Hold onto your controllers, folks! Microsoft has rolled out the big guns and confirmed the lineup of titles headed to Game Pass this December. Spoiler alert: it’s a doozy!
Game Night Just Got an Upgrade!
Gamers, prepare to make your thumbs very, very happy! A whopping 12 games are about to crash into your Game Pass, aimed at Xbox consoles, PCs, and even the cloud. Yes, that mystical place where dreams and lag go to mingle.
The illustrious list includes fan favorites like Marvel Cosmic Invasion and the much-lauded Mortal Kombat 1. One review—if it had hands, it would be giving Mortal Kombat 1 a standing ovation—called it the best in the series. Just imagine that level of excitement.
The Fabulous Twelve
If a reveal of games was a Hollywood red carpet, this would be it! Here’s the shining lineup, all dressed up and ready to roll out in December:
- Marvel Cosmic Invasion (Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC) – Available now – For Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass users who like to Siege the day!
- Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – Available now – Because collecting digital records is just what the doctor ordered.
- Monster Train 2 (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – Coming December 3 – All aboard the dilemma express!
- Spray Paint Simulator (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Coming December 3 – Because who wouldn’t want to simulate art vandalism?
- 33 Immortals (Game Preview) (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Arriving December 4 – For those that enjoy a good preview… like really, really good.
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – Coming December 4 – Because no one can resist the allure of whips and relic hunting.
- Routine (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC) – Arriving December 4 – Perfect for anyone who thrives on monotony!
- A Game About Digging A Hole (Cloud, Handheld, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – December 9 – Quite literally a digger’s delight!
- Death Howl (Handheld & PC) – Coming December 9 – For when players want to really “howl” their frustrations out.
- Dome Keeper (Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC) – Entering the fray on December 9 – Keeping those domes intact since… well, December.
- Mortal Kombat 1 (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – Unleashing itself on December 10 – Because what’s better than fighting your friends until you’re all salty?
- Bratz: Rhythm & Style (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Arriving December 11 – Because rhythm and sass need more representation in gaming!
What’s Leaving the Party
Just when things seem to be heating up, some games can’t handle the spotlight. Mortal Kombat 11, Still Wakes the Deep, and Wildfrost will make their exit on December 15. Meanwhile, Carrion and Hell Let Loose are packing their virtual bags to leave on December 31. The nerve of some games to just leave like that!
The Price of Fun: A Small Note on Increases
In an exciting twist akin to an uninvited guest at a friends’ gathering, Microsoft decided to raise the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate a whopping 50%. It’s now available for the low, low price of $29.99/£22.99—an experience that promises to be as exhilarating as it is financially concerning. But now, epic things such as Fortnite Crew and the Ubisoft+ Classics collection are included, just to soften the blow.
And for those strictly PC gamers, the PC Game Pass subscription still basks in its own shiny spotlight, albeit with a new price tag soaring from $11.99 / £9.99 to $16.49 / £13.49. Because who needs food when there’s gaming joy to be had?
So sharpen those joysticks! December is shaping up to be a month of intense gaming, emotional tantrums, and possible friendships lost over Mortal Kombat. Happiness and chaos await!
