With a long weekend ahead for many players, now’s the perfect time to power up an Xbox and dive into a slate of bold, story-driven experiences. Whether downloading titles onXbox Series X|Sor tapping into Game Pass’ offerings, there’s no shortage of gripping adventures to explore, especially for those drawn to alternate histories, wartime drama, and worlds shaped by resistance and rebirth. It’s a standout weekend for storytelling onXbox, offering something for everyone across genres and generations.
Each of these titles captures a different facet of rebellion, reflection, or reckoning, whether through sweeping set pieces, character-driven storytelling, or richly imagined settings. There’s something here for fans ofhistorical fiction games, speculative pieces, and everything in between. From large-scale battles to deeply personal moments of reckoning, these games invite players to interrogate power, identity, and the cost of change. Whether a player is revisiting a cult favorite or diving into a new release, the weekend is an ideal time to explore narratives that challenge, provoke, and entertain, and few platforms showcase that breadth better than Xbox right now.
Call of Duty: WWII
Call of Duty: WW2is a 2017 title that was justrecently added to Game Pass. This explosive first-person shooter follows a U.S First Infantry Division recruit who is thrust into the midst of D-Day. Red Daniels’ journey along the European Western Front features some of the most pivotal moments of global conflict, while also balancing gravity with breathtaking visuals, incredible voice acting, and heartfelt camaraderie.
Call of Duty: WW2marks a return to the series' traditional “boots-on-the-ground” gameplay. Sledgehammer Games delivered simulated mechanics that serve as a throwback while adapting well to the historic setting, offering players an immersiverun-and-gun gamethat will have them coming back for “just one more round.” With this being Fourth of July weekend, now is the perfect time to play through this FPS.
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Call of Duty® returns to its roots with Call of Duty®: WWII - a breathtaking experience that redefines World War II for a new gaming generation. Land in Normandy on D-Day and battle across Europe through iconic locations in history’s most monumental war. Experience classic Call of Duty combat, the bonds of camaraderie, and the unforgiving nature of war against a global power throwing the world into tyranny.Call of Duty®: WWII creates the definitive World War II next generation experience across three different game modes: Campaign, Multiplayer, and Co-Operative. Featuring stunning visuals, the Campaign transports players to the European theater as they engage in an all-new Call of Duty® story set in iconic World War II battles. Multiplayer marks a return to original, boots-on-the ground Call of Duty gameplay. Authentic weapons and traditional run-and-gun action immerse you in a vast array of World War II-themed locations. The Co-Operative mode unleashes a new and original story in a standalone game experience full of unexpected, adrenaline-pumping moments.
South of Midnight
Exploring the often-overlooked corners of the United States can be challenging, but the magic of video games makes it possible.South of Midnightplaces players in the Deep Southand follows Hazel, a 19-year-old young woman thrown into a Southern Gothic world after a hurricane rips through her hometown. Hazel now weaves an ancient power that will help her reconstruct the decayed county of Prospero, while helping her reconcile the traumas that consume the horrific creatures she encounters.
For players seeking a modern setting infused with fantasy,South of Midnightis sure to satisfy that desire.South of Midnightbrings the Deep South to lifewith immense respect and nuance, making Compulsion Games’ 2025 title a haunting yet enchanting narrative journey.
From the creators of Contrast and We Happy Few, South of Midnight is a spellbinding third person action-adventure game set in the American Deep South.As Hazel, you will explore the mythos and encounter creatures of Southern folklore in a macabre and fantastical world. When disaster strikes her hometown, Hazel is called to become a Weaver: a magical mender of broken bonds and spirits. Imbued with these new abilities, Hazel will confront and subdue dangerous creatures, untangle the webs of her own family’s shared past and -if she’s lucky - find her way to a place that feels like home.A DARK MODERN FOLKTALE: When a hurricane rips through Prospero, Hazel is pulled into a Southern Gothic world where reality and fantasy are interwoven, and ancient creatures from folklore emerge. In this coming-of-age adventure, Hazel journeys forth to rescue her mother and delves into a haunting web of folklore and family secrets, untangling her own identity.CONFRONT MYTHICAL CREATURES: Wield an ancient power to restore creatures and uncover the traumas that consume them. Cast weaving magic to fight destructive Haints, explore the diverse regions of the South, and reweave the tears in the Grand Tapestry.
Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus
For fans of alternate history,Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossusis the perfect title. Set in 1960s America, the game invites players into a world where Nazi rule has taken over modern society. Terror Billy is the protagonist and humanity’s last hope, embarking on a journey to recruit the only remaining resistance leaders in the world in hopes of overthrowing tyranny.
MachineGames offers players a definitive first-person shooter experience that builds upon the franchise’s legacy through creative storytelling and impeccable worldbuilding. Players who grab this title on Xbox get to help spark a secondAmerican Revolution in gaming—filling their weekend with close calls and a reignited sense of hope.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is the highly-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, Wolfenstein: The New Order developed by the award-winning studio MachineGames. An exhilarating adventure brought to life by the industry-leading id Tech 6, Wolfenstein II sends players to Nazi-controlled America on a mission to recruit the boldest resistance leaders left. Fight the Nazis in iconic American locations, equip an arsenal of badass guns, and unleash new abilities to blast your way through legions of Nazi soldiers in this definitive first-person shooter.America, 1961. The assassination of Nazi General Deathshead was a short-lived victory. The Nazis maintain their stranglehold on the world. You are BJ Blazkowicz, aka “Terror-Billy,” member of the Resistance, scourge of the Nazi empire, and humanity’s last hope for liberty. Only you have the guns and gumption to return stateside, kill every Nazi in sight, and spark the second American Revolution.
BioShock Infinite: The Complete Edition
An incredible soundtrack, impeccable aesthetics, and a poignant critique of what the American Dream can look like for some—there’s a lot to love aboutBioShock Infinite. The third installment of theBioShockseries transports players to Columbia, a flying city perched upon the clouds. The protagonist,Booker DeWitt, finds himself in over his head after becoming indebted to the wrong crowd. He is tasked with rescuing a woman named Elizabeth, who has been imprisoned in the city since she was a child. But he soon discovers that this rescue mission will quickly turn into a nightmare. To survive a class war and uncover the dark secrets that bind Columbia together, Booker must team up with Elizabeth and her magical abilities.
BioShock Infinite’s timelines and lorecan be confusing, and its grueling combat system puts even the most seasoned player to the test. Luckily, players who grabBioShock Infinite: The Complete Editionget to practice their first-person shooter skills and learn more about its setting through its DLC—arguably some of the most entertaining campaigns the game has to offer. This edition of the game includes Clash in the Clouds, Burial at Sea Episodes 1 & 2, Columbia’s Finest Pack, and the Early Bird Special Pack.
BioShock Infinite
Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia. Forced to trust one another, Booker and Elizabeth form a powerful bond during their daring escape. Together, they learn to harness an expanding arsenal of weapons and abilities, as they fight on zeppelins in the clouds, along high-speed Sky-Lines, and down in the streets of Columbia, all while surviving the threats of the air-city and uncovering its dark secret.
Assassin’s Creed 3: Remastered
This Fourth of July weekend, players can immerse themselves in the moment it all began thanks toAssassin’s Creed 3: Remastered. As the quintessential game representing the colonial period, the fifth installment in theAssassin’s Creedseries features two intertwining stories on either side of the American Revolution. One story follows Haytham Kenway, a BritishTemplarwho seeks to establish the presence of his Order in the American colonies during the French and Indian War. The other, his half-Mohawk son named Ratonhnhake:ton, also known as Connor. Connor becomes an Assassin to defend his people’s lands and avenge his mother’s death.
Assassin’s Creed3 is an underrated gem, perfect for anyone who enjoys the action-adventure genre, whether they have played anAssassin’s Creedtitle before or not. The remastered version offers both seasoned players and newcomers a chance to experience Connor’s story with the same level of excitement. Players will embark on Connor’s journey to thwart the Templars' attempts to influence the outcome of the American Revolution, engaging in a narrative centered on themes of resistance, perseverance, and identity.
Assassin’s Creed III
The Abstergo Story video pack will also require a separate download, accessible via the Extra Content menu option within the game. You will be prompted for this download when it is required.The American Colonies, 1775. It’s a time of civil unrest and political upheaval in the Americas. As a Native American Assassin fights to protect his land and his people he will ignite the flames of a young nation’s revolution.In Assassin’s Creed® III, eliminate your enemies with an array of new weapons including guns, bows, tomahawks, and trusty hidden blades. The game has been in development for over 3 years and features the new Ubisoft-AnvilNext engine, a stunning technology that will revolutionize gaming with powerful graphics, lifelike animations, immersive combat, and advanced physics.With an all new setting, assassin and engine, Assassin’s Creed® III takes you back to the American Revolutionary War, but not the one you’ve read about in history books.
