Microsoft has unveiled the next Game Pass additions for August 2024 and beyond. In particular, Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers will be able to download the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta on August 30. Players will be able to experiment with the new omnimovement mechanics as well as maps and weapons.
Additionally, Atlas Fallen and Core Keeper will be added to Game Pass on August 22 and 27, respectively, for Series X|S, PC, and Cloud. Atlas Fallen, an open-world RPG developed by Deck13, was released last year and recently received the Reign of Sand update, which added an additional difficulty level and New Game+. Core Keeper is a sandbox game where players can mine, craft, and farm in procedurally generated worlds, with up to eight players able to explore the mines together in co-op.
Star Trucker, which launches on September 3, will also be available on Game Pass on launch day. The game lets players take a road trip through space by delivering salvage in their semi-truck. These additions highlight the diverse offerings on Game Pass and give subscribers a range of new experiences to explore.
Get ready for Call of Duty: NEXT on August 28th!
An unedited and tactical version of the recently released campaign footage from the explosive “Most Wanted” mission. More details on Call of Duty: NEXT on August 28 and the latest Black Ops 6 multiplayer beta updates. Welcome to the “Most Wanted” mission, a secret, signature Call of Duty®: Black Ops infiltration with high stakes and even higher rewards: the recovery and rescue of the notorious and legendary Wildcard Agent Russell Adler from a CIA black site hidden beneath Capitol Station in Washington, DC.
Playing the role of a key member of the Black Ops team led by Frank Woods, your comrades on the ground include Woods’ protégé Troy Marshall, technical guru Felix Neumann, and Sevati “Sev” Dumas, an infiltration and assassination specialist.
As the action begins, Troy and Felix take over a SWAT truck parked on the edge of the Capitol Station grounds. Felix confirms that a new device – a camera with retinal scanning capability – is ready for its first field test. Marshall sums up the mission succinctly: attend a political fundraiser, get retinal identification from Senator McKenna, and rescue Adler from the Black Site before anyone knows what’s happening.
Although the fundraiser is coming to an end, Senator McKenna is still around. You can zoom in on him with your camera, but not close enough for the required retinal scan. Sev infiltrates the fundraiser disguised as the wife of a business tycoon and shares that the Senator doesn’t do interviews and doesn’t go anywhere without his security detail, but has marked three possible leads to get you close enough for the scan.
After one of the objectives is achieved and a high-resolution image of the Senator is created, Felix is able to work his engineering magic. He alters the infrared image to highlight the capillaries in the Senator’s retina, fooling the security lock leading to the CIA black site. The lock is broken, but Marshall realizes that the black site is at risk from another violent attack: Pantheon.
The mission offers tactical flexibility – you can choose between “sharp weapon” or “silent walking”. With customizable weapons and armament, tactical decisions are crucial. As you advance through the Black Site and neutralize Pantheon targets, you reach Adler, who is holding a hostage.
Black Ops 6 Beta Access
Now that Adler is in your possession, the enemy forces on deck are increasing. After prolonged hostilities, you will find yourself in fierce battles. Omnimovement abilities allow you to sprint, glide and dive in any direction, improving your combat maneuvers.
To defeat a heavily armored juggernaut, you must creatively use the RCXD, which remotely detonates behind the enemy. As you climb up the elevator shaft, an enemy detonation rips the cables, causing a chaotic free fall. Using sheer strength, you cling to a railing and save Adler.
Marshall’s response to Adler’s comment about a Plan B hints at an expected climax. The action returns to the banquet hall, where Pantheon troops attempt to prevent your escape. Using tactical equipment like the Disruptor and Homing Knife, you’ll incapacitate enemies and conserve ammo.
As the police surround the building and more Pantheon forces converge, your escape strategy becomes creative. When Marshall spots dirt bikes, he devises an exciting escape plan. Stay tuned for more details as the Black Ops 6 saga continues.
Three major titles will be leaving Xbox Game Pass at the end of August. The games include NBA 2K24 for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, Atomic Heart, and Guilty Gear Strive. Players have until August 31 to enjoy these games before they are removed from the library.
The departure of NBA 2K24 comes ahead of the launch of NBA 2K25, which is scheduled for release on September 6. Although the new installment will not be available on Game Pass at launch, fans can look forward to the latest installment in the popular basketball series. Atomic Heart, a first-person shooter set in the Soviet Union, is heavily influenced by BioShock Infinite.
Despite some criticism of the story, the game’s unique setting and gameplay have gained a loyal following. Known for its vibrant fighting game community, Guilty Gear Strive has been a staple in the Game Pass library since its release in 2021. The game continues to be successful, and a new guest character is expected in 2025.
Subscribers can purchase these games at a 20% discount before they are removed from the service. NBA 2K24, Atomic Heart, and Guilty Gear Strive will no longer be available on Game Pass for console, PC, and cloud after August 31.
