Summary
Xbox Game Passis reportedly growing even bigger in the coming weeks asanother massive Ubisoft open-world title is seemingly coming to the service. Following a successful Gamescom 2024 showing that highlighted several upcoming Game Pass Day-One launches, Microsoft isn’t slowing down as it continually reveals more titles that will be coming to the subscription service. Of course, beyond official reveals, there are also rumors claiming that some older but still incredibly popular games will soon debut on Game Pass, and this latest report is especially exciting for extreme sports fans.
Over on X (formerly Twitter), leakereXtas1stv, who has earned a reputation for correctly predicting several Xbox Game Pass additions, claims thatUbisoft’s cult-favorite multiplayer gameRiders Republicwill arrive on Microsoft’s service in September.
They speculate that it could drop on September 11 but also warns that, as with many previous Game Pass releases, the time frame may change. If the report is accurate,Riders Republicwill be the latest Ubisoft game to come to Xbox Game Pass after massive hits likeAssassin’s Creed: Origins,Ghost Recon: Wildlands,andRainbow Six Siege.
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What Is Riders Republic All About?
Extreme Sports For Everyone!
Developed as a spiritual successor to Ubisoft’sSteep,Riders Republicencourages players to embrace their inner adrenaline junkie and take to the slopesin all manner of vehicles. Everything from skis and snowboards to mountain bikes and dirt bikes can be piloted across a plethora ofmassive maps designed to support up to 50 playersracing together at once. Those who are more interested in taking to the skiescan instead don a Wingsuitand soar through the air, although this activity is obviously the most dangerous.
Earning generally favorable reviews at launch, critics were impressed by the variety of content available forRiders Republic, praising the game for its many disciplines and progression paths. Much like one would expect from a title in the arcade sports genre, players have a great deal ofcontrol over how their character looksthanks to dozens of unique cosmetics and unlockables. New equipment can be earned by completing missions, which is easy to do given the abundance of challenges scattered throughout the game.
Whether or notRiders Republicdoes land onXbox Game Passin September, the subscription service already has plenty of new titles lined up for players. Users can look forward to the hotly-anticipatedStar Truckeron September 3,Age of Mythology: Retoldon September 4, andFrostpunk 2on September 20. With a stacked fourth quarter,Microsoft may finally be redeeming itselfafter a rocky 2024.
