Microsoft’s kicking off GFN Thursday with a powerhouse lineup. We’ve got everything from history-bending strategy to classic 3D platformers. Plus, there are rewards for Throne and Liberty fans and a batch of fresh games. So grab a snack, pull up a chair, and let’s dive into this week’s lineup.
Microsoft Bringing the Fire
First up, Ara: History Untold—the 4X strategy game where you get to rewrite history or, more realistically, watch your civilization choices turn into a hilarious mess. Guide your nation through diplomacy, combat, and cultural triumphs (or disasters) on Steam and Xbox, available via PC Game Pass.
Then, for the FPS fans, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Vanguard are here to bring back the classic CoD chaos—multiplayer battles, high-stakes missions, and enough explosions to keep you on your toes. Available on Steam and Battle.net.
And speaking of chaos, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Spyro Reignited Trilogy are here to satisfy your platforming fix with all the jumps, spins, and dragon glides you remember—only now in HD. Ready to revisit these classics? Both are available on Steam and Xbox, also on PC Game Pass..
New Game Lineup? Buckle Up.
We’re switching gears—literally—with Farming Simulator 25. Packed with rice paddies, new maps, and animal offspring for more farm depth, it’s agriculture without the dirty boots. Multiplayer mode is in, so rally your farming friends for co-op crop tending. Available on Steam.
For the naval strategists, Sea Power: Naval Combat in the Missile Age gives you command of Cold War-era fleets, complete with destroyers and subs. It’s tactical naval warfare from your desktop. Available on Steam.
If you’re more of a business tycoon, Industry Giant 4.0 lets you build up your empire with factories, resource management, and logistics until you either succeed or watch it all go south. Available on Steam.
Finally, Magicraft mixes real-time strategy with fantasy, giving you magic, big battles, and a realm to rule. Cast spells, manage troops, and dive into epic confrontations. Available on Steam.
Throne and Liberty Reward: Mischief Unlocked
Good news for Throne and Liberty fans: GeForce NOW members can claim 200 Ornate Coins and a bonus companion, Gneiss Amitoi. Think of it as a toddler-sized prankster that randomly messes with NPCs—and you. But be warned, ignore it too long, and it’ll sulk and roll right back to you. Ultimate and Performance members get early access, and free members can start grabbing the reward tomorrow. Just remember, this one’s first come, first served, so don’t wait!
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 – Season 1
Black Ops 6 just dropped its first season, bringing new 6v6 maps like Hideout and Heirloom, and a fan-favorite mode, Prop Hunt (so yes, it’s time to hide as a suspicious-looking potted plant). Zombies mode is back with new maps, and Warzone’s fresh map, Area 99, promises even more ways to get in on the action. Weekend plans? Consider them canceled.
What Are You Playing?
So, what’s calling to you? Rewriting history with Ara, getting nostalgic with Spyro, or going all-in on farming? Hit us up in the comments, and let’s see who’s jumping in where. See you next week, and remember—stay connected, stay Cloudy!
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