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Hope in the City Game Pass Launch Date Set for November 10

Simon Ellis 2 min read

Hope in the City launches November 10 on Xbox Series via Game Pass and on PC. The mystery adventure follows a teen artist in Shenyang investigating her parents' disappearance.

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Lofty Sky Games finally reveals when players can solve the mystery at the center of Hope in the City. The studio sets a firm release date of November 10 for the title. This matters because the game joins Game Pass on Xbox Series, giving subscribers immediate access without a separate purchase. PC players on and the Microsoft Store can also jump in on the same day.

Mystery adventure arrives on Xbox Series and PC this month

The game follows a 17-year-old artist named Hope who lives in Shenyang, China. She investigates the sudden disappearance of her parents. Lofty Sky Games developed the title, building on their experience with Sky of Tides and Eternal Spring. The narrative focuses on personal loss and urban mystery within a specific cultural setting.

Xbox Series versions will be available through the Game Pass library. This inclusion lowers the barrier to entry for console owners who subscribe to the service. PC releases will launch on both Steam and the Microsoft Store. The developer confirmed the multi-platform strategy to reach the widest possible audience for this narrative-driven adventure.

Judith Cheung, the creative director at Lofty Sky Games, shared her perspective on the project. She stated, “Hope in the City has been such a special project for our team, and we’re incredibly excited to finally bring Hope’s story to players on Xbox and PC.” This quote highlights the studio's long-term commitment to the project. The release marks the culmination of their development work on this specific storyline.

Source: Gematsu