Xbox Game Pass Unveils Epic New Addition: A Game That's Scooping Up Awards in August 2023!

Microsoft has announced that Celeste, one of the most highly acclaimed games of all time, will be returning to the Xbox Game Pass subscription service on August 1. This news came alongside the confirmation of other new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in July 2023.

Earlier in July, Microsoft added Techtonica, The Cave, and Toem to Xbox Game Pass, and now they have revealed five more titles joining the service this month. These include Maquette on July 19, Figment 2: Creed Valley on July 20, The Wandering Village on July 20, Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem on July 25, and Venba on July 31. In a surprising move, Microsoft also provided a sneak peek of what's to come in August 2023, with Celeste being available on cloud, Xbox consoles, and PC starting from August 1.

Celeste, an acclaimed indie platformer, is known for its challenging gameplay and captivating story. It received widespread praise when it was released in 2018, with many considering it to be one of the top games of the year, even competing with titles like God of War and Red Dead Redemption 2. If you haven't played Celeste yet, you should definitely give it a try when it arrives on the Xbox Game Pass service on August 1st. See for yourself if it lives up to the hype.

Celeste previously appeared on Xbox Game Pass but was removed in 2021. It is now returning to the lineup after two years and will likely remain available for at least a year. This gives Xbox Game Pass subscribers ample time to play the popular game. Interestingly, Celeste is one of the few games to have been removed from Xbox Game Pass and then reintroduced. This follows the recent return of Grand Theft Auto 5 to the service, which had also been previously available.