Xbox Game Pass Is Getting A Day-One Remake Of An Iconic Game September 4

Day-One additions are one of the best parts of Xbox Game Pass, with new games launching free for subscribers at the same time as they become more widely available to buy. This selling point has become increasingly central to the identity of the service over time, and considering recent Game Pass price increases, that leverage might now be more important than ever before. Luckily, one September day-one addition could be well-worth the cost to strategy fans, bringing a new remake of an iconic game to the service.

As noted on its Xbox store page, is set to arrive on Xbox Game Pass on its release day of September 4, 2024. This real-time strategy game brings back a classic spin-off that never got a sequel despite widespread acclaim. Unlike the somewhat historically grounded nature of, leans into the power of gods and monsters from ancient and classical pantheons, making for an interesting twist on typical tactical gameplay.

One exciting addition to Xbox Game Pass in August is the newest version of a classic game that did a lot to stand out in its crowded genre.

A big selling point of has always been its campaign, which totaled 32 missions in the original game. raises that number to a whopping 50 missions, pulling in some content that originally appeared in the expansion With Greek, Norse, and Egyptian myths and cultures represented alongside the Atlanteans of legend, missions cover a wide variety of scenarios and locations that keep things from getting stale.

Although the lack of any grounded historical through line could be a turn-off for some fans, the inventiveness and scale of the campaign makes it an obvious contender for the best in the franchise. Xbox Game Pass will be adding some other enticing options in September, but could provide plenty to occupy the month on its own.

Descenders Next, the sequel to the beloved downhill mountain biking game, is confirmed as another Day One release on Xbox Game Pass in 2025.

Multiplayer is also part of the appeal, however,