Xbox Game Pass continues to make waves with its incredible lineup of day-one releases and exciting new additions. Gamers are eagerly anticipating the upcoming titles, as Microsoft recently revealed several games set to hit the platform on their launch day. Among the most talked-about announcements are Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Remedy's new multiplayer shooter FBC: Firebreak, and other titles like Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, all promising thrilling experiences for subscribers.
At the forefront is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which marks the long-awaited return of the franchise to Xbox Game Pass after Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Scheduled to release on October 25, this latest installment dives deep back to the early 1990s, during the Cold War era. Here, players will join Frank Woods and his team as they unravel conspiracies and combat threats to national security, where even the CIA isn't safe from deception. The game also features both engaging single-player campaigns and multiplayer modes, providing gamers with various ways to get their adrenaline fix.
On the same day, players can also sink their teeth (or perhaps their guns) back to the battlefield with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. This title serves as the first Call of Duty game to land on Game Pass since the acquisition, allowing players to continue their progression from Modern Warfare 2 with the added benefit of multiplayer and zombie modes. The Carry Forward feature lets users transfer their progression, keeping the gaming experience consistent across different platforms.
Meanwhile, exciting gameplay trailers have emerged for FBC: Firebreak, the first co-op shooter set within the Control universe. Although it shares the lore and some elements with its predecessor, Remedy Entertainment's Mike Kayatta clarified, “It’s not meant to be some kind of lesser, bite-sized Control; this game is its own, fully formed thing.” Expect chaotic action and supernatural abilities as players team up to tackle the Hiss-infected enemies within the ominous Federal Bureau of Control. The gameplay trailer showcases frenetic moments and builds anticipation for its 2025 release.
Fans of classic strategy games will also be thrilled to see StarCraft and StarCraft 2 making their way to Game Pass, reviving nostalgia for those intense battles between the Terrans, Zerg, and Protoss. The remastered and expanded editions will be available on November 5, 2024, providing modern gamers the chance to experience these iconic, tactical clashes with enhanced graphics and audio.
But it doesn’t stop there. The hype continues with titles like Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, which is expected to be one of the best PlayStation games and best PC games of 2025. This game draws inspiration from traditional Soulslike titles, featuring fluid, stylish combat against formidable foes set within the chaotic backdrop of the late Ming Dynasty.
Then there's MechWarrior 5: Clans, now available on the platform, allowing players to pilot massive mechs and strategize their way through various battles and advancements. The game takes players across the galaxy to defend their territories against invading forces.
Other notable titles becoming available include Donut County, which brings back its physics-based puzzle gameplay, and South Park: The Fractured but Whole, where players can navigate the zany world filled with both humor and action.
For subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, the value is apparent. For just $20 monthly, they can tap access to hundreds of games, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, FBC: Firebreak, and more, making it one of the most compelling deals for gamers today.
These announcements reinforce how Xbox Game Pass is shaping up to be not just reactive to trends but also critically engaging the massive gaming community. Subscribers can look forward to not just receiving games, but becoming part of interactive experiences on day one, creating buzz and anticipation with each release.
With more titles promised as the year progresses, Xbox Game Pass proves it’s not just about having popular games available, but about creating memorable gaming experiences with added value.