Summary
Xbox Game Passmembers can playCarrionas part of their subscriptions starting today, January 2. This is the first title to make its way toXbox Game Passin 2025.
Microsoft typically announces new additions to its game subscription service twice a month. The company deviated from this pattern four weeks ago, as thefirst wave of December 2024 Xbox Game Pass gamesalso ended up being the only one for that month. Another unusual thing about that lineup is that it stretched into early January 2025.
As for what’s actually on offer here,Carrionis a self-proclaimed “reverse horror game” that has players controlling an amorphous blob determined to consume all who imprisoned it. In doing so, the alien protagonist will spread panic throughout a mysterious facility and acquire new powers that will help it wreak havoc more efficiently. Although this premise isn’t entirely unprecedented, it is fairly well-realized, to the point thatCarrionhas developed a reputation as one of thebest horror games starring a monsterever made.
Day-one release
Cloud, Console, PC
In terms of critical acclaim,Carrionhas a “Strong” rating on OpenCritic, based on an average score of 76 and a 75% reviewer recommendation rate. Its player scores are just as impressive, with the game boasting nearly 24,000 “Very Positive” user reviews on Steam, as well as a 4.5-star rating on the Xbox Store, which is based on approximately 1,900 impressions.Carrionis hence looking like a strong addition to the selection ofhigh-quality horror experiences on Xbox Game Pass.
Since it’s not a day-one title,Carrionis now available across all non-Core tiers of Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft’s subscription service has four more releases confirmed for this month, starting with 2021 adventure gameRoad 96, another returning title that’s scheduled to land on January 7. Day-one ARPGEternal Strandsis then set to arrive on January 28, followed by two more day-one titles in the form ofSniper Elite: ResistanceandCitizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, which are slated to launch on the 30th and 31st of the month, respectively.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the highest tier of Microsoft’s flagship game subscription service that offers over 100 game titles that you may play with a single purchase, making it one of the most outstanding value propositions of the Xbox ecosystem to date.
