Games expected on Xbox Game Pass in December 2023

If you thought you could take advantage of the month of December and the end-of-year holidays to catch up and finally launch the video games that are lying around in your virtual libraries, know that Game Pass is not going to make your task easier. Let’s see together which games will be available on the service in December.

In addition to the classic Game Pass, the Game Pass Core is also enriched for the first time with new games this month of December. As a reminder, the Game Pass Core allows you to play a selection of more than 25 games and provides access to online multiplayer on console. So, from December 6, Game Pass Core subscribers will be able to try Chivalry 2 and Totally Reliable Delivery Service. The new features don’t stop there since the Xbox application for PC has been updated, with the addition of various improvements, particularly for portable consoles.

New games available in December 2023

A month full of new features for Game Pass, but which sees the arrival of many titles already released a few months or years ago. Unlike other months, few new products available on the service as soon as they are released, but always a diverse selection, which mixes multiplayer or online coop games, city builder, adventure or even construction games. Something to keep you busy during the end-of-year holidays, while waiting to discover what games your loved ones are going to give you.

Here is the list of games that will join Xbox Game Pass in December 2023:

• Remnant: From the Ashes (Cloud, Console and PC) – November 30
• Remnant II (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – November 30
• Spirit of the North (Cloud, Console and PC) – December 1
• SteamWorld Build (Cloud, Console and PC) – December 1
• Clone Drone in the Danger Zone (Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X|S) – December 5
• Rise of the Tomb Raider (Cloud, Console and PC) – December 5
• While the Iron’s Hot (Cloud, Console and PC) – December 5
• World War Z: Aftermath (Cloud, Console and PC) – December 5
• Goat Simulator 3 (Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X|S) – December 7
• Against the Storm (PC) – December 8
• Tin Hearts (Cloud, Console and PC) – December 12
• Far Cry 6 (Cloud, Console and PC) – December 14

SteamWorld Build

A new addition to the SteamWorld series, SteamWorld Build this time tackles the city-building game genre. As the planet dies, there remains one last hope for its inhabitants: an ancient technology, located in a mine beneath the city, which could allow everyone to finally leave for better horizons. To achieve this objective, it will be necessary to intelligently explore the depths as well as efficiently manage your buildings on the surface. Here, the choice was made to create a game accessible to everyone, whether you are a specialist in management games or not. SteamWorld Build has been available on Game Pass since its release on December 1st.

Goat Simulator 3

New game in the Goat Simulator franchise, Goat Simulator 3 brings us back to Pilgor, who this time will sow chaos on the island of San Angora. The title retains the eccentric gameplay that makes the franchise so charming and gives the opportunity to enjoy it with friends, by inviting up to three people for local or online co-op play. There are customization options to create your ideal goat, mini-games and more. Goat Simulator 3 will be available on Game Pass on December 7.

Far Cry 6

Released some time ago, Far Cry 6 is now arriving on Game Pass. We play Dani Rojas, who fights to liberate Yara, a tropical island ruled by Anton Castillo, a dictator who intends to encourage his son to follow in his footsteps and perpetuate his regime of terror. According to Ubisoft, Far Cry 6 is “the largest Far Cry playground to date” and includes a wide choice of weapons and vehicles so you can adapt your gameplay. The title will arrive on Xbox Game Pass on December 14.

How to take advantage of Xbox Game Pass?

Three subscriptions exist for Xbox Game Pass. The first subscription is reserved for Xbox owners, while the second is intended for PC gamers. The Xbox Game Pass console offer is priced at €10.99 per month. The PC version of the subscription is priced at €9.99 per month and PC players are entitled to a small bonus, with EA Play included in their offer.

As for the third offer, the Ultimate subscription, it allows you to play games present on Game Pass on PC, console, but also in the cloud. It also includes EA Play and console multiplayer. It is now available for €14.99 per month.

If you know a PC Game Pass or Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, you also have the option of testing the service on PC before getting started. Indeed, Game Pass users can offer a free 14-day trial of PC Game Pass to 5 friends, as long as these friends have not already subscribed to the service.