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Marvel Cosmic Invasion, a collaborative beat em up between Tribute Games, Dotemu, and Marvel Games, will be available on Xbox Game Pass and optimized for Xbox Series X|S starting December 1st.
Routine, a first-person sci-fi horror game set in an abandoned lunar base, is coming to Xbox Game Pass, optimized for Xbox Series X|S, portable devices, and with Smart Delivery on December 4th.
In December, Xbox Game Pass will also add Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, a narrative adventure game from Dont Nod Studios, which follows the story of four high school friends and their interactions with three other teen girls.
The lineup for December on Xbox Game Pass includes several optimized titles for Xbox Series X|S, such as Im on Observation Duty 8 by Dreamloop Games and Sleep Awake by Blumhouse Games.

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Top 10 Xbox Game Pass Titles to Look Forward to in December

Official information reveals a packed December for Xbox platforms, with several games launching on Xbox Game Pass, some on day one. Here’s a look at key titles coming to Xbox Game Pass: Marvel Cosmic Invasion arrives on December 1st. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage will be available on December 2nd. Routine joins the service on December 4th. December 1st also brings Crime Simulator and Seven Days Until Morning to Game Pass. On December 2nd, subscribers can also grab BROK: The Brawl Bar, Cute Bonfire, Elon and Friends, Winter Pack, Slimeboo, and the free Red Dead Redemption upgrade. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, a narrative adventure game from Dont Nod Studios, follows four high school friends and their interactions with three other teen girls. As previously mentioned, Routine is coming to Game Pass on December 4th. Throughout December, Xbox Game Pass will also add Blood: Refreshed Supply and other optimized titles for Xbox Series X|S, including Dreamloop Games’ I’m on Observation Duty 8 and Blumhouse Games’ Sleep Awake. The full list is available on Xbox Wire, but here are details on some of the highlighted releases:

Collaborative Marvel Beat ‘Em Up & Sci-Fi Horror Arrive on Xbox Game Pass in December

Marvel Cosmic Invasion (December 1st) – Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere: Tribute Games and Dotemu collaborated with Marvel Games on this original beat ’em up. This interplanetary adventure, a tribute to the Marvel Universe, features dynamic fight combos and detailed pixel art. Players can enjoy local and online modes, with an adaptive player entry and exit system. Routine (December 4th) – Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Optimized for portable devices / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery: Routine is a first-person sci-fi horror game set in an abandoned lunar base designed with an 80s vision of the future. As the base falls silent, exploration becomes a fight for survival. The search for answers leads to an encounter with an enemy that sees you as the threat. With a diverse lineup including a Marvel beat ’em up and a tense sci-fi horror, December offers Xbox Game Pass subscribers a range of new experiences.

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