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After the company's latest announcement of Game Pass subscription updates, including a price increase for the top tier to $30 monthly, many subscribers are looking for new ways to maximize their subscription. For those holding onto their subscription or considering signing up, here are this week's picks.

Our selected games feature a acclaimed JRPG, a delightful independent journey, and a brilliant puzzle game set to leave the service shortly.

Persona 4: The Golden Edition

One of the top methods to maximize value from Game Pass is by immersing yourself in a extensive, captivating RPG — and Persona 4 Golden matches 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 goals include forming friendships, working employment, and managing studies. By night, you work to solve a chilling serial murder case by exploring strange dungeons based on your friends' inner fears.

With a unforgettable group of heroes, strategic battle system, impeccable visuals, and a storyline packed with twists, Persona 4 Golden is regarded as a masterpiece for good reason. It also features a highly addictive cycle that will keep you up past bedtime, repeatedly.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato

Although major titles like Ninja Gaiden 4 are a primary selling point for the service, the platform also showcases lesser-known games. A great instance of this is Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato. Drawing from the animated classic, this charming independent game is a fantasy tale rooted in Latin American traditions. You follow Miho, who, after helping his grandmother make soup, is pulled into a colorful realm populated by potato-nabbing frogs and other eccentric animals.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato plays out similar to an learning-focused PC game from the 90s, as Miho tackles challenges and helps the world's inhabitants by collecting an inventory of items. Though it's a little rough around the edges, Sopa is a heartwarming small experience that proudly celebrates its appreciation for the region's culture.

Cocoon

Cocoon is set to exit Game Pass on October 15, leaving only a short time to experience it via your membership — and you definitely must. Studio the creators crafted one of the finest puzzle games of this generation in 2023's Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure. Its core gameplay element revolves around transitioning among worlds inside additional dimensions, and frequently you'll transport those worlds, in the shape of vibrant orbs, with you.

Although it lacks direct instructions, everything about Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure's challenges is designed in a highly natural manner, though they can test you as well. The year 2023 proved a massive period for games, so it's no surprise if Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure was a bit missed by many players. We should correct that while we can.