Game-changer Alert: Xbox Game Pass Unveils One of 2020's Most Remarkable Games

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Microsoft surprises Xbox Game Pass subscribers with highly-rated indie game Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition, adding to it to the lineup without prior announcement.

Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition bundles the original game alongside all significant updates, granting fans a second opportunity to delve into the adored indie title as it rejoins Xbox Game Pass following a year-long absence.

Microsoft has unexpectedly updated its Xbox Game Pass lineup by adding Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition, a highly acclaimed video game from 2020. It is unusual for Microsoft to surprise users with new additions to Xbox Game Pass, although it has occurred a few times before.

Typically, Xbox Game Pass follows a predictable schedule. At the beginning of each month, Microsoft reveals the upcoming games that will be added to Xbox Game Pass in the following weeks. This allows gamers to know when they can expect new games on the service. However, there have been instances where Microsoft has pleasantly surprised users by adding games to Xbox Game Pass without any prior announcement. The most recent example of this occurred in late August when Microsoft included Call of the Wild: The Angler on Xbox Game Pass without any formal notice.

Now available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers across PC, Xbox consoles, and the cloud is Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition. For those unfamiliar with the game, Spiritfarer is an indie game that has received critical acclaim. In this game, players are tasked with guiding spirits to the afterlife. Spiritfarer is renowned for its emotional storytelling, inviting atmosphere, cooperative play, and immersive management mechanics. Given its exceptional reception in 2020, Spiritfarer should be an incredible addition to the Xbox Game Pass lineup for anyone yet to experience it.

Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition includes the base game and three significant content updates that were released after the game's initial launch. This allows fans of Spiritfarer who played the game when it first came out but missed the updates to experience new spirits and other content. This unexpected addition to Game Pass is exciting for both newcomers and long-time fans.

Interestingly, Spiritfarer was previously available on Xbox Game Pass when it first launched in 2020 and remained on the subscription service until August 2022. Now, Spiritfarer has made a comeback on Xbox Game Pass, although it is uncertain how long it will be available this time. If you're interested, be sure to take the opportunity to play Spiritfarer while it's back on Xbox Game Pass.

Spiritfarer fans should be aware that Thunder Lotus Games' next title, 33 Immortals, a 33-player co-op game, will also be available on Xbox Game Pass. This highly anticipated game is set to launch on the service as a day one release in 2024.