Xbox Game Pass Adds Award-Winning JRPG with Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews

The video game title, Xbox Game Pass, will now include the 2012 Japanese Role-Playing Game (JRPG), Persona 4 Golden. This game boasts an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on Steam. For those who subscribe to Xbox Game Pass, this means they’ll have access to more content compared to the original 2008 version of Persona 4 Golden. This expanded edition provides fans with countless hours of fast-paced gameplay.

The main distinction between the original “Persona 4” and its “Golden Edition” lies in the inclusion of an extended storyline. This expansion offers players an additional month’s worth of events to immerse themselves in, as well as access to a new dungeon for exploration. In addition, “Persona 4 Golden” brings forth innovative gameplay elements such as Tag Team strikes, skill cards, and additional Personas that add depth to the overall gaming experience.

Xbox Game Pass Adds Persona 4 Golden

Persona 4 Golden is joining the lineup for Xbox Game Pass’ second wave of August, alongside other day-one titles like Gears of War: Reloaded and Herdling. This game from Atlus has made a significant impact in the turn-based JRPG genre and won the PlayStation Generations Award in 2024, recognized as the best PS Vita game ever, based on fan votes. Many believe it to be one of the franchise’s finest entries, alongside notable games such as Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Royal. Its impressive reputation is mirrored in its sales figures, with Golden having sold over 2 million copies across various consoles and PC platforms.

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass in 2025

Game Game Pass Tier Date
Blacksmith Master (Game Preview, PC) Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass August 19
Void/Breaker (PC) Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass August 19
Goat Simulator Remastered Game Pass Standard August 20
Persona 4 Golden Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard August 20
Herdling Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass August 21
Gears of War: Reloaded Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass August 26
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass August 28

Regarding its reception, Persona 4 Golden boasts an impressive score of 88 from critics on OpenCritic, with players rating it even higher at 90. On Steam alone, the game has amassed over 65,000 positive reviews, which is a testament to its quality. Consequently, many believe that this latest addition to Xbox Game Pass rightfully earns a place among the greatest JRPGs ever created.

For enthusiasts of Persona or those new to the series, now is an ideal moment to reexperience or explore the tale of the fourth installment, given that a remake is scheduled for release post-April 2026, as suggested by SEGA. In the interim, fans can immerse themselves in the abundant content offered by the Golden Edition. If you’re a more casual player, completing Persona 4 Golden could require upwards of 230 hours (as per HLTB), positioning it among the lengthiest games within the genre.

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2025-08-20 11:34