How PC Game Pass can help transform the way that you play
Dec. 12, 2024Presented by PC Game Pass
A world of great games awaits you
But here’s what I’ll say about PC Game Pass: you should think of it as an extension of all of these platforms – the great unifier which will allow you to broaden the scope of your horizons. Sure, you may have beenusedto diving into new Call of Duty or Diablo games via Battle Net, but PC Game Pass gives you the same access to those titles without needing to upfront the cost of entry – and it won’t restrict you from connecting and competing with your friends either. An EA Play membership is baked into the price of PC Game Pass, giving you easy access to some of the greatest games from EA, and you’ll even find special benefits for historically free-to-play titles like Riot’s League of Legends and Valorant.
I think it’s the sense of discovery and experimentation that I’ve really connected with through Game Pass over the years. As the price of video games increases, and with the rising cost of living an ever-present concern, I’ve always appreciated just how easy it is to transition from spotting an interesting trailer on the storefront to playing the thing within hours – often faster, with integrated Xbox Cloud support across many titles allowing you to dive right into a game from the catalog without needing to wait for a lengthy install to complete. Sometimes a new Game Pass discovery will click instantly and consume a weekend, which is what recently happened with Capcom’s delightfully strange action-strategy game Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess and GSC Game World’s Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Other times, I’ll give something an hour and realize that it isn’t for me and move on. With hundreds of games to choose from, there’s no harm in stepping outside of your comfort zone from time to time.
If you’d like to learn more, you can check out our pick of the best games on Game Pass. You can also head over to the Xbox website andcheck out the full PC Game Game Pass catalog. Take some time to filter by your favorite genre to help navigate the over 450 games available, and (if you’re anything like me) you may just be surprised to see how many games that have been historically sat on your wishlist are right there waiting for you.
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Josh West is the Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar+. He has over 15 years experience in online and print journalism, and holds a BA (Hons) in Journalism and Feature Writing. Prior to starting his current position, Josh has served as GR+’s Features Editor and Deputy Editor of games™ magazine, and has freelanced for numerous publications including 3D Artist, Edge magazine, iCreate, Metal Hammer, Play, Retro Gamer, and SFX. Additionally, he has appeared on the BBC and ITV to provide expert comment, written for Scholastic books, edited a book for Hachette, and worked as the Assistant Producer of the Future Games Show. In his spare time, Josh likes to play bass guitar and video games. Years ago, he was in a few movies and TV shows that you’ve definitely seen but will never be able to spot him in.
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