The big one of course being
Obsidian's
The Outer Worlds (check out our
full review) which goes live Friday on
Xbox Game Pass for console and PC. But the
Xbox One additions don't stop there as
Microsoft is bringing a number of games to the service - starting today.
With the release of both Lonely Mountains: Downhill and Secret Neighbour - two interesting indies well worth giving a shot. The list, as per below, culminates with the excellent Subnautica arriving on November 7.
Lonely Mountains: Downhill | October 23
Just you and your bike - take it on a thrilling ride down an unspoiled mountain landscape. Make your way through thick forests, narrow trails and wild rivers. Race, jump, slide and try not to crash - all the way from the peak to the valley!
Secret Neighbour | October 23
Secret Neighbour is a multiplayer horror game that takes place between Act 1 and Act 2 of Hello Neighbour. The game follows a group of friends trying to free their friend from the Neighbour's basement. However, one of the friends is a Neighbour in disguise.
Minit | October 24
Minit is a peculiar little adventure played sixty seconds at a time. Journey outside the comfort of your home to help unusual folk, uncover countless secrets, and overcome dangerous foes, all in hopes of lifting a rather unfortunate curse that ends each day after just one minute. Minit is a collaboration between Kitty Calis, Jan Willem Nijman, Jukio Kallio & Dominik Johann.
The Outer Worlds | October 25
The Outer Worlds is a new single-player sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. As you explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter a host of factions all vying for power, who you decide to become will determine the fate of everyone in Halcyon. In the corporate equation for the colony, you are the unplanned variable
Afterparty | October 29
In Afterparty, you are Milo and Lola, recently deceased best buds who suddenly find themselves staring down an eternity in Hell. But there’s a loophole: outdrink Satan and he’ll grant you re-entry to Earth. Time to go on the best bender ever.
LEGO Star Wars III | October 31
Laugh your way through an all-new story that takes you through 16 different systems and experience brand new features like massive ground battles, boss fights, and multi-layered space combat. Expanded Force abilities, brand new weapons, characters, environments, and over 20 story-based missions make this the most action-packed LEGO game to date!
Subnautica | November 7
Subnautica is an underwater open world adventure game. Craft equipment, pilot submarines, and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, and cave systems. Subnautica is an underwater open world adventure game. Craft equipment, pilot submarines, and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, and cave systems.
Xbox Games Pass is, yeah, the gift that keeps on giving.