2023 may not have been the best year for Xbox first-party exclusives, with some much-anticipated releases feeling a bit disappointing in the end, but that didn't detract from the excellent year that Xbox Game Pass had overall. From wonderful surprises like Hi-Fi Rush to a steady stream of first-party games throughout the year like Starfield and Forza Motorsport, including some great third-party additions like Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Sea of Stars, and GTA 5, Xbox Game Pass delivered a consistent level of quality all year long, easily making 2023 one of its best years ever.