Microsoft announces “an epic quarter” to come on Xbox Game Pass at the end of 2021, with the arrival of titles particularly awaited its gaming service like Age of Empire 4, Forza 5, Minecraft, Halo Infinite or the Game of The Year edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator.
As you may know, Microsoft will be celebrating 20 years of the first Xbox in November 2021. For the occasion, the manufacturer intends to launch a new controller and a wireless stereo headset in the colors of the console released in 2001. But that’s not all, the Redmond firm also wants to mark the occasion on the Xbox Game Pass.
Indeed, the American company promises us “quarter epic” coming to its gaming service. After offering Back 4 Blood and Destiny 2 in October 2021, Microsoft therefore intends to hit hard at the end of 2021 : “Today, a few weeks away from Xbox’s 20th anniversary, which will take place in November, we are happy to start an epic quarter with the arrival of several great games in Xbox Game Pass as soon as they are released ”, proudly declares the builder.
Microsoft announces heavy on Xbox Game Pass at the end of 2021
Players will first be able to lay their hands on the highly anticipated Age of Empire 4 starting October 28 on PC, while Minecraft will land on the PC Game Pass on November 2, followed by new seasonal adventures from Minecraft Dungeons in December. Motorsport enthusiasts will be able to jump into Forza Horizon 5 and its incredible open world in Mexico from November 9 on Xbox Series X / Series S, Xbox One and PC.
The excellent Microsoft Flight Simulator, a real critical and commercial success, will land in a GOTY (Game of the Year) version on the Xbox Game Pass from November 18, 2021. On the program, 5 new devices, 8 new airports, flights original discoveries and features long requested by the community, such as support for DirectX12.
And of course, December 8, 2021 is already marked with a white stone by all Halo fans, the date of the official release of Halo Infinite. The long-awaited FPS from 343 Industries is expected on PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will be entitled to monthly bonuses on the title’s multiplayer, which for the recall will be free-to-play.