December kicks off today on Xbox and Game Pass with premieres, news and a lot to play

New proposals for Xbox Series, including premieres in Game Pass and titles with Xbox Play Anywhere.

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December kicks off with a bang on Xbox: new games, a variety of genres, and some direct additions to the subscription service for those looking to discover something different in the run-up to Christmas. It’s a great start to the month, blending action, survival, and science fiction, perfect for those seeking to kick off December with something unique.

Moreover, this first batch of releases makes it clear that the year’s end still has a lot to offer on Xbox Series. With instant access, complete optimizations, and Play Anywhere compatibility on some titles, this week is packed with options.

Games available on Xbox from December 1st

• Marvel Cosmic Invasion — Game Pass / Xbox Play Anywhere / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
  A cooperative beat ’em up with a Marvel seal that arrives directly on Game Pass. Fast-paced action, pixel art style, and adaptable multiplayer for solo or co-op play.

• Crime Simulator — Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
  A crime simulator where you must infiltrate, steal, and manage tools to complete tasks solo or in co-op.

• Seven Days Until Morning — Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
  A survival journey on Pluto where the player must endure the last days of humanity, taking refuge in a deteriorated bunker.

That’s a wrap for the first day of releases this month, with a trio of quite different proposals that kick off a December with more novelties to come on Xbox. Which one do you start the month with?