3 Game Pass Games You Need This Weekend (Oct. 10–12) — Persona 4 Golden, Sopa, and Cocoon (Leaves Oct. 15)
It’s getting chilly outside, so stay in and play: this weekend (Oct. 10–12, 2025) we’ve picked three Game Pass games worth your time. Microsoft’s Game Pass changes have stirred conversation — notably that Game Pass Ultimate now costs $30 a month — but many people are still subscribing, and there’s plenty to try beyond new releases like Ninja Gaiden 4. Below are three solid picks you can jump into right now.
Persona 4 Golden
Persona 4 Golden is a lengthy JRPG that mixes daily life simulation with turn-based combat and a mystery-heavy story. You play as a high schooler in the rural town of Inaba, balancing school, part-time jobs, and friendships by day, while investigating a series of murders and exploring surreal, themed dungeons by night. The game is known for its character writing, stylish art direction, and a gameplay loop that encourages long play sessions. In short, it’s one of the deeper RPGs on Game Pass and a strong choice if you want dozens of hours of content.
Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato
Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato is a small indie adventure inspired by magical realist stories and South American culture. The game follows Miho, who is pulled into a colorful world while helping his grandmother make soup. Players solve inventory-based puzzles, help eccentric characters, and navigate a whimsical world that recalls educational PC games of the 1990s. The title is modest in scope and a bit rough around the edges, but it’s charming, short, and different — so it’s a nice, low-commitment option on Game Pass.
Cocoon
Cocoon is a 2023 puzzle game from Geometric Interactive that uses an inventive core mechanic: you move between nested worlds and often carry whole mini-worlds as colorful orbs. The puzzles rely on intuition and spatial reasoning rather than explicit tutorials, which makes discovery feel rewarding. Importantly, Cocoon leaves Game Pass on Oct. 15, 2025, so you have only a few days left to try it through a subscription. If you like calm but challenging puzzle design, this is one to prioritize before it departs.
Why these three
To summarize: Persona 4 Golden offers a long, story-driven RPG experience; Sopa is a short, charming indie with cultural flavor; and Cocoon is a smart puzzle game that’s leaving the service soon. Therefore, depending on how much time you have this weekend, you can pick something deep, something light, or something you won’t want to miss before it leaves Game Pass.
