It's time for a fresh influx of games on Xbox Game Pass, and this month, the spotlight is on a certain skateboarding franchise that gamers have been eagerly awaiting.
Xbox Game Pass has to juggle a constant rotation of games, a task that makes us shudder at the thought, but with so many fans to satisfy or let down, the heat is on for Microsoft to pull it off. This is particularly true amidst whispers of potential Xbox Game Pass price increases.
Fortunately, gamers have been spoilt with some cracking titles recently – Call of Duty WW2 landed on Game Pass in its latest update, further cementing the franchise's presence on the platform, and the incoming Hollow Knight: Silksong confirming there's something for everyone to enjoy. It's a broad subscription for players to dive into, and it seems to be growing by the day, especially with the bold debut of Black Ops 6 Season 4 Reloaded.
A new update has been rolled out for Xbox Game Pass users, boasting a few surprises – but don't start heaping too much praise on it just yet, as a couple of these additions are rehashed entries that players might have overlooked. Here's all you need to know about the new Xbox Game Pass July update.
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The first July update for Xbox Game Pass introduces Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4The latest Xbox Game Pass update has landed, boasting a significant day one release and the return of some games that recently exited the service. Here's everything already playable, and on its way to Xbox Game Pass, as unveiled by a fresh blog post:
Xbox Game Pass StandardPart of this line-up includes games we've previously seen on Xbox Game Pass, like the Mana games that debuted on the service in September last year. However, there's no doubt that the arrival of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 will be a major draw for many players.
The revamped classics are set to hit the service with an extensive soundtrack, making it the ideal pick-up-and-play title when fans have a spare ten minutes.
Games leavingNaturally, some games must depart the service to make room for new ones, and the following are set to leave on Tuesday, July 15:
Whether the loss of these games is compensated for by the quality of the Xbox Game Pass July drop is up to you, but either way, Tony Hawk skating back onto the service is a big deal. We'll see you shredding gnar.