Xbox Game Pass December 2023 Adds Rise of the Tomb Raider and World War Z: Aftermath to the Lineup”
Xbox Game Pass is adding 12 new titles to its December catalogue, including two day-one releases. The standout here has to be the Remnant franchise — both From the Ashes and its newly launched sequel Remnant II, celebrated for its souls-like shooter experience that pits players against tough-as-nails fantastical monsters, across procedurally-generated levels. Its challenges can also be tackled in co-op, so it’s best advised that you check out the sequel because it will have a larger active player base. Another major addition this month is Far Cry 6, setting you against the vibrant tropical island of Yara to topple its ruthless dictator Antón Castillo (Giancarlo Esposito), who is hellbent on using the Viviro, an unstable form of cancer treatment, to restore his land to former glory. It arrives December 14 on Xbox Game Pass.
The December lineup feels too good to be true, but makes sense given the Christmas season, as a means for Xbox to get more people to subscribe to Game Pass. Rise of the Tomb Raider is another major entry, putting you in the shoes of lone adventurer Lara Croft, who is thrust into a sprawling mystery surrounding The Order of Trinity looking to acquire ancient artefacts that would grant them the power to change the fate of humanity. Taking players to the Lost City of Kitezh in Siberia, this is the second story in a three-part reboot trilogy from Crystal Dynamics, borrowing a range of mechanics from Naughty Dogs Uncharted games in terms of ammo pick-up and a robust close-quarters combat system. Rise of the Tomb Raider will be out December 5 across PC, console, and the cloud.
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Explore your creative side with SteamWorld Build, where you construct a mining town with roads and settlements to support your steampunk civilians. Ensure you have enough power, water, and resources to excavate long-lost space technology and save the dying planet. SteamWorld Build is available on day one on Xbox Game Pass for both PC and console.
While the Iron’s Hot offers a pixelated RPG experience, allowing you to step into the shoes of a village blacksmith on the mysterious island of Ellian. Delve into tunnels, forge machinery to solve puzzles, and interact with a colorful cast to uncover the mystery behind a recent disaster. The game is now available on cloud, console, and PC.
For co-op zombie-killing action, World War Z: Aftermath throws you into the midst of thousands of undead hordes, providing high-tension challenges as you stock up on ammunition and makeshift weapons to protect civilians. Available on Game Pass from December 5, this game, based on the Paramount Pictures film, promises an exciting experience.
After the zombie chaos, unwind with Goat Simulator 3. Transform into an annoying farm animal and create havoc in a sandbox town by headbutting, licking, and triple-jumping your way through.