Xbox Game Pass Makes 9/10 Gem Completely Free To Play

An underrated 9/10 gem released in 2025 is coming to Xbox Game Pass completely free, and you should mark your calendar for September 10 to check it out. Microsoft has officially announced the Wave 1 additions to the service in September, which include a total of seven new games. There are also three extra freebies on Xbox Game Pass in September, including a big update to the beloved TCG Card Shop Simulator. The subscription service is also losing a huge number of titles on September 15, like Cyberpunk 2077 and Spiritfarer.

However, some of these losses are expected to be compensated by the addition of new titles. A new official post made by Microsoft on Xbox Wire highlights all the changes to the catalog during the first half of September, which is best known as Wave 1. As was mentioned, the service is getting seven new games added to the catalog for now. There’s a day-one release called SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, which is already playable on Xbox Game Pass, but one of the announced titles is actually worth your attention.

Arriving on September 10, The Royal Writ is a hidden gem on Xbox Game Pass that you may want to mark your calendar for. Developed by Save Sloth Studios and published by Yogscast Games, The Royal Writ is a roguelike deck builder inspired by medieval times and its art style. In the indie game, you’ll create decks using various cards you acquire somewhat randomly to defeat other enemies that threaten your kingdom. The big twist here is that you permanently lose cards if they reach the enemy base before ensuring victory.

The Royal Writ’s description highlights that sacrifices are necessary, so making calculated choices on which cards to sacrifice to guarantee victory is crucial to the campaign’s success. This deck builder on Xbox Game Pass has two distinct campaigns to play through. The first puts you, the ruler of a kingdom, against a rising rebellion. The second campaign features a new addition, gunpowder, which drastically changes your approach and tactics.

Each campaign mode has unique cards and challenges. With its roguelike progression, every run you attempt will feel different from the previous one. The Royal Writ is openly inspired by other deck builders, like Monster Train, Slay the Spire, Inscryption, Across the Obelisk, and Balatro. This is already an overlooked game on Xbox Game Pass, though it’s worth noting that The Royal Writ has 96% Positive reviews from recent evaluations from users on Steam.

If you enjoy deck builders with a randomness aspect to them, be sure to check out The Royal Writ. The game will be playable on Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, handheld devices, and PC via the Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass tiers for Xbox Game Pass.