O Xbox Game Pass is an excellent service offered by Microsoft for games both in PC as on consoles Xbox One e Xbox series. In this article, we will indicate some of the best to play in 2024, as well as giving a preview of what is to come on the service!

So without further ado, let’s get to our list…

The Plague Tale: Requiem

The journey of two brothers that began in the previous game finally comes to its conclusion in one of the most atmospheric and dramatic games you will find on the internet. Xbox Game Pass. 

The Plague Tale: Requiem features extremely immersive stealth gameplay and supernatural powers that will leave you itching at how disturbing they are. Don't let this game pass you by! 

Amnesia: The Bunker

As I already mentioned in the review, The Bunker It's the most different release in the series Amnesia. The game has a procedural system that ensures that each adventure is different from the other.

From a technical point of view, it is a rather limited game, but its gameplay more than makes up for it, not to mention the above-average sound design, which will give you a lot of scares and moments of absolute tension. Check out our review complete if this call didn’t convince you…

Assassin's Creed Origins

A série Assassin's Creed underwent a reformulation with the debut of Assassin's Creed Origins, taking the franchise to its beginnings in ancient Egypt, telling the story of Bayek, one of the first members of the enigmatic Assassins.

The game brings all the elements that made the series a critical and sales success with crucial gameplay changes that left the action more along the lines of The Witcher III: Wild Hunt, slower and more technical.

citizen sleeper

citizen sleeper is another must-have game for every subscriber Xbox Game Pass. It's an adventure that takes place in the distant future in which you, the protagonist, are an artificial organism that needs to find a way to survive on a hostile space station.

As I mentioned in my review, this is a game that deals with very heavy themes in a unique way, which takes all your decisions into account when delivering the most incredible consequences in the story, taking you to one of the many possible endings of the plot. 

Cocoon

The less we talk about Cocoon, better. It's the kind of game that's worth diving into without knowing anything about it, because that way the surprises are even better. 

It was developed by members of the team behind INSIDE, which is also on this list of the best in Xbox Game Pass, so you can already imagine how good this one is.

Command and Conquer Remastered

Command and Conquer is one of the greatest classics of the RTS genre, and its remastered version is one of the most impressive ever made. Relive the epic confrontation between the forces of the Global Defense Initiative (GDI) against the enigmatic Kane and his brotherhood, the NOD!

Crusader Kings 3

This is the newest chapter in a successful series of complex strategy games released by Paradox Interactive. Crusader Kings 3 It brings the best of previous titles and adds even more options, making it a game with practically infinite possibilities, as each game is different from the other, and the ramifications are many.

Create your monarch and look after your dynasty, ensuring your name continues to exist through the centuries. Of course, this won't be easy at all, as along the way you will encounter many enemies inside and outside your domain.

Dead Island 2

Dead Island 2 It's a game that had one of the most troubled development histories of the industry's last 20 years, so it's a pleasant surprise that its final release is so good, even more fun than the original game.

Set in Los Angeles, the adventure puts you in the shoes of one of several different protagonists, each with unique skills and gameplay, who need to somehow survive after the plane they were on crashed in the middle of a Beverly Hills dominated by the dead- alive.

Play alone or bring some friends and turn off your brain, making HELL-A your new home based on pure ass-kicking!

Dead Space (remake)

the original version of Dead Space went down in history as one of the best beginnings of a video game franchise of all time. Its remake achieved the feat of being an even better game, featuring all current technological resources, giving the original story an incredibly scary setting and giving the characters new stories.

Dead Space continues to be scary and if it depends on Electronic Arts, there will be more to come, without a doubt.

Dishonored 2

Dishonored 2 is Arkane's masterpiece, elevating what was already incredible, expanding the incredible world of the first game, bringing some of the most memorable levels of recent years.

The great thing about this sequel, however, is the possibility of playing two completely different adventures, embodying two heroes with different powers and abilities, not to mention the alternative paths you can take, whether stealthy or not...

DOOM

A série DOOM went through a reboot in 2016 and the game simply called DOOM It's easily one of the best first-person shooters of the last decade. In it, id revived the frenetic gameplay of the classic chapters of the franchise, along with chilling visuals and a soundtrack full of the purest metal juice!

Between DOOM and its sequence, DOOM Eternal, we stick with the first one, since the fun is greater in it, thanks to the almost perfect balance between the exchange of attack types, the positioning and behavior of enemies, and the story, surprisingly, is very good, full of references to the colorful past of the series.

Forza Motorsports

For motorized enthusiasts throughout Brazil, Forza Motorsports It's one of the best options in the world Xbox Game Pass. It features the most detailed snappers in the gaming world and refined gameplay that only Turn 10 is capable of bringing.

Forza Horizon 5

The craziness of the series Forza Horizon arrive in Mexico in another volume full of colorful events and great humor. Choose your favorite vehicle and take on the competition.

Full throttle remastered

Full Throttle puts him in the seat of one of the most furious bikers in the desert on a crazy adventure in search of justice, at all costs. A classic of the genre that left a generation in love with its hand-animated graphics, it reaches the Xbox Game Pass fully remastered and radically overwhelming.

Gears 5

Gears 5 It's easily one of the best games in the series Gears of War. It served as the final chapter of the plot that had been woven together since the first game, uniting protagonist Marcus Fenix ​​with his son, JD, as the two learn to deal with a loss in the family and the resurgence of a lethal enemy of the human race.

Despite having '5' in the name, this is, in fact, the sixth game in the series, and all the other chapters are worth playing and are also in the Xbox Game Pass. The reason we chose Gears 5 to represent the franchise is due to the refined gameplay and the game's semi-open world, which give it more longevity and complete the successful sequence started by Epic Games with a flourish.

Gears Tactics

Tactical style version very similar to the excellent one X-COM: Enemy Unknown, Gears Tactics puts you in command of a squad of COG soldiers, where any mistake could mean the permanent death of your most beloved characters. Calculate your movements well and take the battle to the Locust!

Grim Fandango Remastered

Bringing a very creative version of the world of the dead, this remastered version of the adventure game classic puts you in the role of the most renowned grim reaper in the business, Manny Calavera, who finds himself in the middle of a conspiracy that will shake the afterlife.

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

Hellblade deals with serious themes such as mental afflictions and anxiety masterfully by showing us the journey of Senua, a girl who lives in ancient times and suffers from her demons, often materialized as enemies that she has to fight with fire and iron.

The setting of this game is incredible, with unique sound design, which places the voices inside the girl's head amidst the chaos around her. It's a game that requires a good pair of headphones and a lot of courage to play.

HiFi RUSH

Bringing lots of adventure and action, HiFi RUSH was one of the big surprises of last year. Launched without much fanfare during a Microsoft presentation, the game fell in favor with the public due to its tremendous good humor and innovative use of musical rhythms during combat.

As our own review said, it is an unmissable game and is one of the best exclusives present on the Xbox Game Pass.

Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition

In the mold of Metroid e Castlevania, Hollow Knight is one of the best games from an independent studio, taking you to an underground world inhabited by insects. 

The premise may be bizarre, but that's just the beginning: you'll have to map and fight against all kinds of danger to discover the big secret of this cartoonish and mysterious world in one of the best games in the world. Xbox Game Pass. 

INSIDE

INSIDE It's considered one of gaming's modern classics, and with good reason. It's a game with a more narrative feel and has an incredible, dark and scary setting. Simply play!

Jusant

Jusant brings one of the most interesting premises in the catalog of Xbox Game Pass, not to mention simply unique gameplay. As I mentioned in my review, it is a must-have game for each and every subscriber to the service.

Lies of P

Another big release from last year, Lies of P is an soulslike of respect, the first major release from South Korean developer studio NEOWIZ in the genre. In it, Pinocchio's story is retold in a totally different way than you might be used to, setting as a backdrop a city taken over by puppets, and the only one capable of saving what's left of humanity is the lying hero.

Featuring an incredible game world and a very robust combat system, Lies of P It's a game that will challenge you a lot!

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition

Mass Effect was a series that marked a generation of players when it was released for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles more than a decade ago. 

Mass effect legendary edition gives a makeover to the gameplay and visuals of these three science fiction classics and you can see everything up close with the Xbox Game Pass! 

Microsoft Flight Simulator

The current version of the most renowned series of flight simulators has a tutorial system that transforms anyone into a respected pilot. Take your favorite plane for a ride through the beautiful skies in both the original version and its update, which will be released in 2024

Monster Hunter Rise

The hunting franchise that was a hit in Japan arrives on Xbox consoles with everything. Join your friends and hunt the most dangerous and fantastic monsters in an adventure that will take you to a majestic and colorful fantasy world full of danger.

Need for Speed ​​Unbound

Need for Speed is one of the most renowned racing game series in the gaming world, but lately it has been suffering with passable games. Need for Speed ​​Unbound It's a return to what made NFS so loved by the public, bringing exciting races and a jaw-dropping presentation!

Ninja Gaiden Sigma

The reinvention of one of the greatest classics of 8-bit games is reformulated to be part of the current generation in Ninja Gaiden Sigma. Wear the bib tights from the deadliest ninja in video games in what is considered a masterpiece of action games.

FOOL

With a unique setting and refined game system, FOOL is an investigative game that will take you to the near future, where a city devastated by industry still hides many secrets. 

But does everything hidden really need to be revealed? Find out the answer in what is considered one of the most influential independent games of recent years.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps

If you like platform games, especially gems from the 16-bit era, this game will really please you. With a look worthy of a Disney animation, Ori and the Will of the Wisps It features bold and challenging gameplay, as well as a story full of emotion.

pentiment

In one of the most unique games in the Xbox Game Pass, pentiment puts you in the shoes of a writer seeking inspiration in the medieval era. The game's unique presentation is one of its biggest attractions, featuring impeccable work using the most varied fonts in a typographic composition that would leave Gutenberg's jaw on the floor!

Persona 3 Reload

This is the reinvention of one of the best RPGs in gaming history, with a completely renewed look and gameplay for the current generation. If this call didn't convince you, check out the review that my namesake prepared for you!

Person 5 Royal

As well as Persona 3 Reload, Person 5 Royal is the updated version of a game that was already good, but is now simply excellent. As a member of a group of renegade teenagers, it's up to you to save Japanese society from collapse!

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy

the series games Ace Attorney They are undisputed classics and in this collection you will have the opportunity to play remastered versions of the original GameBoy Advance and Nintendo DS releases. 

Bring all the drama of gaming's most famous courtrooms to your console or computer today!

Psychonauts 2

After many years in development, Psychonauts 2 Arrived to Xbox Game Pass bringing crazy worlds and lots of unbridled action alongside Raz and the psychonauts gang. Sequel to one of the greatest classics of the first Xbox, created by Tim Shafer, the mind behind the wonderful Grim Fandango, which is also part of Game Pass.  

Rare Replay

We have already sung the joys of Rare Replay several times here at Showmetech. It is a mandatory download for any and all subscribers of Xbox Game Pass, with some of the most epoch-making games in the decades of history of British studio Rare.

Remnants II

Remnants II brings more of the group gameplay that made the original game one of the biggest and most unexpected bestsellers of recent years. Call your friends and form a team to face the most varied dangers in a distant future in which humanity has been practically decimated by an ancient threat.

Return to Monkey Island

The return of the most beloved adventure game series in history featured the original team of developers, led by veteran Ron Gilbert. The adventure puts pirate Guybrush Threepwood back on the trail of the mysterious Monkey Island on a journey full of surprises.  

Resident Evil 2

Remake of one of the horror games that was a tremendous success on the first PlayStation, Resident Evil 2 transports you to Raccoon City shortly after the T-virus has turned the city's entire population into bloodthirsty zombies. 

With the option to play between two different protagonists, this revamp has become the definitive version of Capcom's most beloved survival horror, as was very well said in our review.

Rise of the Tomb Raider

Second chapter of the new reboot from the adventures of Lara Croft, Rise of the Tomb Raider takes her to the most remote locations on the globe in search of a dangerous treasure, before it falls into the wrong hands.

Sea of ​​Stars

Sea of ​​Stars is one of the most beautiful RPGs released in recent times. Based on the timeless classic Chrono Trigger, the game from the Renegade studio features simple but addictive gameplay, with a captivating plot and characters. Enjoy while you're at Xbox Game Pass! And if you haven't read it yet, check out our review complete!

Sniper Elite 5

The latest entry in Rebellion's long-running series brings sniper Karl Fairburne back to the battlefield in a breathtaking sequence of missions. Hold your breath, aim well and shoot carefully!

Snowrunner

Have you ever seen yourself piloting the most varied transport vehicles, taking them out of the most rugged terrain that nature could offer? If the answer is yes, Snowrunner is the game for you!

SOMA

SOMA delivers an adventure of the purest science fiction in a thriller that will make you question your sanity, and that won't let you put down your console or computer until you reset it. From the same creators of the series Amnesia.

Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition

Spiritfarer Delicately deals with heavy themes such as loss and grief, taking you on a journey of newly arrived souls in the interworld. Animated in a traditional way, the graphics of this game are one of its main elements, they are so beautiful.

Starfield

I had to include this one if not Edu Ariedo killed me! Starfield is Bethesda's newest release and follows the mold of The Elder Scrolls e Fallout , but now with a spatial footprint. 

Exploration is by far the best part of the adventure, as you can reach and discover new planets, many of which have their own story, with missions and everything else. 

Despite being a bit more of the same compared to other Bethesda titles, it is a game that will still have fun, but anyone who has played and finished everything that has been released so far may end up finding this one not very innovative.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

Anyone who grew up watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has an obligation to play this gem of a game. Shredder's Revenge is a beautiful love letter to the most beloved mutant cartoon of the 1990s, a beat 'em up Very fun and with a lot of content for not just one player, but several, to enjoy together, both on the couch and over the internet.

The Evil Within 2

The answer to resident evil developed by the team led by the original creator of the series, reached its peak with its second release. A mix of survival horror game and open world, The Evil Within 2 brings a dose of action seasoned with hints of psychological horror, resulting in one of the best releases of the genre.

Once again as supernatural investigator Sebastian Castellanos, it's up to you to discover the real reason behind your family's death, in a quest that will take you to the edge of your sanity.  

The Yakuza Remastered Collection

Yakuza is one of Sega's longest-running game series that portrays the life of Kazuma Kiryu, a member of Japanese organized crime. In each game there is an engaging and exciting plot and the action is unbridled and full of beatings, in the best Takashi Miike style.

The collection contains the first seven volumes of the franchise, starting with Yakuza 0 and going to Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, passing through the remakes of the first two games originally released on the PlayStation 2.

TUNIC

TUNIC is the result of the passion of a group of developers for the series The Legend of Zelda. After almost a decade of development, the game was acclaimed by critics and the public upon release, for not only paying a beautiful tribute to Nintendo games, but also for being an extremely creative and challenging adventure.

Wolfenstein: The New Order

While we wait for the release of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, there's nothing better than playing this gem from the developer Machine Games' catalog. Wolfenstein: The New Order continues the reboot of the classic Wolfenstein 3D, which began in Return to Castle Wolfenstein, launched in 2001. 

It is one of the most electrifying first-person shooter games released in recent years, and has a very well-developed setting, which amplifies the intensity of its story, where the world ended up being dominated by the Nazis after emerging victorious in World War II. Worldwide. 

Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Yakuza: Like a Dragon introduces a new protagonist, the clumsy Ichiban Kasuga, who after leaving jail for a crime he didn't commit, finds himself forced to start his life over in the city of Yokohama. A fan of 16-bit JRPGs, the hero finds himself in a real-life game, where each battle takes place like the games he loves so much.

This mix of a fantasy game with a complex plot full of twists and turns gives the game a very high fun factor, making this one of the best chapters in the series released to date. Very soon it will get a direct sequel, but there's still time to play and beat it before heading to the next step. close! 

Games coming out later this year that will be included in Xbox Game Pass

Avowed

Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, Avowed is a first-person adventure packed with first-person action and magic. The background of the game is the world of Pillars of Eternity, a unique variation of the formula for Forgotten Realms, House of Baldur's Gate 3.

No set date, Avowed will be part of Xbox Game Pass at some as-yet-unannounced point in 2024.

Citizen Sleeper 2: Stalward Vector

Continuation of one of the best narrative adventure games of recent years, Citizen Sleeper 2 promises to bring an even greater dose of unique science fiction. Few details have been released so far, but if even a drop of the excellence of the first game is in this sequel, prepare to be thrilled!

The wait will still be long, as the game does not have a release date. Everything indicates that it will come out in 2024 and it is already promised that it will arrive in service on the same date.

Commando Origins

Be part of an elite squad of soldiers in the midst of World War II in this revival of the classic 1990s-2000s RTS series. Join Tiny, Fins, Sapper and the Driver in a series of difficult missions to help the Allies defeat the Axis forces once and for all.

Enlist at Commando Origins when he is part of the Xbox Game Pass still in 2024.

Dead Static Drive

Dead Static Drive is a combination of Grand theft Auto and the Cthulhu mythos, which at first glance may seem like an unlikely pairing, but which works very well in the game. Take your favorite snapper on your occult hunt, but don't forget to resupply every now and then.

The game arrives in the Game Pass catalog in the second half of 2024! 

frostpunk 2

The first Frost Punk became a true jewel, encompassing all that is best in the RTS genre, combining it with a vibrant and tragic plot, driven by a series of decisions made by the player, with weighty consequences on the course of the game. Its sequel promises even more human drama in the Arctic apocalypse.

11-bit Studios' promise is that frostpunk 2 will be launched in the second half of 2024 and will join the Xbox Game Pass on the same day.

Hollow Knight: Silk Song

Long discussed, the continuation of Hollow Knight It's been coming out for a few years now. Everything suggests that it will be released later this year, and the only guarantee that has been given is that the game will be part of the Xbox Game Pass at launch!

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

The long-awaited return to games of cinema's most beloved archaeologist will happen very soon, at the hands of the MachineGames studio, the same as reboot de Wolfenstein. 

Entitled The Great Circle, this adventure will take Indy to the most remote corners of the globe in search of archaeological fields that will help him unravel an ancient mystery. The game will feature first and third person gameplay, with stealth elements, following the cue from The New Order.

Doctor Jones' new adventure does not yet have a set date, but it will take place in 2024, with the game arriving on the service on the same day. 

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2

Hellblade 2 continues Senua's story, now taking her to the region inhabited by the Vikings. The dangers are even greater and the girl, even though she is in control of the voices that disturbed her in the first game, still suffers from the effects of the psychological illnesses that made the original a true masterpiece of video games.

The game will be released on May 21st and will enter the Xbox Game Pass right away.

STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl

Due to the war in Ukraine, STALKER 2 has been experiencing delays as some of its developers have enlisted in the Ukrainian army. However, the game, which was announced in 2020, will finally be released later this year, on September 5th, and on that same day, it will enter the catalog of Xbox Game Pass!

A série STALKER takes place on the outskirts of Chernobyl, where in 1986 one of the biggest human-caused disasters in the world occurred, when the reactor went into meltdown, transforming a large area of ​​the region into uninhabitable land. 

In the games' plot, mutants started to live there, and a group of explorers, the stalkers, are the only ones capable of unraveling the many mysteries hidden in the rubble of Chernobyl. Considered classics of the first-person shooter genre, this will be the first chapter of the saga to be released this century, if you can believe it...

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