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Following Microsoft's recent announcement of Xbox Game Pass membership changes, featuring a price increase for the Ultimate Tier to $30 monthly, numerous subscribers are seeking new methods to get the most from their subscription. If you holding onto their membership or considering joining, we present our latest picks.

Our selected games include a beloved Japanese role-playing game, a charming indie adventure, and a brilliant puzzle game scheduled to leave the service shortly.

Persona 4: The Golden Edition

One of the top methods to get your money's worth from Game Pass is by diving into a lengthy, captivating role-playing game — and Persona 4 Golden matches that bill exactly. You take on the part of a teenager who has just moved to the quiet rural town of Inaba. By day, your objectives involve forming friendships, taking on employment, and managing studies. By night, you investigate a chilling serial murder case by venturing into unique dungeons based on your companions' inner fears.

With a unforgettable group of heroes, tactical battle system, flawless art design, and a plot packed with twists, Persona 4 Golden is regarded as a classic for many reasons. It also boasts a incredibly engrossing gameplay loop that will have you playing late into the night, night after night.

Sopa - Tale of the Stolen Potato

While major releases like Ninja Gaiden 4 are a primary selling point for Game Pass, the platform also highlights lesser-known games. A perfect instance of this is Sopa - Tale of the Stolen Potato. Inspired by the animated classic, this charming independent adventure is a magical realist journey steeped in South American traditions. You join Miho, who, after assisting his grandmother prepare soup, is pulled into a vibrant world populated by potato-nabbing frogs and other eccentric creatures.

Sopa unfolds like an educational computer title from the 90s, as Miho solves challenges and helps the realm's inhabitants by collecting an inventory of objects. Even if it's a little unpolished, Sopa is a heartwarming small experience that openly showcases its appreciation for the region's culture.

Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure

Cocoon is set to leave the service on October 15, giving you only a short time to experience it via subscription — and you absolutely should. Developer the creators designed one of the best puzzlers of this generation in 2023's Cocoon. Its central puzzle mechanic focuses on moving among realms inside other dimensions, and often you'll carry those worlds, in the shape of vibrant spheres, with you.

While it doesn't have explicit guidance, everything about Cocoon's challenges is designed in a very intuitive way, though they will test you as well. The year 2023 proved a massive year for video games, so it's no surprise if Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure was a bit overlooked by the masses. We should rectify that now.