Microsoft has announced a fresh lineup of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in the second half of June 2023. This wave of new titles includes highly anticipated games such as Need for Speed Unbound, The Bookwalker, Sword and Fairy: Together Forever, and more. Let’s take a closer look at some of the standout games joining the Game Pass roster.
Need for Speed Unbound (June 22)
Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play members can look forward to the adrenaline-pumping racing action of Need for Speed Unbound. Coming to Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on June 22, players can tear up the streets with friends and experience new ways to compete in Lakeshore Online. Evade the cops, earn upgrades, and complete daily challenges for a chance to gain XP, Bank, and a new Mercedes-Maybach S 680 (2021).
The Bookwalker (June 22)
Available on day one with Game Pass for Console and PC, The Bookwalker is a narrative adventure that puts players in the shoes of Etienne Quist, a writer-turned-thief with the unique ability to dive into books. Using this power, players can journey between reality and book worlds to steal legendary items like Thor’s Hammer and Excalibur to restore Quist’s ability to write.
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (June 27)
The Dieselpunk world of F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is coming to Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on June 27. Players can dive into the seamless adventure and well-received combat experience, taking on the role of a tough rabbit fighting for survival in a dystopian world.
Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town (June 29)
Coming to Console and PC on June 29, Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town offers players a charming farming life experience. Players will restore their late grandfather’s farm to its former glory, care for crops and livestock, and watch their very own story unfold in the quaint village of Mineral Town.
Sword and Fairy: Together Forever (July 5)
Sword and Fairy: Together Forever, coming to Console and PC on July 5, is a captivating adventure that blends ancient mythology with traditional Asian aesthetics. Players will command a memorable party of characters, each with unique personalities, motives, skills, strengths, and weaknesses, as they navigate the complex relationships between the three clans of Human, Deity, and Demon.
In addition to these exciting new games, Xbox Game Pass will also see updates and DLC for existing titles like Fallout 76, Halo Infinite, and The Elder Scrolls Online. As always, some games will be leaving the Game Pass lineup at the end of the month, so be sure to check out the full list and get in some playtime before they’re gone.
Stay tuned to Xbox Game Pass updates on Twitter and keep an eye out for even more exciting titles coming to the service in the future.
