Unveiling the Epic Surprise in Store for Xbox Game Pass Subscribers on August 30

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Xbox Game Pass subscribers can try out Call of the Wild: The Angler starting on August 30, despite not being mentioned in the recent announcement.

In August 2023, the Xbox Game Pass lineup will feature Firewatch, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and Sea of Stars. Moving into September, Xbox Game Pass members can look forward to highly anticipated titles such as Starfield, Lies of P, Party Animals, and Payday 3, making it a monumental month for the subscription service.

Starting on August 30, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will have access to Call of the Wild: The Angler through their subscription. Earlier this month, Microsoft revealed the list of new games that will be available on Xbox Game Pass in the second half of August 2023. However, Call of the Wild: The Angler was not included in that announcement.

The announcement for the new Xbox Game Pass games in the second half of August 2023 mainly focused on three particular games, along with a mention of one of the offerings for September 2023. These games are indie hit Firewatch, asymmetrical multiplayer horror game The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, the critically acclaimed day one indie RPG Sea of Stars, and Gris, an award-winning indie title that will be added to the lineup on September 5.

Microsoft did not mention the arrival of Call of the Wild: The Angler when revealing the new Xbox Game Pass games for the second half of August 2023. There is a possibility that the game's release date was not confirmed in time, but this is mere speculation. Nevertheless, starting Wednesday, August 30, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will have access to Call of the Wild: The Angler. A PlayStation version will also be available, but it will need to be purchased separately as it is not included in PS Plus.

For those who are unfamiliar, Call of the Wild: The Angler is a fishing game developed by Expansive Worlds. It was originally released on PC last year and received a somewhat mixed response from fans at that time. However, recent impressions of Call of the Wild: The Angler have been positive, earning the game a "Mostly Positive" rating on Steam based on its recent user reviews rather than its overall reviews.

Assuming there are no unexpected game announcements, Call of the Wild: The Angler is expected to be the final addition to Xbox Game Pass in August 2023. However, subscribers can anticipate an exciting lineup for September 2023, as it is set to be one of the subscription service's largest months to date. Next month's offerings will include highly anticipated titles such as the sci-fi RPG Starfield, the Bloodborne-inspired Lies of P, the party game Party Animals, co-op shooter Payday 3, and more. Subscribers will have to wait until September for the full list of games coming to the platform, but as seen with Call of the Wild: The Angler, surprises may also be in store for Game Pass additions.