It’s only January but there are already a handful of great new games to play and many more to look forward to in 2023. But no one was expecting an overnight hit to launch with no warning. Hi-Fi Rush was revealed during Xbox’s Developer_Direct showcase, and playable in full on Game Pass just a few hours later. By taking advantage of Xbox’s first-party studios and the freedom a subscription service offers, Hi-Fi Rush is a perfect example of the potential of Game Pass to thwart the hype cycle in gaming.
