Stardew ValleyGame Pass is a perfect Christmas present

There are probably dozens of you out there who haven’t playedStardew Valleyyet. Dozens! Well maybe some of you can enjoy theStardew ValleyGame Pass festivities as of tomorrow.

Confirmed this morning, Microsoft has announced the December offerings for Xbox Game Pass, and it’s looking like a good month.Final Fantasy XIII-2is one of the bigger offerings, set to arrive on December 2 on console and PC.Stardew Valleyalso launches on that same date on cloud, console, and PC platforms. It’s one of my all-time favorite “winter break” games: it’s easy to get sucked in, especially if you’re playing multiplayer with friends or family.

Stardew Valley Game Pass

On December 8 we have a wizard of a day withHalo Infinite, one of the bigger games this year on top of being an included Game Pass title.One Piece Pirate Warriors 4is injected in on December 9 for a little variety,then we haveAliens: Fireteam EliteandAmong Uson December 14.

There’s going to be plenty to play this month, straddling multiple genres. I’m liking the list.

Oda Nobunaga and Yasuka on horses next to marching armies

Week of December 13

Miyabi and a round spirit wreathed in blue flames in Zenless Zone Zero

Two Fortnite characters performing Wanna See Me: a soldier striking a finger-gun pose and a paramedic dancing, set against a blue background.

Nexus Control Center Interface in Arknights: Endfield

Sekiro

Lucille, the baseball bat, visible in the mod for Left 4 Dead 2.

Elden Ring cracked statues

Elden Ring Walking Mausoleums 1

The splashart for Hextech Ziggs, showcasing the furry yordle being blown into the sky by his own bomb.