It’s unclear if Microsoft will ever move forward with therumored Xbox Game Pass family plansor not, but regardless, there are still plenty of Family Friendly games available on the service. Game sharing means it’s possible for families to play these games together on separate Xbox consoles while still only paying for one Game Pass account, plus many of the Family Friendly games also support local multiplayer and co-op options as well.
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Many great games can be found under the Family Friendly category for Xbox Game Pass, with these five proving to be especially entertaining.
Forza Horizon 4
With the incredible work Playground Games has done on theForza Horizonfranchise, it’s no surprise that Microsoft moved to acquire the studio for its Xbox Game Studios family.Forza Horizon 4, the latest title from Playground Games, is one of the highest-rated racing games currently available, allowing players to complete a wide variety of races in a gorgeously rendered open world.Forza Horizon 4has Xbox Series X enhancementsto take into account as well, making it a no-brainer for hardcore Xbox fans looking for a fun racing game to play with their family.
If one takes the time to playForza Horizon 4through Xbox Game Pass, they will quickly realize why so many Xbox fans are excited at the prospect of Playground Games developing the nextFablegame. It’s been confirmed that a newFableis in active development by the studio, with the project aiming for release on Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox Series X console. Whenever the newFablecomes out, fans can look forward to it being made a part of the Xbox Game Pass service as well, though considering the subject matter of previousFablegames, it may not necessarily be a family friendly title likeForza Horizon 4.
Fuzion Frenzy
One of the perks of an Xbox Game Pass subscription is that it allows players to access games across a variety of generations. This includes brand new Xbox Series X games, as well as games from the original Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox One eras. One of theoriginal Xboxgames included in the Game Pass lineup isFuzion Frenzy, a party game that served as a launch title for the Xbox back in 2001.
A 4-player party game,Fuzion Frenzyis essentially Xbox’s answer toMario Party. Players can compete with friends in a variety of different mini-games, and while aspects of it may be very dated by today’s standards, it’s still held in high regard by many Xbox fans.
Minecraft
Perhaps the most significant family friendly game available to play through Xbox Game Pass isMinecraft. The worldwide phenomenon,Microsoft’s acquisition of Mojang and theMinecraftbrandmeans that players can easily access the game through Game Pass.Minecraftsupports local multiplayer and co-op options, plus online for up to eight players in a single world. Players can work together with friends to see how long they can last in Survival mode, or they can turn on Creative and attempt to build the most impressive creations possible.Minecraftis good for hours of enjoyment for both kids and adults alike.
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Rare Replay
Rare Replayis an incredible collection of some of Rare’s best games through the country’s history, and it’s full of family friendly titles. There’s a ton of variety here, asRare Replayincludes classic 3D platformers likeBanjo-Kazooieas well asZelda-like adventure games likeKameo: Elements of Powerand even a pinata life simulation game in the form of theViva Pinatatitles. There are some games inRare Replaythat are certainly not for children, likeConker’s Bad Fur Day, but otherwise the collection is full of high quality games with wide appeal.
Those impressed by Rare Replay may be tempted to try the studio’s most recent offering,Sea of Thieves.Sea of Thievesis another family friendly game available to play through Xbox Game Pass for those interested, and at some point down the line, Rare will be launching the brand new IPEverwild, which also looks like it will find itself in the Family Friendly category on Xbox Game Pass.
