Microsoft has revealed the titles they’ll be adding to Xbox Game Pass on PC and consoles in early September, and while it isn’t a terribly long list, it more than delivers on quality. Subscribers can look forward to the biggest Xbox exclusive in years in Starfield, the new stylish Soulslike Lies of P, classic indie platformer Gris, and more.
Here are your headliner Xbox Game Pass titles for the next few weeks…
Starfield (PC and Xbox Series X|S) – September 6
From Wccftech’s review – “With an engaging story, well-developed characters and lore, and a huge amount of meaningful content, Starfield is one of Bethesda's finest games and one of the best role-playing games released in the past few years. The lack of seamless exploration and real innovation of the typical gameplay formula from the studio are noteworthy, but those willing to forego these issues will find a reactive and sprawling sci-fi universe to lose themselves in for hundreds, if not thousands, of hours.”
Lies of P (PC and console) – September 19
From Wccftech’s September games preview – “If you had asked people a few years ago, I doubt any of them would have predicted we’d one day get a hardcore Soulslike based on Pinocchio, and yet, here we are. Coming to us from Korean developer Neowiz Games, Lies of P looks like one of the most stylish Dark Souls wannabees to come along in a while.”
These games will also be available in early September:
- Gris (PC and console) – Available today
- Solar Ash (PC and console) – September 14
In addition to the new Game Pass goodies, Microsoft is also rolling out a new Xbox firmware update. Additions include the ability to stream directly to Discord, a new Rewards tab for tracking stuff you earn, voice reporting that allows you to submit 60-second clips to moderators, and new VRR options. Here’s some more details on the latter…
“Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) allows your TV or monitor to dynamically adjust its refresh rate based on the frame rate of the content you’re viewing to give you a smooth, artifact-free experience while you game. However, if you’re using your Xbox Series X|S for entertainment experiences, you may not always want VRR enabled.
You can now choose how you want VRR enabled on your Xbox Series X or Series S console. To select your option, go to General > TV & display options > Video, and then go to the dropdown menu for VRR. You can select if you want VRR to be Always On, Gaming Only, or Off.”
Microsoft hasn’t attached a specific date to the Xbox September update, but it should start rolling out to some players this week.
Xbox Game Pass grants players access to more than 100 games for 10 bucks a month, while Xbox Game Pass Ultimate also gets you Xbox Live Gold and EA Play access — you can check out a full list of available console and PC games here. You can sign up here.
Again, the lineup may be somewhat slim, but Starfield alone should make the next few weeks the biggest of the year for Game Pass. Anybody planning to sign up for the first time or renew their subscriptions?
WccftechContinue reading/original-link]
