Warning: Major spoilers for The Mandalorian Chapter 13 follow. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Dave Filoni, director of The Mandalorian’s fifth episode of its second season, has explained why his episode was the right time to drop a major reveal about Baby Yoda’s background. This is a spoiler-filled story, so turn back while you still can if you’ve not seen the episode yet. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/27/the-mandalorian-season-2-episode-5-the-truth-behind-the-jedi-and-her-secret-mission-star-wars-canon-fodder"] Season 2, episode 5 - The Jedi - revealed that Baby Yoda’s real name is Grogu. “The name has been around for a while,” Filoni told Vanity Fair. “Jon [Favreau] told me early on in Season One what it would be, which made me start to think about how people could learn the name. This gave me the idea that Ahsoka, who is very compassionate, would be able to connect with the child, and that without words they could probably communicate through memories and experiences. Through that connection, she learns the name and then tells Mando and the audience.” The episode introduced Ahsoka Tano into The Mandalorian, a Jedi Filoni had previously developed alongside George Lucas for The Clone Wars animated TV show. Played by Rosario Dawson for the live-action version, Filoni knew that Ahsoka would be the key to unveiling some of the mystery surrounding Grogu. “I felt that if anyone would know or understand The Child's history it would be Ahsoka,” Filoni said. “She has such a long history as well. By having her relate the story it also helps the viewer to understand some of her own backstory.” [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/14/the-mandalorian-season-2-the-latest-huge-cameo-has-a-hidden-meaning-canon-fodder"] This structure was based on how Obi-Wan revealed the story of Anakin Skywalker to Luke in the first Star Wars film. “Through the story about Anakin, you are getting a look at Obi-Wan and his backstory as well,” explained Filoni. “A lot of the campfire scene, as I call it, is shaped around that scene between Obi-Wan and Luke in A New Hope.” For more, check out our 10/10 review for The Mandalorian S2E5, and the huge connection it makes to Star Wars lore. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. 

Warning: Major spoilers for The Mandalorian Chapter 13 follow. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Dave Filoni, director of The Mandalorian’s fifth episode of its second season, has explained why his episode was the right time to drop a major reveal about Baby Yoda’s background. This is a spoiler-filled story, so turn back while you still can if you’ve not seen the episode yet. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/27/the-mandalorian-season-2-episode-5-the-truth-behind-the-jedi-and-her-secret-mission-star-wars-canon-fodder"] Season 2, episode 5 - The Jedi - revealed that Baby Yoda’s real name is Grogu. “The name has been around for a while,” Filoni told Vanity Fair. “Jon [Favreau] told me early on in Season One what it would be, which made me start to think about how people could learn the name. This gave me the idea that Ahsoka, who is very compassionate, would be able to connect with the child, and that without words they could probably communicate through memories and experiences. Through that connection, she learns the name and then tells Mando and the audience.” The episode introduced Ahsoka Tano into The Mandalorian, a Jedi Filoni had previously developed alongside George Lucas for The Clone Wars animated TV show. Played by Rosario Dawson for the live-action version, Filoni knew that Ahsoka would be the key to unveiling some of the mystery surrounding Grogu. “I felt that if anyone would know or understand The Child's history it would be Ahsoka,” Filoni said. “She has such a long history as well. By having her relate the story it also helps the viewer to understand some of her own backstory.” [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/14/the-mandalorian-season-2-the-latest-huge-cameo-has-a-hidden-meaning-canon-fodder"] This structure was based on how Obi-Wan revealed the story of Anakin Skywalker to Luke in the first Star Wars film. “Through the story about Anakin, you are getting a look at Obi-Wan and his backstory as well,” explained Filoni. “A lot of the campfire scene, as I call it, is shaped around that scene between Obi-Wan and Luke in A New Hope.” For more, check out our 10/10 review for The Mandalorian S2E5, and the huge connection it makes to Star Wars lore. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. 

Auction site eBay has condemned scammers listing photographs of PlayStation 5 consoles, and has vowed to take action against the sellers and to remove listings. In a statement to Eurogamer, eBay said: "We condemn these opportunistic sellers who are attempting to mislead other users. We are in the process of removing all listings for photos of PS5s from our marketplace and will be taking appropriate action against the sellers.” [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/06/playstation-5-review"] These sellers are creating listings that look like they are for PlayStation 5 consoles, but are actually just for printed photographs of a PS5. Listings feature titles like “Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition 1TB Console - White (PHOTO)” and so - while actually disclaiming they are selling a photograph - the bulk of the name appears like a console listing. At time of writing, there are dozens of these listings across UK and US eBay sites. There are listings being actively bid on, with some current bids being in the multiple hundreds of dollars/pounds. These may be inflated by the scammers themselves in order to look more ‘legitimate’ and fool buyers, or simply be genuine bids by fooled buyers. "For any purchase, but especially highly priced or in-demand items, buyers should exercise caution and thoroughly read the listing description,” said eBay’s statement. "Buyers who receive an item which is not as described are entitled to a refund via our eBay Money Back Guarantee, provided they completed the transaction on the eBay platform." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=confirmed-playstation-5-games&captions=true"] These sellers clearly know the rules of “item must be as described” since every listing has “photo”, “picture”, or “image only” in their description, and often a line in the listing saying that purchasers will only receive a printed picture. So while these listings do ‘technically’ abide by eBay’s rules, it’s good to see eBay planning to take action. The statement is unclear on if those who fall victim can be compensated, but the line stating “an item which is not as described are entitled to a refund” suggests not, as all these listings do state they are photographs. PS5 scams and scalpers have been a major issue since the console launched. For more, take a look at our investigation into how sneaker culture predicted next-gen console scalpers. If you do already have one, be sure to check out our PS5 console guide and 8 hidden PS5 features and settings. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. 

Auction site eBay has condemned scammers listing photographs of PlayStation 5 consoles, and has vowed to take action against the sellers and to remove listings. In a statement to Eurogamer, eBay said: "We condemn these opportunistic sellers who are attempting to mislead other users. We are in the process of removing all listings for photos of PS5s from our marketplace and will be taking appropriate action against the sellers.” [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/06/playstation-5-review"] These sellers are creating listings that look like they are for PlayStation 5 consoles, but are actually just for printed photographs of a PS5. Listings feature titles like “Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition 1TB Console - White (PHOTO)” and so - while actually disclaiming they are selling a photograph - the bulk of the name appears like a console listing. At time of writing, there are dozens of these listings across UK and US eBay sites. There are listings being actively bid on, with some current bids being in the multiple hundreds of dollars/pounds. These may be inflated by the scammers themselves in order to look more ‘legitimate’ and fool buyers, or simply be genuine bids by fooled buyers. "For any purchase, but especially highly priced or in-demand items, buyers should exercise caution and thoroughly read the listing description,” said eBay’s statement. "Buyers who receive an item which is not as described are entitled to a refund via our eBay Money Back Guarantee, provided they completed the transaction on the eBay platform." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=confirmed-playstation-5-games&captions=true"] These sellers clearly know the rules of “item must be as described” since every listing has “photo”, “picture”, or “image only” in their description, and often a line in the listing saying that purchasers will only receive a printed picture. So while these listings do ‘technically’ abide by eBay’s rules, it’s good to see eBay planning to take action. The statement is unclear on if those who fall victim can be compensated, but the line stating “an item which is not as described are entitled to a refund” suggests not, as all these listings do state they are photographs. PS5 scams and scalpers have been a major issue since the console launched. For more, take a look at our investigation into how sneaker culture predicted next-gen console scalpers. If you do already have one, be sure to check out our PS5 console guide and 8 hidden PS5 features and settings. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. 

Universal Studios Japan today announced that its long-awaited Super Nintendo World area will finally open to the public on February 4, 2021. IGN Japan was on hand for a sneak peek at one section of the new world; the very first time members of the press have been invited inside – check out our gallery below.

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Bowser’s Castle (or Koopa’s Castle in Japan) is an immense reconstruction of the iconic location from the games. Visitors will be able to climb a sweeping grand staircase, at the top of which is an enormous, imposing bronze statue of Bowser himself. The scale is seriously impressive.

The walls of the castle’s corridors are lined with huge portrait paintings of Bowser, along with bright and colourful emblems from the Mario Kart games. Huge faux brass knockers adorn the doors, while Bowser’s face in menacing silhouette peers down from the top of the door frames.

We also saw where guests will line up for one of the park’s most anticipated new attractions, Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge, which promises to put visitors in the driving seat for a ride that includes AR and projection mapping effects to bring courses from the Mario Kart games to life. This is realized through a special headset styled on Mario’s hat with a built-in AR screen.

The attraction is the result of a six-year collaboration with the creative team at Nintendo, including input from Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto.[poilib element="quoteBox" parameters="excerpt=Mario%20Kart%3A%20Koopa%E2%80%99s%20Challenge%20promises%20to%20put%20visitors%20in%20the%20driving%20seat%20for%20a%20ride%20that%20includes%20AR%20and%20projection%20mapping%20effects%20to%20bring%20courses%20from%20the%20Mario%20Kart%20games%20to%20life."]

Mario Kart Station is where visitors will board the ride. Each kart has four seats, with a steering wheel and AR headset for each rider. Warp Pipes hang down from the ceiling of the station departure hall, while chunky metal chains and massive gears decorate the room. The facade of a Lemmy’s Tire Service repair shop and other details can be seen above.

We also walked through a Trophy Room where guests can pose for photos alongside artefacts inspired by the games, including familiar trophies and one bearing the USJ logo, as well as a handwritten note from Bowser laying down a karting challenge.

Speaking to the assembled media, Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge attraction executive producer Thomas Geraghty showed off the new headset and Power Up Band. He noted that this will be the first ever Mario Kart theme park ride. “We will bring the story to life with Nintendo’s very compelling characters – Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach – and we will immerse our guests into the world of Nintendo with this augmented reality headset,” he said. “Guests will join their favourite characters immersed in augmented reality, steering their way through the Mushroom Kingdom, throwing shells at Koopalings, as they race to the finish.” He said that there will be win and lose states in the game, so victory is not guaranteed.

Geraghty said the headsets will be sanitised after every use, along with other social distancing measures.

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Super Nintendo World was originally intended to open ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics this summer, but this was postponed in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Even so, in October, a Mario-themed cafe and store opened inside USJ did open, separate from the Super Nintendo World area. The final area promises to include some pretty cool gamified elements, such as interactive attractions where visitors link their Power Up Bands to a mobile app to collect digital coins and unlock achievements.

[caption id="attachment_2445879" align="alignnone" width="1920"] I want to go to there. (Image via Nintendo.)[/caption]

Universal Studios Japan is located in Osaka, Japan, and at the time of writing, Japan’s borders are closed to foreign tourists, though permanent foreign residents and business visitors from some countries are permitted to enter. The government is reportedly planning to fully reopen to tourists in spring 2021.

In addition to the USJ Super Nintendo World attraction, future locations are also being considered at other Universal Studios parks around the world.

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Daniel Robson is Chief Editor at IGN Japan – follow him on Twitter here! 

Universal Studios Japan today announced that its long-awaited Super Nintendo World area will finally open to the public on February 4, 2021. IGN Japan was on hand for a sneak peek at one section of the new world; the very first time members of the press have been invited inside – check out our gallery below.

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Bowser’s Castle (or Koopa’s Castle in Japan) is an immense reconstruction of the iconic location from the games. Visitors will be able to climb a sweeping grand staircase, at the top of which is an imposing life-size bronze statue of Bowser himself. The scale is seriously impressive.

The walls of the castle’s corridors are lined with huge portrait paintings of Bowser, along with bright and colourful emblems from the Mario Kart games. Huge faux brass knockers adorn the doors, while Bowser’s face in menacing silhouette peers down from the top of the door frames.

We also saw where guests will line up for one of the park’s most anticipated new attractions, Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge, which promises to put visitors in the driving seat for a ride that includes AR and projection mapping effects to bring courses from the Mario Kart games to life. This is realized through a special headset styled on Mario’s hat with a built-in AR screen.

The attraction is the result of a six-year collaboration with the creative team at Nintendo, including input from Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto.[poilib element="quoteBox" parameters="excerpt=Mario%20Kart%3A%20Koopa%E2%80%99s%20Challenge%20promises%20to%20put%20visitors%20in%20the%20driving%20seat%20for%20a%20ride%20that%20includes%20AR%20and%20projection%20mapping%20effects%20to%20bring%20courses%20from%20the%20Mario%20Kart%20games%20to%20life."]

Mario Kart Station is where visitors will board the ride. Each kart has four seats, with a steering wheel and AR headset for each rider. Warp Pipes hang down from the ceiling of the station departure hall, while chunky metal chains and massive gears decorate the room. The facade of a Lemmy’s Tire Service repair shop and other details can be seen above.

We also walked through a Trophy Room where guests can pose for photos alongside artefacts inspired by the games, including familiar trophies and one bearing the USJ logo, as well as a handwritten note from Bowser laying down a karting challenge.

Speaking to the assembled media, Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge attraction executive producer Thomas Geraghty showed off the new headset and Power Up Band. He noted that this will be the first ever Mario Kart theme park ride. “We will bring the story to life with Nintendo’s very compelling characters – Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach – and we will immerse our guests into the world of Nintendo with this augmented reality headset,” he said. “Guests will join their favourite characters immersed in augmented reality, steering their way through the Mushroom Kingdom, throwing shells at Koopalings, as they race to the finish.” He said that there will be win and lose states in the game, so victory is not guaranteed.

Geraghty said the headsets will be sanitised after every use, along with other social distancing measures.

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Super Nintendo World was originally intended to open ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics this summer, but this was postponed in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Even so, in October, a Mario-themed cafe and store opened inside USJ did open, separate from the Super Nintendo World area. The final area promises to include some pretty cool gamified elements, such as interactive attractions where visitors link their Power Up Bands to a mobile app to collect digital coins and unlock achievements.

[caption id="attachment_2445879" align="alignnone" width="1920"] I want to go to there. (Image via Nintendo.)[/caption]

Universal Studios Japan is located in Osaka, Japan, and at the time of writing, Japan’s borders are closed to foreign tourists, though permanent foreign residents and business visitors from some countries are permitted to enter. The government is reportedly planning to fully reopen to tourists in spring 2021.

In addition to the USJ Super Nintendo World attraction, future locations are also being considered at other Universal Studios parks around the world.

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Daniel Robson is Chief Editor at IGN Japan – follow him on Twitter here! 

Black Panther's Marvel Studios intro on Disney+ has been remade to honor the late Chadwick Boseman on what would have been his 44th birthday. Boseman was born on November 29, 1976, and to help celebrate the star who passed away earlier this year from cancer, Disney+ has created a new Marvel Studios intro for the film that features different scenes of Boseman as Black Panther.

Long live the King. #WakandaForever pic.twitter.com/FHiJDVQ3NS

— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) November 29, 2020

Mark Ruffalo, who plays Bruce Banner/Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, also took the time to celebrate Boseman by sharing a behind-the-scenes look at a birthday celebration for the Black Panther star with many other MCU characters around him in costume. "Thinking of your passion, love, and your light today, @ChadwickBoseman. Ruffalo wrote. "Happy Birthday. Wishing we could time travel back to this moment." These are two examples of the many ways those around the world have celebrated the life of Boseman, including an ABC News special on Disney+ called Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King - A Special Edition of 20/20 that looks back at his life, legacy, career, and the cultural imprint he made on and off-screen. Black Panther director Ryan Coogler also released a touching statement to the star of his film, and other tributes have been found in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales for PS5. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Black Panther's Marvel Studios intro on Disney+ has been remade to honor the late Chadwick Boseman on what would have been his 44th birthday. Boseman was born on November 29, 1976, and to help celebrate the star who passed away earlier this year from cancer, Disney+ has created a new Marvel Studios intro for the film that features different scenes of Boseman as Black Panther.

Long live the King. #WakandaForever pic.twitter.com/FHiJDVQ3NS

— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) November 29, 2020

Mark Ruffalo, who plays Bruce Banner/Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, also took the time to celebrate Boseman by sharing a behind-the-scenes look at a birthday celebration for the Black Panther star with many other MCU characters around him in costume. "Thinking of your passion, love, and your light today, @ChadwickBoseman. Ruffalo wrote. "Happy Birthday. Wishing we could time travel back to this moment." These are two examples of the many ways those around the world have celebrated the life of Boseman, including an ABC News special on Disney+ called Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King - A Special Edition of 20/20 that looks back at his life, legacy, career, and the cultural imprint he made on and off-screen. Black Panther director Ryan Coogler also released a touching statement to the star of his film, and other tributes have been found in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales for PS5. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Update (12/1/20) - Xbox Wire has confirmed that Control will be arriving on Xbox Game Pass on both console and Android via Cloud Gaming on December 3, 2020. There is no mention of this being Control Ultimate Edition, so it appears to be the version of Control without included DLC and no free upgrade to the Xbox Series X/S versions when they arrive in 2021. Control is one of 17 games arriving in December 2020 on Xbox Game Pass. The rest of the games are as follows;

• Doom Eternal (PC) - December 3
• Haven (Console & PC) - December 3
• Rage 2 (Android) - December 3
• Slime Rancher (Android & Console) - December 3
• Va-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action (PC) - December 3
• Yes, Your Grace (Android, Console, & PC) December 3
• Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition (Console & PC) - December 4
• Call of the Sea (Android, Console & PC) - December 8
• Monster Sanctuary (Android & Console) - December 8
• Starbound (PC) - December 8
• Unto The End (Console & PC) - December 9
• Assetto Corsa (Android & Console) - December 10
• Gang Beasts (Android & Console) - December 10
• GreedFall (Android, Console & PC) - December 10
• Superhot: Mind Control Delete (Android & Console) - December 10
• Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair (Android, Console & PC) - December 10

Original story follows. [poilib element="accentDivider"] A new tease could be hinting that Control or Control Ultimate Edition may be heading to Xbox Game Pass in December 2020. Xbox Game Pass' Twitter shared an e-mail from the fictitious Melissa McGamepass, the Executive Senior VP Lieutenant of General Video Game Communications at Microsoft, and her words very much make it seem like Control or some other game with "sinister red light" is coming to Xbox Game Pass next month. "But guess what? We're not slowing down for December," McGamepass wrote. "EA Play is coming to PC and we have a ton of games slated on top of that! We even included REDACTED, which our fans won't stop mentioning (That's why I sent you that .gif with the sinister red light)." The color red, and the word redacted for that matter, play a big part in Control's marketing and gameplay, and while it could be a fakeout and mean another game is on its way, Xbox Game Pass members may soon be able to play IGN's Game of the Year for 2019. Furthermore, Xbox head Phil Spencer had previously stated in 2019 that he was "glad to see that [Control was] coming into Game Pass so that more people will play it." Remedy would not confirm it back then, but maybe the timing is perfect now. If this mystery game ends up being Control, it will be interesting to see whether it is the Ultimate Edition or not. Earlier this year, it was revealed that the Control Ultimate Edition will be the only way to get free upgrades to next-gen. If you purchased the base game and even all the DLC, you still are not entitled to a free next-gen upgrade. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/10/why-control-is-igns-game-of-the-year-for-2019"] Control's publisher 505 Games explained the decision, and stated that "as we are only doing additional development on Control Ultimate Edition on the next gen platforms, we are unfortunately unable to offer an upgrade path to all existing Control players." The PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of Control were scheduled to be released by the end of 2020, but they were recently delayed to early 2021, which would time nicely if this reveal ends up being what it seems. Control appearing on Xbox Game Pass would follow the announcement that Control is also now playable on the Nintendo Switch via the cloud. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-best-xbox-one-games-fall-2020-update&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Update (12/1/20) - Xbox Wire has confirmed that Control will be arriving on Xbox Game Pass on both console and Android via Cloud Gaming on December 3, 2020. There is no mention of this being Control Ultimate Edition, so it appears to be the version of Control without included DLC and no free upgrade to the Xbox Series X/S versions when they arrive in 2021. Control is one of 17 games arriving in December 2020 on Xbox Game Pass. The rest of the games are as follows;

• Doom Eternal (PC) - December 3
• Haven (Console & PC) - December 3
• Rage 2 (Android) - December 3
• Slime Rancher (Android & Console) - December 3
• Va-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action (PC) - December 3
• Yes, Your Grace (Android, Console, & PC) December 3
• Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition (Console & PC) - December 4
• Call of the Sea (Android, Console & PC) - December 8
• Monster Sanctuary (Android & Console) - December 8
• Starbound (PC) - December 8
• Unto The End (Console & PC) - December 9
• Assetto Corsa (Android & Console) - December 10
• Gang Beasts (Android & Console) - December 10
• GreedFall (Android, Console & PC) - December 10
• Superhot: Mind Control Delete (Android & Console) - December 10
• Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair (Android, Console & PC) - December 10

Original story follows. [poilib element="accentDivider"] A new tease could be hinting that Control or Control Ultimate Edition may be heading to Xbox Game Pass in December 2020. Xbox Game Pass' Twitter shared an e-mail from the fictitious Melissa McGamepass, the Executive Senior VP Lieutenant of General Video Game Communications at Microsoft, and her words very much make it seem like Control or some other game with "sinister red light" is coming to Xbox Game Pass next month. "But guess what? We're not slowing down for December," McGamepass wrote. "EA Play is coming to PC and we have a ton of games slated on top of that! We even included REDACTED, which our fans won't stop mentioning (That's why I sent you that .gif with the sinister red light)." The color red, and the word redacted for that matter, play a big part in Control's marketing and gameplay, and while it could be a fakeout and mean another game is on its way, Xbox Game Pass members may soon be able to play IGN's Game of the Year for 2019. Furthermore, Xbox head Phil Spencer had previously stated in 2019 that he was "glad to see that [Control was] coming into Game Pass so that more people will play it." Remedy would not confirm it back then, but maybe the timing is perfect now. If this mystery game ends up being Control, it will be interesting to see whether it is the Ultimate Edition or not. Earlier this year, it was revealed that the Control Ultimate Edition will be the only way to get free upgrades to next-gen. If you purchased the base game and even all the DLC, you still are not entitled to a free next-gen upgrade. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/10/why-control-is-igns-game-of-the-year-for-2019"] Control's publisher 505 Games explained the decision, and stated that "as we are only doing additional development on Control Ultimate Edition on the next gen platforms, we are unfortunately unable to offer an upgrade path to all existing Control players." The PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of Control were scheduled to be released by the end of 2020, but they were recently delayed to early 2021, which would time nicely if this reveal ends up being what it seems. Control appearing on Xbox Game Pass would follow the announcement that Control is also now playable on the Nintendo Switch via the cloud. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-best-xbox-one-games-fall-2020-update&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.