Xbox Game Pass September Lineup Brings RuneScape to Consoles for the First Time
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Microsoft's latest Xbox Game Pass drop introduces RuneScape to consoles for the first time via Dragonwilds, while heavy hitters like Cyberpunk 2077 prepare to leave the service.
Microsoft has revealed the first wave of titles heading to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass this September, and the roster carries a few surprises for subscribers. As reported by Eurogamer, the undisputed headliner is RuneScape: Dragonwilds, marking a massive milestone as the first time a game from the iconic franchise hits consoles. Dropping on September 15th for its full 1.0 launch after a successful early access run, this entry shifts away from the classic point-and-click MMO formula to offer an open-world survival crafting experience akin to Valheim and Enshrouded. It is a smart play for Jagex, bringing a legacy brand into the modern survival crafting space while expanding multi-platform reach.
The rest of the September lineup mixes fresh indie arrivals with some unexpected catalog drops. Subscribers can look forward to competitive platformer SpeedRunners 2, roguelike deck-builder The Royal Writ, and Virtua Fighter 5 REVO World Stage. Alongside the new additions, the service is taking in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, though that inclusion is unlikely to turn many heads given its age. These drops land across cloud, console, and PC tiers, keeping cross-platform players covered regardless of where they prefer to log their hours.
Of course, a new month also means clearing out the virtual shelves. The middle of September brings a painful wave of departures from the Game Pass library, taking away heavy hitters like Cyberpunk 2077, Dead Cells, Deep Rock Galactic Survivor, and Frostpunk 2. If you have been sleeping on any of those experiences, you have a very limited window to finish your runs before they cycle out of the subscription ecosystem.
Tags: Xbox Game Pass, RuneScape, Gaming News, PC Gaming, Consoles
Original article: Eurogamer