There are many reasons for Xbox owners to be signed up for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is really a no-brainer for anyone that games on Xbox regularly, as it includes access to the entire Game Pass library in addition to EA Play titles and all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold. There are even more perks for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to take advantage of, with new bonuses added every month.
Microsoft has highlighted some of the new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate perks that subscribers can enjoy in the second half of August 2022. Starting August 17, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can claim the Pass Tense Commando Rifle Bundle for Halo Infinite, which includes the Pass Tense VK78 Commando Rifle, four 2XP boosts, and four Challenge Swaps. Then on August 23, Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will have even more freebies to claim, including content for popular crossover fighting game MultiVersus.
Starting August 23, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can grab the MVP Pack for MultiVersus, which comes with the Battle Reindog Variant, the Waterfall Banner, and the Dark Matter Ringout Effect. Most of the cosmetic content like this in MultiVersus requires players to either pay real money or unlock through the Battle Pass, so it's definitely a nice perk for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers that enjoy the game.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks for August 2022
- Halo Infinite - Pass Tense VK78 Commando Rifle (August 17)
- CrossfireX - Top Secret Bundle (August 23)
- MultiVersus - Battle Reindog Variant, Waterfall Banner, Dark Matter Ringout Effect (August 23)
The other Xbox Game Pass Ultimate perk for August 23 is content for CrossfireX. CrossfireX, for the uninitiated, is a first-person shooter game that launched earlier this year with a premium campaign and free-to-play multiplayer. The new content coming on August 23 is the Top Secret Bundle, which nets players a new weapon skin and 1,2000 CFP to spend.
The free content for CrossfireX and Halo Infinite will likely be appreciated by Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, but it's fair to say that most of the attention will be on the MultiVersus freebies. While CrossfireX and Halo Infinite certainly have their fans, MultiVersus is especially hot right now, with over 10 million people checking out the open beta alone. Starting August 23, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers who have yet to try the game have more reason to see what all the fuss is about.
August 23 is going to be a big day for MultiVersus in general. Besides the new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate perks, August 23 will also see the debut of Morty Smith of Rick and Morty fame for MultiVersus' growing roster.