Here Are the Games Coming to Xbox and PC Game Pass On July 2023
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Microsoft has just announced the next batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass for both consoles and PC in the first half of July 2023.
The most notable addition in the first service’s first wave of new titles is Grand Theft Auto V, arguably one of the most successful video games in the last couple of generations. We then have the release of Capcom’s new IP Exoprimal coming out next week.
Games coming to PC and Xbox Game Pass in the first half of July 2023
Here’s a rundown and description of each game coming to the service from today to July 13, 2023.
Grand Theft Auto V (Cloud and Console) - Available today
When a young street hustler, a retired bank robber, and a terrifying psychopath find themselves entangled with some of the most frightening and deranged elements of the criminal underworld, the U.S. government, and the entertainment industry, they must pull off a series of dangerous heists to survive in a ruthless city in which they can trust nobody — least of all each other. Includes both the Xbox One and the Xbox Series X|S versions of Grand Theft Auto V.
Sword and Fairy: Together Forever (Cloud, Console, and PC) - Available today
Enter a realm that blends ancient mythology with traditional Asian aesthetics in Sword and Fairy: Together Forever! Weaving its tale between the three clans of Human, Deity, and Demon, it puts you in command of a memorable party of characters, each with unique personalities, motives, skills, strengths, and weaknesses.
McPixel 3 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 6
McPixel 3 is a mind-blowing save-the-day adventure that sees the titular wanna-be hero avert one disaster after another at every turn using unconventional yet entertaining methods of mayhem.
Common’hood (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 11
Common’hood is a squatter settlement simulation game with highly customizable base building tools. Gather salvage materials, grow your own food, research new technology, craft new tools, and build a new home. Common’hood invites you to explore and discover unique characters that will go from strangers to family, helping the community overcome the shortage of food and shelter.
Insurgency: Sandstorm (PC) – July 11
Battle in the war-torn environments of a contemporary conflict through a series of intense co-op and PvP multiplayer modes. Feel every bullet and fear every impact in fierce close quarters combat as your team fights toward victory.
Exoprimal (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 14
Available on day one with Game Pass: Every month is T. Rex awareness month in Exoprimal! Squad up and take down hordes of dinosaurs in a series of endless wargames run by the artificial intelligence Leviathan. Blending PvE and PvP combat with a variety of objectives and powerful exosuits to pilot, no two matches of Exoprimal play out the same.
Techtonica (Game Preview) (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 18
Available on day one with Game Pass: Dig into the sub-surface, bioluminescent world of a rogue alien planet as you explore and construct sprawling factories in Techtonica. Work alone or in co-op to master automation, gather resources, research new technologies, mold the destructible terrain, establish a base of operations, and uncover long-forgotten secrets.
The Cave (Cloud and Console) – July 18
The Cave is an adventure game from Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion creator Ron Gilbert, and Double Fine Productions, the award-winning studio behind Psychonauts and Brütal Legend. Assemble your team of three from seven unlikely adventurers, each with their own unique personalities, and then descend into the mysterious depths.
Games leaving Xbox and PC Game Pass on July 15, 2023
Only three games will be leaving the game pass during the first half of July and if you wish to continue playing these games (assuming you are playing them), you can pick them up for 20% off.
Exo One (Cloud, Console, and PC)
PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Spelunky 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
During the second half of the month, you can expect another wave of titles to hit PC and Xbox Game Pass and we will be updating this post once it’s revealed.
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