In July 2023, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will have the opportunity to download a slew of free games on console, PC and across devices on cloud.
Xbox Game Pass: Free games you can download in July 2023
Xbox gamers with a Game Pass subscription not only get access to hundreds of free titles every month but in July 2023, they get first dibs on free downloads on Darkwood and the puzzle-adventure game When the Past was Around.
Take a look at the full breakdown of Xbox Game Pass releases dropping in July 2023.
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Darkwood – Available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S from 1 July 2023
Roam by day, survive the night. Darkwood is a different type of survival horror game that builds tension through the slow-burn atmosphere without relying on jump scares.
While the sun is out, explore an open world of corrupted woods to scavenge weapons and materials.
Once the sun dips, you’ll need to hole up surrounded by whatever traps and barriers you can build and pray you can hide from or fight the creatures that emerge in the dark.
Good luck making it through the night with your body and mind intact.
When the Past was Around – Available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S from 16 July 2023
Discover the touching and bittersweet love story of Eda and Owl. Unlock the puzzles in a beautifully rendered point-and-click adventure with hand-drawn art and a magical score that will stick with you for days.
This is a calming, meditative game that reflects on love and loss in a surreal world made up of disjointed rooms from memory and time.
More free games you can expect this month
While Xbox has yet to unveil more free games expected in July 2023, subscribers can still enjoy the following perks:
Game | Date | Platform |
‘Naruto Shippuden’ Uncut Season 101* | 6 July 2023 | Game Pass Ultimate |
Crunchyroll Premium (Mega Fan Plan**) | 20 July 2023 | Game Pass Ultimate |
Latest episodes of ‘JUJUTSU KAISEN’, ‘One Piece’, ‘BLUELOCK | 20 July 2023 | Game Pass Ultimate |
Xbox Game Pass: Here’s how it works
The digital game market is flooded with new releases, and the top picks are usually pricier than the rest. To mitigate this and give gamers an equal playing field, irrespective of social or class status, Microsoft introduced a tiered subscription model where Xbox users could download free games or, better yet, get premium releases at discounted prices.
The are two tiers, Xbox Game Pass and Ultimate. The former grants gamers access to catalogues for use on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and mobile device. On the other hand, the Game Pass Ultimate tier unlocks Gold titles and comes along with an Xbox Live subscription.
Game Pass can be purchased in one of three ways:
- Console only: R99 per month
- PC only: R99 per month
- Ultimate: R149 per month