In the eternal battle between Microsoft and Sony,Xbox Game Passhas 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 bothMicrosoft and Sony have been scrambling to purchase and partnerwith game developers to bring exclusive offers to their platforms, Ubisoft is one of the largest developers that has remained neutral.
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Assassin’s Creed Origins
Originsis the first game that Ubisoft referred to as theirAssassin’s Creed“Ancient Trilogy,” which also includesAssassin’s Creed OdysseyandAssassin’s Creed Valhalla.Originswas also the first game in theAssassin’s Creedfranchise to embrace a true open-world setting. Thereception toAC Originswas 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 ofAssassin’s Creed, such as the lack of stealth missions. Regardless,Originsremains one of the most successful games inAssassin’s Creedhistory.
Assassin’s CreedOriginsis set in Egypt in 49 B.C. and follows the story ofBayek, 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,Originsdoes an excellent job at rebooting theAssassin’s Creedfranchise while still honoring what players loved about the previous games.
For Honor, Marching Fire Edition
For Honorhas been available on Game Pass for quite some time, but theMarching Fire Editionwas just added this last June. The standard edition includes all the classicFor Honorfeatures: 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 Honoris an exciting, new version of multiplayer gaming that tries to break the mold.
Rainbow Six Siege, Deluxe Edition
Rainbow Six Siegewas something of a revelation forUbisoftwhen 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.
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Rainbow Six Extraction
Rainbow Six Extractionis the only game that Ubisoft has madeavailable on Game Pass on its launch dateso far. As a spin-off ofRainbow Six Siege, the game was never going to flop, but it hasn’t been quite as successful as Ubisoft had hoped. WhereSiegematches players up with live players in a PvP format,Extractionpits players against alien NPCs. While it’s certainly fun and interesting to explore new terrain and battle new enemies,Extractionloses sight of what has madeSiegeso successful.
Far Cry 5
With the recent launch ofFar 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 5offers a unique story that remains relatively unexplored in other franchises. PlusFar Cry 5introduced 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
Launched in 2016,Watch Dogs 2is 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 fromAssassin’s Creedand themultiplayer cooperationfromRainbow Six Siege, it’s easy to see why many players fell in love with it. Ubisoft intentionally studied and addressed feedback from the originalWatch Dogsgame, and clearly improved on almost every issue players had with the first game.Watch Dogs 2may 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.
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