Unveiling Xbox Game Pass: 6 Must-Play Games for an Epic August 2023!

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In a bid to expand its Xbox Game Pass library, Microsoft has unveiled an exciting lineup of six new games to be released in the first half of August 2023. The eagerly anticipated additions include popular titles such as Celeste, A Short Hike, Broforce Forever, Limbo, Airborne Kingdom, and Everspace 2.

More games, including The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Sea of Stars, are anticipated to be revealed in the latter half of August 202 .

For further information on this matter, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will need to wait for the mid-month announcement.

Microsoft has announced the six games available for Xbox Game Pass subscribers in the first half of August 2023. This monthly announcement by Microsoft is always eagerly anticipated by Game Pass subscribers. Given that it is now August 1, Microsoft wasted no time in making the announcement. Although there are no day one releases, there are still some great games for subscribers to enjoy.

Xbox Game Pass is kicking off August 2023 with the exciting addition of Celeste, available today on cloud, consoles, and PC. Subscribers can also look forward to A Short Hike on August 3 and Broforce Forever on August 8. Limbo will be available on August 9, followed by Airborne Kingdom on August 10. Wrapping up the first half of August, Everspace 2 will arrive on Xbox Game Pass through the cloud and Xbox Series X/S consoles on August 15.

New Xbox Game Pass Games for August 2023

Celeste (Cloud/Consoles/PC) - Available Now

A Short Hike (Cloud/Consoles/PC) - August 3

Broforce Forever (Cloud/Consoles/PC) - August 8

Limbo (Cloud/Consoles/PC) - August 9

Airborne Kingdom (Cloud/Consoles/PC) - August 10

Everspace 2 (Cloud/Xbox Series X) - August 15

For those unfamiliar with the games, Celeste is a highly respected 2D platformer, while A Short Hike is a charming game that combines Super Mario 64-style collect-a-thon gameplay with an Animal Crossing-inspired aesthetic. Broforce Forever is an action-packed 2D side-scroller, and Limbo is a captivating 2D puzzle platformer recognized for its distinct black-and-white art style and haunting deaths. Airborne Kingdom offers a unique city management experience, and finally, Everspace 2 takes players on an exhilarating journey through space. While Everspace 2 was previously available on PC Game Pass, it has now made its way to the cloud and Xbox consoles.

Microsoft has selected six games to showcase in its announcement for the August 2023 Game Pass games. However, fans have already received hints about a few Game Pass titles that will be released in the latter half of August 2023. These include the multiplayer horror game, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, on August 18, and the nostalgic RPG, Sea of Stars, on August 29. Additional titles are expected to be added, but Xbox Game Pass subscribers will have to wait until mid-month for the Wave 2 announcement for August 2023.