Rumor: September 2024 May Be a Huge Month for Xbox Game Pass

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Rumor: September 2024 May Be a Huge Month for Xbox Game Pass

Key Takeaways

  • Microsoft is reportedly planning to add 19 new titles to Xbox Game Pass in September 2024.
  • 17 of those are said to be day-one releases, according to long-time leaker eXtas1s.
  • 4 day-one titles have so far been officially confirmed to be coming to Xbox Game Pass in September 2024.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt and countless hours spent honing my skills across various platforms, I can confidently say that the gaming landscape has never been more exciting than it is right now. The latest news about Xbox Game Pass is nothing short of a dream come true for subscription service enthusiasts like myself.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’m buzzing with excitement because it looks like September 2024 could be an incredible month for me and my Xbox Game Pass subscription! A trusted leaker has dropped some juicy news that Microsoft is planning to add no less than 19 new titles to the service. If this leak pans out, it seems we’re in for a game-filled extravaganza! Here’s hoping that September 2024 becomes the most release-packed month of 2024 for Xbox Game Pass. Fingers crossed!

Compared to the packed lineup of content in future months, August 2024 is looking remarkably tranquil for Microsoft’s subscription service thus far, with a mere six confirmed or announced titles scheduled (seven if we include the beta release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on August 30). SOPA: Tale of the Stolen Potato could potentially bring that count to eight if it manages to meet its projected August 2024 release date. However, considering it doesn’t yet have a release date as of August 23, there’s a possibility it may miss this window. To put things into perspective, the quietest Xbox Game Pass months to date have been May and July, each hosting twelve new titles.

Xbox Game Pass Reportedly Adding 19 New Games in September 2024

In approximately three weeks, the tempo of new Xbox Game Pass additions could potentially escalate, as suggested by Spanish YouTuber eXtas1s in a recent video. This long-time leaker speculates that Microsoft intends to incorporate 19 new games into its subscription service across September 2024, with 17 of these being day-one releases. This implies that 15 additional Xbox Game Pass games are yet to be unveiled by Microsoft in the coming month. The remaining four titles, which have already been announced, include Star Trucker, Age of Mythology: Retold, Frostpunk 2, and Ara: History Untold, all of which will be day-one releases.

Xbox Game Pass Confirmed September 2024 Releases

  • September 3 – Star Trucker
  • September 4 – Age of Mythology: Retold
  • September 20 – Frostpunk 2
  • September 24 – Ara: History Untold

Should the data be correct, September of 2024 would surpass April 2024’s record for the highest number of Xbox Game Pass game releases in a single month. At present, April 2024 holds this record, with 17 games being added to the service that month. However, it’s important to note that Microsoft counterbalanced most of those releases by removing 14 titles from Xbox Game Pass just a month later, in May 2024.

How Many Games Xbox Game Pass Added in Each Month of 2024 (So Far)

  • January: 13
  • February: 14
  • March: 14
  • April: 17
  • May: 12
  • June: 14
  • July: 12
  • August: 6 (so far), or 7 if counting Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta
    • SOPA: Tale of the Stolen Potato is still MIA, but should be releasing this month as well
  • September: 5 confirmed, 19 rumored in total

The idea of Microsoft emphasizing day-one launches in September aligns with their planned modifications to Xbox Game Pass tiers. As of September 12, a new Standard plan for consoles will be introduced, excluding day-one games. Users of Xbox One and Series X/S systems will need to upgrade to the Ultimate version of the service if they wish to keep receiving access to new day-one releases.

leading up to the upgrade, Microsoft discontinued the original Xbox Game Pass for Console plan around mid-July 2024. Although current subscribers can still use it, if Microsoft adds 17 new games available from day one in September, this move would emphasize the advantages of switching to XGP Ultimate.

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2024-08-23 13:43