Update (Fri 4th Dec, 2020 10:00 GMT): An additional couple of games have been added to Xbox Game Pass over the past few hours in the form of NHL 94 Rewind and Dragon Quest XI S, which we've now included in the list below. Enjoy!
Original story (Thu 3rd Dec, 2020 11:00 GMT): It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got a massive eight games joining the service today across console, PC and Android, including Remedy's Control, as well as a couple of Optimised for Xbox Series X|S titles!
Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today:
Control (Console, Android)
Control is Jesse Faden’s story and her personal search for answers as she grows into the role of the Director. The world of Control has its own story, as do the allies Jesse meets along the way. Jesse works with other Bureau agents and discovers strange experiments and secrets.
DOOM Eternal (PC)
Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you. Experience the ultimate combination of speed and power in DOOM Eternal - the next leap in push-forward, first-person combat.
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition (Console, PC, Android)
The Definitive Edition includes the critically acclaimed DRAGON QUEST XI, plus additional scenarios, orchestral soundtrack, 2D mode and more! Whether you are a longtime fan or a new adventurer, this is the ultimate DQXI experience. You are the Luminary, a hunted Hero who must uncover the mystery of his fate with the aid of a charismatic band of adventurers.
Haven (Console, PC)
Two lovers gave up everything and escaped to a lost planet to be together. Glide through a mysterious landscape, explore a fragmented world and fight against what’s trying to tear them apart in this RPG adventure about love, rebellion, and freedom.
NHL 94 Rewind (Console) - EA Play With Game Pass Ultimate
EA SPORTS™ is throwing it back with NHL™ 94 Rewind. It’s today’s teams and today’s rosters with controls and graphics from 1994. Relive one of the greatest hockey video games of all time with your favourite clubs and stars of today.
PHOGS! (Console)
In PHOGS! you play as a duo of dogs on a captivating, puzzle-filled adventure. Linked by a stretchy belly, you’ll need to bark, bite and bounce your way through obstacles set across the themed worlds of Food, Sleep and Play, in co-op or single-player.
Rage 2 (Android)
An asteroid has annihilated 80% of the earth’s population, and humanity’s numbers are dwindling. Ruthless and bloodthirsty gangs roam the open roads and the tyrannical Authority seek to rule with an iron fist. As Walker, the last Ranger of the wasteland and a threat to their power, you have been robbed of your home and left for dead. Now you’ll have to rage for justice and freedom.
Slime Rancher (Console, Android)
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes. With a can-do attitude, plenty of grit, and her trusty vacpack, Beatrix attempts to stake a claim, amass a fortune, and avoid the continual peril that looms from the rolling, jiggling avalanche of slimes around every corner!
Va-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action (PC)
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life. In this world, corporations reign supreme, all human life is infected with nanomachines designed to oppress them, and the terrifying White Knights ensure that everyone obeys the laws.
Yes, Your Grace (Console, PC, Android)
In this kingdom management RPG, petitioners will arrive in the throne room each turn to ask for your advice and assistance. Decide whether to help them with their problems, or to conserve resources for more important matters. Remember: supplies are limited, and not everyone has the kingdom’s best interests at heart...
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I got a feeling of déjà vu reading those descriptions.
@Enigk Apologies! Not sure how that happened
Control and Haven will go on my list of never ending games to play.
I completely forgot about Haven! I read about the game earlier this year and thought it was very interesting since it was described as "Journey meets Persona". Didn't know that it's out now, need to play it ASAP!
I'll give Haven and Yes, Your Grace a shot. I'm assuming the version of Control on Game Pass isn't the Ultimate Edition that's getting an X|S upgrade? If not, I'll wait until the Ultimate Edition patch is out.
When I looked for Haven it just said that it's coming soon, I couldn't download it.
@VenomousAlbino It appears that this version will not be getting the update patch, yeah. I think I'm going to play through it anyway though. If I can play this version for free, the updated version doesn't necessarily seem worth the extra money. On the other hand, DLC, game enhancements, ownership status... Ahhhh I feel conflicted 😵
@Snake_V5 DOOM Eternal (for PC) and Haven aren't available yet - they'll be added later in the day.
@FraserG Thanks.
Great games on here, Gamepass is crazy
Haven is now up!
@Kefka2589
I'm in the same boat. The same thing happened to me with Quantum Break. Guess I really like Remedy games (Alan Wake and Max Payne included).
I’ll definitely try out Haven! It looks like a unique experience.
@gollumb82 @Kefka2589 Max Payne was phenomenal for it's time, and MP2 ramped it up another level. Though it always left me unsettled afterward though. Alan Wake isn't for me. What I've played of Quantum Break is great though. The only reason it's not on my XSX SSD right now is it's freaking huge thanks to the FMV!
@NEStalgia
Yeah, it's shocking how fast that XSX SSD fills up. I have 4 games installed and there's less than half the space left. Granted, I will probably never need an external drive as I usually only play 2-3 games at the same time.
As for Remedy- I hope MS acquires them. Sam Lake is great at original game concepts.
@gollumb82 I have to admit Remedy would be a great fit for XGS. Though I always hate talk of "I hope company X buys company Y." I'd rather Remedy stay independent, though if it's a choice of Amazon or Sony or Google buying them, then yeah, I'd much rather MS get them.
Control had me interested until seeing it is the last gen version. One more skip from me. Hopefully Remedy isn't screwed into using 505 as a publisher for their next game.
While Control Ultimate can be picked up (with expansions attached), the X/S enchantments aren't kicking in until next year. Having the stock standard release on Gamepass is a fantastic option for those who just weren't invested enough to purchase it outright.
I've not played it yet, and picked up on Black Friday sale, asked happy to wait for patch, as there's plenty else to experience.
Though again, the stock standard option is free on Gamepass for those who can choose to look past the upgrade, as it's still a solid game.
Average at best
NHL's 94 rewind is fun game, reminds me of the megadrive years. Great fun nostalgia. Well done EA
Tried out Phogs hoping for a fun two-player game. Appears boring like hell. I'll stick to Unravel 2.
I'm now 2-3 missions into Control. Fantastic game and Remedy's storytelling skills (which I happen to love) are on full display here. Can't wait to get back into the game.
I just got Game Pass for the first time... used the Gold trick to get 27 months for £71. It's insane value for that. I've spent 3 days downloading Xbox Games, and there's still a bunch of PC stuff like Age of Empires to look at.
I still can't see DQ to download here in the UK
I'm pleasantly surprised with DQ. Personally it's still "the ugly switch version" and I don't see how nobody has a problem with how sharply the textures and models were downgraded from the PS4 Pro original version. That game looks amazingly better. The grass and foliage matter, darnit! I can't sand seeing jaggies in the grass.
BUT overall the resolution increase, 60fps, and the HDR combine to make a reasonable tradeoff, at last, I think.
Next time it goes on sale I'll probably triple dip. (No game pass discount yet - boo!)
Control....I tried the beginning and it's intriguing. I was afraid I'd end up wanting the XSX version so while it was still half price for Cyber week I grabbed Ultimate in the last 20 minutes of the sale despite it being on Game Pass.
I don't do horror, or deep suspense, so I'm a bit afraid I'm going to end up not wanting to play it. And yet it seems really good, otherwise.
@NEStalgia coughs soundtrack coughs my ears always get what they want
@mousieone Yep, I hear that!
@NEStalgia I’m just glad it’s at least up to playable standards for you
I tried Yes, Your Grace last night... for about two and a half hours. I am now all about Yes, Your Grace.
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