Microsoft disclosed the lineup of complimentary games available to Xbox Live Gold subscribers in June: The King’s Bird, Shadows: Awakening, NeoGeo Battle Coliseum and Injustice: Gods Among Us. All titles are backward compatible with Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S; NeoGeo Battle Coliseum and Injustice: Gods Among Us are also playable on Xbox 360.
The company highlighted gameplay excerpts from each game in its announcement video, offering a look at platforming, role-playing and fighting sequences. Below are the availability windows and brief descriptions of each title.
Availability dates for June
The free games must be claimed within specific date ranges, similar to other monthly subscription offers. The schedule for Xbox Live Gold in June is:
- The King’s Bird (Xbox One) — June 1 to June 30
- Shadows: Awakening (Xbox One) — June 16 to July 15
- NeoGeo Battle Coliseum (Xbox 360) — June 1 to June 15
- Injustice: Gods Among Us (Xbox 360) — June 16 to June 30
What members get
Xbox Live Gold members have exclusive, time-limited access to these Games with Gold titles. Game Pass Ultimate subscribers retain the Live Gold benefits and can also play more than 100 additional games included with that subscription.
Membership also enables online multiplayer; Microsoft lists the monthly fee as R$ 34,99 or R$ 199,99 for the annual subscription.
The King’s Bird — overview
- The King’s Bird
This award-winning, art-driven platformer emphasizes physics-based movement. Players navigate a world controlled by a tyrant while uncovering the truth about freedom through precise motion and platforming challenges.
Shadows: Awakening — overview
- Shadows: Awakening
In this action RPG, players assume the role of a demon summoned from the Shadow Realm to consume the souls of long-dead heroes. The game features a compelling narrative and demanding gameplay that centers on the tension between the demon and the souls it devours.
NeoGeo Battle Coliseum — overview
- NeoGeo Battle Coliseum
This tag-team fighting game gathers classic NeoGeo characters in arcade-style combat. A roster of original fighters and unique characters lets players form teams and face off in time-honored fighting matches.
Injustice: Gods Among Us — overview
- Injustice: Gods Among Us
From the creators of Mortal Kombat, this fighting game puts iconic DC Comics characters such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman in large-scale battles. The title pairs epic confrontations with an original, bold storyline that explores heroes becoming threats.
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