Three exceptional games available on Game Pass are worth exploring this weekend from August 8th to 10th.
Get ready for an exciting weekend of gaming, as Xbox Game Pass adds a host of new titles to its library! Here are some standout games you won't want to miss:
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Available from August 6)
This innovative, dice-based RPG is a sequel to the well-regarded original, praised for its unique storytelling and mechanics. In Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, you play as an android called a Sleeper who rewrites their own code to try and eke out a life in a ruthless space future. Each day presents new challenges, and you'll need to choose your activities wisely and spend your dice to give yourself the best odds of succeeding in each task.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Available August 7)
Step back in time to ninth-century Baghdad in this stealth-focused game that attempts to bring the Assassin's Creed series back to its roots. Assassin’s Creed Mirage offers a single-player adventure as an alternative to the current games' open worlds. Basim, a character from Valhalla, joins the order of the Hidden Ones to become an assassin. This introspective narrative game provides a different gaming experience, offering a change of pace from the current games.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite (Available August 12)
For fans of the Alien franchise, Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a co-op third-person shooter tie-in. This game arrives just as a new Alien series premieres, providing timely thematic excitement. Players will team up to combat waves of Xenomorphs in a variety of missions.
Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders (Available Now)
For more casual/arcade-style fun, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders offers downhill skiing with both solo and multiplayer modes. This game is perfect for those looking for a more relaxed gaming experience.
MechWarrior 5: Clans (Available Now)
MechWarrior 5: Clans puts players in mech pilot roles in a sci-fi warfare setting, notable for its mech combat gameplay. This game is a must-play for fans of mech-based action.
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Available Now)
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap combines tower defense and action across many platforms. This game is another solid addition for fans of strategic combat games.
Rain World (Available August 5)
For players interested in challenging, atmospheric gameplay, Rain World is an indie adventure about a nomadic slugcat on an alien world where it's at the bottom of the food chain. This game is available on all tiers and can be played on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC.
These games cover a variety of genres—from RPGs and shooters to action and sports—making them excellent picks to suit different player preferences for this weekend on Xbox Game Pass. Don't miss out on these exciting new additions!
In addition to these games, Assassin's Creed Mirage is one of three standout games announced for the Game Pass this weekend, along with other upcoming video games and new ROG Xbox Ally handhelds. Assassin's Creed Mirage will be showcased at Gamescom.
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC. Rain World is available now on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC. Assassin's Creed Mirage is available now on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Mobile, and PC.
[1] GameSpot article [2] Polygon article [3] IGN article [4] Kotaku article [5] Rain World official website
- This weekend on Xbox Game Pass, you can dive into the world of smartphones and technology as you strategize in the dice-based RPG, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, available from August 6.
- For a throwback to the roots of the Assassin's Creed series, grab your smartphone or console and explore ninth-century Baghdad in Assassin’s Creed Mirage, available starting August 7.
