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After Microsoft's recent announcement of Game Pass subscription changes, including a cost hike for the Ultimate Tier to $30 monthly, numerous subscribers are looking for new ways to get the most from their membership. If you holding onto their membership or thinking about joining, we present our latest recommendations.

This weekend's titles feature a acclaimed Japanese role-playing game, a charming independent adventure, and a superb puzzle game set to depart from the service shortly.

Persona 4: The Golden Edition

One of the best methods to maximize value from Game Pass is by diving into a extensive, captivating RPG — and Persona 4 Golden fits that bill exactly. Players step into the part of a high school student who has just moved to the sleepy countryside of Inaba. By day, your goals include making new friends, taking on part-time jobs, and managing schoolwork. By night, you work to solve a disturbing serial murder case by exploring strange dungeons based on your companions' inner fears.

With a memorable cast of characters, tactical turn-based combat, impeccable art design, and a storyline packed with surprises, Persona 4: The Golden Edition is regarded as a classic for good reason. It also boasts a incredibly addictive gameplay loop that will have you playing late into the night, night after night.

Sopa - Tale of the Stolen Potato

Although major releases like Ninja Gaiden IV are a primary attraction for the service, the subscription also highlights lesser-known indie gems. A great instance of this is Sopa - Tale of the Stolen Potato. Drawing from Spirited Away, this charming indie game is a magical realist journey steeped in Latin American traditions. Players follow Miho, who, after helping his grandma prepare soup, is transported to a vibrant realm filled with potato-nabbing frogs and other quirky creatures.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato plays out similar to an learning-focused PC game from the 90s, as Miho tackles challenges and helps the realm's residents by gathering an inventory of items. Even if it's a bit rough around the edges, Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato is a heartwarming small game that openly showcases its love for South America.

Cocoon

Cocoon is scheduled to leave Game Pass on Oct. 15, leaving only a few days to play it via subscription — and you definitely must. Studio the creators crafted one of the finest puzzle games of recent years in 2023's Cocoon. Its central gameplay element revolves around transitioning between realms inside additional dimensions, and frequently you'll carry those worlds, in the form of colorful spheres, with you.

While it lacks explicit guidance, everything about Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure's challenges is designed in a highly intuitive way, yet they will test you as well. 2023 was a big period for games, so it's understandable if Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure was a bit overlooked by many players. Let's correct that while we can.