Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Confirms 6 Games Coming Soon

 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers have six new titles arriving over the next several days, with Mortal Kombat 1 standing out as the biggest addition. November delivered several notable games, and December is already off to a strong start with Marvel: Cosmic Invasion (December 1) and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (December 2).

Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Additions

• Routine – December 4 (Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC)

• A Game About Digging a Hole – December 9 (Cloud, Handheld, PC, Xbox Series X|S)

• Death Howl – December 9 (Handheld, PC)

• Dome Keeper – December 9 (Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC)

• Mortal Kombat 1 – December 10 (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S)

• Bratz: Rhythm and Style – December 11 (Cloud, Console, PC)

Mortal Kombat 1 Joins Game Pass

The highlight of the lineup is Mortal Kombat 1, arriving December 10. The 2023 reboot features a well-received Story Mode and a thriving multiplayer scene. With an 87% critic recommendation score on OpenCritic and over 6.2 million copies sold, it’s one of this generation’s best-selling fighting games. Its arrival on Game Pass gives new players a perfect chance to jump in.

Indie Hit: A Game About Digging a Hole

Coming December 9, A Game About Digging a Hole has built a loyal fanbase thanks to its simple but mysterious premise. Players dig deeper into the earth to uncover valuable ores—and stranger secrets. The game launched in February and quickly became a Steam success, with a 96% “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating and more than 1 million copies sold.

Other Titles Arriving Soon

• Routine (December 4): A sci-fi horror game set on a lunar base, launching day one for Game Pass Ultimate.

• Death Howl (December 9): A mix of RPG and card game mechanics from a publisher known for titles like Frostpunk and The Alters, also launching day one.

• Dome Keeper (December 9): A strategic tower-defense game where players dig, upgrade, and defend their domes.

• Bratz: Rhythm and Style (December 11): A fashion-focused adventure featuring the iconic Bratz characters as they travel the globe.

Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass Soon

As new titles arrive, several games are preparing to leave:

• Leaving December 15:

  • Mortal Kombat 11

  • Still Wakes the Deep

  • Wildfrost

• Leaving December 31:

  • Carrion

  • Hell Let Loose

Players may want to wrap up their progress in these games before they're removed at the end of the month.