A lot of Xbox Game Pass games were confirmed during the Xbox Games Showcase, but one received an interesting date: Payday 3. Payday 3 will release on September 21, launching day one on Xbox Game Pass, and that's a pretty big get for September. It's not the only one though.
Summer Game Fest features a couple of PlayStation and Xbox surprises, such as the reveal of Marvel's Spider-Man 2's release date. It also featured Lies of P, releasing a demo for the game shortly afterward and confirming it as a day-one launch on September 19. This means fans have barely a day to breathe between their two releases, and they're shaping up to be excellent additions to the catalog.
Lies of P is a soulslike action RPG from Neowiz with major Bloodborne vibes, one that has drawn eyes since reveal for its unique take of combining soulslike gameplay with the classic story of Pinocchio. There's even a lie system tied to the story, with the art style and aggressive gameplay reminding many fans of Bloodborne. The devs have previously stated that it wasn't their intent to make a Bloodborne clone, but fans can clearly see the similarities, which is a good thing for the most part. That's especially true because the reception to Lies of P's demo has trended positively, so if the whole game lives up to that quality, fans should be in for a real treat in September.
Xbox Game Pass September 2023 List is Already Strong
- Lies of P - September 19
- Payday 3 - September 21
Following it is Payday 3, which almost speaks for itself. The franchise is beloved, and the threequel has been highly anticipated for some time now. It takes place in New York City this time around, with the Payday gang getting quickly drawn into more heists. Based on what was shown, it seems to focus on a classic Payday approach with high-octane heist action. It doesn't break the mold, but it doesn't need to for it to stick the landing in September. And between Lies of P and Payday 3, fans could be eating really well in September.
What's more is that this is on a drop in the bucket. September has some great games lined up to keep fans busy, but so does Xbox Game Pass as a whole. During the Xbox Games Showcase, for example, games like Persona 3 Reload, Persona 5 Tactica, South of Midnight, Path of the Goddess, Clockwork Revolution, and many more were confirmed as day one releases for the service. Fans have to wait at least a few months for any of these, but no doubt many are looking forward to their release.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers get a handful of games every month.