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Following Microsoft's latest news of Game Pass membership updates, featuring a price increase for the Ultimate Tier to $thirty monthly, many subscribers are looking for fresh methods to get the most from their membership. If you holding onto their subscription or thinking about signing up, here are this week's recommendations.

This weekend's games include a acclaimed Japanese role-playing game, a delightful independent journey, and a brilliant puzzle game set to leave the service soon.

Persona 4 Golden

One of the best methods to maximize value from Game Pass is by immersing yourself in a extensive, engaging role-playing game — and Persona 4 Golden fits that bill exactly. You step into the role of a high school student who has just moved to the quiet countryside of Inaba. During the day, your objectives involve forming friendships, taking on employment, and managing studies. By night, you investigate a chilling string of murders by venturing into unique dungeons themed around your friends' deepest insecurities.

With a memorable group of heroes, tactical battle system, impeccable visuals, and a plot packed with surprises, Persona 4 Golden is regarded as a masterpiece for good reason. It also features a incredibly engrossing gameplay loop that will have you playing late into the night, night after night.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato

Although big releases like Ninja Gaiden IV are a key selling point for Game Pass, the subscription also showcases lesser-known games. A perfect instance of this is Sopa - Tale of the Stolen Potato. Inspired by the animated classic, this enchanting indie adventure is a magical realist journey steeped in South American traditions. You join Miho, who, after helping his grandmother make soup, is pulled into a vibrant realm populated by potato-nabbing frogs and other quirky animals.

Sopa unfolds like an educational computer title from the 90s, as Miho tackles challenges and helps the world's residents by gathering an assortment of objects. Even if it's a bit rough around the edges, Sopa is a heartwarming small game that proudly showcases its love for South America.

Cocoon

Cocoon is scheduled to exit Game Pass on Oct. 15, leaving only a few days to experience it via subscription — and you absolutely must. Developer the creators crafted one of the finest puzzlers of this generation in the 2023 release Cocoon. Its core puzzle mechanic revolves around transitioning among realms inside additional dimensions, and frequently you'll transport those realms, in the shape of colorful spheres, alongside you.

While it lacks direct guidance, everything about Cocoon's puzzles is designed in a highly natural way, yet they can test you as well. 2023 was a big year for video games, so it's no surprise if Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure was a bit overlooked by many players. We should correct that while we can.