Xbox Game Pass Gets a Dose of 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Survival Chaos with Abiotic Factor
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Abiotic Factor, the indie co-op survival crafting game with 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Steam reviews, just landed on Xbox Game Pass, offering players a unique blend of humor, horror, and sandbox shenanigans. Looks like Game Pass subscribers are in for a wild ride with the crossplay feature.
Right, buckle up, mates! Xbox Game Pass just got a shot in the arm with *Abiotic Factor*, a co-op survival crafting game that's been making waves over on Steam. And when I say waves, I mean tsunamis – this thing's rocking a 95.5% player satisfaction rating from over 24,000 reviewers. That's like finding a unicorn that can also brew you a decent cuppa.
According to Game Rant, who broke the story, *Abiotic Factor* originally launched in early access on Steam, which allowed Deep Field, the dev team, to shape the game based on real player feedback. Smart move, eh? Now it's hitting Xbox Game Pass PC and Ultimate, letting up to six players dive into a mysterious, abandoned facility and face off against interdimensional nasties. Sounds like my kind of Friday night.
Now, I know what you're thinking: another survival crafting game? Haven't we seen it all before? But hear me out. *Abiotic Factor* isn't just about whacking trees and building a shack. It's got a proper story, RPG elements (traits, skills – the whole shebang), and enough humor to keep you from going completely bonkers when the otherworldly horrors start nipping at your heels. Think *Portal* meets *Don't Starve*, but with more opportunities for your mates to accidentally set the lab on fire.
And the best part? According to the original Game Rant article, it’s launching with crossplay capabilities. That means Xbox Series X/S owners can buddy up with their PlayStation 5 and PC pals. A welcome change considering previously it was only available for PC early access.
The gameplay loop is pretty classic: explore, craft, survive. Uncover new areas, unlock advanced crafting options, and build better gear to delve even deeper. It's a virtuous cycle of discovery and destruction, just the way we like it. Plus, *Abiotic Factor* throws in some sandbox elements, so you can tweak the experience to your liking. That's always a good sign – I'm a firm believer that players should be able to mess around with the rules a bit.
It joins a pretty beefy lineup of Game Pass additions for July, including *Little Nightmares 2*, *Rise of the Tomb Raider*, and *High on Life*. Plenty to keep you busy while you wait for your next paycheck to clear.
So, should you give *Abiotic Factor* a go? Well, if you're looking for a co-op survival game with a bit of wit, a touch of horror, and a whole lot of potential for mayhem, then yeah, absolutely. Just don't blame me when your base gets overrun by interdimensional gnomes.
Tags: Xbox Game Pass, Co-op Games, Survival Crafting, Indie Games, Abiotic Factor
Original article: Game Rant