In the eternal battle between Microsoft and Sony, Xbox Game Pass has established itself as a service that gives Xbox the leg up. With hundreds of games available for a relatively small subscription fee, it’s easy to see why hardcore and casual gamers alike have fallen in love with Game Pass. While both Microsoft and Sony have been scrambling to purchase and partner with game developers to bring exclusive offers to their platforms, Ubisoft is one of the largest developers that has remained neutral.

As the ninth-largest game developer in the world by revenue, Ubisoft is a force to be reckoned with. From Assassin’s Creed to For Honor to Far Cry, Ubisoft simply makes games that people love. Earlier this spring, Xbox Game Pass announced that it had gained two new Ubisoft games for the service: Assassin’s Creed Origins and For Honor: Marching Fire Edition, with the promise of more to come. And while Microsoft hasn’t secured every single game quite yet, hopefully, this is the first sign of a promising future for Game Pass subscribers. Here are all the Ubisoft games currently available on Game Pass.

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Assassin’s Creed Origins

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Origins is the first game that Ubisoft referred to as their Assassin's Creed “Ancient Trilogy,” which also includes Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Origins was also the first game in the Assassin’s Creed franchise to embrace a true open-world setting. The reception to AC Origins was mixed among fans. While many praised the game for its new and unique take on a long-running series, hard core fans felt like the game strayed too far from the essential elements of Assassin’s Creed, such as the lack of stealth missions. Regardless, Origins remains one of the most successful games in Assassin’s Creed history.

Assassin’s Creed Origins is set in Egypt in 49 B.C. and follows the story of Bayek, one of the last Medjay, and his wife Aya in their quest for vengeance. With a vibrant, striking open world to explore, endless hoards of weapons to collect, and interesting characters, Origins does an excellent job at rebooting the Assassin’s Creed franchise while still honoring what players loved about the previous games.

For Honor, Marching Fire Edition

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For Honor has been available on Game Pass for quite some time, but the Marching Fire Edition was just added this last June. The standard edition includes all the classic For Honor features: the base game, single-player story mode, and multiplayer online. The Marching Fire Edition includes everything from the standard edition, plus 16 automatically unlocked heroes and an exclusive Arcade Mode. With both solo and multiplayer options, Arcade Mode pits players against bots as they grind through challenges of increasing difficulty. While it has its hits and misses, For Honor is an exciting, new version of multiplayer gaming that tries to break the mold.

Rainbow Six Siege, Deluxe Edition

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Rainbow Six Siege was something of a revelation for Ubisoft when it first launched. As one of the studio’s first games with post-launch support, it was able to overcome a slightly rocky start and become one of the most popular online multiplayer video games available, surpassing 70 million players in December 2020. The game still receives live updates every year, keeping it at the tops of co-op gaming charts.

Siege is also one of the most competitive games in Esports. Since joining ESL in 2016, the game has only grown in popularity as prize pools become larger and leagues become more competitive. To give new players a head start, Game Pass subscribers get access to the Deluxe Edition of the game, providing them with eight Year 1 and Year 2 DLC Operators.

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Rainbow Six Extraction

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Rainbow Six Extraction is the only game that Ubisoft has made available on Game Pass on its launch date so far. As a spin-off of Rainbow Six Siege, the game was never going to flop, but it hasn’t been quite as successful as Ubisoft had hoped. Where Siege matches players up with live players in a PvP format, Extraction pits players against alien NPCs. While it’s certainly fun and interesting to explore new terrain and battle new enemies, Extraction loses sight of what has made Siege so successful.

Far Cry 5

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Far Cry 5 is arguably the most successful Ubisoft game of all time, and its inclusion for Game Pass subscribers is a welcome sight. Commercially, the game made $310 million in its opening weekend, a record at the time for Ubisoft. Far Cry 5 did similarly well among critics, earning praise for its open world playground and dystopian setting. However, like any popular game, it wasn’t without its detractors. Some critics argued that the way the game depicted religious fanaticism and far right movements made it too controversial.

With the recent launch of Far Cry 6, it’s well worth anyone’s time to revisit (or play for the first time) Far Cry 5. The sixth game is a marked improvement over the fifth, as any newer game should be. However, Far Cry 5 offers a unique story that remains relatively unexplored in other franchises. Plus Far Cry 5 introduced animal companions, which are always an excellent addition. Stop the cult, save Hope County, and pray that nukes don’t get launched in the meantime.

Watch Dogs 2

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Launched in 2016, Watch Dogs 2 is a third person, open world action game that combines the best elements of other Ubisoft properties all into one game. With the stealth and parkour from Assassin’s Creed and the multiplayer cooperation from Rainbow Six Siege, it’s easy to see why many players fell in love with it. Ubisoft intentionally studied and addressed feedback from the original Watch Dogs game, and clearly improved on almost every issue players had with the first game. Watch Dogs 2 may not be the best game that Game Pass offers, but it is an enjoyable experience in an immersive, well-rounded world that is well worth any player’s time.

Xbox Game Pass subscribers get a handful of free games every month.

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