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Following the company's latest announcement of Xbox Game Pass subscription changes, featuring a cost hike for the top tier to $30 per month, numerous members are looking for new ways to get the most from their subscription. For those keeping their subscription or considering signing up, we present this week's recommendations.

Our selected titles feature a beloved JRPG, a charming independent journey, and a brilliant puzzler set to depart from the service soon.

Persona 4: The Golden Edition

One of the top methods to maximize value from your subscription is by immersing yourself in a lengthy, captivating role-playing game — and Persona 4: The Golden Edition fits that description perfectly. You take on the role of a high school student who has just moved to the quiet countryside of Inaba. By day, your objectives include forming friendships, working part-time jobs, and managing studies. At night, you work to solve a chilling serial murder case by exploring unique locations themed around your friends' deepest insecurities.

With a unforgettable group of heroes, strategic turn-based combat, flawless art design, and a storyline packed with twists, Persona 4: The Golden Edition is regarded as a classic for good reason. It also boasts a incredibly addictive gameplay loop that will have you playing late into the night, repeatedly.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato

Although major releases like Ninja Gaiden IV are a primary selling point for Game Pass, the platform also highlights lesser-known indie gems. A great example of this is Sopa - Tale of the Stolen Potato. Inspired by the animated classic, this charming independent adventure is a magical realist journey rooted in Latin American culture. You follow Miho, who, after assisting his grandmother make soup, is transported to a colorful realm populated by potato-stealing frogs and various quirky creatures.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato plays out like an educational computer title from the 90s, as Miho tackles challenges and aids the realm's inhabitants by gathering an assortment of objects. Though it's a bit unpolished, Sopa is a heartwarming little experience that openly celebrates 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 best puzzlers of this generation in the 2023 release Cocoon. Its core gameplay element focuses on moving among worlds within other dimensions, and frequently you'll carry those worlds, in the form of colorful spheres, with you.

While it doesn't have direct guidance, everything about Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure's puzzles is designed in a highly natural manner, yet they can test you as well. 2023 was a big period for video games, so it's understandable if Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure was somewhat missed by the masses. We should rectify that now.