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Is Elden Ring coming to Game Pass? Xbox glitch got fans excited

Xbox Game Pass might soon see some of the biggest titles coming to the service (Image via FromSoftware)

From Software’s Elden Ring is the biggest game of the year by a wide margin.

Some players recently saw Elden Ring appear on Xbox Cloud Gaming as part of Xbox Game Pass, sparking speculation that the title was coming to the subscription service.

Many other games, such as GTA 5 and Soul Hackers 2, also appeared with the service’s branding on store pages.

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Xbox is no stranger to adding big AAA games to Game Pass. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Elden Ring and some of this year’s biggest titles pop up on the service.

Recently, Grand Theft Auto 5 also appeared as xCloud enabled, which is in line with Microsoft’s push towards the expansion of Cloud Gaming beyond its first-party titles.

Unfortunately for fans of Elden Ring, the game is definitely not coming to the Xbox Game Pass. It appears that all the confusion was caused by a bug.

Details of what went down and why fans thought Elden Ring and other non-Xbox games were coming to Game Pass

Twitter user Klobrille recently shared a screenshot of Xbox’s Cloud Gaming page. On the page, Elden Ring was shown to be part of Game Pass and was ready to be played via xCloud.

Titles such as Dying Light 2, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and Resident Evil Village also showed up as part of Game Pass.

A user replied to Krobille’s tweet with a screenshot of an ad that they received, which showed that the FromSoftware title was available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

The user got the ad on a loading screen before it redirected him to another page.

In June 2022, Microsoft confirmed their plans to expand the xCloud and Cloud Gaming platform by including non-Game Pass titles with Game Pass Ultimate later this year.

Many players thought this could be the reason why third-party non-Game Pass titles showed up with Game Pass and Cloud Gaming enabled tags.

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Microsoft representative confirms that cloud listing was caused by a bug

A Microsoft representative confirmed to Eurogamer that the cloud listings of non-Game Pass titles were a glitch. An update was even rolled out to fix the issue. The games no longer show up as Game Pass or Cloud Gaming titles.

The representative said:

“We’re aware of a bug that incorrectly displayed some titles as available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. We rolled out a fix and this is now updated.”

The Xbox Game Pass subscription service has been one of the most profitable ventures for Microsoft. It gives players a plethora of quality games at a small monthly fee.

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You are the hope of the Golden Order, Tarnished. Your choices will shape the future of all who dwell in the shadow of the Erdtree.#ELDENRING https://t.co/dTp3UC7Q7k

Getting Elden Ring on the service would’ve been really awesome for Xbox and PC Game Pass owners. It would’ve allowed them to experience one of the best games of the year at no extra cost. The game truly redefined the open-world genre while also acting as the natural evolution of FromSoftware’s Dark Souls series.

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Xbox Game Pass titles for August 2022 revealed

Ghost Recon Wildlands, Two Point Campus, Expedition Rome, and more coming to Game Pass (image vis Sportskeeda)

Xbox has unveiled the latest selection of games coming to Game Pass, including a new Ubisoft title and a couple of Day 1 releases. Let’s take a look at what’s coming to the service this month.

Xbox Game Pass is arguably the best subscription-based service in gaming right now. The service offers players a selection of top-tier titles for a fixed monthly fee. Available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC and supported devices via the cloud, it has garnered universal popularity.

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This month introduced another Ubisoft title along with a couple of highly anticipated releases debuting on Day 1. Let’s take a look at what’s coming to Game Pass this month.

New games coming to Xbox Game Pass in the first half of August 2022

One of the biggest additions to Game Pass this month is undoubtedly Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands. Ubisoft has been slowly adding its titles to Game Pass since earlier this year.

After Rainbow Six Siege, Rainbow Six Extraction, For Honor, Assassin’s Creed Origins and Far Cry 5, Ghost Recon Wildlands is the latest arrival. Released back in 2017, the game is often considered to be one of the best in the series.

Another highly anticipated game that is making its day 1 debut on Game Pass is the sequel to Two Point Hospital and Two Point Campus. Touted to receive a lot of plaudits, it will be perfect for a casual playthrough.

With that being said, let’s take a look at all of the titles coming to Game Pass in the first half of August.

  • Ghost Recon Wildlands (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 2
  • Shenzhen I/O (PC) ID@Xbox – August 4
  • Turbo Golf Racing (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) Available on day one with Game Pass ID@Xbox – August 4
  • Two Point Campus (Cloud, Console, and PC) Available on day one with Game Pass – August 9
  • Cooking Simulator (Cloud, Console, and PC) – August 11
  • Expeditions: Rome (PC) – August 11
  • Offworld Trading Company (PC) ID@Xbox – August 11

DLCs, updates and perks for games on Xbox Game Pass

Game Pass consists of a massive library of amazing titles that also receive post-launch DLCs and updates. While the base title is included, the DLCs and Expansions are purchasable separately.

The game pass also brings certain perks for different titles. With that being said, let’s take a look at the DLCs, updates and perks for games on Game Pass.

  • Citizen Sleeper Episode One: Flux – Available now
  • Sniper Elite 5: Landing Force Mission and Weapon Pack – Available now
  • Sea of ​​Thieves: Season Seven – August 4
  • Fall Guys: Coconut Milk Costume – Available now
  • skate 3: Upgrade Bundle – August 11
  • The Elder Scrolls Online: Noweyr Pack – August 16

Games leaving Xbox Game Pass on August 15

Xbox Game Pass is a subscription-based service and as such, games often leave the platform. In this regard, the following titles will leave the service on August 15, 2022:

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  • Boyfriend Dungeon (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Curse of the Dead Gods (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Library of Ruin (Cloud, Console, and PC)
  • Starmancer (Game Preview) (PC)
  • Train Sim World 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)

The Xbox Game Pass is available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and supported devices via the cloud. Players can jump right in today and select the plan that applies to them.

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