Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Lineup: New Games and Departures
Microsoft has unveiled its first Xbox Game Pass lineup of 2025, confirming several anticipated titles and announcing some departures. The January additions include a mix of genres, catering to various tastes. Several titles were previously rumored, adding to the excitement.
New Arrivals:
The month kicks off with a strong selection, featuring:
- Road 96: Available now (January 7th) across all Game Pass tiers, including PC Game Pass. This choice-driven adventure returns after a previous stint on the service.
- Lightyear Frontier (Preview): Launching January 8th, this sci-fi title offers an early access experience for Standard subscribers.
- My Time at Sandrock: Also arriving January 8th, providing a relaxing life-sim experience for Standard subscribers.
- Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders: Joining the lineup on January 8th, offering a unique building and management experience for Standard subscribers.
- Rolling Hills: Another addition on January 8th, providing a Standard subscription experience.
- UFC 5: An Ultimate-only title, launching January 14th.
- Diablo: Exclusive to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, also launching January 14th. This highly anticipated addition will be a major draw for Ultimate subscribers.
Game Pass Ultimate Perks:
Alongside the new games, Game Pass Ultimate members also receive perks including a weapon charm for Apex Legends and DLC packs for First Descendant, Vigor, and Metaball, effective January 7th.
Departures:
While new games arrive, several titles are leaving the service on January 15th:
- Common'hood
- Escape Academy
- Exoprimal
- Figment
- Insurgency Sandstorm
- Those Who Remain
Looking Ahead:
This is just the first half of January's lineup. Microsoft promises further announcements for the latter half of the month and beyond, ensuring a continuous stream of fresh gaming experiences for subscribers.
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