Exciting Lineup Revealed! Xbox Game Pass Unveils 6 Must-Play Games for September 2023

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Xbox Game Pass is adding six new games in September 2023, including highly acclaimed indie game Gris and the highly anticipated Starfield.

Starfield, set to release on September 6, marks Bethesda's first single-player game in almost ten years and is an incredibly ambitious open-world science fiction RPG. In addition, September will see the introduction of Party Animals and Lies of P to the lineup, providing players with a multiplayer party game and a Soulslike game inspired by Bloodborne, respectively.

September 2023 is set to surpass the success of Xbox Game Pass in August, with the announcement of six exciting new game releases. Although the full details will be revealed in the coming weeks, fans are already buzzing with anticipation. This upcoming month promises to be the biggest and most significant for the gaming service thus far. Xbox Game Pass has already impressed gamers with its stellar performance in August, including the addition of highly anticipated titles like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and the return of the critically acclaimed indie platformer Celeste. Moreover, August 29 will see the addition of Sea of Stars to the roster for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. However, it is clear that September 2023 will take things to an entirely new level and exceed all expectations.

Here are the confirmed new games for Xbox Game Pass in September 2023. Please note that this is not the complete list. Based on its previous pattern, Microsoft is likely to announce additional Xbox Game Pass games for September 2023 during the first week of the month.

New Xbox Game Pass Games for September 2023 List

Gris - September 5

Starfield - September 6

Lies of P - September 19

Party Animals - September 20

Payday 3 - September 23

Cocoon - September 29

The Xbox Game Pass games for September 2023 kick off with the inclusion of Gris on September 5. Despite being an older game, Gris garnered numerous awards upon its initial release and is widely recognized as one of the top indie titles of the past decade. Recently, Microsoft has been actively adding highly acclaimed indie games such as Celeste and Firewatch to the Xbox Game Pass lineup. It remains to be seen whether Gris marks the end of this trend or if Microsoft has further plans to introduce more critically acclaimed indie games to Xbox Game Pass in the near future.

Highly-rated indie games are a great addition to Xbox Game Pass, but it's clear that many subscribers are more interested in the big blockbuster games on day one. For those individuals, there's good news – the most anticipated Xbox Game Pass game of the year will be joining the lineup on September 6. Starfield marks Bethesda's first single-player game since Fallout 4 in 2015, so fans of the studio have been eagerly awaiting this game for almost a decade.

Starfield, an open-world sci-fi RPG, follows the familiar Bethesda formula seen in games like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls, but this time set in outer space. With its high ambition and immense profile, Starfield is easily the most prominent addition to the Xbox Game Pass library in 2023. Only time will tell if the game lives up to Bethesda's previous high standards, but Xbox Game Pass subscribers won't have to wait long to find out – the release date is set for September 6.

For some Xbox Game Pass subscribers, there is an opportunity to get their hands on Starfield even earlier. By purchasing the Premium Edition Upgrade for $34.99, they can start playing Starfield on September 1st (or the night of August 31st in certain regions). In addition, the Premium Edition Upgrade includes the Shattered Space DLC, although the release date for this content has not yet been announced. While some Xbox Game Pass subscribers may be content with waiting until September 6th to play Starfield, those who are particularly eager about the game can enjoy early access for half the price of the full game.

Just 13 days after Starfield's addition to Xbox Game Pass, subscribers now have the opportunity to enjoy another day one game. Lies of P is a Soulslike game exclusive to Xbox Game Pass, drawing direct inspiration from the beloved title Bloodborne. With its twisted take on the Pinocchio story, Lies of P has been generating significant buzz since its initial announcement. While Soulslike enthusiasts will undoubtedly be captivated by Lies of P, all Xbox Game Pass subscribers are encouraged to experience the game once it becomes available on September 19.

The following day, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will be able to dive into the exciting world of Party Animals. Unlike the challenging, Bloodborne-style gameplay of Lies of P, Party Animals presents a completely different experience. This party game, often compared to the popular Gang Beasts, shows great promise. Its multiplayer-focused nature makes it a perfect addition to Xbox Game Pass, as subscribers will find it much easier and more convenient to organize play sessions with their friends.

With captivating titles like Gris, Starfield, Lies of P, and Party Animals already set to grace Xbox Game Pass in September 2023, subscribers can definitely anticipate a memorable month. But that's not all, as there are even more exciting new games confirmed for the coming month. And on September 23, Payday 3, long-awaited by fans and eagerly anticipated for a decade, joins the service as a day one game. Let's hope Payday 3 lives up to all the hype that surrounds it.

Additionally, the enigmatic indie game Cocoon will make its debut on Xbox Game Pass on September 29. With its promising appearance, subscribers will soon have the opportunity to experience it firsthand. Furthermore, Xbox Game Pass will introduce several other exciting games throughout September. However, it is important for fans to be aware that certain games will also be departing from Xbox Game Pass next month.