Alright, let’s dive into this. So, crossplay—I mean, have you noticed how it’s kind of a big deal now? Maybe not everyone’s talking about it, but there’s something oddly satisfying about gaming with your pal who’s on a totally different console. Why split the community when you can unite it? Makes games last longer too—or so they say.
Now, Xbox Game Pass, right? It’s like the buffet of gaming. You get to try a bit of everything. They don’t shout about it much, but hey, there are some cross-platform goodies in there. Makes me wonder which ones hit the spot the best.
I remember August 3, 2025, like it was a couple of months ago…er, wait. Big month for these crossplay deals. Could just be me, but those new game releases were kinda a big thing.
Grounded 2—you know, from Obsidian? Came out of nowhere! I mean, weren’t they still wrapping up the first one? Now it’s in early access on Game Pass, and yeah, it feels like it’s a level up from the first one—minus a little polish here and there. This time you’re in a park, not just messing around in the backyard. It’s still that survival and crafting vibe, but you can mess around with your character’s look a lot more. I love that kind of stuff.
Oh, and the original Grounded still kicks around on Game Pass with crossplay. Random note, but it’s true.
Then there’s Abiotic Factor. It’s a July 2025 darling, if there ever was one. I think it feels like a year-long build-up to this PC-to-console survival gem. You play as scientists trapped underground with some pretty freaky beasts. Gotta set up a camp, stave off hunger—that whole survival gig. Not groundbreaking stuff, but I gotta admit, I liked it more than I expected.
Moving swiftly—which probably wasn’t the plan—to 33 Immortals. Speaking of plans, this one’s a chaotic mess in a good way. Up to 33 people playing at once—it doesn’t always happen, but when it does, oh boy. It’s got that roguelite flavor, like Hades a bit, but with tons of people. Gotta love seeing teamwork in a game like this where everyone’s doing their thing, yet still aiming for the same prize.
But, okay, I have to mention Borderlands 3. Before Borderlands 4 drops later this year (or, well, next, depending on when you read this), you might want to dive back in. It’s not perfect and maybe people already decided if they love or loathe it. But the Ultimate Edition on Game Pass? That’s a sweet deal—more so if you want to run wild with the DLCs and crossplay madness.
This might sound out of left field, but sports games like Madden NFL 25 love crossplay. I mean, who doesn’t want to tackle their friends across different systems? Key modes like Franchise and Ultimate Team got that crossplay magic activated, which is neat.
Now, COD fans—Black Ops 6 swooped in like a stealth bomber. After a shakier MW3, this one tried to win back hearts with better PvP and Zombies modes. Game Pass got it straight from launch, too, which was a shocker for those of us who never dreamed COD would debut there. Crossplay? Of course.
Moving stuff—literally, in Moving Out 2. Just a wild guess, but transporting furniture across alternate dimensions is way more fun in-game than real life. Co-op magic makes it all the better. Trust me, get your mates on board.
Diablo—ah, the nostalgia with Diablo 4! It’s a mixed bag post-launch. Some patches didn’t exactly hit the mark, but co-op’s a blast when you gather your squad. You get where I’m going, right? It’s all about the journey with pals.
Okay, before I lose track of everything, let’s wrap with Mortal Kombat 11. Crossplay, kind of a neat feature, but wish it was more open, honestly. Yet, it stands strong in the Game Pass lineup even with newer titles out there.
So yeah, maybe not an exhaustive dive into every detail, but these crossplay gems on Game Pass? They’re like a bag of mixed candies—each one a surprise and, hopefully, a delight.
