November’s Xbox Game Pass lineup might be the best one yet

Forza Horizon 5! GTA San Andreas! It Takes Two!

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November’sXbox Game Passlineup may be the strongest one yet forMicrosoft’s subscription service, with a pleasing array of titles arriving this month.

November was already going to be a stand-out month thanks to the arrival of the highly anticipatedForza Horizon 5, but there are some cracking additions that we didn’t expect to see, with potentially more on the way.

The first nice surprise is the inclusion ofMinecraft: Java and Bedrock Editions on PC, which is bound to be a popular download forXbox Game Passfor PC subscribers.

Up next is the excellent co-op game,It Takes Two. Those who subscribe toXbox Game Pass Ultimatecan enjoy It Takes Two as part of EA Play, and discover why it’s become so many gamers’ favorite title of 2021.

Xbox Game Pass subscribers can also look forward to playingGTASan Andreas, which is part of theGTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition. The game includes updated visuals, controls, and various quality of life improvements, and sees players reunite with Carl “CJ” Johnson.

But that’s not all. Soccer enthusiasts can also look forward to Football Manager 2022 on both PC and Xbox consoles, which puts you in the dugout to see if you’ve got what it takes to become “the special one”.

Here’s a list of the key dates you need to know:

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Of course, there’s nothing to stop Microsoft from adding more games to Xbox Game Pass this month, so there’s a chance that November could become even more fruitful for those who subscribe.

If Xbox Game Pass isn’t your thing, it’s worth keeping an eye out forBlack Friday Xbox Series X dealsin the coming weeks. We’re expecting to see big discounts on thebest Xbox Series X games, accessories, andXbox gaming headsets, so stay tuned to TechRadar so you don’t miss out on a great deal.

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