Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass has proven itself to be one of the quintessential factors of the Xbox experience and is showing signs of only going uphill from here. The recent acquisition of ZeniMax Media by Microsoft has provided a great boost to the already bursting catalog, and the rumored Ubisoft+ inclusion would also turn out great if it's true.
In the midst of all the first-party titles and a great back catalog, Microsoft is also gearing up to grab as many high-profile AAA releases for Game Pass as it can, as evident by the recent announcement of Outriders coming to Xbox Game Pass at launch. While it isn't confirmed what looms over the horizon, there's a great number of titles that would prove great additions to the service.
Biomutant
Experiment 101's upcoming Biomutant has quite the fan-hype surrounding it, with a bunch of dedicated fans zealously waiting for the game to release on May 25th, 2021. This weird combination of Breath of the Wild open world mixed with a fresh take on deep character customization along with fantastical combat is tantalizing, and it seems to be shaping up great. Despite the decent amount of hype and speculations surrounding the title, the delays in the game's release mean that a sizable portion of the fanbase might be hesitant to buy Biomutant at launch. However, the availability of Biomutant on Xbox Game Pass at launch might be monumental to its success, as nothing is at stake for trying it out.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake
One of Ubisoft's most darling franchises during the 2000s, Prince of Persia has stayed dormant for quite some time now. The recent announcement of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time's remake has garnered the attention of quite some fans, but all the delays have hurt its reputation a bit.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake would prove a great addition to Xbox Game pass, as there are those who would refrain from paying for a remake of a game they have already played. But the availability of Prince Persia: The Sands of Time via the service would help the fans and developers with solving out this issue.
Back 4 Blood
Turtle Rock Studios' Back 4 Blood is a spiritual successor to Valve's Left 4 Dead games and is shaping up to be a great time for fans of the genre. Sporting equal parts old and new ideas, the game has already proven itself with the closed beta. Back 4 Blood has been touted to be the best when played with friends, and there seems no better way to ensure playing together than making the title available for Game Pass at launch. It's expected that there would be some post-launch content for Back 4 Blood, and the availability of the title at launch could very well give the developer enormous amounts of feedback to make future content appealing to its fans.
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition
The Mass Effect games have proven to be some of the best sci-fi RPGs to date. Combining a diverse roster of characters with meaningful story choices, Mass Effect retains a special place in the hearts of its dearest fans. Mass Effect: Legendary Edition packs all the three of the original games games along with their DLC in a handy package, upgraded for the new consoles. However, it might seem a bit steep to invest in the trilogy since the original games are already included in the Game Pass service. There's a decent chance that Mass Effect: Legendary Edition may make its way to the Game Pass sometime after launch, but its arrival on launch day itself could turn out to be great for fans.