Xbox Game Pass Gets Another Major 2023 RPG On August 22

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Xbox Game Pass has finally revealed what subscribers can expect in the second part of August and the line-up includes an RPG that many overlooked in 2023. Despite some stellar titles at the beginning of the month, August has been a relatively slow time for Xbox Game Pass given the lack of standout AAA additions the service is known to provide. While this is likely due to the recent inclusion of and the forthcoming launch of , users looking for the next big game should mark their calendars for August 22.

Per IGN, Microsoft confirmed that Deck13's is coming to Xbox Game Pass on August 22. The action RPG, which earned mixed reviews from critics but has garnered a decent following among players, takes plenty of inspiration from titles like (2018) and, tasking users with exploring a diverse, mysterious desert and slaying all manner of gigantic enemies. While it may not have left an impact in 2023, largely because its launch was dwarfed by, it's a fun game that's certainly worth a look.

The August line-up for Xbox Game Pass is a surprisingly short list this year, with just a handful of titles being added to the library, including Mafia: Definitive Edition and Creatures of Ava. For me, the most exciting title coming to Xbox Game Pass this month is Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, as it's sometimes nice to feel the nostalgia of my childhood gaming days with an old-fashioned platformer, and while it may be fairly challenging, it's still a generally enjoyable time.

While Deck13 is largely known for developing cult-classic Soulslikes like and, represents a major new direction for the studio. While some -inspired elements are there, the game is more geared towards fast-paced, flashy combat with a tangible progression system and unlocks to facilitate bigger, more challenging boss encounters. Users widely agree that traversal is where excels since it's always fun to skate around massive sand dunes populated by the crumbling remains of an ancient world.

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