Upcoming Xbox Game Pass games include the next Yakuza and Persona 3 Reload
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All upcoming major Xbox Game Pass games

Yakuza and Persona are the highlights.

The Xbox Game Pass games list seems pretty sparse as we head towards 2024. However, there are some many anticipated games hitting the service that may catch your eye. Let’s take a look.

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Thirsty Suitors (November 2)

In just a few days, we’ll be playing Thirsty Suitors, an energy-driven Annapurna Games title. It has turn-based battles, skateboarding, cooking, and a whole lot of style.

Similar to Scott Pilgrim, you’ll play as the character Jala, who must fight her exes in boss battles. She’s mending relationships in time for her sister’s wedding, you see. The skateboarding looks radical, and the cooking seems surprisingly action-packed.

Football Manager 2024 is an upcoming Xbox Game Pass game
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Football Manager 2024 (November 6)

Football Manager 2024 is a simulation title that lets you form the ultimate team, figure out the transfer market, and level up your players. There are also new ball physics and lighting that have been added to the 2024 version of this series.

Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name is heading to Game Pass
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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (November 9)

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name marks the return of Kazuma Kiryu, who has been in hiding after he faked his own death. However, a mysterious figure has made him emerge from the shadows and take on the alias “Joryu.”

You’ll be switching between the Yakuza style and the Agent style in combat. The first is what you’d expect from Kiryu’s past movesets. The Agent style, however, includes electrified bind wires and other gadgets. Sega says on the game’s Steam page we’ll “strategically adapt to the situation and leverage both styles to dominate and destroy hordes of enemies.”

Persona 5 Tactica drops by Microsoft's service in November
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Persona 5 Tactica (November 17)

The Phantom Thieves are back, and this time they’ll be tackling a strategy RPG battlefield. There’s a new storyline that has the group traveling to a dangerous alternate world. You’ll be taking out a group called the Legionnaires alongside a new character called Erina, shown in the above picture.

There are so many Persona 5 spinoffs to keep up with, but regardless, this looks like a Game Pass title you won’t want to miss.

SteamWorld Build is on Xbox Game Pass this December
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SteamWorld Build (December 1)

Love building towns and managing them? SteamWorld Build might be the game for you. You’ll build a civilization from the ground up by collecting resources, keeping your city safe from monsters, and making sure your citizens are happy. The Western twist to this genre should make this different enough from others of its ilk.

Persona 3 Reload has a new cast and gets a graphical boost.
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Persona 3 Reload (February 2)

The classic JRPG Persona 3 returns with gorgeous visuals and a snazzy user interface. Persona 3 Relead also adds new scenes with expanded voice work from a new cast. New and arranged music will be heading to the game too.

If you haven’t played Persona 3 before, this seems to be the best way to check it out. I’m a big fan of Persona 4 Golden and Persona 5, so I can’t wait to play it.

Eiyuden Chronicle Hundred Heroes should have Suikoden fans happy
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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (April 23)

JRPG fans can look forward to another anticipated title in April. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is packed with over 100 playable characters and a stunning art style. The characters look like they’re from the 2D sprite era but in 3D form.

Suikoden fans will hopefully be in for a treat, as Eiyuden Chronicle is written, produced, and directed by Suikoden series’ creator Yoshitaka Murayama.

Dead Space is on Xbox Game Pass right now
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Recently released Xbox Game Pass games

There have been some big hits to arrive on Xbox Game Pass recently. They include:

  • Dead Space
  • Cities Skylines II
  • F1 Manager 23
  • Like a Dragon: Ishin!
  • Jusant
  • Party Animals
  • The Lamplighters League
  • PayDay 3
  • Starfield
  • Gotham Knights
  • Mineko’s Night Market
  • Cocoon
  • Frog Detective
  • Forza Motorsport

We will update this list if there are any major Xbox Game Pass announcements in the future. There are upcoming Xbox titles yet to be dated including Fable, Avowed, Hellblade 2, South of Midnight, and Clockwork Revolution.


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