September is proving to be an exciting month for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, with a flurry of new additions to the game roster. A key highlight that caught everyone's attention was the surprising early launch of the critically acclaimed but slightly controversial (at least on the PC), Lies of P. Officially slated for a September 19 release, Microsoft and Neowiz decided to treat the fans with early access, releasing it a day ahead on September 18.
Lies of P, developed by the South Korean studio Neowiz Games, offers players a unique blend of steampunk aesthetics with the story of Pinocchio. Players navigate through the once resplendent city of Krat, now ensnared in deceit, playing as Pinocchio and aiming to regain humanity. This story-centric action game offers multiple endings, ensuring that players are perpetually on their toes, bracing for the next challenge.
Following the lead of Lies of P are five more day-one games as a part of the "Wave 2" for Xbox Game Pass for the rest of September, spilling over to early October. The list includes the whimsical battle royale game, Party Animals, where a player can take on the avatars of various animals in a last-animal-standing combat, releasing on September 20. Then, a full decade since its predecessor, Payday 3 is finally arriving on September 21. Payday enthusiasts can now immerse in a high-stakes action-packed world, either adopting a stealthy approach or going guns blazing through heists across New York City.