Bold start: Xbox Game Pass just got more exciting, with two fresh additions for all subscribers and a premium perk fairytale for fans of Obsidian’s Avowed. Here’s what changed today and what to expect from each title.
Aerial Knight's Dropshot
- Tiers: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
- Quick take: A high-velocity flight shooter where you race to hit the ground before your rivals while volleying “finger gun” shots at them. With limited ammo, you’ll need to ride slipstreams and exploit clever tactics to win in quick, 60-second rounds.
- Achievement context: Ten TrueAchievements members have already unlocked all 17 achievements, suggesting the game can be mastered in a short play session.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
- Tiers: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Quick take: Set in the Western Frontier, you play as a Na’vi who was captured by the RDA and later freed. Fifteen years pass, and you return to discover you’ve become a stranger in your own homeland. This third- and first-person shooter tasks you with reconnecting with your roots and aligning with clans to defend Pandora from a human invasion.
- Achievement context: There are 31 achievements, and completing the base game generally takes an estimated 60–80 hours. Three expansions exist but aren’t part of this Game Pass drop, so you’d need to buy them separately to unlock everything.
Avowed
- Tiers: Premium (joins today)
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Quick take: Delve into the island realm of Eora, a land rife with war, intrigue, and ancient mysteries. In Avowed, your quest is to stop a creeping plague that threatens to plunge the world into chaos. Your choices shape the story and outcomes.
- Important caveat: At the moment, Avowed has a discontinued achievement list, so completing the game fully isn’t possible right now. If Obsidian resolves this, a full completion would likely take around 80 hours.
What it means for you
- If you’re part of Ultimate or PC Game Pass, you can dive into Dropshot and Avatar starting today.
- Premium subscribers gain access to Avowed, though you should be aware of the current achievement limitation.
- If you’re aiming for 100% completion, plan for substantial time with Avatar’s base game and the three expansions (not included in this drop).
Want to weigh in? Which of these titles will you try first today—Dropshot, Avatar, or Avowed? Do you think the current Avowed achievement situation will be resolved soon, and will that change your plans? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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Written by Tom West, a longtime Xbox enthusiast who covers achievements and upcoming releases. If you’re curious about more Xbox coverage, consider following TrueAchievements for ongoing news, guides, and data insights.
