Age of Mythology: Retold, the Age of Empire spin-off, is the main title of the first wave of titles that Microsoft has stated will be available on Xbox Game Pass starting in September 2024.
In this real-time strategy game, players can defeat several monsters in addition to other countries by fusing their love for the Age of Empire with global myths. When it launches on September 4th, it goes straight to Game Pass.
On September 5, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game will take center stage. Another action-packed installment in the venerable series, Expeditions combines the gameplay of exploring mountains and valleys in a variety of off-road vehicles with camp and crew management. “While its more untamed wilderness areas make it a great complementing experience, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game is not a replacement for the incredibly addicting SnowRunner,” Gamexta wrote in our review, giving it an 8 out of 10.
Riders Republic arrives on September 11 a little later. In 2021, the game featuring mountain biking, snowboarding, skiing, and gliding was released. It allows users to experience an open-world sports paradise in single-player or multiplayer mode. Gamexta gave it an 8 out of 10, saying that Riders Republic is a great arcade-style extreme sports sandbox with crazy multiplayer activities, a huge open world, and regrettable server problems.
Train Sim World 5, which also launches on September 17, completes this wave. According to the official synopsis, “In Train Sim World 5, the rails are yours.” As you become an expert on the trains and tracks of famous cities throughout three new routes, take on new tasks and responsibilities. Take up the ideal rail pastime and set out on your next adventure.”
Wave 1 Lineup for Xbox Game Pass in September 2024
- Recounting the Age of Mythology (Cloud, Xbox Series X, and S, and PC) – September 4 MudRunner: A Cloud, Console, and PC Game Expeditions – September 5.
- Republic of Riders (PC, Console, and Cloud) – September 11
- Train Sim World 5 – September 17, (Cloud, Console, and PC)
A handful of games are leaving Xbox Game Pass on September 15 too, though those looking to continue playing afterward can save 20% on their full price by purchasing them while they’re still available on the subscription service.
Xbox Game Pass is Going Away on September 15th for Everything
- Singularity’s Ashes: Escalation (PC)
- EA Play Payday 3 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – FIFA 23 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Slime Rancher 2: PC, Console, and Cloud Edition
- WebHeck (PC, Console, and Cloud)
- You are Bad at Parking (PC, Console, and Cloud)
