While Microsoft has been hit with criticism for the Xbox Series X’s slow-growing exclusive lineup in 2022 — several highly anticipated titles like Bethesda’s Starfield and co-op shooter Redfall have been pushed to 2023– the company is still delivering one of the best deals in gaming: Xbox Game Pass.
Game Pass gives gamers access to a massive library of games that includes throwback hits, brand-new titles on release day, and indie darlings. These games can be played on Xbox consoles, PC, mobile, and even Steam Deck.
New titles are being added to Game Pass every month and others are taken off, similar to Netflix, so it’s crucial to stay on top of library changes to make sure you don’t miss out on that title that’s been on your to-play list. Check back toward the end of every month for a complete list of new additions and removals from the Game Pass roster.
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Our top pick for December
High on Life Trailer 3.5/5 M Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S Genre Shooter Developer Squanch Games Publisher Squanch Games Release December 13, 2022 From the creators of sci-fi animated comedy Ricky and Morty comes … a Metroid Prime-style first-person shooter? While High on Life wasn’t one of the most anticipated games of 2022, it has been a surprisingly fun game to end the year on. A solid FPS with challenging combat and interesting boss fights, High on Life is definitely worth a playthrough, even if you aren’t the biggest fan of the creator’s style of humor. Read our full High on Life review Read less Read more
Everything new on Game Pass in December
Microsoft has announced the first round of new games coming to Game Pass. There will be more added to the lineup later in the month.
December 1
Eastward (cloud, console, and PC)
The Walking Dead: The Final Season (cloud, console, and PC)
Totally Reliable Delivery Service (PC)
December 6
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (cloud, console, and PC)
Hello Neighbor 2 (cloud, console, and PC)
December 8
Chained Echoes (cloud, console, and PC)
December 13
High On Life (cloud, console, and PC)
Potion Craft (console and PC)
Everything that’s leaving Game Pass in December
December 15
Aliens: Fireteam Elite (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Breathedge (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Firewatch (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Lake (Cloud, Console, and PC)
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Neoverse (Cloud and Console)
Race with Ryan (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Rory McIlroy PGA Tour (Console) EA Play
Transformers: Battlegrounds (Cloud, Console, and PC)
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Xbox Game Pass new games: what’s new and what’s leaving in December 2022
