The week got started with the addition of two games on December 6 in the form ofLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker SagaandHello Neighbor 2.LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagais one of the top-selling games of the year, so even though it’s a bit older, its addition to the lineup was still significant.Hello Neighbor 2, meanwhile, is a day one release, and those brand-new titles are what really give Game Pass the most value.
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The new Xbox Game Pass additions of today are notable as well. One is the Xbox One version ofMetal: Hellsinger, a rhythm-based first-person shooter game that is nominated for Best Score and Music at The Game Awards. The Xbox Series X version ofMetal: Hellsingerwas added to Game Pass earlier this year as a day one release, but the addition of the Xbox One version means even those that have yet to upgrade their console will be able to check it out through their Game Pass subscription.Metal: Hellsingeris joined by day one releaseChained Echoes, which is now one of the highest-rated new video game releases of the entire year.
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Chained Echoesreviews have been overwhelmingly positiveso far, making it the third-highest rated game of the year behindElden RingandGod of War Ragnarok. Now, it’s entirely possible that theChained Echoesoverall review score will come down a bit as more reviews are published, but so far the game is being hailed as one of the best JRPG-style games in years. Critics have praised just about everything the game brings to the table, and it seems safe to say that fans of SNES-era RPGs will especially get a kick out of it. Those interested can check it out through Game Pass across the cloud, consoles, and PC.
Chained Echoescould very well be one of the most significant new Game Pass additions of the entire year, but there’s more to look forward to next week.December 13 will see the addition ofHigh on Life, a new day one release from Squanch Games that’s been turning heads for its over-the-top humor. There should be even more new Game Pass games for the second half of December, but those have yet to be revealed.
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