Xbox Game Pass Is Getting An Intriguing Day-One Game On August 7

As Xbox Game Pass gears up for a packed August,users should make sure they don't miss out on this Day-One release which is giving off serious and energy. While Day-One releases may only be available to those users paying for the more expensive version of Microsoft's subscription service, it's still worth keeping track of what's coming to the service in the near future. With still a few weeks away, there's definitely room on the calendar to spend some time saving alien animals.

Per Pure Xbox, Inverge Studios' gorgeous action-adventure game will be released on Xbox Game Pass as a Day-One release on August 7. Published by 11 bit Studios, the company behind beloved titles like and, is described as a «unique creature-saver game» where players step into the role of Vic, a young explorer tasked with investigating a strange planet known as Ava. Over the course of her adventure, she'll befriend many of the titular critters and acquire their skills and abilities to explore even further.

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Based on Inverge Studios' description of the game, will allow players to tame over 20 unique alien creatures, using their knowledge of their homeworld to gain a deeper understanding of the planet. It's not all fun though as Vic quickly learns that the fauna is under threat by a strange infection called The Withering which could potentially destroy the entire ecosystem. Across four biomes, players will need to work together with their new friends to push The Withering back and, in the process, help Vic unpack her troubled past.

Playing like a standard third-person action-adventure game, is specially designed with non-aggressive combat mechanics in mind. That means in place of a sword or firearm, Vic uses an indigenous flute to tame wildlife and help heal the corruption spreading across the planet. Perhaps most exciting is that the story is