Star Trucker and Wildfrost are next on June 18th for Standard subscribers, followed by Sloclap’s Rematch on June 19th for Ultimate and PC Game Pass. June 24th sees the launch of Volcano Princess, while June 26th marks the arrival of Against the Storm, the acclaimed rogue-lite city builder.

On the same day, Blizzard fans (or at least those left) can expect Warcraft 1: Remastered and Warcraft 2: Remastered on PC. There’s also Warcraft 3: Reforged, which has seen some improvements since its disastrous launch. On June 30th, Call of Duty: WW2 joins the ever-expanding list of Call of Duty titles on the service, playable for all three tiers of subscribers.

As an early sneak peek for next month, Little Nightmares 2 and Rise of the Tomb Raider will become available on July 1st. Check out all the games leaving on June 30th below:

• Arcade Paradise (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Journey to the Savage Planet (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• My Friend Peppa Pig (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Robin Hood: Sherwood Builders (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• SteamWorld Dig (Cloud and Console)
• SteamWorld Dig 2 (Console and PC)

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Sons of the Forest

The first rule of playing Sons of the Forest is to experience the original if only to appreciate its story-telling and how things work. Then dive into the sequel and really start to grasp all the different tools that Endnight Games has offered, from solar-powered golf karts and hang-gliders (with launch pads) to an extensive range of firearms, new melee weapons, and mechanics, like AI helpers and a revamped building system. Though its narrative won’t quite hook you, the sheer amount of stuff to do on the island – inhumane and otherwise – provides hours of fun.

The development team thanked players, stating, “Since we set sail on this adventure, the outpour of love, feedback, and the occasional plea for mercy from the Blightstorm has been overwhelming. It’s as if every copy sold has laid another stone in the foundations of our Smoldering City, making it stronger, grander, and more alive.

“To everyone who’s ever completed orders for the Scorched Queen, puzzled over which crop to plant next, or cursed when the rain turned against them, we owe you our gratitude. Your stories have turned Against the Storm from a game into a saga. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey.”

Against the Storm is a survival city-builder, but unlike its contemporaries, there’s a rogue-lite format. Players must decide where to assign workers, which areas to uncover next and objectives to prioritize for the Scorched Queen. Meanwhile, the Storm rages and can throw a wrench into everything.

While it’s already seen massive success, Eremite Games is only getting started. It launched Update 1.2 last month, adding the Trends panel, Automaton unit, unique art and sound FX for World Events and more. Update 1.3 is in the works (with more details to be revealed soon), followed by paid DLC, which adds a new playable species, buildings, events, Orders, perks and biome. As always, stay tuned for more details in the coming months.

Eremite Games’ title was already pretty feature-complete before launch, but the 1.0 update brings something new: the Queen’s Hand Trial. Players must forge the Adamantine Seal and can’t lose a settlement or restart. You’ll only have a few upgrades with more unlocked in the Smoldering City but in a somewhat random fashion.

There are 25 picks with the option to buy one of three upgrades. You also have Fundamental Upgrades, which aren’t random and should help even the odds. As far as challenges go, the Queen’s Hand Trial is the toughest for seasoned players.

With Against the Storm leaving early access, the developer has confirmed that bi-weekly updates will no longer happen. However, it will still receive support with new content coming in the future. There will be more details on post-launch plans later, so stay tuned.

December 5th sees the arrival of the multiplayer voxel title Clone Drone in the Danger Zone and blacksmithing adventure While the Iron’s Hot for Xbox Series X/S, PC and cloud. Rise of the Tomb Raider returns on the same day. On December 7th, Goat Simulator 3 arrives for cloud, PC and Xbox Series X/S, followed by Against the Storm on December 8th for PC.

Lemmings-like puzzle title Tin Hearts debuts on December 12th for the service, while Far Cry 6 is available on December 14th. As for Game Pass Core (the replacement for Xbox Live Gold), it will offer Chivalry 2 and Totally Reliable Delivery Service on December 6th. Check out the titles leaving Game Pass on December 15th:

• Chained Echoes (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Opus Magnum (PC)
• Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Rubber Bandits (Cloud, Console, and PC)

In a report published on Dealabs, the leaker has claimed that the first half of December will see nine games being added to Game Pass, including the aforementioned Remnant titles, and on December 1, SteamWorld Build, which is confirmed to be a day and date release for the service. On December 8, as previously confirmed, Against the Storm will release day and date for Game Pass as well.

Among the rest, the two most prominent titles are Far Cry 6 and Rise of the Tomb Raider. They will allegedly be accompanied by World War Z: Aftermath, Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition, Goat Simulator 3, Tin Hearts, Clone Drone in the Danger Zone, and While the Iron’s Hot.

Microsoft will likely be officially announcing its wave 1 lineup for Game Pass’ December additions soon, so stay tuned for that.

Set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by an all-consuming Storm, players assume the role of the Viceroy, who must venture into the wild on the Scorched Queen’s orders. Their goal is to find the Smoldering City, building various settlements along the way. The catch is that you can only choose a specific set of upgrades during a “run” and must do enough to gain the Queen’s approval before progressing.

With Update 1.0, experienced players can play Queen’s Hand – a trial that involves reforging the Adamantine Seal. Permadeath is enabled, so if a single settlement fails, all upgrades are forfeited, and you need to start over. This is in addition to balance changes, UX improvements, bug fixes and more. Stay tuned for more details en route to the launch.