Joining Game Pass: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, and Additional Titles

We all love when a "Coming Soon" list is paired with a "pre-install so you can play tomorrow" feature. As we approach the end of 2024, there’s plenty to dive into, from nostalgic favorites to day-one launches for Core, Standard, PC, and Ultimate members. Let’s jump into the details of these exciting releases!

Upcoming Releases

Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled (Console) – Launching December 4 on Game Pass Ultimate, Standard, and Core

Get ready to accelerate with Crash in a fully remastered and turbo-charged adventure. Enjoy everything you cherish about Crash Team Racing, with familiar characters, tracks, and power-ups taking center stage. It’s the classic CTR experience now cranked up to a whole new level.

Forza Motorsport (Xbox Series X|S) – Available December 4 with Game Pass Standard

Joining Game Pass Standard alongside Ultimate and PC Game Pass, this racing game lets you take the wheel with over 500 cars and 20 diverse environments. Experience dynamic weather, time-of-day effects, and unique track conditions in a racing game where no two laps are the same.

Hauntii (Console) – Coming December 4 via Game Pass Standard

Embark on an ethereal journey with Hauntii, a plucky ghost, guided by mysterious beings known as the Eternians. Engage in puzzle-solving and adventure with hand-crafted art that captivates with its unique blend of line art and animation.

Humanity (Console) – Arriving December 4 on Game Pass Standard

Step into the paws of a Shiba Inu and lead humankind in this beloved action-puzzle game. Guide a mindless human herd through myriad challenges over 90 levels or delve into countless user-created puzzles. You can even design your own to share with the community.

EA Sports WRC (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – Available December 5 on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass via EA Play

Craft your dream car in EA Sports WRC and race across rugged terrains. Game Pass members get unlimited access, taking on dirt, snow, and asphalt, all while enjoying a 10% discount on EA digital purchases, including the WRC 24 Season Expansion.

Overthrown (Game Preview) (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – December 5 debut on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass

Challenge yourself with this chaotic city builder where you and up to five friends manage a kingdom, engage in anime-style combat, and more, all while wielding a soul-stealing crown.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – Day one launch on December 9 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass

Step into the fedora of the iconic Indiana Jones in an original adventure. Discover hidden secrets nestled between the timelines of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "The Last Crusade." Pre-install today and be ready to tackle history’s mysteries from day one.

Wildfrost (Cloud, Console, PC) – Available December 10 on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass

Face the harsh elements in this tactical, rogue-like deck builder. Traverse a frozen world, collecting powerful cards to combat the eternal winter.

Carrion (Cloud, Console, PC) – Returning January 2 to Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard

Experience horror from a new perspective as a mysterious creature bent on revenge. Growing stronger as you unravel the facility that imprisoned you, it’s time to instill fear and chaos.

Road 96 (Cloud, Console, PC) – Back January 7 on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard

Embark on a wild road trip to the border, meeting intriguing characters and uncovering their tales on the way. Your choices shape the journey, the characters’ stories, and possibly change the world.

New Additions for Game Pass Core on December 4

Exciting additions are lined up for Core members! Along with Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled, experience survival challenges in DayZ or dive into the quirky world of Goat Simulator.

DLC and Game Updates

Sea of Thieves: Season 14 – Live now

Ever pondered the potency of Sea of Thieves’ new stealth tools? Watch a pirate try them out on unsuspecting London folks and pigeons! Now you can sneak through the seas with cutting-edge stealth abilities.

Dungeons of Hinterberg on Xbox One – Launching December 4

Explore Hinterberg with a sword and tourist guide, uncover magic, and dive into dungeons. Battle monsters, solve puzzles, and master magic on this enchanting journey.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

Don’t miss out on December’s perks! Check out the console, Xbox mobile app, or Xbox app on PC every week.

Metaball: Cyborg Pack – Available December 3

Secure your Legendary Outfit with the Cyborg Pack–complete with gear and hoverboard–in this vibrant sports game!

World of Warships: Legends: Over Northern Waves – December 3

Equip German ships and prepare for epic naval combat. Stock up on camouflages, credits, and more.

Stumble Guys: Candie Bear Bundle – December 5

Enhance your gameplay with a new skin, emote, and plenty of gems and tokens!

Departures

These games are leaving Game Pass on December 15 and 31, 2024. Prioritize your play list to enjoy them before they disappear, and remember, you can save with a 20% membership discount.

Leaving December 15:

• Amnesia: The Bunker
• Forager
• Forza Horizon 4
• Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan
• Rise of the Tomb Raider
• Tin Hearts
• The Quarry

Leaving December 31:

• BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
• Close to the Sun
• Humankind
• Lego 2K Drive
• McPixel 3
• Party Animals

That’s a wrap for 2024! Prepare for more thrilling updates and “Coming Soon” lists next January. Exciting times await on Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and Xbox. See you in 2025!