You’ve seen the showcases and trailers, where publishers drop the latest upcoming games coming your way, but therein lies the dilemma – which title should you get, and what if it’s not the one you actually like? There can be many critically acclaimed and top-tier games you want to play, but instead of picking and choosing, XBOX continues to deliver the best deal for gamers, with the top blockbuster games across publishers, for one low monthly fee.
This is where its long-running PC Game Pass from XBOX comes into play, because why settle for paying full price for one title, when you can spend a fraction of it, from just S$13.90/month on over 500 high-quality PC games across a wide range of game genres.
From DOOM to FINAL FANTASY, Forza Horizon, or Gears of War, the XBOX subscription service delivers the biggest gaming franchises from yesterday and today, ensuring that gamers are always spoilt for choice with the digital (game) darlings of today, to the gaming titans of yesterday.
And there’s no better time to hop on the PC Game Pass bandwagon, because at an age where prices go up, the live service is one that’s the most bang for your buck. For just S$166.80 a year, which is the rough price of two full-priced AAA titles, gamers have access to a vast catalogue of over 500 games, including those from the EA Play library, as well as an impressive line-up of new XBOX-published games and third-party releases on PC.
Yes, that means you’re playing some of the biggest new games, all without committing to full price. No longer will you be forced to sit through games that don’t bring joy, nor do you feel a need to play, to “justify” the purchase. Now, you have an entire expansive library of games to explore and discover, and you just might find your next favourite title.
If you’re still undecided, here are some of the biggest game releases you can play right now with PC Game Pass, as well as the massive day-one releases you can look forward to this year:
Forza Horizon 6
Race a giant Mech, enough said.
That’s right, the legendary racing franchise has arrived in the Land of the Rising Sun, and it’s bringing Japan’s real-world sights, sounds, and unique car culture along for the ride. From racing through the neon-lit streets of Tokyo City, or cruising along Lake Ashi in full view of the glorious Mount Fuji, this is one joyride you don’t want to miss. Oh, and did we mention that you can race a giant Gundam-esque mech?
EA SPORTS FC 26
The beautiful game finds a new home.
From the pedal to the metal, to the foot on the ball, as yet another latest release from a massive gaming franchise, EA SPORTS FC 26, is now available with PC Game Pass. Featuring over 20,000 players across over 750 clubs and national teams, EA SPORTS FC 26 takes the experience to new heights with overhauled gameplay systems based on community feedback, alongside a new Authentic Gameplay preset that delivers the most true-to-football experience ever.
Halo: Campaign Evolved (28 July 2026)
Hail to the Chief once more.
Master Chief has returned, and this time, he’s taking us back to where it all started with Halo: Campaign Evolved, a full-fledged remake of the 2001 original built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5. Witness the defining journey of one of gaming’s most iconic supersoldiers as he battles against the Covenant and the Flood, and take part in three new, never-before-seen missions in Operation: Meteorite, a clandestine assignment taken on by the Chief and Sgt Johnson one year prior to the events of the main campaign.
Beast of Reincarnation (4 August 2026)
The Pokémon dev’s biggest new IP.
One person, one dog, one massive adventure. Hailing from the Pokémon game franchise developer Game Freak, this newest action RPG thrusts players into a world ravaged by blight as Emma, an outcast with a strange affliction, and Koo, her blighted canine companion. With the pair working as one, face off against gargantuan freaks of nature using a hybrid combat system that combines elements of action and turn-based RPGs, all while uncovering the truth behind the mysterious scourge.
Minecraft Dungeons II (29 September 2026)
The blocky hack-and-slash saga continues.
It’s time to trade in your pickaxes for swords, hammers and bows once more, as the dungeons are begging to be explored once more. Venture forth alone or with up to three friends in co-op and bring the pain on waves of nasty critters like Zombies, Skeletons, or Creepers in this hack-and-slash follow-up that promises tougher challenges, bigger bosses, and more fantastical mayhem.
Gears of War: E-Day (6 October 2026)
Grubs, meet chainsaw Lancer.
Emergence Day was an event that changed Sera forever, and now you can witness the wanton destruction of the Locust hordes first-hand in this gripping origin story. Step into the massively oversized boots of Marcus Fenix once more as he fights alongside his blood brother, Dominic Santiago, in a desperate struggle to fend off the countless Drone army. Roadie Run your way through the streets of Kalona as you rip foes to shreds from cover or up close and personal as you try to survive three intense days of an invasion that would go down in COG history.
With over 500 high-quality games to play with, these are just the more recent highlights of PC Game Pass, and there’s something for every type of gamer. Whether you’re looking for recent smash-hits like DOOM: The Dark Ages and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, classics such as the Quake or StarCraft franchises, or indie hits like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades II, PC Game Pass has got you covered.
Let’s not forget that PC Game Pass includes titles from its partner subscription services too, such as EA Play, meaning just one subscription gives you extra access to an additional library of fun, where players can dive directly into flagship gaming franchises like Mass Effect or Battlefield.
Best of all, as an ever-expanding library, PC Game Pass is always adding new games to its line-up, meaning you might finally have a chance to try out that title that has long been sitting on your gaming wishlist, with recent newcomers including Sega’s JRPG epic Persona 5 Royal and the Koei Tecmo Soulslike Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. All this with the flexibility to cancel at any time, no questions asked – you can always re-subscribe later on when those juicy new titles hit!
Quality over quantity? No, this is both quality and quantity. Stop committing full price to just one game, and start grazing. Step into the gateway of your new gaming valhalla, sign up for PC Game Pass from XBOX and start playing, not compromising.
Who knows? You just might find your next favourite gaming gem.
Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.
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