The first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass this September 2022 has been announced: Disney Dreamlight Valley, Metal: Hellsinger and more.
Xbox Game Pass September 2022
Disney Dreamlight Valley: Founder’s Edition – Available Now
“Welcome to Disney Dreamlight Valley Early Access! Show your love for Disney with exclusive outfits that celebrate classic Disney Parks themes, along with beloved characters like Mickey Mouse. This Founder’s Pack grants early access to the game and contains exclusive items.
Disney Dreamlight Valley is a hybrid of a life simulator and an adventure game rich in quests, exploration and engaging activities with Disney and Pixar friends both old and new.” (xbox.com)
Disney Dreamlight Valley is available day one on Xbox Game Pass, so you can start your adventure with your favorite Disney and Pixar characters now!
You are tasked with freeing the Dream Castle from oblivion, while making friends and unlocking characters from the Realms of Disney and Pixar. Make Dreamlight Valley your own by building the perfect neighborhood: customize the layout, landscape, and place your choice of thousands of decorative elements.
Disney Dreamlight Valley is a light-hearted game, aimed at audiences ages three and up. It’s meant to be a way to experience these beloved characters outside of their movies.
Opus Magnum – Available Now
“Hailed as the most promising alchemist of his generation, Anataeus Vaya has just accepted a position as head alchemist of House Van Tassen, the oldest and wealthiest of the ancient Houses in the city. But dangers lurk behind the family’s opulent facade, and alchemy alone may not solve all problems.
Opus Magnum is the latest open-ended puzzle game from Zachtronics, the makers of SpaceChem, Infinifactory, TIS-100, and SHENZHEN I/O. Master the intricate physical machinery of the Transmutation Engine, the alchemical engineer’s most advanced tool, and use it to create vital remedies, precious gems, deadly weapons, and more.” (xbox.com)
Opus Magnum is another puzzle game from Zachtronics, the third of which we’ve seen on Xbox Game Pass in recent months. Like the other titles, Opus Magnum is also open-ended and adds some intriguing storylines if you need more reasons to play. The machines themselves are extremely customizable and programmable, to ensure that all of your alchemical needs are met and run as efficiently as possible.
Train Sim World 3 – Available Now
“Explore three highly detailed routes and learn the controls of all nine high-powered locomotives in Train Sim World 3 with the new Training Center. Battle extreme weather with the new dynamic weather system and see volumetric skies powered by a new lighting system that breathes new life into the routes of Train Sim World 3.” (xbox.com)
Its library of trains to choose from aside, Train Sim World 3 also features volumetric skies, transforming the atmosphere of its routes and enhancing immersion and experience. It also has customizable scenarios, which can be shared with your friends. If you own the predecessor Train Sim World 2, you’ll be pleased to know that all of its content is compatible with Train Sim World 3.
Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation – available September 13
“The human race has expanded in the galaxy thanks to the wonders of the technological singularity. You have become so powerful that you can command vast armies across a world that provides you with an ever-growing galactic empire.
Now, humanity is under assault from a new enemy. Calling themselves the Substratum, they seek to wipe the human race from existence. You, as an up-and-coming member of the Post-Human Coalition, must deal with both this new threat and renegade humans trying to reclaim their own worlds.”
You take your side as the Post Human Coalition or their enemies, the Substratum. The two factions fight for control of the galaxy in this 64-bit real-time strategy.
DC League of Super-Pets: The Adventures of Krypto and Ace – available September 13
“When Superman and Batman’s favorite caped canines discover Lex Luthor’s plot to pet the stray dogs of Metropolis, these four-legged fighters aren’t about to turn around. Therefore, he unleashes Krypto’s Heat Vision and Arctic Bark powers, or Ace’s Batarangs and Shoulder Charge attacks, to defeat the evil LexBots. He rescues animals along the way, before they’re locked up in the LexCorp zoo, and prepare for the final battle with Lex and his high-tech warsuit. (xbox.com)
Inspired by the movie of the same name, DC League of Super Pets puts you in the shoes (or paws) of super dogs Krypto and Ace to protect the streets of Metropolis against Lex Luthor. You can also pamper your friends at the Adoption Center, helping them find forever homes.
You Stink in the Parking Lot – Available September 14
“Get ready to take part in the world’s most extreme parking experience in You Suck at Parking™, the only game where your driving skills are not as important as your parallel parking skills. Race against the clock to pull the parking brake in over 100 wild levels with increasing difficulty.
Going furiously fast to the designated parking spot will not only ensure that you remain extremely cool, calm and collected; but unlock cool new customization options to enhance your ride.” (xbox.com)
Who hasn’t experienced a little three-point spin combat? You Suck At Parking takes this experience, replicates it, allows you to climb the global leaderboards, because who doesn’t love a good driver? There’s also a multiplayer mode, so you can finally decide which of your friends sucks the most behind the wheel.
Despot’s Game: Available September 15
“Guide puny humans through Despot’s Game, an army battle game of rogue tactics. Equip your team and sacrifice them through procedural dungeons while fighting enemies and other players! Prepare your warriors and let them fight alone! Indirect combat allows you to focus heavily on tactical considerations rather than reflexes. Strengthen your frontline with fridges, take aim with your food launchers, and take care of your Forbidden Summoners!
Dungeons are generated from scratch every time, and there is no chance for puny humans to find their way out! And even if they’re lucky, don’t worry, there are endless ways to die in Despot’s Game!
In Despot’s Game, you control a group of people who wake up in a strange maze. Equipped with no memories and loads of weapons, your team must do whatever it takes to survive in this strange environment.
Equipping your squad with different loot turns them into wizards, cultists, ninjas, and many other heroes. Mix and match your team to become survivors. In the maze, you will face a bunch of monsters, but if you survive, you will meet the final builds of other players in a battle to the death.
Metal: Hellsinger – available September 15
“Part human, part demon, and obsessed with revenge. Become The Unknown and fight in the fiercest domains of hell. Destroy hordes of demons and their leaders to prepare for an epic showdown with The Red Judge.
Every legend has a song. And yours is one of metal, revenge and destruction. (xbox.com)
Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS. Shooting to the beat is the goal, and the more you stay in sync with the beat, the more destruction you’ll wreak. You are offered a wide range of weapons, from skull-covered blades to assassin pistols. Each of these weapons has unique ultimate abilities.
Noted voice actor Troy Baker narrates the epic story of this game, with icons of the metal genre contributing to its original soundtrack: System of a Down’s Serj Tankian, Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe, Arch Enemy’s Alissa White-Gluz and more.
Metal: Hellsinger is a passion project from David Goldfarb, Game Director on Payday 2 and Lead Designer on Battlefield 3 and Battlefield: Bad Company 2.
Xbox Game Pass games for September 2022 are taken from the official Xbox news announcement. For more gaming news, click here.
