Xbox has announced the full slate of additions coming to Xbox Game Pass throughout the first half of July. Highlights include the launch of Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 and Ultimate Chicken Horse.
The latest drop of games for Xbox Game Pass is already well on the way for subscribers. Newly added games are already available, with more on the way intermittently throughout July 15th.
Here’s everything you need to know about this month’s first drop.
Little Nightmares II (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Little Nightmares II is the scary and ominous follow-up to the cult classic from 2017. Play as Momo, a young boy attempting to escape a horrific and distorted world. Navigate and survive threatening creatures that have been distorted by transmissions made by a distant tower.
Rise of the Tomb Raider (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Lara Croft returns in the first title in the rebooted Tomb Raider series. Players will find themselves going through high-octane moments and adrenaline-fueled set pieces as Croft embarks on her first expedition as a tomb raider.
Legend of Mana (Console) – July 2
Players will set off on a journey to find the mystical Mana Tree in Legend of Mana. Along the way, you encounter new characters and fight monsters in order to complete your quest. In this remaster of the classic title, witness the graphical improvements, colours, and a rearranged soundtrack.
Trials of Mana (Console) – July 2
If one Mana game wasn’t enough, Trials of Mana is the 3D remake of the classic RPG. The remake offers new graphics, character voiceovers, a remastered soundtrack and even a new episode for players to experience. As part of the enhancements, the title also includes an ability system with a new class.
Ultimate Chicken Horse (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 3
In this party platformer, play with friends and compete in building out a deadly level where it’s every player for themselves. Play locally or online and place deadly traps across a level, and attempt to reach the end as the winner. With a variety of platforms and traps, this game has become a hit amongst parties for its hilarity.
The Ascent (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 8
The Ascent returns to Xbox Game Pass. With the ability to play solo or in co-op, explore this detailed cyberpunk world. Under the scourge of The Ascent Group, a megacorporation owns everything and yet has collapsed. Discover what happens next.
Minami Lane (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 9
In this cozy-style management game, build your own little Japanese-inspired street. In Minami Lane, you’ll be able to manage your street and the residents. Made sure everyone is happy and tended to, and watch the villagers live out their lives while managing resources.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 11
The iconic Tony Hawk Pro Skater franchise returns with remakes of THPS 3 and 4. The title includes remade levels, skaters, and a new soundtrack with many original tracks returning. Xbox Game Pass members gain up to three days of early access, starting July 8, as well as the Doom Slayer and The Revenant playable skaters.
High On Life (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 15
High On Life returns to Xbox Game Pass this month. Fresh off the heels of the announced sequel, rescue your family as an alien cartel invades Earth, threatening to turn humanity into drugs. Embark on an adventure with your anthropomorphic guns and take down Garmantuous.
As part of the partnership with Antstream Arcade, Xbox announces that Retro Classics has seen more than 1 million players check out the games since launch. New games are now being added for Xbox Game Pass members, including:
Xbox Game Pass is available in Canada, starting at $14.99 per month.
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