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass) - December 10: Mortal Kombat 1 (Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass) - December 11: Bratz: Rhythm & Style (Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass) Routine is exclusively available to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. The subscription pricing is as follows: - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate – .99/month - Xbox Game Pass Premium – .99/month - Xbox Game Pass Essential – .99/month - PC Game Pass – .49/month New games recently added include CloverPit, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Total Chaos, and Young Suns, with the latter being a Day One title on Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The Essential tier has also added Stellaris, World War Z: Aftermath, and Medieval Dynasty.

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October 31, 2025

Game Pass Horror Picks: 17 Excellent Games To Play This Halloween

Gamers with Game Pass on Xbox or PC can access a selection of horror games for Halloween, including: - Aliens: Fireteam Elite (Co-op sci-fi shooter) - Good for those wanting to battle Xenomorphs; not ideal for players who dislike loadouts or glitches. - A Plague Tale: Requiem (Cinematic stealth adventure) - Great for fans of intricate narratives; not suitable for those who prefer direct confrontations. - CARRION (2D pixel art adventure) - Appeals to Metroidvania enthusiasts; not for players who dislike backtracking. - Costume Quest (Turn-based comedy RPG) - Nostalgic for trick-or-treating; not for those seeking complex mechanics. - Dead By Daylight (Online survival horror co-op) - Perfect for horror movie scenario fans; not for those who dislike being hunted. - Diablo IV (Loot-based action-RPG) - Great for demon-slaying fans; not for players who disengage during button-mashing. - Doom 2016 (First-person shooter) - Ideal for chaos lovers; not for cautious players. - Inscryption (Deck-building horror adventure) - Appeals to strategy and chance lovers; not for those averse to plot twists. - Inside (Cinematic platforming adventure) - Great for emotional storytelling fans; not for those who prefer dialogue-heavy narratives. - Little Nightmares II (Dark fantasy puzzle adventure) - Perfect for atmosphere lovers; not for players frustrated by intricate controls. - Pacific Drive (Haunted car sim) - Good for scavengers; not for those who prefer smooth rides. - Redfall (Co-op demon hunter) - Appeals to vampire hunting fans; not for those seeking loot shooters. - Resident Evil 2 (Survival horror shooter) - Great for survival fantasy enthusiasts; not for those afraid of monsters. - State of Decay 2 (Open-world base-building zombie survival) - Ideal for resource gatherers; not for those who find repetition daunting. - Still Wakes the Deep (Lovecraftian walking sim) - Appeals to fans of eerie atmospheres; not for those lacking patience. - The Evil Within (Psychological survival horror) - Great for boundary-pushing horror fans; not for those struggling with jarring mechanics. - The Walking Dead (Point-and-click zombie adventure) - Ideal for fans of the comic or show; not for those easily moved to tears.

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October 10, 2025

Heroes of Might and Magic 2 and 3 join Game Pass PC today

Xbox Game Pass has added two classic titles, Heroes of Might and Magic II Gold and Heroes of Might and Magic III Complete, for subscribers of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Both games will be available on October 9th as part of the Ubisoft+ Classics collection. Additionally, a lineup of new games for October includes Hogwarts Legacy, Little Rocket Lab, Sopa – Tale of the Stolen Potato, Super Market Simulator, The Casting of Frank Stone, BALL X PIT, The Grinch: Christmas Adventures, Pax Dei, Keeper, Ninja Gaiden 4, Evil West, Bounty Star, PowerWash Simulator 2, Super Fantasy Kingdom via Game Preview, and The Outer Worlds 2.

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September 29, 2025

Is Black Ops 7 on Game Pass?

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 will be available on Game Pass from day one, but players must have an active subscription to Game Pass Ultimate or Game Pass PC to access it. Eligible subscribers will receive exclusive pre-order bonuses, including a week of early access from October 2 to October 8, and unique content like the Reznov Operator skins from the Reznov Challenge Pack, which can transfer for players who completed related trials in Black Ops 6 or Warzone.

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August 27, 2025

A Bunch Of Game Pass Subscribers Are About To Get New Perks

Microsoft is expanding access to cloud and PC gaming features for Game Pass Core and Game Pass Standard members. Starting today, Xbox Insiders can test a new initiative that provides limited cloud and PC gaming access to these subscribers. Game Pass Core members will have access to approximately 50 games, while Standard members will have access to over 400 games. Players can also use cloud gaming for titles they own that support this feature, which was previously exclusive to Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. Microsoft is working on providing PC versions of select games in the Core and Standard tiers. Many titles in these libraries are classified as Play Anywhere games, allowing access on both platforms with a single purchase. The Game Pass PC offering includes a broader selection of games at a lower price for non-console owners. The upcoming Xbox Ally PC gaming handheld, launching in October, will feature an Xbox-like operating system. The success of this initiative may depend on whether Microsoft removes the requirement for console players to pay for multiplayer access.

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July 15, 2025

Xbox Game Pass Users Will Be Able to Stream Console Exclusive Games to Play on PC

Xbox is enhancing gaming accessibility by allowing Xbox Insiders in the PC Gaming Preview to stream console games directly on their PCs. This feature is part of their initiative to bridge the gap between console, PC, and mobile platforms. Over 250 console games, including recent hits and classic titles, are available for streaming on PC. The feature is accessible via the Xbox PC app in 28 countries, but only for users who own digital copies of the games.

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July 7, 2025

Call Of Duty: WWII’s Game Pass PC Version Was Pulled, Reportedly After Hacking Issues

Activision has taken the PC version of Call of Duty: WWII offline shortly after its release on Game Pass due to reports of hacking incidents, specifically Remote Code Execution (RCE) attacks that compromised players' PCs. The decision follows a history of cheating issues in the Call of Duty franchise, particularly in multiplayer modes. Activision announced the game's removal on Twitter on July 4, 2025, while investigations are ongoing, but no timeline for its return has been provided. Meanwhile, other Call of Duty titles like Black Ops 6 and Warzone continue to operate, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is set to launch later this year.

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June 8, 2025

Humble Choice Explained: How The Xbox Game Pass PC Alternative Works

Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass offers subscribers access to a wide array of games for a monthly fee, but access is revoked if the subscription lapses. In contrast, Humble Choice allows subscribers to keep the games they acquire, regardless of subscription status, and supports charitable causes. Humble Choice charges a monthly fee or an annual subscription fee and provides a selection of games each month, which are owned indefinitely by the subscriber. The service is more focused on indie titles and offers discounts on games in the Humble Store. It is particularly suited for gamers who enjoy indie games and those with older gaming PCs.

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April 3, 2025

Xbox Game Pass April 2025: Here’s all new games coming and leaving platform, and what we know about subscription plans

In April 2025, Xbox Game Pass will introduce new games while removing some existing titles. New games being added include: - April 2: Asphalt Legends Unite (PC / Ultimate) - April 3: - Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition (Standard / Ultimate) - All You Need Is Help (Standard) - Still Wakes The Deep (Standard) - Wargroove 2 (Standard) - April 8: Diablo III: Reaper of Souls (PC / Standard / Ultimate) - April 15: Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) Games leaving the service on April 15 include: - Botany Manor (PC / Xbox One / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Coral Island (Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Harold Halibut (PC / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Homestead Arcana (PC / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Kona (Xbox One / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Orcs Must Die! 3 (PC / Xbox One / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Turbo Golf Racing (PC / Xbox One / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) Xbox Game Pass offers several subscription plans: - Xbox Game Pass PC: .99/month, full access to the PC library, new games on release day, member discounts, EA Play membership. - Xbox Game Pass Core: .99/month, online multiplayer, access to over 25 console games, member discounts. - Xbox Game Pass Standard: .99/month, full access to the console library, online multiplayer, member discounts. - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: .99/month, full access across all platforms, new games on release day, online multiplayer, cloud gaming, EA Play membership, exclusive perks. Game Pass members must purchase games separately if they leave the service, but they receive discounts before exit. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes cloud gaming.

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February 3, 2025

The upgraded Steam Link app for Android has transformed the way I game in 2025

Steam Link has undergone significant updates, introducing features like HDR and AV1 streaming, and is compatible with over 500 Android devices. It excels in local Wi-Fi gameplay, particularly with controller-centric titles, while performance on genres like RTS and strategy games is less optimal. The app provides impressive visuals and minimal input lag, especially on devices like the AYANEO Pocket Evo. However, it has shortcomings, including cumbersome menu navigation, occasional mouse control issues, and a user interface that can be cluttered. Streaming quality is affected by distance from the router, and it faces competition from other streaming solutions like Moonlight and NVIDIA’s GeForce Now. Despite its limitations, Steam Link offers convenience for PC owners looking to access their game library.