It's the third Tuesday of the month, which means we're getting more Xbox Game Pass titles coming to the service! Fairly good month, with a number of AAA titles and a Day-1 game coming out today. We have a total of 10 games coming to the Ultimate tier, with Premium also getting 7 of those games. Also, on the 22nd of January (so two days from when this article goes up), there will be an Xbox direct that we'll recap on the site as usual. With all that out of the way, 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 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.
Essential Games
Premium Games
Resident Evil Village
Cloud, Console, and PC - Out Now
Resident Evil Village is the eighth main entry in the Resident Evil series. Set years after Resident Evil 7 biohazard, players follow Ethan Winters into a haunting European village, fighting for survival against brutal enemies as danger and mystery lurk around every corner.
Death Stranding Director's Cut
Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X|S - January 21
Kojima Productions' Death Stranding Director's Cut is now available on Xbox Game Pass! Take on the role of Sam Porter Bridges on his mission to deliver hope to humanity. Are you ready to unite the divided - one more time?
RoadCraft
PC - January 21
In the wake of natural disasters, RoadCraft calls on you to rebuild what's broken. Operate a fleet of over 40 authentic construction vehicles to clear debris, repair roads and bridges, and restore essential infrastructure. Tackle realistic challenges solo or in cooperative play across expansive, physics-driven environments shaped by destruction and recovery.
Ninja Gaiden Ragebound
Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S - January 21
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the Ninja Gaiden series from the team behind Blasphemous, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.The Talos Principle 2 (PC and Xbox Series X|S) – January 27Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Drop Duchy
Cloud, PC, and Console - January 28
Build your duchy piece by piece in this refreshing hybrid rogue-lite game. Use block-dropping mechanics to collect resources, recruit troops to fight against belligerent armies, and let every block shape your realm, leading your path to victory! Complete Edition includes all additional content.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S - January 29
Your craft is death. Purge the relentless Tyranid swarms as legendary Space Marine Demetrian Titus in a spectacular new campaign, solo or in three-player co-op, and save the Imperium as your own Space Marine in endlessly brutal PvE and PvP games with 6 playable classes to choose from!
Final Fantasy II
Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S - February 3
A remodeled 2D take on the second game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Our epic tale begins with four young souls orphaned during the struggle between the Palamecian Empire and the rebel army. On their journey, the youths join forces with the white wizard Minwu, Prince Gordon of Kashuan, Leila the pirate, and many others. Behold the beautiful and sometimes tragic twists of fate that await you on your adventure.
Ultimate Games
MIO: Memories in Orbit
Cloud, Handheld, PC, and Xbox Series X|S - Out Now as a Day 1 title
A hand-crafted metroidvania set within a vast, decaying world reclaimed by nature and robots. Play as Mio, a nimble android exploring labyrinthine environments, battling rogue machines, and uncovering lost memories in a richly atmospheric adventure filled with secrets and danger.
MySims: Cozy Bundle
PC - January 29
Befriend cute characters and discover creative adventures across retro re-releases of two lovable games in MySims: Cozy Bundle. Use your imagination to rebuild a town in MySims and help a cute magical land become an even better place in MySims Kingdom. There are stories to uncover, locations to explore, and lots of characters with big personalities to meet.
Indika
Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X|S - February 2
Indika is a story-driven a dventure set in an alternative 19th-century Russia, following a young nun on a surreal journey of self-discovery. Blending dark humor with serious themes like faith, morality, and religious authority, the game mixes exploration, light puzzles, brief action moments, and symbolic RPG elements. Its narrati ve is enriched by retro-style arcade flashbacks and a strange companionship with the devil himself, creating a unique experience that balances comedy and tragedy while pushing the boundaries of conventional game design.
DLC/Game Updates
- The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle (PC) – January 22
- Celebrate a Sim-sational New Year with EA Play on the Xbox PC app. This month, embrace classic chaos with re-releases of The Sims and The Sims 2, coming to EA Play on January 22. Keep the cozy vibes rolling with MyS ims: Cozy Bundle joining The Play List on January 29.
- Grounded 2 Garden Update (Cloud, PC, and Console) – January 27
- Explore the new Community Garden biome in The Toxic Tangle update, packed with hidden paths, twisting trellises, and earthy caverns. Battle new creatures, craft Tier III gear, and ride the Ladybug Buggy with its water cannon as you face fresh challenges across the Garden.
- Dead by Daylight – Stranger Things DLC – January 27
- The battles fought. The pain endured. All of it leads back to him. Stranger Things Returns To Dead by Daylight: Vecna, Dustin, & Eleven Enter The Fog.
- Sea of Thieves Season 18, Act 2 (Cloud, PC, and Console) – January 22
- The Trading Companies are calling on Emissaries to raid Molten Sands Fortress and recover valuable tre asure from its vault! During the event, those who reach Emissary Grade 5 can accept a special quest that will awaken this fiery fort. Which flag will you fly?
Leaving the Service
The following games will leave the service on Januray 31st. If you have any unfinished business in them or want to give them a shot, this is your last chance.
- Shady Part of Me (Cloud, PC, and Console)
- Cataclismo (PC)
- Starbound (Cloud, PC, and Console)
- Lonely Mountains Snow Riders (Cloud, PC, and Console)
- Paw Patrol World (Cloud, PC, and Console)
- Citizen Sleeper 2 Starward Vector (Cloud, PC, and Console)
- Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Cloud, PC, and Console)
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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