Xbox Game Pass Adds Day-One Open-World Game

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Xbox Game Pass Adds Day-One Open-World Game

Highlights

  • Creatures of Ava is now available on Xbox Game Pass.
  • This day-one release is an open-world action adventure that tasks players with saving a bunch of endangered species and uncovering the secrets of a mysterious alien planet.
  • Early reviews of Creatures of Ava are largely positive, with many critics praising the game’s cozy atmosphere, varied gameplay, and environmentalist message.

As a long-time Xbox Game Pass subscriber and a passionate advocate for environmental conservation, I couldn’t be more thrilled about the arrival of Creatures of Ava! This day-one release offers an intriguing blend of exploration, creature collection, and a poignant environmentalist message that resonates deeply with me.

On August 1st, 2024, Xbox Game Pass will be introducing a new game available on release day, known as Creatures of Ava. This marks the first title added to Microsoft’s subscription service in August and the 97th overall addition since the beginning of the year.

What Is Creatures of Ava?

As a gamer, I can tell you that I’ve recently stumbled upon an exciting open-world action-adventure game called ‘Creatures of Ava,’ developed by the talented minds at Inverge Studios based in Valencia, Spain. This game throws you into the role of Vic, a nature enthusiast embarking on an expedition to explore planet Ava. The serene creatures of this world are now under threat from a baffling infection known as “the withering,” which is causing them to become hostile.

Creatures of Ava Gets Day-One Xbox Game Pass Release

Starting August 7 at 10am ET, Xbox Game Pass members can enjoy playing “Creatures of Ava” as part of their subscription. This heartwarming open-world adventure can be played on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC platforms. Additionally, subscribers to the Ultimate tier of Microsoft’s service will have day-one access to play “Creatures of Ava” via Xbox Cloud Gaming. The game file size is approximately 10GB, depending on the platform you choose.

11 Bit Studios chose to lift the review embargo for the action-adventure game, Creatures of Ava, on August 6 before its official release. The initial wave of reviews for this game is overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by its 79 aggregate score and “Strong” rating on OpenCritic. Critics have commended the game for its vibrant visual style, warm ambiance, diverse gameplay, and thought-provoking ecological message, among other aspects that they find noteworthy.

All Xbox Game Pass August 2024 Games

Game Date Added Cloud Xbox One Xbox Series X/S PC Notes
🆕Creatures of Ava August 7 ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ Day-one release
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy August 8 ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Mafia: Definitive Edition August 13 ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Core Keeper August 27 ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ Day-one (1.0) release
SOPA: Tale of the Stolen Potato TBA ❓ ✅ ✅ ✅ Day-one release

The video game titled “Creatures of Ava” initiates the initial batch of games joining Xbox Game Pass in August 2024. Subsequently, the “Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy” and “Mafia: Definitive Edition” are slated to be added on August 8 and 13 respectively. The sandbox survival game “Core Keeper” is expected to follow on August 27. Additionally, the whimsical adventure “SOPA: Tale of the Stolen Potato,” previously confirmed for an Xbox Game Pass debut in August 2024, currently lacks a specific release date.

Currently, four games – Shadow Warrior 3 and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre among them – are set to depart from the subscription service on August 15. It’s around this same time that Microsoft is anticipated to unveil the second round of titles for August 2024’s XGP lineup, with speculation suggesting that Expeditions: A MudRunner Game could be one of them, offering another nature exploration experience.

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2024-08-07 17:44