With one exception, since October 2022 when Microsoft confirmed that has ended their available catalog for free claimable Xbox 360 games, it was time to receive only Xbox One games, but people have been questioning why Microsoft cannot offer a minimum of 3 games or maybe extend to a 4th game.

July 2023 seems to be busy as usual with the announcement of only 2 Xbox One games with Darkwood and  When the Past was Around.

Darkwood

Roam by day, survive the night. Darkwood is a different type of survival horror game that builds tension through a slow-burn atmosphere without relying on jump scares. While the sun is out, explore an open world of the corrupted woods to scavenge weapons and materials. Once the sun dips, you’ll need to hole up surrounded by whatever traps and barriers you can build and pray you can hide from or fight the creatures that emerge in the dark. Good luck making it through the night with your body and mind intact.

When the Past was Around

Discover the touching and bittersweet love story of Eda and Owl. Unlock the puzzles in a beautifully rendered point and click adventure with hand-drawn art and a magical score that will stick with you for days. This is a calming, meditative game that reflects on love and loss in a surreal world made up of disjointed rooms from memory and time.

Darkwood will begin to be available from July 1st to July 31st and When The Past was Around, will be available July 16 to August 15.