3 Must-Play Games Added to Xbox Game Pass for the Weekend
It has been a tumultuous week for Xbox. While the recent Xbox Games Showcase generated palpable excitement with a fresh trailer and release window for Fable, the company faced a sobering reality the following day: an executive confirmed that 2025 price adjustments have triggered a substantial decline in Game Pass subscriptions. Furthermore, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday that a fresh wave of layoffs is scheduled for next month as the company navigates a major organizational pivot.
<p>In an effort to revitalize its user base, Xbox is looking to enhance the value proposition of Game Pass. The service continues to serve as a reliable pipeline for high-profile titles, and this week’s arrivals offer several compelling reasons for members to jump back in.</p>
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<span>Persona 5 Royal</span>
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<p>Following the announcements of <em>Persona 6</em> and the release date for <em>Persona 4 Revival</em> at the Xbox Games Showcase, <em>Persona 5 Royal</em> has officially graced the Game Pass library. This 2022 definitive edition of the 2016 original is widely lauded as the pinnacle of the series. Players assume the role of a high school transfer student in Tokyo who joins the "Phantom Thieves of Hearts," a group that manifests supernatural "Persona" powers to explore otherworldly realms. It remains a masterclass in blending social simulation with engaging dungeon exploration. As noted in our 2022 review, <em>Persona 5 Royal</em> stands as "a stylish, content-rich experience and undoubtedly one of the most compelling JRPGs of this generation."</p>
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<span>Beastro</span>
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<p>Launched this week as a day-one addition to Game Pass, <em>Beastro</em> is a charming, inventive hybrid that marries cozy culinary management with strategic deck-building. You are tasked with running a restaurant, which involves cultivating ingredients and mastering various cooking minigames to serve dishes to weary travelers. These culinary creations fuel your customers' decks, enabling them to tackle monsters in whimsical, puppet-theater-style combat. Successfully navigating these encounters rewards players with exotic new ingredients, creating a rewarding loop of experimentation and progression.</p>
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<p>Following the Sunday reveal of its sequel, Team Ninja’s formidable Soulslike, <em>Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty</em>, has made a welcome return to Xbox Game Pass. While Koei Tecmo reports over 1 million units sold, the game has reached an audience of over 5 million players, largely bolstered by its previous stint on the service. This demanding action RPG emphasizes high-stakes, deflection-based combat reminiscent of <em>Sekiro</em>. As our review highlighted, "With its intricate combat mechanics and deeply evocative atmosphere, <em>Wo Long</em> is a journey well worth taking—even if you find yourself dedicating those extra hours to conquering a particularly stubborn boss."</p>Source: Polygon
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