Xbox Game Passis currently on a bit of a hot streak. Last month saw the release of a bevy of great day-one strategy games, includingAge of Mythology: RetoldandFrostpunk 2. October saw Indie darlings likeSifuandInscryptionhit the subscription service, andCall of Duty: Black Ops 6has just rounded out the month with a resounding bang. And it doesn’t seem that hot streak will end anytime soon, as November’sXbox Game Passlineup is already looking incredibly strong.
There are six games currently confirmed forXbox Game Pass' November 2024 line-up, which is already quite impressive given the full roster is yet to be announced.Starcraft RemasteredandStarcraft 2are set to hit Game Pass at the start of November, whileFlight Simulator 2024,STALKER 2, andGoat Simulator Remasteredare all day-one launches on the service. There’s already plenty there to please fans of just about every genre, but there’s always room for more.
Xbox Game Pass November 2024 Wish List: Planet Coaster 2
Release Date: November 6
After almost eight years, fans are finally getting a sequel to the ultimate theme park-building experience,Planet Coaster. In the sequel, fans can expect plenty of new rollercoaster and flat ride blueprints, a wealth of new theming options, new power and filtration systems, new park management features, and an extensive, new set of water park flumes, pools, and facilities.Planet Coaster 2’s recent previewshave been very positive, claiming that it’ll essentially expand and improve on everything fans loved about the first game, and it’d be a huge – albeit unlikely – pull for Xbox Game Pass this month.
Planet Coaster 2
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Create a splash with Planet Coaster 2 - sequel to the world’s best coaster park simulator!Reach new heights of creativity, management, and sharing as you construct the theme parks of your dreams combining epic water rides and coasters to delight and thrill your park guests.Dive in now!Expand your imagination:Enhanced and improved building and pathing tools let you create spectacular, true-to-life theme parks, complete with sprawling plazas. Make your mark on the world as you shape terrain and populate your park with stunning swimming pools and thrilling rides. It’s never been easier to bring your dream park to life.Next-level customisation:Embark on the coaster park experience of a lifetime as you push the boundaries of creativity like never before! Unleash your imagination as you build the most awe-inspiring themed creations with unparalleled customisation tools! For the first time, intuitively add scalable scenery and objects to every ride to elevate your park and give your guests a day to remember.Combine epic water and coaster rides:Create the ultimate experience for your thrill-seeking guests using piece-by-piece construction. Build a vibrant array of exhilarating rollercoasters and jaw-dropping thrill rides. Design a seamlessly interconnected park paradise with glistening swimming pools and twisting water flumes.Create unforgettable experiences:Surprise and amaze as you bring the dramatic flair of real-world theme parks to your guests with the brand-new event sequencer tool, while sophisticated global illumination lighting brings the theme park experience to your home with stunning visuals and striking authenticity.Find the secret to success:Balance thrilling your guests with managing your budget - populate your park with amazing efficiently powered attractions and the right amenities to boost your rating and become a theme park master.Take care:Provide for your guests’ health, well-being, and happiness so your park can thrive. With all-new waterparks comes the need for shade, sunscreen, lifeguards, changing rooms, and more to ensure everyone has their best day both in and out of the pool.Satisfaction guaranteed:Understanding the wants and needs of your guests has never been easier! The new ‘heat maps’ feature lets you understand the wider park’s needs at a glance before diving deeper into the details -simply select any guest to see how they and their immediate group are enjoying your theme park.Create together:Unleash your collective creativity in Sandbox Mode. Take turns to work on building a park with players around the world using a shared cross-platform save!Play together:For the first time ever, collaborate with friends in Franchise Mode to create the best theme park empire and compete with others to reach the top of worldwide leaderboards!Visit together:Soak up the fun and get up close and personal, as you experience other players theme park creations first hand - explore their worlds in first person as a park guest!Share creations:Share anything and everything! Upload coasters, rides, or even full theme parks for other players, and download and delight in other’s creations. All are easily accessible from the cross-platform Frontier Workshop both in-game and online.
Xbox Game Pass November 2024 Wish List: Slitterhead
Release Date: November 8
Justmissing spooky seasonby a hair,Slitterheadis still one of the most anticipated horror games of 2024, and it’d be great to see it come to Xbox Game Pass upon its November 8 launch. InSlitterhead, players take on the role of “Hyoki,” a bodiless spirit sent to the neon-soaked streets of Kowlong to defeat the horrifying titular beings. Players need to possess humans throughout the city, using their blood to unleash devastating attacks that will eradicate the Slitterheads for good.
Slitterhead
Set in the densely cluttered streets of “Kowlong,” filled with obscurity and chaos, this battle action-adventure game casts players as the “Hyoki,” an entity devoid of memory and physical form. His only motive is to eradicate the monstrous beings known as “Slitterheads” crawling around the city, disguising themselves as humans.Roaming the vibrant neon-lit cityscape, players must seek out allies among humans known as “Rarities,” infiltrate and track dangerous organizations, and engage in battles harnessing the power of blood. As the suspenseful drama unfolds, delve into the mystery behind Hyoki’s existence and the appearance of the Slitterheads.
Xbox Game Pass November 2024 Wish List: Balatro
Release Date: Available Now
The breakout Indie hit of 2024,Balatrois a roguelike deck builderthat fans have only continued to fall deeper in love with over the last few months. WhileBalatrohas been available on Xbox since February, it’s yet to come to Xbox Game Pass, and November would be the perfect time for it.Balatrohas also just released its second crossover DLC, adding cards fromThe Binding of Isaac,Stardew Valley,Cyberpunk 2077, andSlay the Spire, giving long-time fans a new reason to get hooked all over again.
Balatro
Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder all about creating powerful synergies and winning big.The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.Combine valid poker hands with unique Joker cards in order to create varied synergies and builds. Earn enough chips to beat devious blinds, all while uncovering hidden bonus hands and decks as you progress. You’re going to need every edge you can get in order to reach the boss blind, beat the final ante and secure victory
Xbox Game Pass November 2024 Wish List: LEGO Indiana Jones
Indiana Jones and the Great Circleis set to be one of Xbox Game Pass' biggest additions this December. But before the blockbuster game hits the subscription service, it’d be great to see an old classicIndiana Jonestitle come to Game Pass.2008’sLEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventureswould be a great Xbox Game Pass addition this November, giving new fans a brief, humorous overview of the iconic movie franchise beforeThe Great Circle’s upcoming launch.
LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures takes the fun and creative construction of LEGO and combines it with the wits, daring and non-stop action from the original cinematic adventures that enthralled audiences everywhere (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade).With a unique tongue-in-cheek take on the original adventures, LEGO Indiana Jones follows the escapades of Dr. Jones through the jungles of South America to the mountaintops of India. Fans can build, battle and brawl their way through their favourite cinematic moments, from Indy’s entanglements with snakes to his dashing boulder run. Additionally, players can also mix and match the body parts of more than 60 playable characters to create new heroes in more than 18 different levels that mirror the classic films.
