Summary
PC Game Pass is self-explanatory - it’s Xbox Game Pass,but for PC games. For the most part, there is parity between the standard Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass, but there are times when a game is only available on one service or the other. This makes Xbox Game Pass Ultimate a great deal for anyone that has both an Xbox console and a gaming PC. The next game coming to PC Game Pass but skipping console Game Pass is city builderAgainst the Storm.
Against the Stormfirst hitSteam Early Accessin November 2022, and it has proven to be a considerable hit on the platform. Thousands of user reviews have elevatedAgainst the Storm’s Steam rating to “Overwhelmingly Positive,” so it should be a big “get” for PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate when it exits early access on December 8. And while there aren’t many to read at the time of this writing, critic reviews forAgainst the Stormhave been similarly positive, with significant praise for its city-building mechanics.
What is Against the Storm?
Against the Stormtasks players with rebuilding civilizationafter it was wiped out by an apocalyptic event. Players build and manage multiple cities, with added roguelite elements that make future runs increasingly easier. The roguelite elements seem to be especially popular, injectingAgainst the Stormwith even more replay value than a typical city builder game brings to the table. The game’s fantasy setting also helps it stand out among others in its genre, and so needless to say, it’s something city builder fans should keep an eye on. Its impending availability on PC Game Pass/Xbox Game Pass Ultimate should make it easy for anyone interested to try it out, as they will be able to do so without actually having to buy the game themselves.
Against the Stormis one of two Xbox Game Pass games confirmed for December 2023 so far. The other isSteamWorld Build, a fellowcity builderscheduled to drop on the service on December 1. WhereasAgainst the Stormis PC Game Pass-only,SteamWorld Buildwill only be available to console Game Pass players.
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 can play with a single purchase, making it one of the most outstanding value propositions of the Xbox ecosystem to date.
