Xbox Game Pass has just had a very strong month. Xbox Game Pass' October 2024 line-up saw an impressive total of 12 titles added to the subscription service, most of which were welcomed with open arms. Some of Game Pass' strongest October titles were Indie darlings like Sifu, Inscryption, and Donut County, though Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has obviously been the biggest Game Pass release of the month. Dead Island 2 is also set to hit PC Game Pass on Halloween, rounding out the month with a bang.

Xbox Game Pass' newfound momentum seems to be carrying through to November as well, with six games already confirmed for the line-up. Much like October, there's practically no filler in Xbox Game Pass' November 2024 line-up, with all six titles being anticipated additions for one reason or another.

StarCraft Remastered and StarCraft 2

Release Date: November 5

Kicking off the month with two long-awaited Activision-Blizzard titles, StarCraft Remastered and StarCraft 2 are both heading to PC Game Pass on November 5. Originally released in 1998 and 2010 respectively, StarCraft and its sequel are some of the most revered RTS games ever made, and despite being decades old, they're still worth playing for any fans of the genre. Unfortunately, there's no planned launch for StarCraft Remastered or StarCraft 2 on Xbox consoles just yet.

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July 27, 2010
ESRB
T for Teen: Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence
Developer(s)
Blizzard
Publisher(s)
Blizzard
Engine
havok
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Franchise
StarCraft
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The ultimate real-time strategy game.

The Galaxy is Yours to Conquer: Experience the game that redefined the real-time strategy genre. Terran, Zerg, or Protoss – do you have what it takes to become the galaxy's greatest commander?

With large parts of StarCraft II’s single-player and multiplayer modes accessible for free, it’s never been a better time to begin your StarCraft II story!

Command the mechanized Terrans, psi-powered Protoss, and insectoid Zerg.  Lead the Terrans across the galaxy in a quest for glory, redemption, and revenge. Grow your skills and climb the multiplayer ladder in the world’s premier real-time-strategy esport.

 

Platform(s)
PC, macOS
Genre(s)
Real-Time Strategy
Starcraft 2-1

Goat Simulator: Remastered

Release Date: November 7

A remaster of the decade-old parody action game, Goat Simulator: Remastered is set to launch on Xbox and PC Game Pass on its November 7 release date. In all of Goat Simulator: Remastered's marketing, developer Coffee Stain has joked that this remaster is a simple cash grab for the studio, but there does seem to be some significant improvements coming with this version of the game.

Every DLC from the PC version of the original Goat Simulator will be included in this remaster, along with the 'Buck to School' DLC from the game's mobile version. A new Mutator menu has also been implemented, along with improved visuals and animations.

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Simulation
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Top Critic Avg: 60 /100 Critics Rec: 22%
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April 1, 2014
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood, Crude Humor, Drug Reference, Strong Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Coffee Stain Studios
Engine
Unreal Engine 3
Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer
Franchise
Goat Simulator
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Goat Simulator is the latest in goat simulation technology, bringing next-gen goat simulation to YOU. You no longer have to fantasize about being a goat, your dreams have finally come true! WASD to write history.

Gameplay-wise, Goat Simulator is all about causing as much destruction as you possibly can as a goat. It has been compared to an old-school skating game, except instead of being a skater, you're a goat, and instead of doing tricks, you wreck stuff. Destroy things with style, such as doing a backflip while headbutting a bucket through a window, and you'll earn even more points! Or you could just give Steam Workshop a spin and create your own goats, levels, missions, and more! When it comes to goats, not even the sky is the limit, as you can probably just bug through it and crash the game.

Platform(s)
PC, PS3, Mobile, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox 360
Genre(s)
Action, Simulation
How Long To Beat
6 Hours
X|S Optimized
No
File Size Xbox Series
3 GB (November 2023)
OpenCritic Rating
Weak
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Release Date: November 19

Releasing on Game Pass for Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Microsoft Cloud streaming all on its November 19 launch day, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is set to be another graphical powerhouse, and a major expansion on its 2020 predecessor. A major selling point of Flight Simulator 2024 is the game's new bevy of mission types, letting players assume the role of aerial firefighters, stunt race pilots, air ambulance pilots, chartered jet captains, mountain rescuers, and more.

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Top Critic Avg: 76 /100 Critics Rec: 68%
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November 19, 2024
ESRB
Everyone / Users Interact, In-Game Purchases
Developer(s)
Asobo Studio
Publisher(s)
Xbox Game Studios
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Explore the world with our largest fleet of aircraft and take simulation to new heights while pursuing your aviation career within Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. 

Launch your aviation Career wherever you choose in the world. Gain experience, build your reputation, and complete certifications to gain access to authentic aviation activities ranging from Medevac, Remote Cargo Ops, Aerial Firefighting, Search & Rescue and more, all the way to becoming an Airline Passenger Transport Pilot. Set out on a truly global aviation adventure with virtually unlimited missions across the planet.

Compete against other pilots in the all-new Challenge League mode or hone your skills in dozens of Activities ranging from exciting Rally Races and Precision Landings to Low-Altitude challenges and more. Fly head-to-head in the iconic Red Bull Air Races and the legendary Reno Air Races, including the new Roswell courses.

Be a World Photographer and travel across our beautiful planet to capture awe-inspiring natural vistas, visit famous landmarks, and record these adventures with pictures in your travel book. Unique photo challenges test your creative eye along with your piloting skills while you strive to capture the perfect moment.

Engine
Asobo's
Franchise
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Genre(s)
Flight Simulator

STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Release Date: November 20

A sequel that's been 15 years in the making, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is finally set to launch on November 20, 2024, and it'll land on Xbox, PC, and Cloud Game Pass. Set in the irradiated lands surrounding Chornobyl, STALKER 2 will see players venture out into a mutant-infested wasteland, where their goal is to simply survive the horrors that await them in the Exclusion Zone.

Fans looking forward to STALKER 2 should watch the recently released War Game: The Making of STALKER 2 documentary on YouTube, as it gives some much-needed context for the game's setting and unprecedented development process.

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STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl

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2024
ESRB
m
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GSC Game World
Publisher(s)
GSC Game World
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
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Chornobyl Exclusion Zone has changed dramatically after the second massive explosion in year 2006. Violent mutants, deadly anomalies, warring factions have made the Zone a very tough place to survive. Nevertheless, artifacts of unbelievable value attracted many people called S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s, who entered the Zone for their own risk striving to make a fortune out of it or even to find the Truth concealed in the Heart of Chornobyl.

EPIC NONLINEAR STORY IN SEAMLESS OPEN WORLD
Take over a role of the lone stalker and explore photorealistic seamless open world in a 64-km² radioactive zone with a variety of environments that reveal post-apocalyptic atmosphere from different angles. Make your way through the Zone to define your destiny as you choose your paths within highly branching epic story.

VARIETY OF ENEMIES AND HUNDREDS OF WEAPON COMBINATIONS
Meet members of different factions deciding who of them worth your friendship and who deserve a bullet. Engage intense gunfights with a variety of enemies that follow different tactics trying to outsmart you. Choose your preferable firearms from 30+ types of weapons with numerous modifications that allow creating hundreds of distinctive lethal combinations.

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Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows
Genre(s)
FPS, Survival Horror
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Release Date: November 26

One of the best-reviewed, yet overshadowed Indie games of 2024, Nine Sols might finally get the audience it deserves upon its Xbox Game Pass launch on November 26. A 2D Soulslike heavily inspired by Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Nine Sols features an innovative, challenging combat system that rewards precise inputs and careful timing.

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Top Critic Avg: 86 /100 Critics Rec: 98%
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May 29, 2024
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Teen / Blood and Gore, Language, Use of Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s)
RedCandleGames
Publisher(s)
RedCandleGames
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Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of Asian fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

In New Kunlun, hero Yi has awakened the 9 rulers of this forsaken realm. To defeat the 9 Sols in the deserted city.

“Becomes one with the way of Tao…”

New Kunlun, the Solarian’s last sanctuary, has remained quiet for centuries. Inside this vast realm, the ancient gods left mortals with a promised land that is forever protected by the sacred rituals, yet the truth of this world remains unknown to most. Everything changes when Yi, a long forgotten hero from the past, is awoken by a human child.

Follow Yi on his vengeful quest against the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm, and obliterate any obstacles blocking your way in Sekiro-lite style combat. Explore in unique “Taopunk” setting that blends cyberpunk elements with Taoism and far eastern mythology. Unravel the mysteries of an ancient alien race and learn about the fate of mankind.

Engine
Unity
Steam Deck Compatibility
Verified
Genre(s)
Action, Platformer, Metroidvania, Soulslike
How Long To Beat
21 Hours
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty