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Tunic surprise launches on Xbox Game Pass

Tunic released today, and it showed up in an unexpected place. The indie action-adventure game is available on Xbox Game Pass.

This means that Game Pass subscribers can play the title on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and Mac. Microsoft has done much to help promote Tunic, so this isn’t an entirely shocking development.

Tunic is a top-down action-adventure game in the Zelda mold. You play as an adorable fox who explores a bright and colorful world.

Game Pass is a big part of Microsoft’s gaming strategy. Getting new titles on there, especially on their release days, can help keep current subscribers happy and attract new ones.

Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.