Exciting Summer Titles Join Games with Gold in July
On the heels of a great start to summer, July will see the Games with Gold roster take on four newcomers – and four fantastic games, at that. As with last month, Xbox One will get two dedicated titles, and two Xbox 360 titles through Xbox One Backward Compatibility, for a total of four completely free titles thanks to Games with Gold. Xbox 360 gamers, of course, also get access to the latter two titles.
For Xbox One, July brings two exciting ID@Xbox games launching into Games with Gold with the critically acclaimed The Banner Saga 2 coming to the program on July 1 and the award-winning Tumblestone on June 16. On the Xbox 360 (and Xbox One through Backward Compatibility), Xbox Live Gold members start the month with smash hit Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2, and then go off the grid with Tron: Evolution.
As usual, all games are available only for a limited time, as part of the ongoing Games with Gold program, so sign up now to get in on the action!
• The Banner Saga 2 ($19.99): Available from July 1-31 on Xbox One
• Tumblestone ($19.99): Available from July 16-August 15 on Xbox One
• Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2 ($19.99): Available from July 1-15 on Xbox 360
• Tron: Evolution ($14.99): Available from July 16-31 on Xbox 360
On July 1, The Banner Saga 2 is launching into Games with Gold! This epic, story-based, role-playing game continues its emotional journey across a breaking world. Bold leadership decisions, wise use of resources, and skillful battle tactics are vital to ensure your Viking clans make it through alive. Accompanied by an evocative score from Grammy-nominated composer Austin Wintory. Discover why this award-winning adventure took the indie gaming world by storm!
Then on July 16, the classic feel of local-multiplayer puzzle battles returns with Tumblestone, a new competitive indie puzzler from The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild. Inspired by beloved classics like Tetris and Puyo Puyo, and adding a story mode, arcade modes, and exciting multiplayer game modes, Tumblestone will leave you itching for just one… more… game…
On Xbox 360 and Xbox One, Sin City is under attack by terrorists in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2. On July 1, create your own special ops identity that persists through single and multiplayer and progresses as you play. Break the siege on Las Vegas through night and day, pitting yourself against some of the best-equipped and tactically challenging foes in the series.
On July 16, jump inside the grid, to the gleaming neon cities and high-speed action of Tron: Evolution. Explore the events leading up to the “Tron: Legacy” movie as Anon, a new System Monitor, in the expansive world of Tron.
With summer upon us, Games with Gold is here to give you a mix of brand-new releases, incredible classics, and guaranteed fun. Check out the full details on our Games with Gold program, and make sure you get in on the action while you can!
Don’t Wrestle the Urge to Play Games with Gold in August
August 2016 will see the Games with Gold roster take on four newcomers – and four fantastic games, at that. As with last month, Xbox One will get two dedicated titles, and two Xbox 360 titles, as well, through Xbox One Backward Compatibility, for a total of four completely free titles thanks to Games with Gold. Xbox 360 gamers, of course, also get access to the latter two titles.
For Xbox One, August brings two fantastic titles to Games with Gold with the exciting Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate and the blockbuster wrestling game WWE 2K16. On the Xbox 360 (and Xbox One through Backward Compatibility), Xbox Live Gold members start the month with the critically-acclaimed Spelunky, and then follow that with the classic Beyond Good & Evil HD.
As usual, all games are available only for a limited time, as part of the ongoing Games with Gold program, so sign up now to get in on the action!
• Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate ($59.99): Available from August 1-31 on Xbox One
• WWE 2K16 ($39.99): Available from August 16-September 15 on Xbox One
• Spelunky ($19.99): Available from August 1-15 on Xbox 360 & Xbox One
• Beyond Good & Evil HD ($9.99): Available from August 16-31 on Xbox 360 & Xbox One
On August 1st, cut loose and see your enemies driven before you on the battlefield with Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate. Blending the long-running and beloved Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors franchises, Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate brings characters from both series together to defeat Orochi, the Serpent King. With over 120 playable characters and a free, open mix-and-match party system, you’ll be able to carve up your foes any way you please.
Then on August 16, defy gravity and hop into the ring with WWE 2K16, the latest and most diverse installment of the prolific WWE video game series containing over 120 Superstars and Legends. Revel in the return of the story and MyCareer modes, where your actions influence your personality and your alliances and rivalries can take you to the top of the WWE world.
On Xbox 360 and Xbox One via backward compatibility, start the month by diving underground in Spelunky. The hit indie platformer allows you to blast through rock to find your shortcuts and challenges you to avoid traps, find loot, and defeat your enemies. With each level being procedurally generated, the experience is new and different every time. Which begs the question, which way will you reach the end and find fantastic treasure?
Last by not least, on August 16, get ready for the critically acclaimed, beloved Beyond Good & Evil HD. Play as Jade, an investigative reporter trying to uncover a sinister government conspiracy, armed with her camera, her wits, and a retractable battle staff. Get help from your uncle Pey’j, a pig, to save the planet!
As always, Games with Gold is here to give you a mix of brand-new releases, incredible classics, and guaranteed fun. Check out the full details on our Games with Gold program, and make sure you get in on the action while you can!
Magic, Stealth, Free Running: September’s Games with Gold Has it All
Games with Gold has four new titles for you to add to your game library for September. As with last month, Xbox One will get two dedicated titles, and two Xbox 360 titles, as well, through Xbox One Backward Compatibility, for a total of four completely free titles thanks to Games with Gold.
For Xbox One, September brings two exciting titles to Games with Gold with the much-anticipated launch title Earthlock: Festival of Magic and the stylish Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China. On the Xbox 360 (and Xbox One through Backward Compatibility), Xbox Live Gold members start the month with the critically-acclaimed Forza Horizon, and then follow that with the visually stunning Mirror’s Edge.
As usual, all games are available only for a limited time, as part of the ongoing Games with Gold program, so sign up now to get in on the action!
• Earthlock: Festival of Magic ($29.99): Available from September 1-30 on Xbox One
• Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China ($9.99): Available from September 16- October 15 on Xbox One
• Forza Horizon ($19.99): Available from September 1-15 on Xbox 360 & Xbox One
• Mirror’s Edge ($14.99): Available from September 16-30 on Xbox 360 & Xbox One
On September 1, we have a brand-new, very cool ID@Xbox title launching into the program. The world of Umbra has stopped spinning, and as Amon, it’s up to you to save it in the RPG Earthlock: Festival of Magic. Bring Amon and his team through the harsh, beautiful Umbra landscape and fight off monsters of all kinds in this modern turn-based role-playing battle system.
Then on September 16, see the Assassin’s Creed world from a new perspective with Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China. A new take on the stealth action series, the Chronicles games bring new assassins to the fore with a 2.5D stealth platformer that offers the classic feel of the series with a unique twist. Help Shao Jun avenge the loss of her brotherhood and bring down your enemies with power and grace.
On Xbox 360 (and Xbox One via backward compatibility), start the month off by jumping behind the wheel in the dynamic, open-road street racer Forza Horizon. Set in Colorado, Forza Horizon is an open-world racing game that will let you rise to the top of driver rankings via official races or earn points for destroying road signs, catching air, or drifting. With over 300 cars to unlock and an open-world full of challenges, this a perfect way to hold you over before the visually jaw-dropping Forza Horizon 3 gets released! Plus, backward compatible racing titles now support Xbox One wheels, including Forza Horizon!
Last by not least, on September 16 comes Mirror’s Edge. In an oppressive city, clandestine messages and deliveries make their way around via Runners, jumping, climbing, and dashing across rooftops. Play as Faith in the original first-person free-running action game, fighting and outrunning a powerful regime that is not afraid to use deadly force. Experience the breathtaking sights and sounds and always land on your feet.
As always, Games with Gold is here to give you a mix of brand-new releases, incredible classics, and guaranteed fun. Check out the full details on our Games with Gold program, and make sure you get in on the action while you can!
Games with Gold has four new titles for you to add to your game library for October. As with last month, Xbox One will get two dedicated titles, and two Xbox 360 titles, as well, through Xbox One Backward Compatibility, for a total of four completely free titles thanks to Games with Gold.
For Xbox One, October brings two exciting ID@Xbox titles to Games with Gold with the hit (literally) title Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings and the insanely popular release from Team17, The Escapists. On the Xbox 360 (and Xbox One through Backward Compatibility), Xbox Live Gold members start the month with the post-apocalyptic thriller I Am Alive, and then follow that with some hardcore racing in MX vs ATV Reflex.
As usual, all games are available only for a limited time, as part of the ongoing Games with Gold program, so get Xbox Live Gold now to get in on the action!
• Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings ($19.99): Available from October 1-31 on Xbox One
• The Escapists ($19.99): Available from October 16- November 15 on Xbox One
• I Am Alive ($14.99): Available from October 1-15 on Xbox 360 & Xbox One
• MX vs ATV Reflex ($29.99): Available from October 16-31 on Xbox 360 & Xbox One
On October 1, step up to the plate with Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings. This is a deep, detailed baseball simulation with a lighthearted, friendly look. Blending realistic physics, per-player difficulty control that allows beginners and seasoned vets to play together seamlessly, and tight, responsive controls, this is a baseball game you won’t want to miss!
Then on October 16, there’s only one thing standing between you and your freedom in The Escapists. A clever plan. Get a light-hearted glimpse into prison life with an eye towards escaping once and for all. Mixing simulation, strategy, stealth, and plenty of surprises, you may not want to live in The Escapists’ prisons, but you’ll definitely enjoy the visit.
On Xbox 360 (and Xbox One via backward compatibility), you are a lone survivor in I Am Alive. After a worldwide cataclysmic event that wipes out most of the human race, you must explore a desolate city and try to survive long enough to find your family. Uncover secrets, deal with potentially deadly survivors, and intimidate your enemies into submission to conserve ammo… but be careful, some may call your bluff!
Then on October 16 The best-selling off-road racer returns with all new tracks and mechanics in MX vs ATV Reflex. With the revolutionary Rider Reflex control system, you can move your rider and vehicle independently, lean into tighter turns, pull off sudden spins and slides, and smoothly stick landings. Oh and did we mention that the very track itself will deform and change under you as you run each lap?
As always, Games with Gold is here to give you a mix of brand-new releases, incredible classics, and guaranteed fun. Check out the full details on our Games with Gold program, and make sure you get in on the action while you can!
Games with Gold has four new titles for you to add to your game library for November. As with last month, Xbox One will get two dedicated titles, and two Xbox 360 titles, as well, through Xbox One Backward Compatibility, for a total of four completely free titles thanks to Games with Gold.
For Xbox One, November brings a brand-new ID@Xbox title to Games with Gold with high anticipated Super Dungeon Bros and then follows with heart-pounding mystery in Murdered: Soul Suspect. On the Xbox 360 (and Xbox One through Backward Compatibility), Xbox Live Gold members start the month with the highly-rated classic adventure Monkey Island: SE, and then finish on a high with award-winning Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon.
As usual, all games are available only for a limited time, as part of the ongoing Games with Gold program, so get Xbox Live Gold now to get in on the action!
• Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings ($19.99): Available from November 1-30 on Xbox One
• Murdered: Soul Suspect ($19.99): Available from November 16- December 15 on Xbox One
• Monkey Island: SE ($9.99): Available from November 1-15 on Xbox 360 & Xbox One
• Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon ($14.99): Available from November 16-30 on Xbox 360 & Xbox One
On November 1, Metal and fantasy combine in the co-op dungeon brawler Super Dungeon Bros. Team up with your brothers in arms to conquer obstacles by throwing them across hazards or stacking up to create a deadly tower of blades. Super Dungeon Bros amuses with its satisfying combat and light-hearted rock humor.
Then on November 16, play as a dead detective set on solving his own murder. Murdered Soul Suspect offers a wide set of supernatural skills for discovering leads. Interrogate the dead, read minds, and outwit demonic spirits set on devouring you in this mystery stealth game.
On Xbox 360 (and Xbox One via backward compatibility), Monkey Island: SE is back and free to Gold members on November 1! Guybrush Threepwood is a wannabe pirate, determined to become the most infamous man in the Caribbean. Too bad a bunch of actual pirates are around to make his life more difficult. In this remastered version of the classic LucasArts adventure game, set sail for adventure, monkeys, and yes, pirates as you help Guybrush get in way, way over his head.
Last but certainly not least, the VHS-era nuclear future envisioned by the 80s comes alive in Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon on November 16. Jump into a 2007 as Sergeant Rex Colt, kill the baddies and save the world while experiencing every 80’s cliché, from cyborgs to mutants to neon on every corner.
As always, Games with Gold is here to give you a mix of brand-new releases, inspiring classics, and loads of fun. Check out the full details on our Games with Gold program, and make sure you get in on the action while you can!
Games with Gold has four new titles for you to add to your game library for December. Xbox One will get two dedicated titles, and two Xbox 360 titles through Xbox One Backward Compatibility, for a total of four completely free titles thanks to Games with Gold.
For Xbox One, Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition joins December’s Games with Gold with explosive action fueled by a mix of deadly martial arts, as well as the first-person survival horror game, Outlast. On Xbox 360, and Xbox One through Backward Compatibility, Xbox Live Gold members can start the month playing the highly-rated adventure game, Outland, and then the ultimate racing game, Burnout Paradise.
As usual, all games are available only for a limited time, as part of the ongoing Games with Gold program, so get Xbox Live Gold now to get in on the action!
• Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition ($29.99): Available from December 1-31 on Xbox One
• Outlast ($19.99): Available from December 16- January 15 on Xbox One
• Outland ($9.99): Available from December 1-15 on Xbox 360 & Xbox One
• Burnout Paradise ($14.99): Available from December 16-31 on Xbox 360 & Xbox One
On December 1, fight as an undercover cop in the open-world action-adventure game that has been infused with visual upgrades and packed with even more high octane action. Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition pushes the drive-and-guns open-world genre with a truly compelling story as an undercover Hong Kong detective. With critically acclaimed combat, a huge variety of vehicles, and countless side quests as all DLC is included, this game provides nonstop thrills in the vibrant and gritty streets of Hong Kong.
Then on December 16, in Outlast, play as the investigative journalist, Miles Upshur, who finds himself trapped in a nerve-racking mental asylum whose patients have been twisted by a dark secret. Lacking weapons, Miles can only run or hide to escape the asylum’s terrifying inhabitants, inspiring the chilling fear of a helpless survival horror game.
On Xbox 360, and Xbox One via Backward Compatibility, Outland is free to Xbox Live Gold members on December 1! Bridge the gap between balance and chaos, or doom the world to destruction in Outland, a polarity-shifting 2D platformer. With a gorgeous visual style and unique light-shifting gameplay system, you’ll be wowed by the art while you adapt to a constantly changing world!
Last but certainly not least, join DJ Atomika to race, jump, and smash through the streets of Paradise City on December 16. Crashing cars has never been as much fun as in Burnout Paradise. Bringing an open-world to the classic eye-watering speed and spectacular crash-heavy racing game, Burnout Paradise lets you earn your Burnout Driver’s license by competing in over 100 events including Races, Stunt Run, Road Rages, and Marked Man.
As always, Games with Gold is here to give you a mix of brand-new releases, inspiring classics, and loads of fun. Check out the full details on our Games with Gold program, and make sure you get in on the action while you can!
Download Lost Odyssey, the Japanese RPG Classic, Free for a Limited Time
In celebration of the Xbox One Backward Compatibility catalog exceeding 300 games, we have a very special gift to all our Xbox fans. For a limited time, you can download the classic Xbox 360 role playing game Lost Odyssey for free. Yes, for free! Play it now on Xbox One via Backward Compatibility.
Relive the journey of Kaim, a mysterious immortal warrior, as he embarks on an epic adventure of self-discovery. Now this epic RPG is yours to enjoy as our small way of saying thank you for being a fan of Xbox.
Originally released in 2008 for the Xbox 360 in North America, Lost Odyssey was developed by Mistwalker, a legendary game studio made up of many icons in gaming including the creator of Final Fantasy, Hironobu Sakaguchi. Other talents who contributed to Lost Odyssey included the legendary composer Nobuo Uematsu and author Kiyoshi Shigematsu.
The free digital copy of Lost Odyssey must be redeemed by December 31, 2016 (not valid in Turkey, Israel, and China). We hope you enjoy this small token of appreciation during the holiday season and we can’t wait for what’s in store for 2017!
January’s Games with Gold Welcomes Fun-filled Competition and Cooperation into the New Year
Games with Gold is rolling out four titles for you to add to your game library for January 2017; two new games for Xbox One and two classics for Xbox 360.
For Xbox One it’s the highly-anticipated ID@Xbox tower defense action-RPG hybrid, World of Van Helsing: Deathtrap followed by the spectacular fighting game, Killer Instinct Season 2 Ultra Edition. On Xbox 360 (and Xbox One through Backward Compatibility) it’s a pair of critically-acclaimed adventures with The Cave and then Rayman Origins.
All games will be available for a limited time as part of the Games with Gold program, so make sure to have Xbox Live Gold to get in on the action!
• World of Van Helsing: Deathtrap ($19.99): Available from January 1-31 on Xbox One
• Killer Instinct Season 2 Ultra Edition ($39.99): Available from January 16-February 15 on Xbox One
• The Cave ($14.99): Available from January 1-15 on Xbox 360 & Xbox One
• Rayman Origins ($14.99): Available from January 16-31 on Xbox 360 & Xbox One
Starting on January 1, defeat your enemies with deadly weapons, spells, and your own special skills in World of Van Helsing: Deathtrap. This galore tower defense and action-RPG hybrid comes with a versus mode, a cooperative campaign, and an extensive single-player campaign that tasks you with defending the world against the horrors of the void.
Then on January 16, unlock new combatants, more stages and Killer Instinct 2 Classic, the port of the iconic arcade fighting game, with Killer Instinct Season 2 Ultra Edition. This legendary fighting franchise is a must-own for fighting game fans, with unique characters, fluid gameplay, and an open-ended combo system. Battle friends and challenging AI at home, or unleash your skills online against players around the world and in monthly ranked leagues.
On Xbox 360 (and Xbox One via backward compatibility), The Cave is back and free to Gold members on January 1! Assemble a team from an unlikely set of adventurers and plunge into The Cave, a whimsical adventure platformer by Double Fine and Ron Gilbert. Descend by yourself or bring your friends along on your hilarious quest with local co-op.
And the platforming legend returns with Rayman Origins on January 16! With over 60 levels ranging from high-definition platforming to musical ensembles to epic boss fights, Rayman will have his work cut out for him in rescuing the Teensies and saving the Glade. Luckily, he’s not alone, with a wide cast of playable characters from throughout the series.
As always, Games with Gold is here to give you a mix of brand-new releases, inspiring classics, and loads of fun. Check out the full details on our Games with Gold program, and make sure you get in on the action while you can!