This New Game Looks Downright Bizarre, And It's Launching On Game Pass Thankfully

"Roadside Research is a 1-4 player co-op gas station simulator. Simulator-type games are everywhere these days, but this one differentiates itself because you play as an alien. More specifically, you're an undercover alien who tries to act like a human and do human-like things that a gas station attendant would do like stocking shelves and assisting customers. "Just don't get caught," reads a line from the description."

"All the while, players are trying to gather intelligence on humans in preparation for an upcoming alien invasion. "If you arouse too much suspicion, the government will show up, jeopardizing your Earthly mission," the description adds. This is a comedic game, as you can immediately tell by watching the trailer. The aliens in the game are the classic little green men, and to blend in, you must create what you deem to be a human-looking face mask--but it doesn't have to be any good, really."

"Game Pass gets a lot of big-name launches, and one of the perks of a subscription service is that you can sample titles you might not otherwise rush to buy outright. If you're curious about Roadside Research but not sure you want to buy it, Game Pass seems like a pretty good avenue. During the daytime, players will work as gas station attendants and do their best to blend in and be "normal.""

Roadside Research is a 1-4 player cooperative gas station simulator in which players assume the roles of undercover aliens posing as human attendants. Players perform tasks such as stocking shelves and assisting customers while gathering intelligence on human behavior ahead of an alien invasion. Excessive suspicion can trigger government intervention and jeopardize the mission. The game adopts a comedic tone, featuring classic little green aliens and customizable human-looking face masks that need not be convincing. Daytime gameplay focuses on blending in, while nighttime gameplay uses gathered data to upgrade the station and attract more humans. The game launches in Q1 2026 and will release day-one on Game Pass Ultimate.

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