One of the best RPGs of all time is coming to Game Pass

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If you enjoy fighting monsters, both literal and metaphorical kinds, then Game Pass has you covered this month. Monster Hunter Rise, Persona 3 Portable, and Persona 4 Golden are all making their way to Xbox's premiere digital library. 

JRPG classics Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden are set to arrive on Game Pass on January 19, while co-operative monster slaying simulator Monster Hunter Rise will grace the service’s digital shelves starting January 20. 

In Monster Hunter Rise(opens in new tab), players set foot into a monster-filled world inspired by Japanese mythology. From your foothold in the whimsical village of Kamura, you’ll set out to slay the dangerous beasts that roam the vibrant and dangerous lands beyond. 

Adventuring alone or with buddies, you’ll be able to head out, kill monsters, acquire some fresh loot, and use that to craft all sorts of gear. Once you’ve sorted some new threads, you’ll be ready to venture out all over again. Monster Hunter’s gameplay loop is simple, fun, and surprisingly addictive. 

Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden have you take on the role of a Japanese teenager caught in the middle of a supernatural mystery. In Persona 3, you’ll uncover a “hidden” hour between one day and the next, known as the Dark Hour. During the Dark Hour, the looming gray edifice of the tower of Tartarus emerges. When you’re not exploring the building, you’ll be living a teenager’s life by day, making friends and forming relationships that’ll help you battle the shadows which emerge during the Dark Hour. Persona 3’s high-concept plot and deep RPG mechanics make it a JRPG classic and well worth the effort if you’re curious.

Persona 4 Golden offers similarly high stakes but switches things up with a rural