Summary
Xbox Game Passhas several day-one launch titles planned for the month, andTrain Sim World 5will be the third to join the list on September 17.Star Truckerkicked things off on September 3, and the remastered graphics and gameplay of an RTS classic followed shortly after withAge of Mythology: Retold.And when they launch on September 20 and 24, respectively,Frostpunk 2andAra: History Untoldwill round out theXbox Game Pass Ultimateday-one additions, at least for now.
For gamers who still have an Ultimate subscription, however,Train Sim World 5will be available to download and play the moment it launches on September 17 at around 10 AM PT. The train simulation title is actually the eighth in the series developed by Dovetail Games since 2017. It will introduce three train lines through London, Frankfurt, and Los Angeles, along with the new Conductor Mode, which puts players in the role of a guard who checks tickets, operates doors, and generally makes sure thetrain passengers have a safe ride.
Available now
September 24
PC
Another fun feature, Route Hopping, will let players fast travel between locations to see what’s happening on a track at any given time.Train Sim World 5also providesfun customization toolslike Photo Mode, Livery Designer, Scenario Planner, and Creators Club so that conductors can share their incredible creations with each other. And the game’s Live Map 2.0 will loop players in on a bird’s eye view of any route, so they can sit back to enjoy the show or do some detailed planning.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the highest tier of Microsoft’s flagship game subscription service that offers over 100 game titles that you can play with a single purchase, making it one of the most outstanding value propositions of the Xbox ecosystem to date.
