Xbox Game Pass Adds 2023 Aliens Game

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Key Takeaways

  • Aliens: Dark Descent was added to Xbox Game Pass on November 27.
  • The 2023 Alien game is available across all non-Core XGP tiers.
  • This release marks the return of the Alien franchise to Xbox Game Pass, which has been missing it since February 2023.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades under my belt, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia when I see Aliens: Dark Descent join the Xbox Game Pass roster. It’s been a while since we last had an Alien game on the platform, and having one that’s as critically acclaimed as this real-time tactics gem is nothing short of exhilarating.

As a thrilled enthusiast, I’m excited to share that I’ve just scored another fantastic game addition to my Xbox Game Pass! The sci-fi horror masterpiece, Aliens: Dark Descent, has landed in our galaxy. This is the ninth new gem to join the service this November 2024, making it the 132nd exciting title added since the start of the year. Can’t wait to dive in!

Originating from Tindalos Interactive in Paris, the game titled Aliens: Dark Descent is a real-time strategy title, taking place in 2198, 19 years post the events depicted in Alien 3. Launched in June 2023 across platforms such as PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, it has garnered positive user reviews on Steam and moderate critical acclaim.

Approximately one and a half years later, the game “Aliens: Dark Descent” joined Microsoft’s subscription service on November 27. This title marks the end of the second wave of games for the November 2024 Xbox Game Pass catalog. Since it wasn’t a day-one release, “Aliens: Dark Descent” has been accessible across all tiers of the service apart from the Core tier. Subscribers of XGP Ultimate can also stream the real-time tactics game via Xbox Cloud Gaming.

With many Xbox Game Pass games, Microsoft subscribers can play just the main version of the title. A DLC called the “Lethe Recon Pack” costs $3.59 following a $0.40 discount, and it offers an exclusive feline companion and the Black Camo Armor Set. However, this add-on isn’t necessary to fully enjoy the game.

Alien Franchise Has Been Missing From Xbox Game Pass Since Early 2023

This arrival marks the return of the Alien franchise to Microsoft’s subscription service, which has been missing the series since Alien: Isolation left Xbox Game Pass at the end of February 2023. Prior to that, third-person shooter Aliens: Fireteam Elite was also part of Microsoft’s on-demand content catalog over a year-long period ending December 2022. Aliens: Dark Descent is expected to be available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers for at least a year, not least because it’s extremely rare to see titles leave the service in under 12 months. XGP members should hence have plenty of time to finish it, as the game’s campaign is roughly 25 hours long. Meanwhile, a completionist playthrough of Aliens: Dark Descent takes around 60 hours, according to HowLongToBeat’s crowdsourced data.

Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Games

Game Date Added Game Pass Tier(s) Platform(s) Notes
Aliens: Dark Descent Nov 27 Standard, Ultimate, PC Cloud, Console, PC
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Dec 9 Ultimate, PC Cloud, PC, Series X/S Day-one release
Avowed Feb 18 Cloud(?), PC, Series X/S
Atomfall Mar 27 Cloud(?), Console, PC

In about a week’s time, we can anticipate the unveiling of the preliminary lineup for the Xbox Game Pass in December 2024. Given Microsoft’s past trends, it’s likely that this lineup will be disclosed on Tuesday, December 3. One game that’s certain to feature in the upcoming lineup is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a title that was previously confirmed as a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass and is scheduled for launch on December 9. However, before these new games arrive, nine existing titles will be removed from Xbox Game Pass on November 30.

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2024-11-27 23:45