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In this article, we shall go over the seven best Xbox Game Pass launches in 2024 and discuss them in detail.
2024 has been a stacked year for gaming, filled with surprise hits and expected blockbusters from devs all over the world. Many of these blockbuster titles also made their way to the Xbox Game Pass as a Day One release. As a result, many players got a chance to put their hands on games they normally wouldn’t give a shot. In this article, we shall go over the seven best Xbox Game Pass launches in 2024.
1) Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
The Indiana Jones films have been in a rapid decline over the past two decades, with the film quality dropping with each subsequent entry. The franchise’s drop in quality, paired with the first-person direction Indiana Jones and the Great Circle chose to take, left very few believers in the title. The Great Circle, however, defied expectations and turned out to be one of the best games of the year and is considered by many to be Indy’s return to form.
2) Call of Duty Black Ops 6
Ever since Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision and the subsequent trials, there have been speculations surrounding the state of Call of Duty on Xbox Game Pass. After much speculation, Call of Duty’s latest entry, Black Ops 6, launched on Xbox Game Pass on Day One on October 25, 2024. The game launched to widespread acclaim, with a solid campaign and exciting multiplayer. Black Ops 6 also revitalized its gameplay by adding the new omni-movement feature that keeps the franchise feeling fresh.
3) Palworld
Pokemon with guns was Palworld’s USP, and boy did this game deliver. Palworld launched on Xbox Game Pass in early access and features a massive open world for you to explore. The world is filled with Pals for you to find and collect, which you can then customize as you see fit. The gameplay loop of scavenging for resources, building items and bases, collecting Pals, and repeating the cycle never tires one out.
4) Persona 3 Reload
Persona 3 is one of the greatest games of all time, and it comes as no surprise that the game’s remake, which launched on Xbox Game Pass on Day One, seems to follow suit. The game holds on to everything you love about the original while adding onto its mechanics. It also expands on its visual flair to bring the game to modern audiences. Persona 3 Reload is the definitive way to experience the Persona 3 story in 2024.
5) Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
The original Hellblade developed a cult status for its unique outlook on mental health and Norse mythology. The sequel, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, was launched on Xbox Game Pass and built upon the acclaimed foundations of its predecessor. Hellblade 2 brings the themes of the original to the forefront once again by fully utilizing the capabilities of modern hardware. The game is gorgeous and expands upon the gameplay of the original in a myriad of ways, making it a must-play.
6) Age of Mythology Retold
Age of Mythology Retold remakes the original Age of Mythology, modernizing it and making it more accessible to modern audiences on the Xbox Game Pass. The game sticks to its core fundamentals while adding slight tweaks to balance the experience and keep things smooth. The game features a fully recreated soundtrack of the original, which adds to the game’s impeccable atmosphere. With enhanced visuals and an equally brilliant soundtrack, the game’s various mythologies are brought to life in exciting fashion.
7) Stalker 2
After a decade of waiting worsened by delays and circumstances beyond their control, GSC Game World finally launched Stalker 2 on Xbox Game Pass in 2024. The game sees you returning to the ominous Zone from the first game and expands upon the lore of this treacherous world. Factions to pick, horrific monsters to fight, and a gripping story to experience, Stalker 2 has it all. While the game had its fair share of criticisms, the positives outweigh the negatives. Stalker 2 is one of the best games of the year to have launched on Xbox Game Pass.
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