Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service made for those who love playing video games on Xbox console (Xbox Game Pass) or PC running on Microsoft Windows (PC Game Pass).
Subscription allows its members to access a variety of video games free of additional charge, as long as the subscription remains active.
A huge library of titles makes it a deal worth its price; for just a fraction of what a new AAA game would typically cost on release day, you get unrestricted access to hundreds of games, including some of the biggest hits to be found on the market.
The console version of Xbox Game Pass has 3 different tiers, starting from the most affordable one: Core, Standard, and Ultimate. Each of the higher tiers includes all the benefits of the previous ones but throws in something extra for a slight increase in price.
The “Core” plan allows its members to play online and provides exclusive deals and discounts. It also comes with a selection of over 25 games that can be played for free for the duration of the subscription.
The “Standard” plan adds hundreds of games to choose from.
The “Ultimate” plan allows its members to get even more special deals, features a free EA Play membership, and allows players to access new games on day one. It also comes with an option to play on a PC and grants access to the cloud streaming service, making it a really solid option to consider.
New Additions for December 2024
Here’s a list of new games that became available to play in December 2024, or will be available to play soon:
- Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled (Core, December 4th) – participate in a series of mad arcade races; make smart use of power-ups to eliminate the competition;
- Forza Motorsport (Standard, December 4th) – experience a more realistic approach to the racing genre with advanced driving physics, smart AI opponents, and hundreds of real-world cars to choose from;
- Hauntii (Standard, December 4th) – help a lone ghost solve puzzles as it explores the unknown in this small artistic masterpiece;
- Humanity (Standard, December 4th) – help humanity avoid mundane traps and obstacles, and guide it to enlightenment in this truly unique puzzle game;
- EA Sports WRC (Ultimate and PC Game Pass, December 5th) – grab the wheel and try your hand at this realistic rally experience;
- Overthrown (Ultimate, PC Game Pass, December 5th) – design, create and rule your dream kingdom, that will be able to stand the test of time;
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Ultimate, PC Game Pass, December 9th) – join the famous archaeologist as he embarks on a new adventure full of wonder and ancient mystery;
- Wildfrost (Ultimate, PC Game Pass, December 10th) – a surprisingly addictive deck-builder with roguelike elements in a fantasy setting.
Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass in December 2024
The following games will leave Xbox Game in December 2024:
| Game | Release | Genre | Developer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Quarry | 2022-06-10 | Adventure | Supermassive Games |
 | Tin Hearts | 2023-05-16 | Adventure | Rogue Sun |
 | Rainbow Billy The Curse Of The Leviathan | 2021-10-05 | Platform | ManaVoid Entertainment |
 | Rise Of The Tomb Raider 20 Years Celebration | 2016-02-09 | Adventure | Crystal Dynamics |
 | Forza Horizon 4 | 2018-10-02 | Racing | Playground Games |
 | Forager | 2019-04-18 | Adventure | HopFrog |
 | Amnesia The Bunker | 2023-06-06 | Horror | Frictional Games |
 | Close To The Sun | 2020-05-05 | Adventure | Storm in a Teacup |
 | Humankind Heritage Edition | 2021-08-17 | Strategy | AMPLITUDE Studios |
 | Lego 2k Drive | 2023-05-19 | Racing | Visual Concepts |
 | Mcpixel 3 | 2022-11-14 | Adventure | Sos Sosowski |
 | Party Animals | 2023-09-20 | Indie | Recreate Games |
Xbox Game Pass Core Games
Here is a complete list of currently available Xbox Game Pass Core games:
| Game | Release | Genre | Developer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Among Us | 2018-11-16 | Indie | Innersloth |
 | Astroneer | 2016-12-15 | Adventure | System Era Softworks |
 | Celeste Xbox | 2018-01-25 | Adventure | Matt Makes Games Inc. |
 | Chivalry II | 2021-06-08 | Action & Shooter | Torn Banner Studios |
 | Cities Skylines Mayors Edition | 2015-03-10 | Economy | Colossal Order Ltd. |
 | Control | 2019-08-27 | Action | Remedy Entertainment |
 | Dead Cells | 2017-05-10 | Action & Shooter | Motion Twin |
 | Deep Rock Galactic | 2018-02-28 | Indie | Ghost Ship Games |
 | Descenders | 2018-02-09 | Action | RageSquid |
 | Dishonored 2 | 2016-11-11 | Action | Arkane Studios |
 | Doom Eternal | 2020-03-20 | Action | id Software |
 | Fallout 4 Game Of The Year Edition | 2017-09-26 | RPG | Bethesda Game Studios |
 | Fallout 76 | 2018-11-14 | MMORPG | Bethesda Game Studios |
 | Firewatch | 2016-02-09 | Adventure | Campo Santo |
| | Forza Horizon 4 | 2018-10-02 | Racing | Playground Games |
 | Gang Beasts | 2014-08-29 | Adventure | Boneloaf |
 | Gears 5 | 2019-09-10 | Action | The Coalition |
 | Golf With Your Friends | 2016-01-29 | Indie | Blacklight Interactive |
 | Grounded | 2020-07-28 | Adventure | Obsidian Entertainment |
 | Halo 5 Guardians | 2015-10-27 | First-Person | 343 Industries |
 | Halo Wars 2 | 2017-02-21 | Strategy | The Creative Assembly |
 | Senuas Saga Hellblade II | 2024-05-21 | Adventure | Ninja Theory |
 | Human Fall Flat | 2016-07-22 | Adventure | No Brakes Games |
 | Inside | 2016-07-07 | Adventure | Playdead |
 | Limbo | 2011-08-02 | Adventure | Playdead |
 | Ori And The Will Of The Wisps | 2020-03-11 | Action | Moon Studios |
 | Overcooked 2 | 2018-08-07 | Indie | Ghost Town Games |
 | Payday 2 Crimewave Edition | 2013-07-13 | Action & Shooter | OVERKILL Software |
 | Psychonauts 2 | 2021-08-25 | Adventure | Double Fine Productions |
 | Slay The Spire | 2019-01 | Deckbuilder | Mega Crit Games |
 | Snowrunner | 2020-04-27 | Racing | Saber Interactive |
 | Stardew Valley | 2016-02-26 | Adventure | ConcernedApe |
 | State Of Decay 2 | 2018-05-22 | Action & Shooter | Undead Labs |
 | Superhot | 2016-02-25 | Action & Shooter | SUPERHOT Team |
 | Superliminal | 2020-07-07 | Action | Pillow Castle Games |
 | The Elder Scrolls Online Xbox Live Key Europe | 2014-04-04 | RPG | Zenimax Online Studios |
 | Totally Reliable Delivery Service | 2021-04-01 | Indie | We're Five Games |
 | Unpacking | 2021-11-02 | Indie | Witch Beam |
 | Wreckfest | 2019-08-26 | Racing | Bugbear Entertainment |
Conclusion
Xbox Game Pass is a great way to try all the games you’ve always wanted to try but never cared enough to actually buy them.
Now, for just a small monthly fee, you can access them and many more, without any extra costs. As long as your membership remains valid, you can enjoy unrestricted access to a large library of video games that gets frequently updated with new titles on a regular basis.
Such an opportunity is even more tempting if you’ve got a large collection of games to try in mind.
Don’t miss out – certain games may be leaving soon, so join Xbox Game Pass now before you lose your chance to play them.