Microsoft has revealed the first new game for Xbox Game Pass in December 2021 confirming Aliens: Fireteam Elite as one of the additions.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite launched earlier in August and it was rumored to arrive on Xbox Game Pass along with Back 4 Blood. While it might be just that, a rumor at that point, it has been confirmed to arrive on the subscription service on December 14.
Cold Iron Studios, the developers behind the game have also shared the details on the upcoming season for the game.
Season 2: Point Defense features the following free content:
- New Game Mode: Point Defense
- New Feature: Lifetime Stats
- New challenge cards
- New weapons, attachments, and cosmetics as Point Defense rewards or in the in-game store
Coinciding with the release of Season 2, the second Endeavor Pass DLC Pack (the Nostromo Salvage Pack) will also be available. Emerging from a 57-year hypersleep, this pack includes over 20 exclusive items, including two Nostromo-themed class kit skin designs, eight weapon colors, four decals, four head accessories, four emotes, and more!
While one of the free games that have been confirmed to arrive in December 2021 on Xbox Game Pass is Aliens: Fireteam Elite, others have yet to be announced. Halo Infinite single-player campaign is also launching on December 8.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC.