Summary
Without any prior announcement, bothRemnant: From the AshesandRemnant 2were quietly added to theXbox Game Passlibrary. The subscription service continues the trend of dropping unexpected titles, asXbox Game Pass added a surprise new gamejust yesterday inKiller Instinct: Anniversary Edition.
Xbox Game Pass has added third-person shooter, action RPG titlesRemnant: From the AshesandRemnant 2. Both titles are relatively recent and well-received games.Remnant: From the Asheswas one of the surprise hits of 2019, and even with some heightened expectations,Remnant 2managed to outdo its predecessor in terms of sales and critical reception.Remnant 2was launched in late July 2023 to great success and went on to be nominated for theBest Action Game category at The Game Awards 2023.
Despite being quietly added to the subscription service, both games have cultivated quite an audience.Remnant: From the Ashesachieved cult status after positive word of mouth, leading toRemnant 2becoming a Steam bestseller ahead of launch. It even surpassedBaldur’s Gate 3,this year’s surprise hit game, in Steam sales for a period. So, while Game Pass added both games without warning, it certainly wasn’t due to the titles being bad or unpopular.
For those looking to check out theRemnantfranchise for the first time, both games – often referred to asDark Soulswith guns – are worth downloading, but it isn’t required to play the first title before moving on to the sequel. Seeing how the games are best played in co-op, it might make sense to stick with the newer release as it is likely to have a larger player base.
It seems wild thatXbox Game Passwould add games of this caliber without announcing them first. Still, the service has been providing excellent value as of late, with games likePersona 5 Tactica, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name,andJusantbeing recently added.Remnant: From the AshesandRemnant 2are just the latest examples of Game Pass adding to its ever-expanding library of worthwhile titles.
Remnant 2
WHERE TO PLAY
REMNANT II® is the sequel to the best-selling game REMNANT: FROM THE ASHES that pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself. To succeed, players will need to rely on their own skills and those of their team to overcome the toughest challenges and to stave off humanity’s extinction.Intense Remnant Combat Experience: A mix of methodical and frenetic ranged/melee combat returns with cunning enemies and large scale boss battles. Choose specific gear and weapons to optimize for the different biomes and battles ahead. Bosses will bring high-level players to team up to overcome the challenge and try to obtain the biggest rewardsNew Worlds to Explore: Players can travel alone or with friends as a team through strange new worlds and beyond, overrun by mythical creatures and deadly foes while trying to stay alive. There are multiple worlds to explore with different types of creatures, weapons, and items. Utilize and upgrade discovered items to take on tougher challenges
