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Microsoft details new Xbox Game Pass lineup as open-source tool brings titles to Linux
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Microsoft is rolling out a fresh slate of games to Xbox Game Pass heading into November, led by Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade and Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted on Oct. The lineup also introduces titles such as Sandustry on Oct. [1]
Alongside the new arrivals, Microsoft will remove several games from the catalog, including Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and Deep Rock Galactic on Oct. Access to specific additions varies across service tiers, with many titles arriving on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Premium. [1]
Meanwhile, an open-source launcher called Xodus Nexus is expanding where PC Game Pass titles can be played, allowing users to download and run games locally on Linux and the Steam Deck without a Windows installation. The utility uses a modified Wine and Proton runtime, though KitGuru notes it still requires an active Microsoft subscription, relies on the native Linux Steam client, and currently lacks support for older UWP games. [2]
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Open-source Xodus Nexus runs PC Game Pass titles locally on Linux
An open‑source launcher called Xodus Nexus is now allowing users to download and run Microsoft Store and PC Game Pass titles locally on Linux, including the Steam Deck. Using a modified Wine and Proton runtime, the tool operates without a Windows installation, though players still need a Microsoft account and either a valid game licence … The post Open-source Xodus Nexus runs PC Game Pass titles locally on Linux first appeared on KitGuru.
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