

The game first launched back in 2018 to universal acclaim and has the distinction of being the first indie game to ever be nominated for Game of the Year at The Game Awards (picking up awards for Best Independent Game and Games for Impact at that year's show).Ĭeleste is a platformer in the aptly titled 'masocore' genre popularised by games like Super Meat Boy and I Wanna Be the Guy. Celeste tells the story of a young woman named Madeline who seeks to conquer British Columbia's Mount Celeste.

Xbox Game Pass' August 2023 offering kicks off with Celeste which launches today for Xbox, PC, and cloud.

Xbox Game Pass subscribers are getting some true hidden gems this month with some of the greatest indie titles ever hitting the service. Microsoft has announced the first batch of Xbox Game Pass games for August 2023, including some beloved indie titles.
