3 Game Pass Titles We Are Playing This Weekend (October 10-12)

After the company's recent announcement of Xbox Game Pass subscription changes, including a cost hike for the Ultimate Tier to $thirty per month, numerous members are looking for fresh methods to maximize their membership. For those holding onto their membership or thinking about joining, we present our latest picks.

This weekend's titles feature a beloved Japanese role-playing game, a charming independent journey, and a brilliant puzzler set to depart from the platform shortly.

Persona 4: The Golden Edition

Among the top ways to maximize value from Game Pass is by immersing yourself in a lengthy, captivating RPG — and Persona 4 Golden matches that bill exactly. You take on the part of a teenager who has relocated to the quiet rural town of Inaba. During the day, your objectives include making friendships, working employment, and keeping up with schoolwork. At night, you investigate a chilling serial murder case by venturing into unique locations themed around your companions' inner fears.

With a memorable cast of characters, strategic turn-based combat, flawless art design, and a storyline full of twists, Persona 4 Golden is regarded as a classic for good reason. It also boasts a highly engrossing gameplay loop that will keep you up late into the night, night after night.

Sopa - Tale of the Stolen Potato

While big releases like Ninja Gaiden IV are a primary attraction for the service, the subscription also showcases lesser-known indie gems. A perfect example of this is Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato. Inspired by the animated classic, this enchanting indie adventure is a magical realist tale rooted in Latin American traditions. Players join Miho, who, after helping his grandma prepare soup, is transported to a colorful world populated by potato-nabbing frogs and other eccentric creatures.

Sopa plays out similar to an learning-focused PC game from the 1990s, as Miho tackles challenges and helps the realm's residents by collecting an assortment of items. Even if it's a little rough around the edges, Sopa is a sweet little experience that proudly celebrates its love for the region's culture.

Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure

Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure is scheduled to exit Game Pass on Oct. 15, leaving only a few days to experience it via your membership — and you definitely should. Developer the creators crafted one of the best puzzlers of this generation in 2023's Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure. Its core gameplay element revolves around moving among realms inside additional worlds, and often you'll transport those worlds, in the form of vibrant spheres, alongside you.

Although it doesn't have explicit guidance, everything about Cocoon's puzzles is built in a highly natural manner, yet they will test you as well. 2023 was a big year for video games, so it's understandable if Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure was a bit overlooked by many players. Let's correct that now.