When you unbox a new console for the holiday season, it's not always easy to know which game to start with. Especially when you have to pay nearly €80 for the most recent releases, with no guarantee of enjoying the experience. But Xbox players can count on the Game Pass. With a subscription to the Ultimate formula - billed at €17.99 per month - it is possible to access the latest Microsoft exclusives and other partner productions without having to buy them. Shooter games, adventure games, platform games or even independent titles: there is truly something for everyone. Here is our selection of the best Game Pass Ultimate titles to discover without further delay on your new platform.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Now that Activision Blizzard is evolving under the Microsoft banner, it was time for Call of Duty to invite itself into the Game Pass. The latest installment of the cult franchise is available in its entirety via subscription: enough to enjoy the experience without fear of getting bored. Dynamic multiplayer and the latest zombie mode will delight long-time players. Let's not forget the single-player campaign, even if it's rather present.
Control
This production by Remedy (Alan Wake) is a one-way ticket to a good dose of action and mystery. In this universe, urban legends from the internet in the style of creepypasta and the SCP Foundation are very real and controlled by the Federal Bureau of Control, a secret agency of the American government. Suddenly thrust into the leadership of this strange organization, Jesse Faden has no choice but to face a supernatural threat in an attempt to find her brother Dylan, who has been missing for over 17 years. The story also takes place in the same world as Alan Wake.
Indiana Jones and the Ancient Circle
While everyone imagined this video game adaptation as Bethesda's next disaster, Indiana Jones and the Ancient Circle has proven to be one of the greatest surprises of 2024. The universe is respected, the nostalgia is effective and the sense of adventure is unmatched. Lara Croft and Nathan Drake have cause for concern because Indy is back to play a trick on them. Special mention for Richard Darbois' vocal performance, which makes us feel like we're living a new Indiana Jones movie in first person.
Jusant
This contemplative and poetic experience imagined by the Dontnod teams (Life is Strange) will leave no one indifferent. Who would have thought that a game where the gameplay is limited to climbing a gigantic tower could be so memorable? In addition to the visual charm of the dreamlike landscapes, the beautiful moral that Jusant depicts throughout the adventure strikes right at the heart. All that's left to do is let go and let yourself be carried away by the soothing atmosphere of this extraordinary video game ascent.
Persona 3 Reload
PlayStation consoles are no longer the only ones to offer the latest trendy JRPGs. Microsoft has strengthened its relationships with major Japanese studios to welcome their productions to Xbox and Game Pass. Atlus is notably offering Persona 3 Reload, the ambitious remake of a game widely acclaimed by players and critics. Between high school life and dungeon exploration, this title offers a Persona experience more perfect than ever, where time management and relationships are the keys to success.
Psychonauts
Who says Xbox doesn't have any platform games worthy of the name? The 2000s classic imagined by Tim Schafer (Monkey Island) immerses us in a whimsical world with equally atypical artistic direction. In this adventure, young Raz must put his psychic powers to good use in order to save his colony and the entire world from a strange conspiracy. If you like this remaster, or if you've already played the original version, the sequel released in 2021 is also available in the Game Pass catalog! What more could you ask for?
Sea of Thieves
For a unique multiplayer experience, there's nothing like the famous Sea of Thieves. The open world of piracy imagined by the Rare studio (Banjo Kazooie) is a gem with almost infinite replayability. Accompanied by your most faithful cabin boys, each new expedition promises to be full of twists and turns. The other player ships you come across can become your best allies or your worst enemies. He who pillages last, he who pillages last, loot well.
Vampire Survivors
Fancy a quick gaming session after devouring all those other blockbusters? Vampire Survivors is for you. With an even more addictive approach to the roguelike genre, this small production has nothing to envy its competitors. The quick format of the games is ideal when you're short on time, but the experience is no less intense. The more hordes of monsters you face, the more devastating your powers will be and the more you'll want to go back to the battlefield.
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