Microsoft dropped July’s Game Pass lineup, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is the clear winner. The skateboarding classic hits July 11 as a day-one release.
Tony Hawk Steals the Show
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 – July 11 (Cloud, Console, PC) Day-one Game Pass access with more skaters, new parks, gnarlier tricks, and that classic soundtrack. Game Pass Ultimate members get 3-day early access starting July 8.
The Doom Slayer and The Revenant are playable skaters with the Deluxe Edition Upgrade. Playing as Doom Guy on a skateboard sounds ridiculous. It probably is. YouTube creators are already making memes about it.
This remaster could reignite the skating game genre. Recent Tony Hawk games have been hit-or-miss. If this captures the PS2 magic, we’re in for something special.
What’s Coming This Month
Available Now:
- Little Nightmares II (Cloud, Console, PC) – Atmospheric horror puzzle-platformer
- Rise of the Tomb Raider (Cloud, Console, PC) – Lara’s first tomb raiding expedition returns
July 2:
- Legend of Mana (Console) – Remastered JRPG classic with updated graphics
- Trials of Mana (Console) – 3D remake with voice acting and improved visuals
July 3:
- Ultimate Chicken Horse (Cloud, Console, PC) – Party platformer where you build deadly levels
July 8:
- The Ascent (Cloud, Console, PC) – Cyberpunk isometric co-op shooter returns
July 9:
- Minami Lane (Cloud, Console, PC) – Cozy Japanese street management sim
July 15:
- High On Life (Cloud, Console, PC) – Rick and Morty-style humor with talking guns
The JRPG additions hit Game Pass Standard, which fills a gap that’s been missing recently. Reddit’s JRPG communities seem happy about these additions.
Minami Lane taps into the cozy gaming trend that’s huge on social media right now. High On Life found its audience despite divisive humor.
What’s Leaving July 15
Games departing mid-month:
- Flock (Cloud, Console, PC) – Peaceful exploration game
- Mafia Definitive Edition (Cloud, Console, PC) – Excellent crime thriller ⭐
- Magical Delicacy (Cloud, Console, PC) – Cozy cooking platformer
- Tchia (Cloud, Console, PC) – Open-world adventure
- The Callisto Protocol (Cloud, Console, PC) – Space horror
- The Case of the Golden Idol (Cloud, Console, PC) – Detective puzzle game ⭐
Mafia Definitive Edition hurts the most. It’s an excellent crime thriller with impressive production values. The Case of the Golden Idol offers clever detective puzzles. Both deserve a purchase if you’re enjoying them.
Use your member discount to save 20% if you want to keep any departing games.
The Bottom Line
July delivers solid variety without blockbuster excitement. Tony Hawk provides the month’s best value as a day-one release. The JRPG additions fill a gap that’s been missing from Game Pass recently.
Should you stay subscribed? Yes, if you have any interest in skateboarding games or classic JRPGs. The departing games aren’t strong enough to change this equation.
Verdict: Worth Your Time – Tony Hawk alone justifies the monthly cost.
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