Summary
One of the most anticipated gamescoming to Xbox Game Pass isCall of Duty: Black Ops 6, which will be available day one, on October 25. This release will mark the first time aCall of Dutytitle launches on Microsoft’s gaming subscription service day and date, a result of the company’s landmark acquisition of Activision Blizzard in October 2023. However,Black Ops 6won’t be arriving for quite a while, giving gamers plenty of time to enjoy the plethora of other exciting additions to Game Pass in the meantime.
Xbox Game Pass Additions for June 2024
The Callisto Protocolgained quite a bit of hype leading up to its release, as its development was being led byDead Spacecreator Glen Schofield. Considered a spiritual successor to that highly rated series, there werehigh expectations forThe Callisto Protocol. While it didn’t hit it out of the park when it finally launched, due in large part to persistent performance issues, the game did gain a dedicated fan base and a few award nominations. For many players, the compelling story and setting, impressive graphics, and skillful balance of action and horror outweighed the game’s technical problems, which were promptly fixed in post-release patches.
After finishing upThe Callisto Protocol, gamers still looking for some action can turn their attention toBlackMill Games’ highly ratedIsonzo, a first-person shooter inspired by the battles of the same name that took place on the Italian front during World War I. Offering online multiplayer with up to 40 players on console and 48 on PC, this team-based shooter was released on multiple platforms in 2022.Isonzofeatures historically accurate weapons and uniforms, andis intended to somewhat realistically recreate the tension of battle. The different maps are based on actual battlefields, and teams must have a balance of offensive and defensive units to come out victorious.
Overall, the lineup of titles added toXbox Game Pass in June has been particularly exciting for horror fans.Firework,an indie horror puzzle game with an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam, was added on June 4. And afterThe Callisto Protocol, The Chinese Room’sStill Wakes the Deepwill be joining the catalog on June 18. This first-person narrative adventure strands players on an oil rig in the middle of the North Sea when something horrific decides to come onboard.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the highest tier of Microsoft’s flagship game subscription service that offers over 100 game titles that you may play with a single purchase, making it one of the most outstanding value propositions of the Xbox ecosystem to date.
