Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Adds Day-One Game and 2 Beloved Classics

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Adds Day-One Game and 2 Beloved Classics

Key Takeaways

  • Metal Slug Tactics is coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate later today.
  • Aside from this day-one release, the XGP catalog has just added StarCraft Remastered and StarCraft 2: Campaign Collection.
  • The StarCraft series brings the total number of Activision Blizzard titles on Xbox Game Pass to seven.

As a seasoned gaming enthusiast with over three decades of experience under my belt, I must say that the Xbox Game Pass lineup for November 2024 looks absolutely tantalizing! From the quirky charm of Harold Halibut and Turnip Boy Robs a Bank to the high-flying excitement of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, there’s something here for everyone.


Starting today, November 5, users with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription can begin playing “Metal Slug Tactics” as part of their ongoing service. Meanwhile, two timeless favorites have been added to the Xbox Game Pass offerings across two different tiers.

In simpler terms, October 2024 wasn’t a very game-rich month for Microsoft’s subscription service, with just 10 new releases. However, it appears that the momentum is building up once more, especially since Xbox Game Pass has already confirmed 7 games scheduled for November 2024.

As a dedicated fan, I can’t contain my excitement about three upcoming additions to my Xbox Game Pass collection! First off, there’s “Metal Slug Tactics,” set to drop into our gaming catalog at 9am ET on November 5. Next, we’ve already got “StarCraft Remastered” and the “StarCraft 2: Campaign Collection” which joined the ranks of Xbox Game Pass around midnight. Unfortunately, since they don’t have console versions, these two can only be played on a PC and aren’t compatible with Xbox Cloud Gaming. However, for those eagerly awaiting “Metal Slug Tactics,” take heart because this new turn-based strategy game is not only streamable but also playable on the latest two generations of Xbox consoles!

Since the introduction of the StarCraft series, the count of Activision Blizzard games available on Xbox Game Pass has grown to seven. Previously, the service added Diablo 4, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Overwatch 2, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 in that particular sequence. However, there are still several well-liked Activision Blizzard titles yet to join Xbox Game Pass, including Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 +2.

Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Games Release Calendar

GameDate AddedGame Pass Tier(s)Platform(s)Notes
StarCraft: RemasteredNov 5Ultimate, PCPC
StarCraft 2: Campaign Collection
Metal Slug TacticsCloud, Console, PCDay-one release.
Go Mecha BallNov 6StandardConsoleAvailable on PC Game Pass and XGP Ultimate since January 2024.
Harold HalibutSeries X/SAvailable on PC Game Pass and XGP Ultimate since April 2024.
The RewinderConsole
Turnip Boy Robs a BankAvailable on PC Game Pass and XGP Ultimate since January 2024.
Goat Simulator RemasteredNov 7Ultimate, PCCloud, PC, Series X/SDay-one release.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024Nov 19
STALKER 2: Heart of ChornobylNov 20Cloud(?), PC, Series X/S
Nine SolsNov 26Cloud(?), Console, PCDay-one (Xbox version) release.
Indiana Jones and the Great CircleDec 9Cloud, PC, Series X/SDay-one release.

Hey there, gaming enthusiast! I’ve got some exciting news for you about Xbox Game Pass Standard. Mark your calendars for November 6th, as we’re adding four fantastic titles to the lineup – Go Mecha Ball, Harold Halibut, The Rewinder, and Turnip Boy Robs a Bank. These games are already available on PC Game Pass and XGP Ultimate from January to April 2024.

The Xbox Game Pass November 2024 lineup’s first phase has ended, but there are more confirmed wave 2 games coming. First up is “STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl”, the long-awaited and frequently delayed immersive sim, scheduled for a release on November 20th. Next, the critically acclaimed metroidvania game “Nine Sols” will join the Xbox Game Pass library on November 26. However, seven games will be removed from Xbox Game Pass on November 15, including “Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name”, “Persona 5 Tactica”, and “Dungeons 4”.

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2024-11-05 12:24