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Writer's pictureCourt Lalonde

Get Ready to Unwrap Early: Xbox Game Pass is Dishing out New Games


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Xbox is giving their players an early holiday gift with the December lineup on Xbox Game Pass. Two of my favourite games are Far Cry 6 and Rise of the Tomb Raider on this list. The Xbox Game Pass lineup for December looks to have something for everyone and add to an already fantastic collection of games on the service.


If someone is getting an Xbox over the holiday and Xbox Game Pass, they're in for a treat.


As we mentioned previously, Remnant: From the Ashes is available today along with Remnant 2.


Coming Soon



Spirit of the North (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 1


Awaken the Spirit of the North and start your journey. Set out on a beautiful and meaningful adventure across landscapes inspired by those in Iceland. Discover a land left in ruin as you’re guided across mountains by the Guardian of the Northern Lights, solving environmental puzzles to uncover what happened to the ancient civilization that once lived there.



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SteamWorld Build (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 1


Available on day one with Game Pass: Break ground on a new frontier as the planet dies around you! Dig deep and build wide to excavate long-lost spacefaring technology while ensuring everyone has the vital water, fuel and creature comforts they need! Do you have what it takes to reach the final frontier? Learn more about SteamWorld Build here on Xbox Wire.


Clone Drone in the Danger Zone (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – December 5


A robot voxel slices ‘em up where any part of your body can be sliced off. With your mind downloaded into a robot gladiator, you must survive the sinister trials of the arena. Fight up to 15 players in Last Bot Standing, team up for online co-op, or face down the robot emperor in story mode!


Rise of the Tomb Raider (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 5


Returning to the Game Pass library on December 5! Featuring epic, high-octane action moments set in the most beautifully hostile environments on earth, Rise of the Tomb Raider delivers a cinematic survival action adventure where you will join Lara Croft on her first tomb-raiding expedition.



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While the Iron’s Hot (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 5


Available on day one with Game Pass: Step into the boots of a journeyman blacksmith on a quest to become a master and restore a ruined village along the way. This crafty adventure game sends players to the mysterious isle of Ellian, where the world’s finest artisans dwell. While you might forge a few weapons on your journey, this isn’t the kind of game where you wield them – the island’s troubles can all be solved with your wits and crafting moxie.


World War Z: Aftermath (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 5


A heart-pounding, co-op third-person shooter for up to four players featuring swarms of zombies. Based on the Paramount Pictures film, World War Z focuses on fast-paced gameplay while exploring new storylines from around the world.


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Goat Simulator 3 (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – December 7


Pilgor’s baaack! Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3, an all-new, totally realistic sandbox farmyard experience that puts you back in the hooves of no one’s favourite female protagonist.


Against the Storm (PC) – December 8


A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization’s last survivors.


Tin Hearts (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 12


Embark on Lemmings-like puzzles to relive the emotional and heartbreaking story of a genius inventor, Albert Butterworth. Spanning across four distinctive acts with 50+ puzzles masterfully woven throughout a grand Victorian home, steadily uncover a variety of whimsical inventions with unique abilities to provide a safe route of passage for a troop of tin soldiers to travel.


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Far Cry 6 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – December 14


Welcome to Yara, a tropical paradise frozen in time. As the dictator of Yara, Antón Castillo is intent on restoring his nation to its former glory by any means necessary, with his son, Diego, following in his bloody footsteps. Their oppressive rule has ignited a revolution. Play as Dani Rojas, a local Yaran, as you fight alongside a modern-day guerrilla revolution to liberate Yara in this open-world first-person action adventure.


Coming to Game Pass Core on December 6


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Chivalry 2 – December 6


A multiplayer, first-person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. You’ll be thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era — from clashing swords to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more. Charge into battle on horseback and claim glory with your blade!


Totally Reliable Delivery Service – December 6


Buckle up your back brace and fire up the delivery truck — it’s time to deliver! Join up to three friends and haphazardly get the job done in an interactive sandbox world. Endure cruel ragdoll physics, pilot your favorite vehicle, and complete the tasks at hand to the best of your ability to attempt your deliveries.


DLC / Game Updates


Teamfight Tactics: Remix Rumble – Available Now


Take center stage in Remix Rumble, the all-new set for Teamfight Tactics availableas a free update Recruit champions from award-winning Riot Music groups K/DA, True Damage, Pentakill, and Heartsteel to build the ultimate band — and the ultimate music track. Grant your team powerful buffs with Headliners, then play to your advantage with new and improved Portals and Augments.


Fallout 76: Atlantic City – Boardwalk Paradise – December 5


Face an Overgrown threat encroaching on the once glamourous Casino and Boardwalk of Atlantic City. The new expedition includes two new Missions, three colorful factions, and casino-themed rewards. Fallout 76: Atlantic City – Boardwalk Paradise is available on December 5 for free to all owners and members..


Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks


KartRider: Drift – Lucci Loot Pack – Available Now


Grab the Lucci Loot Pack to claim 14,000 Lucci to spend how you want on your KartRider journey!


3 Months of Discord Nitro – Available Now


Enjoy 3 free months of an enhanced Discord experience with perks like custom emoji usage, repping a profile banner, per server avatars, 2 Server Boosts a month, bigger upload sizes, and HD video.


Leaving December 15


The following games are leaving soon, but that doesn’t mean it has to be goodbye, save up to 20% on these games to keep them in your library and keep the good times going!


Chained Echoes (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Opus Magnum (PC)

Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Rubber Bandits (Cloud, Console, and PC)


Let us know in the comments what you're excited to jump into this month.

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