Bond is Back! GoldenEye 007 Arrives on Xbox Game Pass

GoldenEye 007The game took the entire world by storm in its initial launch in 1997. It drew console gamers into a riveting tale of explosive action and gadgets as it led James Bond through his most famous missions. Today, GoldenEye 007 launches globally on Xbox Game Pass, allowing a new generation of gamers to experience this beloved classic and veteran players to enjoy Bond’s unforgettable adventure all over again.

In the game’s campaign mode, players are free to approach objectives as they see fit – using silenced weapons, setting traps and being sure to remain unseen, or choosing to charge headlong into danger and rely on their skill and nerve to make 007’s mission a success.

Harder difficulty settings add entirely new objectives to Bond’s dossier and require mastery of every exotic location to succeed, while game-altering cheats can be unlocked by spies who are speedy enough. The local split-screen multiplayer mode is equally memorable, in which players compete against each other across an array of famous arenas. Just remember it’s all in good fun…

GoldenEye 007Anyone who has played the original will instantly recognize faces and locations. The Xbox Game Pass launch version of the game features modern controls, including support for dual analog sticks and consistent refresh rates. It runs at native 16:9 resolution, up to 4K Ultra HD, where supported. There’s also a full roster of Xbox achievements to strive for, some of which are sure to test the mettle of proficient 00 Agents.

Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S as part of Xbox Game Pass (and across multiple devices via Xbox Cloud Gaming), GoldenEye 007Joins an elite lineage of gamers that spans the entire history of video games. As our way of saying thanks to Rare fans old and new, players who’ve purchased a digital copy of Rare Replay on their Xbox account (unfortunately physical copies don’t work in quite the same way) will also be able to download and enjoy GoldenEye 007You can get the Xbox Game Pass free, either with or without a subscription.

As the studio behind the game’s original 1997 release, we’re thrilled to be able to bring the game to you again in a way that remains faithful while delivering a smooth HD experience. We hope you enjoy stepping back into this legendary world – 007 and his life-or-death mission are waiting for you!

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James Bond is back! GoldenEye, 20 years since the original that pioneered stealth-based shooting games is available again to all players. Beginning in the heavily guarded chemical weapons facility at the Byelomorye Dam, you’ll guide Bond on a global covert operation to stop the devastating power of the GoldenEye satellite from being unleashed upon the world.

With 20 campaign missions to master at a range of difficulty levels, unlockable cheat modes and a truly classic split-screen multiplayer mode for up to four players, GoldenEye preserves all the action and excitement of the original game – while adding Xbox achievements and a raft of new features that enhance its timeless gameplay for the modern day.

Whether you’re a veteran player or a rookie agent taking on this genre-defining mission for the first time, GoldenEye is a legendary gaming experience not to be missed.