What to play this week on Xbox Game Pass? Here are the best options

Week on Xbox Game Pass: what to play right now.

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The week arrives with a pretty mixed bag in Xbox Game Pass, perfect for both short sessions and those seeking something more intense. There are day-one launches, games expanding to more platforms within the service, and a highly anticipated addition that many have been waiting for. Everything is available with subscriptions like Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass, depending on the case.

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With options to unwind, indie proposals with a lot of personality, and a must-have launch for fighting game fans, this week’s list is one of the most comprehensive of the month.

Games available this week on Xbox Game Pass

• A Game About Digging A Hole — December 9th

(Cloud, Handheld, PC, and Xbox Series X|S — Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass)
A simple and straightforward proposal where digging, improving tools, and advancing without pressure is the basis of the entire experience. Ideal for quick sessions and for those who enjoy constant progression without complications.

• Death Howl — December 9th

(Handheld and PC — Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass)
A dark adventure focused on exploration and atmosphere, perfect for those seeking something more experimental in portable or PC format. Its artistic style and tone make it one of the most curious additions of the week.

• Dome Keeper — December 9th

(Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC — Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass)
A hybrid of defense, mining, and management that has gained a loyal community. You explore, improve your dome, and resist increasingly tough waves. It’s one of those games that hooks you almost without realizing it.

• Mortal Kombat 1 — December 10th

(Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S — Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass)
The most powerful arrival of the week. The reboot of the saga enters Game Pass with its cinematic campaign, the new Kameo ally system, and one of the most solid visual sections within the fighting genre.

• Bratz: Rhythm & Style — December 11th

(Cloud, Console, PC — Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass)
A lighthearted proposal for those seeking something different: fashion, musical minigames, and a very distinct style. It plays well on both console and cloud, and is accessible to any player profile.

A varied week, with launches for all tastes and a big name landing on the service. Ideal for catching up before the holidays.