Amid layoffs, Xbox announces Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater is coming to Game Pass

on Monday 6 July, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma He wrote online that Xbox was laying off 3,200 people, hollowing out at least four game studios and that Xbox Game Pass was not growing as expected, contributing to an unhealthy business. However, Microsoft announced on Tuesday, July 7, that Xbox Game Pass will be getting a few of these features New games in Julyincluding the full version of the viral Palworld.

Xbox Game PassA CNET Editors’ Choice Prize Selection, offers a wide range of games that you can play on your device Xbox SeriesAnd Xbox Series S and Xbox One and computer Or a portable device for less $10 per month. With a subscription to the higher-level Game Pass Ultimate service ($23 per month), you get access to hundreds of games, including new games on release day, every month.

here All games Game Pass subscribers can play soon.

Gears of War: Reloaded

New to Game Pass Premium on July 9. previously Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

The original Gears of War game is back with a new, remastered edition. This game tells the story of Marcus Fenix ​​and his crewneck as they face off against alien hordes of locusts. Includes an additional campaign, every map and multiplayer mode, as well as characters and cosmetics unlocked through progression.

Balworld (full version)

Coming to Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass on July 10.

After more than two years of experiencing Palworld, you’ll be able to play a fully Pokemon-esque game. In this open-world adventure, you can use weapons to collect over 100 creatures, called Pals. Then you can use your friends to fight bosses or complete quests for you.

The game has been mired in controversy since it first came onto the scene. Nintendo A lawsuit was filed against the studio behind Palworld shortly after the game’s release, and the developer of Palworld subsequently removed some elements of the game due to… Nintendo legal pressure. Despite these issues, Game Pass subscribers will be able to play the game soon.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2

Coming to Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass on July 21.

I remember listening to the original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games on the Nintendo 64 in the late 90s and early 2000s. Now I can relive those memories with remastered versions of these classic games. This game has the same great skating and the same great soundtrack – with some fun additions – all with improved graphics and gameplay befitting modern consoles.

Other games coming to Xbox Game Pass

These are some of the games I’m looking forward to on Xbox Game Pass, but Microsoft is adding more to the service this month. Here are other games you can try soon.

• Tamashika – Coming to Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass on July 9.
• Going up to zero – Coming to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on July 13.
• PBA Pro Bowling 2026 – Coming to Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass on July 14.
• Quarantine zero: last check – New to Game Pass Premium on July 15. Previously on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
• Mavericks by Matt Jones – Coming to Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass on July 16.
• FixForce – Coming to Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass on July 17.
• Fog hole – Coming to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on July 17
• Planet Crafter – Coming to Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass on July 21.

Games leaving Game Pass on July 15

While Microsoft is adding titles to Game Pass soon, it will also remove 10 games from the service on July 15. So you still have some time to play these games for the first time, or finish your campaign, before you have to buy them separately.

To learn more about Xbox, here’s what to know about it Recent layoffs at Xbox. You can also check our website Xbox Game Pass review and Which Game Pass plan is right for you?.