Xbox Game Passcurrently offers a long list of AAA games for one fixed monthly cost. Including the likes ofDoom Eternal, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, The Outer Worlds, Gears 5, Sea of Thieves, Grounded, Halo: The Master Chief Collection,and many more, it’s a hub for gamers on a budget.
As of today, the service will be growing even further, as the company has received an influx of close to 100 new games thanks to Microsoft’s new collaboration with EA. Owners ofXbox Game Pass Ultimatewill now have access to all of the titles available with EA Play, meaning several huge franchises and recent smash-hits are playable for a fraction of the cost.
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Looking at the highlights of the merger between both subscription services, it’s clear just how many massive games EA Play will bring to Game Pass.Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderis available, allowing players to explore the galaxy in an originalStar Warstale, whileMadden NFL 20,Anthem,andThe Sims 4make the cut too. In terms of some older franchises that can now be played, the entireMass Effecttrilogy and its follow-up,Mass Effect Andromeda,are loaded onto the service, alongside theDead Spacetrilogy andSkate 3.Players will also have access to everyDragon Agegame andStar Wars Battlefront 2.
The service’s debut on Game Pass is a monumental get for Game Pass Ultimate buyers looking for that next big experience to sink their teeth into, especially because EA holds the keys to some of gaming’s biggest franchises. Unfortunately, those who only own Xbox Game Pass won’t get access to the popular subscription service, with the slightly more expensive Game Pass Ultimate being essential to accessing EA Play. That being said, some new games have been added recently for all Game Pass buyers, includingGears Tactics,Planet Coaster,andTetris Effect.
