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Xbox Game Pass Adds The Outer Worlds 2, PowerWash Simulator 2 & More

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– Commandos: Origins and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 are now available with Game Pass Premium, featuring elite stealth-tactics gameplay and an advanced aviation career simulation respectively.
– PowerWash Simulator 2 and Bounty Star launch on October 23 with Game Pass, offering cleaning simulation and mech combat with farming elements.
– Super Fantasy Kingdom, Halls of Torment, and The Outer Worlds 2 release in late October, providing roguelite city-building, horde survival, and a sci-fi RPG sequel.
– Football Manager 26 and 1000xResist arrive in early November, featuring redefined football management and a sci-fi adventure with an alien invasion theme.
– Games like Jusant, Metal Slug Tactics, and Return to Monkey Island are leaving the Game Pass library on October 31.

Xbox Game Pass continues its impressive rollout of new gaming experiences, bringing a diverse lineup of titles that cater to virtually every player preference. From high-stakes sci-fi sequels to relaxing simulation games, the service ensures there’s always something fresh to explore. Subscribers can look forward to several major releases arriving in the coming weeks, each offering unique gameplay and day-one availability for members.

Starting today, players can dive into Commandos: Origins, which revisits the beloved tactical squad from the original series. This title challenges you to master stealth-based missions, coordinate unique character abilities, and even team up with a friend in two-player cooperative mode. Also available immediately is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, delivering an incredibly authentic aviation experience. Pilots can undertake dynamically generated missions, compete globally, and explore a meticulously crafted digital replica of our world with an expanded fleet of aircraft.

Looking ahead, October 23 brings two exciting additions. PowerWash Simulator 2 invites you to unwind by cleaning grimy surfaces with enhanced equipment and new locations, either solo or with friends. On the same day, Bounty Star offers a distinctive blend of mech combat and base-building, casting you as Clem, a battle-hardened veteran navigating a post-war existence.

October 24 introduces Super Fantasy Kingdom in its Game Preview phase, a roguelite city-builder where you construct defenses, gather resources, and fend off monstrous invasions, knowing that one misstep could mean starting over. Then, on October 28, prepare for Halls of Torment, a horde survival roguelite that pits you against relentless underworld creatures while unlocking new heroes and powerful relics to aid your struggle.

One of the most anticipated arrivals is The Outer Worlds 2, launching October 29. This sequel from Obsidian Entertainment expands the acclaimed sci-fi RPG universe with a new crew, arsenal, and planetary system to discover. Players who pre-order the Premium Upgrade Edition gain early access plus bonus content like the Commander Zane’s Anti-Monopolistic Battle Pack and a pass for future story expansions.

November begins strongly with 1000xResist on November 4, a narrative-driven sci-fi adventure where you play as Watcher, unearthing dark secrets in a subterranean society ruled by the Allmother. Also arriving that day is Football Manager 26, rebuilt on the Unity engine to deliver deeper managerial immersion, refined interfaces, and more impactful matchday moments. A separate Football Manager 26 Console edition launches simultaneously, optimized for controller play with improved transfer tools and tactical systems.

For those who may have missed earlier additions, several standout games are currently accessible. Ninja Gaiden 4 brings back the series’ signature intense combat, while Heroes of Might and Magic II: Gold Edition and Heroes of Might and Magic III: Complete Edition offer timeless turn-based strategy across expansive fantasy campaigns.

This month also sees new downloadable content and updates. Minecraft: SoulSteel introduces a time-sensitive dungeon-crawling adventure filled with puzzles and dangerous mobs. Sea of Thieves: Season 17 Act 3 escalates naval warfare with enhanced strongholds and three-way battles against phantom fleets.

Game Pass members receive special perks as well, such as the Albion Online Exclusive Reward Package available from October 30. This bundle includes the Green Knight vanity set, Fame boosts, and Premium time to give newcomers a head start.

Be aware that several titles will exit the Game Pass library on October 31, including Jusant, Metal Slug Tactics, and Return to Monkey Island. Members can purchase these games at a discount to continue their adventures. Stay tuned to official Xbox channels for the latest updates on new releases and membership benefits.

(Source: XBOX Wire)

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