Each month, Xbox gamers can download and play a selection of free games as part of an Xbox Live Gold subscription.
Xbox Live Gold is more than just free games though. It also gives Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One X, Xbox One S and even original Xbox One owners the chance to play multiplayer games online and discounts on many digital games on the Xbox Store.
Membership in the UK usually costs £17.99 for three-months or £49.99 for a whole year’s membership when paid up front. Alternatively, you can choose to pay monthly for £6.99 a month.
In our opinion though, the best way to subscribe is through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. For just £10.99 per month, you get Xbox Live Gold membership, Xbox Game Pass with access to over 300 games to download and play, EA Play, Cloud Gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, plus Xbox Game Pass for PC with more than 200 Windows 10 titles.
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Free Xbox Games with Gold list for August 2022:
Calico
Available 1 to 31 August 2022
Take a break from murder death kill-athons with this calm and cute cat café simulation game. It’s relaxing, simple and fun.
ScourgeBringer
Available 16 August to 15 September 2022
Once you’re all relaxed and calm after a session with Calico, you can spoil it all again with this great roguelite that throws enemies at you like there’s no tomorrow. And, in many cases, there isn’t.
Saint’s Row 2
Available 1 to 15 August 2022
With an all-new Saint’s Row on its way soon, why not go back to almost where it started with Saint’s Row 2. This was the game that started to add a little of the lunacy we know and love today.
Monaco: What’s Yours is Mine
Available 16 to 31 August 2022
Featuring both single-player and co-op, Monaco: What’s Yours is MIne is a heist stealth/action game that throws in the unique angle of playing as the police too.
Saint’s Row 2 and Monaco: What’s Yours is Mine are Xbox 360 games, available through backward compatibility. They are also available to Xbox 360 owners with Xbox Live Gold.
Of last month’s free games, Relicta will still be available for download until 15 August 2022.