Seeing what's coming to Xbox Game Pass each month can make the service exciting for subscribers, and the August Game Pass line-up doesn't look like it's going to disappoint. Some new titles like and will be available day-one on the service, making it easy to find something truly fresh to play. Classics can be even more exciting, however, and an open-world game that's earned a strong legacy over time might be the best addition to Xbox Game Pass in August.
As announced on the official Xbox Game Pass Twitter account, will be joining the service on August 13. The 2020 game is a remake of a 2002 title that took a period piece approach to the concept of open-world crime.
Although a subscription to Xbox Game Pass will be necessary to enjoy, a console isn't. The game will be playable across Xbox platforms, PC, and, in the case of Game Pass Ultimate members, Xbox Cloud Gaming.
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In a time when every game wanted to be, the original stood out thanks to a focus on the story and a largely serious tone that helped its narrative beats land. Following the character of Tommy Angelo in the fictional city of Lost Heaven, the game deals with events like the Great Depression, prohibition, and the dark world of organized crime.
maintains the core strengthsof the original while expanding on those narrative heights, fleshing out the characters more deeply and improving a number of missions. It's not focused on free roaming in the way that is, but even when jumping from mission to mission in a largely linear structure, the city is impressively compelling, and it can be explored at leisure through the Free Ride mode.
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It's still going to be some time before releases in 2025, so could be a nice game to tie
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