Unpacking has a release date, and it will arrive on day one on Xbox Game Pass, as well. During Gamescom 2021, Xbox confirmed multiple new Humble Games titles that would arrive on the service on day one. The tranquil game Unpacking was one of them, along with the likes of Archvale, Bushiden, Chinatown Detective Agency, Dodgeball Academia, Flynn: Son of Crimson, and Midnight Fight Express Next Space Rebels (some of which have already been released on the platform). Unpacking looks to be next on the list.
Unpacking allows players to organize new homes without the stress of moving from one house to another. The newest trailer shows studio apartments, kitchens, living rooms, and more all being organized in a satisfying way with smooth and relaxing music playing in the background. Many fans have had their eyes on this indie-developed title, and they won't have to wait much longer as the game will launch in less than two months.
Unpacking will release on November 2, 2021, on Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The release date has been a long time coming, and the trailer even plays that up. Although perhaps not one of the biggest fall games of 2021, Unpacking was shown off years ago and received rewards at game shows and events as far back as 2018. So fans should be happy to learn that the zen puzzle-like game will release at the beginning of November.
The Humble Games and Xbox Game Pass confirmation makes it so that the game will release on Xbox Game Pass for free for those who have the service. Game Pass continues to be a service with big triple-A titles--with the first party Microsft games leading the charge--but it is home to quite a few indie releases as well. Unpacking and the Humble Games library appear to be a welcome addition.
The Xbox Game Pass library continues to grow, both in terms of size and diversity. Recently it was confirmed that 13 games would be added to Xbox Game Pass in the next couple of weeks, and this does not include Unpacking. Some of these are smaller-scale indie titles, and around the corner the service still has big hitters like Halo: Infinite on the way. Whether it be games that provide massive RPG adventures, online first-person shooter action, or interesting indie experiences, Xbox Game Pass has a lot to offer. In terms of value, many argue that the service is perhaps the best on the market.
Unpacking will release on November 2, 2021, for Xbox, PC, and Switch.