The developer of A Short Hike has paused work on an unfinished RPG called Untitled Paper RPG, citing scope and motivation issues, but has released a demo with 1-2 hours of gameplay for PC and Mac, allowing players to experience a glimpse of the project despite its uncertain future.
Microsoft has announced that three games will be removed from Xbox Game Pass on July 31, 2024: A Short Hike, Venba, and Train Sim World 4. Subscribers can purchase these titles at a 20% discount before they leave the service.
Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass will lose three games—Venba, A Short Hike, and Train Sim World 4—on July 31, 2024, to make way for new titles like Flintlock: Siege of Dawn and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.
Xbox fans are raving about the latest free game, A Short Hike, describing it as impossible to put down. Developed by Adam Robinson-Yu, this mini open-world indie game combines exploration, light puzzle solving, and charming dialogue in a gorgeous pixellated aesthetic. Players are tasked with reaching the top of a mountain to get mobile reception, with various quests and collectibles along the way. A Short Hike can be completed in just a few hours, making it a perfect Game Pass freebie that offers relaxation and lots of exploration.
Microsoft has announced the upcoming additions and removals from Game Pass, with indie games taking the spotlight. A Short Hike joins the lineup, while Death Stranding will be leaving. Other additions include Limbo, Broforce Forever, and Airborne Kingdom. The removals include Death Stranding, Total War: Warhammer III, Edge Of Eternity, and Midnight Fight Express.
Xbox Game Pass is adding two iconic indie games, Celeste and A Short Hike, to its lineup in August. Celeste, a platforming game about climbing a mountain, is available immediately on console, PC, and via the cloud. A Short Hike, a quiet and unassuming game set on a mountainside, will be available on August 3. In addition to these games, Microsoft is also adding Broforce Forever, Limbo, Airborne Kingdom, and Everspace 2 to Xbox Game Pass. Several games, including Death Stranding and Total War: Warhammer 3, will be removed from the service on August 15.