This week on Xbox Game Pass, subscribers are in for an explosive double dose of high-octane action!
We’re trading in subtle strategies and cozy sims for pure, unadulterated combat as two major, action-focused titles land on the service today. Yep, you’ll want to prepare to unleash both lightning-fueled gauntlets and razor-sharp katanas as Evil West and Ninja Gaiden 4 lead the latest Game Pass content drop.
Evil West (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 21st
Saddle up for a brutally cool, vampire-slaying adventure in Evil West.
The American frontier has been overrun by a dark, consuming menace, and you are one of the last agents of a top-secret institute standing between humanity and supernatural terror. Become a Wild West superhero, utilizing a powerful mix of old-school firearms, a lightning-fueled gauntlet, and ingenious gadgets to eradicate the vampire threat.
The combat is visceral and explosive, encouraging stylish, gory takedowns whether you hunt as a lone hero or team up in co-op with a friend. This narrative-driven campaign lets you evolve your monster-slaying mastery by unlocking new perks and upgrading your tools.
Our 4/5 review of Evil West on Xbox was full of praise, noting, “There is not a dull moment to be found in Evil West’s ten to twelve hour playtime… Each section in Evil West has clearly been made with the direction of ‘Make It Cool’ and, honestly, it’s able to deliver some of the best fun you can have in the Wild West. Expect solid combat, smooth movement and gorgeous colour palettes throughout.“
Ninja Gaiden 4 (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – October 21st
The legendary hack-and-slash franchise roars back to life as Ninja Gaiden 4 lands on Game Pass, day one.
This cutting-edge adventure flawlessly blends legacy and innovation, bringing back the high-speed, intense combat that made the series famous. You’ll step into the shoes of young ninja prodigy, Yakumo, who must fight through a miasma-shrouded, near-future Tokyo against cybernetic soldiers and otherworldly creatures.
The combat is visually stunning, fusing Team NINJA’s tempered philosophy with stylish, dynamic action. Master legacy techniques like the Izuna Drop and unleash powerful devastation by using Bloodbind Ninjutsu to transform your weapons.
With a push toward rewarding precision and a customisable experience, Ninja Gaiden 4 is ready to test action game veterans to their limits while immersing newcomers in a heart-pounding adventure.
Our review of Ninja Gaiden 4 is on the way, but we’ve already had this included in the most exciting new games for October, so hopes are super high. If you want to download it, head to the Xbox Store.
This week’s Game Pass update is a focused celebration of pure action gaming. Whether you prefer the stylised horror of the Wild West or the lightning-fast blade work of a modern ninja, Evil West and Ninja Gaiden 4 ensure your subscription is delivering maximum mayhem.
Time to lock and load, and maybe practice that wall run…
Xbox and gamepass can eat a big fat bag of dicks.
So the major upgrade is “What we expect of the service”?