Ten Games Launch on Xbox, Including Dune
Ten Games Launch on Xbox, Including Dune
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Well Dweller had a 91 score on Metacritic at launch, although its Xbox-specific score was somewhat lower.
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Dune: Awakening lets players explore alone, join shared servers with friends or enter public servers hosting hundreds of players; survival also involves building vehicles and enduring Arrakis’ extreme conditions.
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Dune: Awakening’s combat includes abilities and tools associated with four Imperium disciplines: the Trooper, Bene Gesserit, Mentat and Swordmaster.
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Well Dweller’s matchstick serves both exploration and combat functions, illuminating the surrounding world as Glimmer gains additional abilities to access previously unreachable areas.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is also expanding to an additional Game Pass tier during the Sept. 21–27 service update, alongside the two headline premieres.
Xbox Game Pass is welcoming ten new games on September 22, headlined by Dune: Awakening and Well Dweller, a critically-praised metroidvania. Dune: Awakening, a massive open-world survival title set on the desert planet Arrakis, joins Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC tiers after months of early access. Well Dweller, a dark fairy-tale adventure starring a matchstick-wielding bird, earned a 91 on Metacritic and arrives day one on Game Pass.
The week also brings Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to an additional Game Pass tier, plus 16 other titles hitting PlayStation and Xbox. Major releases include the puzzle adventure Rivage and Graveyard Keeper 2, rounding out a busy week for console gamers across platforms.
Well Dweller's Metroidvania Takes Flight
Well Dweller puts players in the claws of Glimmer, a tiny bird navigating a dark kingdom where his family vanished. Created by Kyle Thompson, who made Crypt Custodian and Islets, the game blends exploration with combat using Glimmer's matchstick. The match illuminates the shadowy world while unlocking new abilities that open previously blocked areas.
The 91 Metacritic score signals strong early critical reception. Well Dweller launches day one on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, making it instantly playable for subscribers without extra cost.
Dune: Awakening Brings Arrakis to Console
Dune: Awakening, Funcom's open-world survival game, officially arrived on Xbox Series X|S after extended PC early access. The game lets players explore Arrakis alone, join shared servers with friends, or enter public servers hosting hundreds of players together. Survival demands building vehicles and enduring the harsh desert's extreme conditions.
Combat draws from four Imperium disciplines: the Trooper, Bene Gesserit, Mentat, and Swordmaster. Each path offers distinct abilities and tools for tackling enemies and environmental challenges. The console version ships with a major content update, expanding the game beyond its PC foundation.
Call of Duty and More Expand Service Coverage
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is expanding beyond its existing Game Pass tier during the September 21–27 service update. The expansion widens access for more subscribers seeking premium multiplayer and campaign content. This marks a significant boost to Game Pass's AAA library mid-season.
Beyond these headliners, Rivage and Graveyard Keeper 2 join the week's lineup, while 16 titles—including CONTROL Resonant and Silent Hill: Townfall—launch across PlayStation and Xbox simultaneously. The September 22 release date concentrates major gaming content across platforms.
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