Highlights
- Atlas Fallen may soon join Xbox Game Pass, boosting its RPG lineup.
- The game offers solid combat and visuals but has mixed reviews.
- Rumored arrival by August 2024, pending Microsoft confirmation.
PlayStation Plus subscribers have something to look forward to. Now, relying on a trustworthy source about the leakers, the next game that may become a part of this service is the open-world action RPG from the house of Atlas Fallen.
This potential addition would strengthen the Game Pass library even more with another large-scale RPG for players to enjoy.
Xbox Game Pass Getting a Shot in the Arm with Open-World RPG Atlas Fallen (Maybe)
Atlas Fallen: A Post-Apocalyptic Adventure
Atlas Fallen was created by Deck13 Interactive and sets the players in a gloomy and dusty world where players have to free humanity from the power of an evil god.
Praise has been given to the game for its good melee combat, sharp controls, and pretty art design. But it has been also criticized for having too many quests of the same type and low rewards for exploration.
This mixed environment can be observed in the scores given to it: Atlas Fallen has a rating of 68 on OpenCritic and more than 1350 ‘Mixed’ reviews on Steam.
Potential for a Wider Audience on Game Pass
Nevertheless, there are rather pros and cons to the game and it can be that the inclusion into Xbox Game Pass is a part of a certain strategy.
Thus, the primary point of the Game Pass is the extensive catalog of games, where players download games they might be reluctant to buy due to a high price.
For Atlas Fallen, it could be the perfect time for them to get new listeners and for people to be brought into their fan base at the same time.
Insider Scoop: eXtas1s and the Rumored Addition
Originally, just like any other rumors about upcoming games in the Game Pass library, the information about Atlas Fallen comes from eXtas1s, a Spanish YouTuber famous for his background in revealing the names of games soon to be included in the subscription.
However, eXtas1s did not state a date, but knowing that this source has leaked information about the event in the past, the event can be expected to be about a month away.
Hence, it is possible to predict that Atlas Fallen could be available in the Game Pass by August of 2024. Still, it should be noted that the mentioned information has not been confirmed by Microsoft.
Limited to the PC and Xbox Series X/S
In the event that Atlas Fallen does ever go on to be added to Game Pass, it should be noted, that it’s only going to be in PC and Xbox Series X/S since the game never really saw a release on Xbox One.
This exclusivity should not outrage most of the subscribers for the main focus now is next-gen consoles and the PC gaming market.
One auspicious addition The Adding field seems to offer great potential in expanding the repertoire of fun.
While we wait for the official confirmation from the Microsoft side, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can only hope for the addition of the next magnificent game to the list.
Thus, while not a hit with all the critics, Atlas Fallen can be labeled as a genuine novelty of an open-world game with solid combat.
Michaels expresses that Game Pass has a wealth of libraries in its range and there is nothing much to lose when taking its chances, you could be surprised to find your new favorite game.
In conclusion, the possibility of a South Park game coming along with the Xbox game pass is a plus for every open-world RPG enthusiast.
If they are to be believed, be prepared for an official statement and be ready to go on a new journey soon.