Unveiling the Epic Game-Changing Upgrades Coming to Xbox Game Pass This Month

Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass subscription service had an exceptional week, and there are exciting developments ahead before July 2023 concludes. Despite a price increase, Xbox Game Pass remains committed to offering the best value in gaming. This is achieved by providing subscribers with numerous advantages, access to an extensive library of over 100 games at any given time, and more.

Xbox Game Pass continually adds new games, resulting in a consistently larger selection of games available on the service compared to those being removed. However, last week's significance for Xbox Game Pass was not solely due to the addition of new releases. It was also marked by Microsoft's significant announcement regarding a new tier for Xbox Game Pass that will replace Xbox Live Gold.

Here is why last week was a big one for Xbox Game Pass, and why there's still a lot for subscribers to look forward to before the month is out.

Xbox Game Pass Core Games List

Among Us

Descenders

Dishonored 2

Doom Eternal

Fable Anniversary

Fallout 4

Fallout 76

Forza Horizon 4

Gears 5

Grounded

Halo 5: Guardians

Halo Wars 2

Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice

Human Fall Flat

Inside

Ori & The Will of the Wisps

Psychonauts 2

State of Decay 2

The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

Microsoft now offers a new tier of its Xbox Game Pass subscription called Xbox Game Pass Core. This tier, which replaces Xbox Live Gold, will be launched on September 14. For a monthly fee of $9.99 or an annual fee of $59.99, Xbox Game Pass Core provides online multiplayer access, over 25 games from the Game Pass library, and discounts similar to Xbox Live Gold.

Xbox Game Pass Core was announced at the beginning of last week, setting the tone that it was going to be a memorable one for the service.

New Xbox Game Pass Games for July 2023 List

Figment 2: Creed Valley

Maquette

Techtonica

The Cave

The Wandering Village

Last week, Xbox Game Pass subscribers enjoyed the addition of six new games. The exciting update on July 18 introduced three games at once: the early access title Techtonica, the adventure game The Cave from the Xbox 360 era, and the photography game Toem. These three games have received positive feedback and have proven to be valuable additions to the Xbox Game Pass games collection.

The following day, Xbox Game Pass included Maquette, a first-person puzzle game that was initially released as a day one PS Plus game. Through Game Pass, Maquette made its debut on Xbox, effectively making it a day one release for Microsoft's service as well.

Lastly, Xbox Game Pass also introduced The Wandering Village and Figment 2: Creed Valley to conclude its latest game additions for the week. Both games have garnered "very positive" reviews on their respective Steam pages, so Xbox Game Pass subscribers are encouraged to take the opportunity to explore them while they are still accessible on the service.

Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Games for July 2023

Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem - July 25

Venba - July 31

There are two additional games for Xbox Game Pass subscribers to explore before July 2023 concludes. On July 25, Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem will join Game Pass. On July 31, the day one release, Venba, will become available. Serious Sam can be played on the cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X/S consoles, while Venba can be played on consoles and PC, excluding the cloud.

Venba is the more exciting addition out of the two games. Although Serious Sam is part of a well-established first-person shooter franchise, Venba's early impressions have been positive. This narrative-driven cooking game offers a unique concept, setting it apart from the numerous other games accessible through Xbox Game Pass.

Xbox Game Pass Games Leaving July 2023

Dreamscaper

Expeditions: Rome

Marvel's Avengers

The Ascent

On July 31, Venba's inclusion in Xbox Game Pass will bring excitement, alongside a notable event of games departing from the service. Subscribers of Xbox Game Pass will have until July 31 to explore Dreamscaper, Expeditions: Rome, Marvel's Avengers, The Ascent, and Two Point Campus. Among these titles, Dreamscaper and Two Point Campus are highly recommended for Game Pass subscribers due to their exceptional reviews.