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After the company's recent announcement of Game Pass subscription changes, featuring a cost hike for the Ultimate Tier to $thirty per month, numerous subscribers are looking for new ways to maximize their subscription. If you keeping their subscription or considering joining, we present our latest recommendations.

This weekend's titles feature a acclaimed JRPG, a charming independent adventure, and a brilliant puzzler scheduled to depart from the service shortly.

Persona 4 Golden

Among the best ways to get your money's worth from Game Pass is by diving into a extensive, engaging RPG — and Persona 4 Golden matches that description perfectly. You take on the part of a high school student who has just moved to the quiet rural town of Inaba. During the day, your goals include making friendships, working employment, and managing schoolwork. By night, you investigate a disturbing serial murder case by exploring strange locations based on your friends' inner fears.

With a unforgettable group of heroes, tactical turn-based combat, flawless visuals, and a storyline packed with twists, Persona 4: The Golden Edition is considered a masterpiece for good reason. It also features a incredibly addictive gameplay loop that will keep you up past bedtime, night after night.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato

While big releases like Ninja Gaiden 4 are a key selling point for the service, the subscription also highlights smaller games. A great instance of this is Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato. Inspired by the animated classic, this charming indie adventure is a fantasy tale rooted in South American culture. You join Miho, who, after assisting his grandmother make soup, is transported to a colorful world populated by potato-stealing frogs and various quirky creatures.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato plays out similar to an educational computer title from the 1990s, as Miho solves challenges and aids the world's residents by collecting an assortment of items. Even if it's a bit rough around the edges, Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato is a heartwarming small experience that openly showcases its appreciation for the region's culture.

Cocoon

Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure is scheduled to leave the service on October 15, leaving only a few days to play it via subscription — and you absolutely should. Developer Geometric Interactive crafted one of the best puzzlers of recent years in the 2023 release Cocoon. Its central puzzle mechanic focuses on moving between realms inside additional worlds, and often you'll transport those realms, in the form of vibrant spheres, alongside you.

Although it doesn't have direct guidance, everything about Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure's puzzles is designed in a very intuitive way, yet they will challenge you as well. The year 2023 proved a big year for video games, so it's no surprise if Cocoon was somewhat overlooked by many players. Let's correct that while we can.