Xbox Game Pass Announces New Free Game For November 2
A squad-based survival challenge
Gravhounds supports solo play or teams of up to four. Players can build turrets, generators and fabricators, while using physics-based actions to move objects across the battlefield and support their crew.
The developer describes it as a co-op action builder set on hostile planets. Crews build and defend a base, then try to extract with their carried supplies before alien threats overwhelm them. Staying longer brings greater danger and potential rewards.
Building and adapting under pressure
Pipelines can extend through enemy territory, adding a strategic element to the base-building. Upgrades and changing runs are intended to keep missions varied, with the developer saying no two shifts play the same.
Players can ride rails and dash to move quickly. Repeated runs unlock new Gravhounds, weapons and upgrade paths, while the playable characters include Luna, Zane, Dozer, Selene and Finn.
Missions grow more dangerous
Jobs may involve recovering alien technology, collecting resources or setting up infrastructure. As an operation expands, players may also need to repair defenses, carry supplies and rescue a separated teammate.
The game’s central decision is when to leave. Staying longer can bring more rewards, but the planet becomes more dangerous as crews push further into a run.
A new addition for subscribers
The article says Gravhounds arrives on Xbox Game Pass on November 2. It presents the game as an upcoming option for subscribers seeking a solo or group experience.
The service has faced a price increase followed by a price drop, alongside layoffs and studio divestitures that have left some fans uncertain about Xbox’s future. PlayStation Plus and its Game Catalog are also described as growing competition.
Key points
- Gravhounds is expected on Xbox Game Pass November 2.
- The game supports solo play and co-op teams of up to four.
- Players build defenses, complete jobs and extract from hostile planets.
- Repeated runs unlock characters, weapons and upgrade paths.