Xbox Game Pass Unveils a Jaw-Dropping Lineup of 4 Games for August 2023!

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In August 2023, four games have been confirmed for Xbox Game Pass: Celeste will be available on August 1, Everspace 2 on August 15, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre on August 18, and Sea of Stars on August 29.

Sea of Stars is set to be released simultaneously on PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass on August 29th. Xbox Game Pass subscribers can anticipate four games in August 2023, with additional announcements expected. Microsoft typically unveils the new Xbox Game Pass titles for the first half of the month at the beginning of August, followed by another announcement for the second half of the month in the middle of August.

Xbox Game Pass announcements typically include updates on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate perks and a reminder of games leaving the service. Assuming no unexpected changes, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can anticipate four new games for August 2023. These titles include Celeste on August 1, Everspace 2 on August 15, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre on August 18, and Sea of Stars on August 29. Platform compatibility details for some of these games are still forthcoming, but at the very minimum, Xbox console users can expect them to be available on the subscription service in August.

Xbox Game Pass August 2023 Games

Celeste - August 1

Everspace 2 - August 15

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre - August 18

Sea of Stars - August 29

Celeste stands out among the new Xbox Game Pass games for August 2023 because it was previously mentioned in the Game Pass July 2023 announcement. Unlike other new games, Celeste had been included in Xbox Game Pass before but was later removed. Now, it is making a grand return on August 1.

Xbox Game Pass subscribers who haven't played Celeste should eagerly anticipate its comeback. Celeste is a challenging platformer with a deeply emotional storyline, making it one of the highly-rated games ever. It has received numerous awards and critical acclaim, creating immense excitement among fans for Extremely OK Games' next project, Earthblade.

A few weeks after Celeste joins the Xbox Game Pass service, a new game is being added to the lineup. Everspace 2, a space combat game, was originally released for PC Game Pass in April. However, now it is also becoming available for consoles. With mostly positive reviews on PC, it remains to be seen how console gamers will react to Everspace 2. Nevertheless, it will surely be a valuable addition to the Game Pass console library. For those interested, Everspace 2 can be checked out starting from August 15.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre video game will be available on Xbox Game Pass three days after Everspace 2, specifically on August 18. This new multiplayer horror game follows the same style as Dead by Daylight, where three players embody Leatherface and his deranged family members, while the remaining four players assume the roles of unfortunate survivors. Drawing inspiration primarily from the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre film released in 1974, this game will surely captivate fans of classic slasher horror. Moreover, given the recent closure of Friday the 13th: The Game, there is certainly a gap in the market for a fresh asymmetric multiplayer horror game.

The focused multiplayer aspect of Texas Chain Saw Massacre makes it an ideal addition to Xbox Game Pass. As a result, the game already has a built-in player base from the start. However, its success will ultimately depend on its overall quality, so it will be intriguing to observe how Texas Chain Saw Massacre performs when it launches on August 18.

Finally, the fourth game confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in August 2023 is throwback RPG Sea of Stars. Launching on August 29, Sea of Stars draws inspiration from beloved RPGs like Chrono Trigger. The game's previews demonstrate its immense potential. Notably, Sea of Stars is not only a day one Xbox Game Pass game but also a day one PS Plus Extra game, marking the first simultaneous release for both services. This simultaneous release offers a wider audience the opportunity to experience Sea of Stars, prompting speculation about the possibility of future games launching simultaneously on PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass.