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0 We may be moving out of summer, but September’s Game Pass line up is set to be a scorcher with 5 new releases coming our way. Strategy and sim fans will be like a kid in a candy store with plenty of goodies to sink their teeth into.
Star Trucker
Genre: Simulation
Release Date: 3rd September
Ever wanted to experience the trucker life but boldly go where no big rig has gone before? Now you can! Star Trucker puts you behind the wheel of your own rocket-powered truck as you transport cargo across the galaxies. You can pick up jobs hauling a variety of cargo, sometimes to hazardous places, to earn cash to upgrade your rig. But you’ll need to keep an eye on the fuel tank and the state of your components along the way. A neglected rig can leave you not only broke but floating in the aether! And keep an ear on your radio; you never know when new side jobs will come in!
Age of Mythology: Retold
Genre: Strategy, RTS
Release Date: 4th September
A 2002 strategy classic is back with a bang! Age of Mythology: Retold brings the best elements of the adored original and blends it with modern strategy aspects and visuals. Lay claim to ancient lands of legend by calling on the gods of Greek, Egyptian and Norse mythology. Summon powerful centaurs to help you besiege the city of Troy or call upon the mighty Nidhogg Dragon to lay waste to Midgard. Even the powers of nature bend to your whims as you conjure earthquakes to flatten cities or replenishing rains to aid crops. With epic campaigns spanning 50 missions, myth and magic is in your hands!
Train Sim World 5
Genre: Simulation
Release Date: 17th September
Return to the tracks once more as Train Sim World 5 comes to Game Pass. Bringing you 3 new routes across London, Frankfurt and Los Angeles, it’s a rail journey you won’t want to miss. Step behind the controls of the likes of the Northwestern Class 350 and the powerhouse DB Vectron as you travel across the country. A brand new Conductor Mode also lets you step away from driving and embrace the life of a conductor; open doors, check tickets and ensure the safety of passengers. And with a livery designer and photo mode, the customisation options are abundant. The rails are yours to traverse!
Frostpunk 2
Genre: Strategy, City Builder
Release Date: 20th September
Winter is coming, again! Set 30 years after the original, Frostpunk 2 returns you to the frozen wastes to oversee the survival of the last remaining city on earth. Entire city districts can now be constructed to serve different purposes, and it’s up to you to make sure they all function as they should. More political intrigue is also thrown in with unique factions serving on the council, all with differing views and beliefs. Every alliance must be thought out carefully. But if you’d rather skip the story and just experiment, the Utopia Builder sandbox mode with infinite play time lets you do just that. Will you thrive or be left out in the cold?
Ara: History Untold
Genre: Strategy, 4X
Release Date: 24th September
Perhaps you’re hankering for a Civilization-esque affair but with the realism cranked up a few notches? Then Ara: History Untold may be for you. Follow in the footsteps of history’s greatest leaders and develop a dynamic living nation, taking it through 12 eras of technological discoveries and economical growth. Discover what makes a nation thrive, from resources to architecture and amenities to scientific discoveries. And with simultaneous turn resolution, you’ll need to put your leadership skills to the test and predict your opponent’s next move to gain the upper hand. It’s your nation to rule your way.
Whether you prefer the outer reaches of space, scenes from epic myths or the unforgiving frosty wastes, Game Pass has got you covered this September!
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