For the past month, we've been running weekly recommendations for what we're playing on Game Pass. For this week, however, we have to kick things off by addressing the elephant in the room: Microsoft's recent anti-consumer updates to Game Pass. It's the end of an era for Game Pass as the former “best deal in gaming” is no more. They include one of the best Metroidvanias of all time, a 2025 Game of the Year contender, and a delightful JRPG sequel. Or, if you're inclined to do away with Game Pass, see our guide on how to change or cancel your Game Pass subscription.