Summary
- For the King 2 and Hunt: Showdown 1896 are now available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
- Hunt: Showdown 1896 is an extraction shooter that can also be played with an XGP Standard membership.
- For the King 2 is a strategy RPG that was originally released for PC in November 2023 and has now made its way to consoles.
As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I must say that the upcoming additions to Xbox Game Pass are truly exciting! The variety and quality of games being added are unparalleled, from the strategic depth of For the King 2 to the action-packed thrill of Sniper Elite: Resistance.
Starting from December 12, 2024, members of both Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscriptions can begin enjoying the newly released games “For the King 2” and “Hunt: Showdown (1896)” within their existing memberships. These two titles mark the 139th and 140th new additions to the Xbox Game Pass library in 2024.
Microsoft usually unveils fresh features for its subscription service in two batches each month. However, the Xbox Game Pass lineup for December 2024 to January 2025 (Wave 1) has been unusually expansive, leading some users to ponder if the company might be forgoing a regular Wave 2 announcement this month.
Regardless of the situation, two additional games that weren’t initially announced as part of the Wave 1 lineup have been added to Xbox Game Pass on December 12. These include the strategy RPG game “For the King 2” and the extraction shooter game known as “Hunt: Showdown 1896”, developed by Crytek. Originally released in August 2019 as “Hunt: Showdown”, the updated version titled “Hunt: Showdown 1896” was launched in August 2024. In contrast, “For the King 2” made its first appearance on PC in November 2023 but is still considered a day-one release due to its fresh Xbox console ports. As a result, it’s accessible only to XGP Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers, while “Hunt: Showdown 1896” can be played with an XGP Standard membership as well.
Compared to For the King 2, Hunt: Showdown 1896 currently receives more positive critical reviews. On OpenCritic, it has an average score of 80 and a 78% recommendation rate from reviewers. In contrast, For the King 2 has a 78 average rating and a 55% recommendation rate on aggregator platforms. Both games have mostly positive reviews on Steam. It’s worth noting that these games cater to distinct audiences: For the King 2 is favored by strategy RPG enthusiasts, while Hunt: Showdown 1896 broadens the variety of multiplayer titles available on Xbox Game Pass.
Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Games
| Game | Date Added | Game Pass Tier(s) | Platform(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For the King 2 | Dec 12 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud(?), Console, PC | Day-one (console) release. |
| Hunt: Showdown 1896 | Dec 12 | Standard, Ultimate, PC | Cloud(?), Series X/S, PC | |
| Carrion | Jan 2 | Standard, Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Returning title that was last available in Jul 2022. |
| Road 96 | Jan 7 | Standard, Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Returning title that was last available in Jun 2023. |
| Sniper Elite: Resistance | Jan 30 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release |
| Avowed | Feb 18 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, PC, Series X/S | Day-one release |
| Football Manager 25 | Mar ?? | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release; exact release date TBA. |
| Atomfall | Mar 27 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release |
When Will For the King 2 Join Xbox Game Pass Standard?
According to Microsoft’s previous statement, most day-one XGP Ultimate releases typically take anywhere from six to twelve months to transition to XGP Standard. Thus, it is possible that “For the King 2” could become available on Xbox Game Pass Standard within the range of June 2025 to December 2025.
Looking ahead, the upcoming XGP release goes by the name Carrion, and it’s set to make its comeback on January 2, marking approximately two and a half years since its departure. However, considering Microsoft’s traditional involvement in Geoff Keighley’s events, we might expect some Xbox Game Pass updates at The Game Awards 2024. This year’s TGA is all set to commence later today, December 12, at 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST.
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2024-12-12 18:15