Microsoft is expected to unveil its latest roster of Free Games with Gold for July in just a few days. At this point, no one is expecting huge changes coming to the Xbox Live Gold service, given that Microsoft has focused much of its attention on Xbox Game Pass, andthe unveiling of its plans for the future of the serviceand all the games announced at E3 2021 that are coming to it, is proof of that.
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Hollow Knight (Xbox One)
Headlining this wishlist isHollow Knight,which was first released in 2017 to the Xbox One. The game centers around the story of a nameless knight as they explore the ancient, plague-infested kingdom of Hallownest. For the uninitiated,Hollow Knightis a 2D Metroidvania-action adventure game that combines the elements of games such as Super Metroid, Celeste, and Dark Souls.Hollow Knightreceived favorable reviews upon its release in 2017. Developer Team Cherry is currently working ona sequel calledHollow Knight: Silk Song.
Unfortunately,Hollow Knight: Silk Songwas not presented by the studio at E3 2021, and players now wonder when the sequel will be released. Given its absence at E3 this year, it is likely thatHollow Knight: Silk Songwon’t see the light of day this yearand will probably release sometime in 2022. Interestingly enough,Aeterna Noctis,another game by Team Cherry that is heavily inspired byHollow Knight,is expected to release this year, which could tide over players waiting for any updates on the upcoming sequel toHollow Knight.
Forza Horizon 4 (Xbox One)
Next up isForza Horizon 4, which is the 2018 installment of the Xbox-exclusive franchise, Horza. Although Microsoft released an Xbox Series X/S optimized version ofForza Horizon 4,it may be asking too much for the studio to include that version on Xbox Live Gold. Nonetheless, the Xbox One version of the game still holds up in terms of graphics and gameplay, making it a perfect addition for next month’s Free Games with Gold. While the game retains all elements that made the racing series popular among Xbox gamers,Forza Horizon 4introduced the changing of seasons for the first time in the series. At E3 2021,Microsoft revealedForza Horizon 5, described as the “largest” game in the series to date.
Fable 3 (Xbox 360)
Bastion (Xbox 360)
Last on this wish list isBastion, an action RPG developed bySuperGiant Gamesand published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment in 2011. InBastion, players control the character only known as “The Kid” as he traverses a floating, fantasy world filled with various enemies for players to defeat. Upon its release,Bastionreceived favorable reviews, and the majority of the copies sold at the time were for the Xbox Live Arcade.Bastionwas praised thanks to its deep narrative, unique art direction, narration, and soundtrack.
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