Hold on to your controllers, gamers! November is shaping up to be a HUGE month for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, with a lineup so packed it might just break the internet. The biggest news? Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is hitting Game Pass on day one! But here's where it gets controversial... Microsoft's recent price hike means you'll need the top-tier subscription to truly enjoy this bountiful offering. Is it worth it?
Microsoft has officially unveiled the November Game Pass lineup (as reported on Xbox Wire), and it's a doozy. Get ready to dive into a diverse collection of titles that cater to every taste, from indie gems to AAA blockbusters.
The fun starts on November 5th with the arrival of Dead Static Drive. This isn't your average zombie game. Think 1980s road trip meets survival horror, where you'll navigate a desolate landscape filled with unspeakable horrors. Sharing the spotlight on the same day is Sniper Elite: Resistance, a tactical third-person shooter that lets you test your sniping skills. This one features a co-op campaign, perfect for teaming up with a friend to take down the enemy. This can be a good place to start if you want to warm up before diving into Call of Duty.
But wait, there's more! November 6th brings us what I think is the real hidden gem of the month: Egging On. Forget about soldiers and snipers; this is a platformer where you play as an egg escaping a henhouse! Yes, you read that right. Navigate treacherous terrains and dizzying heights with nothing but your fragile shell. A truly unique indie experience. Also arriving on the 6th is Whiskerwood, which is a strategy and world-building game where you manage mouse colonies under the watchful eye of a feline overlord. If you like resource management or city builders, this is one is for you.
The gaming goodness keeps flowing on November 11th with Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris and Pigeon Simulator. Get ready for some classic tomb raiding action alongside the… uh… unique experience of being a pigeon. Then, the moment many have been waiting for arrives: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 drops on November 14th! At launch, expect a hefty dose of multiplayer mayhem with 16 6v6 maps and two massive 20v20 battlegrounds. Prepare for some serious competition.
Now, let's address the elephant in the room: the price. Microsoft recently increased the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $30 per month. That's a 50% jump from the previous $20 price tag. This came after previous price increases in 2024 as well. And this is the part most people miss... While the lower tiers still exist, you'll need that top-tier Ultimate subscription to play new releases like Call of Duty on day one. Is the value still there? That depends on how much you plan to play.
Here's a comprehensive list of everything coming to Xbox Game Pass in November, along with the required subscription tier for each title:
November 5
- Dead Static Drive— Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Sniper Elite: Resistance — Game Pass Premium
November 6
- Egging On — Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Whiskerwood — Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
November 7
- Voidtrain — Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Premium
November 11
- Great God Grove — Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Premium
- Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris — Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Premium
- Pigeon Simulator — Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
November 12
- Relic Hunters Legend — Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Premium
- Winter Burrow — Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
November 14
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
And don't forget, some games are leaving Game Pass on November 15th:
- Blacksmith Master (Game Preview)
- Football Manager 2024
- Football Manager 2024 Console Edition
- Frostpunk
- Spirittea
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Heart of Chernobyl
So, what do you think? Is the November Game Pass lineup worth the price of admission, especially with the recent price increase? Are you excited for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, or are you more intrigued by the indie offerings? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Which game are you most excited to play? Also, do you think Microsoft's strategy of putting AAA titles on Game Pass day one is sustainable in the long run, or will it eventually hurt game sales? Let's discuss!
