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Following the company's latest announcement of Xbox Game Pass subscription updates, including a price increase for the Ultimate Tier to $thirty monthly, numerous members are looking for new ways to get the most from their subscription. If you holding onto their membership or thinking about signing up, we present our latest picks.

This weekend's games feature a acclaimed JRPG, a delightful independent journey, and a superb puzzler set to leave the service shortly.

Persona 4 Golden

Among the top ways to maximize value from your subscription is by diving into a extensive, engaging RPG — and Persona 4: The Golden Edition fits that description exactly. Players step into the part of a high school student who has relocated to the quiet rural town of Inaba. By day, your objectives involve making friendships, working part-time jobs, and keeping up with studies. At night, you investigate a chilling string of murders by venturing into strange dungeons themed around your friends' deepest insecurities.

With a memorable group of heroes, tactical turn-based combat, flawless art design, and a storyline full of twists, Persona 4: The Golden Edition is regarded as a classic for good reason. It also boasts a incredibly engrossing cycle that will have you playing past bedtime, night after night.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato

While major releases like Ninja Gaiden 4 are a primary attraction for Game Pass, the subscription also showcases smaller indie gems. A great example of this is Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato. Inspired by Spirited Away, this enchanting independent adventure is a fantasy journey steeped in Latin American traditions. You follow Miho, who, after helping his grandma make soup, is transported to a vibrant realm populated by potato-stealing frogs and other quirky animals.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato unfolds similar to an educational computer title from the 90s, as Miho tackles puzzles and helps the realm's inhabitants by gathering an inventory of items. Though it's a little rough around the edges, Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato is a sweet small experience that proudly showcases its appreciation for South America.

Cocoon

Cocoon is scheduled to exit the service on October 15, leaving only a few days to play it via your membership — and you absolutely should. Developer Geometric Interactive crafted one of the best puzzle games of recent years in the 2023 release Cocoon. Its core gameplay element focuses on transitioning between realms inside other worlds, and often you'll carry those worlds, in the shape of vibrant spheres, alongside you.

While it lacks direct instructions, everything about Cocoon's challenges is designed in a very natural way, yet they will challenge you as well. 2023 was a big year for games, so it's understandable if Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure was a bit overlooked by the masses. Let's rectify that now.