With an Xbox Game Pass subscription, you get access to hundreds of Xbox games every month. Let's take a look at the Xbox Game Pass September 2023 lineup – which titles can Xbox Game Pass members get this month?
With an Xbox Game Pass membership, you get access to a large number of both older and newer Xbox games for as long as your subscription is active. The Xbox Game Pass library consists of indie games as well as popular AAA titles and even day one releases.
In September 2023, the subscription was expanded with new games that you can read about below. However, it's now very unlikely that Microsoft will announce more games that will become part of Game Pass until the end of the month. If you're looking for a clear list of games joining Xbox Game Pass in September 2023, keep reading!
Xbox Game Pass in September 2023: New Games (Confirmed)
As an Xbox Game Pass subscriber, you will get access to the following games in September.
Below you can find a release date and explanation for each game.
GRIS (PC, Cloud, Xbox Series X|S)
GRIS is an emotionally evocative indie video game that combines platforming and puzzle-solving. Players guide the titular character, Gris, through a world of sorrow and loss, using her dress's magical abilities to navigate the environment and overcome challenges while uncovering a deeply moving narrative without any text or spoken dialogue.
If you are unsure whether or not this game really is your cup of tea, feel free to let the trailer do some convincing:
GRIS will be added to the Xbox Game Pass library on September 5.
Starfield (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Starfield is an upcoming highly-anticipated space-faring role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios. Set in a vast open-world sci-fi universe, players will explore planets, engage in space exploration, build and customize their own spacecraft, and embark on epic adventures in a richly detailed and immersive space environment.
Starfield will be added to the Xbox Game Pass library on September 6.
Lies of P (Console and PC)
“Lies of P” is inspired by the classic story of Pinocchio and features a third-person perspective, allowing players to control Pinocchio, explore the city of Krat, battle biomechanical foes with various weapons and gadgets, and make choices affecting the story's outcome. The game is described as a “soulslike” experience, drawing comparisons to titles like Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro.
Lies of P will be added to the Xbox Game Pass library on September 19.
Party Animals (Console)
“Party Animals” is a multiplayer party game known for its comical physics-based gameplay. Players control adorable, customizable animals as they engage in hilarious and chaotic mini-games, making it a fun and entertaining experience for friends and family.
Party Animals will be added to the Xbox Game Pass library on September 20.
Payday 3 (PC, Cloud, Xbox Series X|S)
“Payday 3” is an upcoming cooperative first-person shooter video game. It continues the popular Payday series, focusing on heist-themed gameplay where players work together to pull off elaborate, high-stakes robberies while facing various challenges and law enforcement opposition.
Payday 3 will be added to the Xbox Game Pass library on September 21.
Cocoon (PC and Xbox Series X|S)
“Cocoon” offers a unique blend of open-world exploration and life simulation. Players will step into the shoes of an adventurer exploring a magical world, while also nurturing and forming bonds with a variety of creatures, adding a deep social and emotional aspect to the gameplay.
Cocoon will be added to the Xbox Game Pass library on September 29.
Xbox Game Pass: Explanation And Pricing
Xbox Game Pass is like having a magical library of games at your fingertips. It's a subscription service that lets you play a huge collection of awesome games for a monthly fee. It's like having your own personal game collection, but without actually having to buy each game individually.
New games are added to the library all the time, so there's always something fresh and exciting to play. Thanks to the cloud gaming technology, you can play many games instantly instead of having to download them first.
In the US, an Xbox Game Pass subscription costs you $9.99 a month, whilst the Ultimate Version (which includes EA Play) costs $14.99. Microsoft recently announced an upcoming price increase for both models.