Sometimes you just want to play a good game with a few friends or to have some fun with other people online. If the past couple of decades has shown anything, it’s that games can be a lot more fun when playing with others, whether that’s with a lobby of complete strangers that you’re either working with or up against. Or both.
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Either way, Xbox has been a staple when it comes to multiplayer gaming from the Xbox Live Service to theXbox Game Pass; they’ve been known for connecting gamers for years. But what are some of the best multiplayer titles on the Xbox Game Pass? Well, we’ve got you covered there. However, be aware that when we’re talking about Game Pass, we mostly mean on PC, so some of these titles may not be available on Xbox consoles.
Dead By Daylightis a horror fan’s perfect dream for a game. Available on both PC and Xbox consoles, the game sees you play as either survivor or killer. As a survivor, you are teamed up with three others against a killer where you must sneak around and attempt to repair generators to power up an exit gate and escape the killer. As a killer, your job is to stop the survivors from doing just that.
You have a range of characters, perks, outfits, and killers to try out. Thekillers have a variety of abilitiestoo, which they can use to incapacitate the survivors. This is a game that you may play with or without friends for hours on end, either surviving or slaughtering your way through.
9Valheim
For those looking for a more open-ended experience, thenValheimis just the thing. The Viking-inspired sandbox is available for both console and PC Game Pass users and sees you surviving and crafting constructions, weapons, and more as you go around the land doing whatever it is you want. Whether it’s hunting great beasts or just starting a farm, so your friends don’t starve, the sky, or rather the Norse realm, is the limit.
The game is still being developed with tons of updates on the way, so there’s always new content to enjoy.
8Minecraft
It’s a classic for a reason. After a decade of being out into the world,Minecraftstill has a lot to offer, especially when it comes to multiplayer. You may think you’re just restricted to playing with friends, but actually, it depends on where you play it. On consoles, you’ll probably be playing only with friends.
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However, you may also get this game on PC, where there are plenty of online communities and servers to embark on. You can try some classic roleplaying in a number of scenarios or just join a sweet and small survival server to get along with others.
7Gang Beasts
Available for both Xbox Game Pass users on console and PC,Gang Beastsis a fun beat-em-up party game to play when you’re just looking to kill some time. Featuring numerous levels, your goal is to beat your opponents up until they’re knocked out. However, that’s not where it ends.
Oh no, you then have to drag them (while they’re likely fighting back) to one of the map’s occupational hazards and toss ‘em into them. Whether it’s an incinerator or some sharp-bladed fans, you gotta get rid of them one way or another.
6No Man’s Sky
From controversy to continuous acclaim,No Man’s Skyhas rocketed in popularity, especially in recent years with free updates bringing things likeconstructing your own baseand multiplayer to the mix. Although the game doesn’t allow you to have some epic space battles with a ton of people, for a game of its size it’s still impressive that you can play with numerous friends.
So if you’re ever looking for a game where you just want to head to the stars, then No Man’s Sky is definitely worth a try. It is available for Xbox Game Pass on both consoles and on PC.
5Valorant
Xbox has always been known for having great competitive shooters. If action is more up to your speed, then you should tryValorant. Although the game is free either way, you can download it via Xbox Game Pass just to help keep your games together and check when your friends on the service are online to play.
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The competitive shooter sees you thrown into lobbies of all sorts of different game modes, letting you play as different heroes with their own unique abilities that can help different kinds of playstyles. The only downside is that Valorant is only available for PC.
4Halo Infinite
From one shooter to another,Halohas been Xbox’s golden franchise for decades, andHalo Infiniteis still going strong. Although the game is up on the Xbox Game Pass, there is a multiplayer mode that can be downloaded separately, which aims to bring back some of that laser-shooting Halo carnage that gamers have come to know and love.
With friends or complete strangers, it makes no difference as you’re able to go around the different maps and enjoy all sorts of classic Halo chaos whether you’re on PC or on your Xbox.
3Humankind
Humankindis a 4X turn-based strategy in the vein ofSid Meir’s Civilizationseries. For the strategic players, Humankind offers up a multiplayer mode in which you and other players can lead your civilizations from the nomadic age into the modern era and then even further.
Similar to Civilization, players will be creating different settlements that will be strategically competing against one another to see who will come out victorious. The game is unfortunately only available for those on PC.
2Back 4 Blood
Although the game was met with some controversy during its launch,Back 4 Bloodstill has its servers open, and after much improvement concerning glitches and AI, it has become much more enjoyable. You can grab some friends or play online with others to finally see what Back 4 Blood has to offer.
Among improvements to the bugs, there are also gameplay and balance tweaking that let you enjoy your adventures killing zombies. Plus, the game has crossplay, meaning you can play it on both consoles or on PC with Xbox Game Pass.
1Sid Meir’s Civilization 6
Sid Meir’s Civilization 6is another game for the strategists out there. A new addition to the acclaimed series, it is much simpler than its predecessors, meaning that it could be a nice starting point for you and your friends to try it out and learn together.
At the same time, thanks to the game’s popularity there are always servers that will have players ready to compete with. Another plus of playing Civilization 6 is that, unlike Humankind, you may play cooperatively on teams, not to mention the fact that it’s on both PC and console.
