STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order (Xbox One)

Included in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate through EA Play, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is a planet hopping adventure for any Star Wars fan out there. Featuring some of the best lightsaber combat out there, Jedi: Fallen Order takes inspiration from games such as Sekiro and Dark Souls, whilst also balancing fair difficulty. Not only that, but its Metroidvania level design makes exploring each world an absolute joy, as you use your Jedi powers to navigate the environment. Not one to be missed.

Sunset Overdrive (Xbox One)

You've probably heard about this one before, but if you've never played it, Sunset Overdrive is an action-adventure shooter developed by the team who went on to create the recent Spider-Man games on PlayStation. It's a very unique blend of the likes of Prince of Persia, Jet Set Radio and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and sees you bouncing and zip-lining your way through Sunset City to rid the world of mutants. It's also a particularly colourful game, which the Auto HDR feature on Xbox Series consoles really takes advantage of.

The Touryst (Xbox One)

One of the lesser known titles on Xbox Game Pass, but one that rightfully deserves any and all recognition. Even better is its optimisation for the Xbox Series X|S, elevating it beyond its already great status. The Touryst has players travelling between various islands, solving puzzles, navigating dungeons and playing an array of minigames. It also has a truly unique art style, making everything seem as though its been build from a child's LEGO collection. Don't let it get missed between the huge releases.

Titanfall 2 (Xbox One)

We're willing to bet you've at least heard something about Titanfall 2 at this point, heralded by many as one of the most underrated gems of the Xbox One generation. We're in total agreement - the fast-paced first-person shooter boasts a highly enjoyable multiplayer suite (with plenty of players still), along with one of the best examples of a memorable single-player FPS campaign. The game is included with EA Play on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, or you can pick it up right now in the Xbox Countdown Sale for a low price.

Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair (Xbox One)

Another hidden gem hiding away on Xbox Game Pass is Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair. Unlike the original game, The Impossible Lair embraces 2D platforming gameplay. The unique twists is the games final level can be attempted at any point, meaning attempting any of the other levels gifts you abilities to make the final gauntlet easier. Grouping this altogether is an overworld, which is filled with little secrets to discover and puzzles to solve. It's honestly a wonderful, little platformer and packs enough challenge for genre veterans.

Which Game Pass games do you suggest checking out this New Year? Tell us in the comments.