Happy new year! It's the first Tuesday of 2025, and Microsoft is bringing new titles to Game Pass. We have 7 games making their way to the service, about half of them to PC and Ultimate, and the other half trickling down to Standard. Let's see what's in store!
Quotes (in italic) taken from the article linked above. Pay attention to the platforms for each game (Cloud, Console, and PC), as some titles won't be available for all of them. Some of the games in the above article may have been covered in the previous wave. Games that are part of EA Play are only available to PC and Ultimate subscribers. Games marked as Game Preview are still in active development and this isn't the final version.
Road 96
Cloud, Console, and PC - January 7 - Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
Start your interstellar homestead in this peaceful open-world farming adventure! Build your sustainable exofarm, grow alien crops, customize your mech, and explore a new world full of mystery with up to three friends!
My Time at Sandrock
Console - January 8 - Game Pass Standard
Just like My Time at Portia, My Time at Sandrock takes place in a wholesome post-apocalyptic world 300 years after the Day of Calamity destroyed most modern technologies. Gather resources to build machines, befriend locals, and defend Sandrock from monsters - all while saving the town from economic ruin!
Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders
Xbox Series X|S - January 8 - Game Pass Standard
Join Robin Hood and his unwavering band of outlaws in 12th-century England on their mission to free Nottingham. Travel across various regions, build up a secret hideout village and help the denizens of the surrounding lands. Complete quests, construct various builds, craft a broad range of items, and freely explore locations inspired by both myth and history in this open-world RPG with base-building features.
Rolling Hills
Console - January 8 - Game Pass Standard
Serve sushi as a robot chef in Rolling Hills, a life sim a bout running your own restaurant in a cozy village. Make new friends, purchase ingredients, enhance your shop, and improve the lives of your neighbors as you perfect your craft!
EA Sports UFC 5
Cloud and Xbox Series X|S - EA Play – January 14 - Game Pass Ultimate
Unleash your fury and get unlimited access to EA Sports UFC 5, coming to Game Pass Ultimate via E A Play. Plus, members can score the Bruce Lee Bundle and play as alter egos of the father of mixed martial arts, available at no additio nal cost in the Perks section from January 14 to February 11.
Diablo
PC - January 14 - Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Return to the legendary town of Tristram in Diablo, the groundbreaking action-RPG that defined the genre, coming to Game Pass on January 14! With its satisfying progression, deep character customization, and intense battles, Diablo delivers an unforgettable journey through a dark gothic fantasy world.
Note: Due to its age, it's difficult to find an official upload of a Diablo trailer, so we're instead using a picture that leads to the game's wikipedia page.
Ultimate Perks
- First Descendant Season 2: Ancestors Bundle - Available now
- Play the next-genera tion looter shooter, The First Descendant, and elevate your experience with the exclusive Season 2: Ancestors Bundle! Customize your Des cendants and weapons with unique styles and enhancements!
Vigor: Coast Guardian Pack - Available now
Beneath the shimmering northern lights on the frozen coast of Anniken, a silent lighthouse overlooks the Outlands. Gear up and carry the legacy of t his iconic landmark into every battle with the Coast Guardian Pack.
Apex Legends: Feelin’ Lucky? Weapon Charm - Available now
Add some flair to your arsenal with the Feelin’ Lucky? Weapon Charm. Equip this to your favorite weapon and battle for glory, fame, and fortune in style.
Metaball: Punk Pack - January 7
Metaball is a free-to-play, crossplay-enabled multiplaye r sports game with fast-paced action. The Punk Pack unlocks seven colorful and cool legendary outfits!
Leaving the Service
The following game will leave the service on January 15th. If you have any unfinished business in them or want to give them a shot, this is your last chance.
- Common’Hood (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Escape Academy (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Exoprimal (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Figment (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Insurgency Sandstorm (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Those Who Remain (Cloud, Console, and PC)
What do you think of the titles coming to Game Pass? Any other games you'd like added to the service? Let us know in the comments below!
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