What the New Game Pass Premium Drop Means for Your Backlog
For Premium subscribers, the drop adds four more titles to their library without needing to upgrade tiers, reinforcing the mid tier as a steady source of already-proven games.
For Premium subscribers, the drop adds four more titles to their library without needing to upgrade tiers, reinforcing the mid tier as a steady source of already-proven games.
Key points - Four games were added to the Xbox Game Pass Premium library on September 16. - The titles were previously available in the Ultimate and PC Game Pass libraries. - Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a retro-inspired beat 'em up that scored very well out of the gates. - Routine is a sci-fi horror game set in space that the writer had not yet played.
Timeline - September 16: Four games become available in the Xbox Game Pass Premium library. - Previously: Those same games were already available via Ultimate and PC Game Pass libraries.
FAQ
Q: Are these games new to Game Pass entirely? A: No. They were already in the Ultimate and PC Game Pass libraries, and are only new to Xbox Game Pass Premium subscribers.
Q: Which game is the standout addition? A: Marvel Cosmic Invasion, a retro-inspired beat 'em up that scored very well right out of the gates, according to the source.
Q: Is Routine worth trying? A: If you like sci-fi horror in space, the source writer says it looks cool and definitely plans to give it a go soon.
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