Xbox Game Pass Unveils Fresh Games for January

Xbox Game Pass January 2025: New Games and Departures

Microsoft has unveiled its first Xbox Game Pass lineup for 2025, confirming several anticipated titles and announcing departures. The January additions include a mix of genres, catering to diverse player preferences. This follows recent changes to the Game Pass service, including updated age restrictions and reward systems.

New Arrivals:

Microsoft's January 7th announcement via the official Xbox blog details seven new games joining the service. Road 96, a narrative adventure, is immediately available across all Game Pass tiers (including PC). This marks its return to the service after a previous stint. The remaining six titles launch later in the month:

• Road 96: Available January 7th (All Tiers)
• Lightyear Frontier (Preview): January 8th (Standard & above)
• My Time at Sandrock: January 8th (Standard & above)
• Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders: January 8th (Standard & above)
• Rolling Hills: January 8th (Standard & above)
• UFC 5: January 14th (Ultimate only)
• Diablo: January 14th (Ultimate & PC Game Pass)

Note that Diablo and UFC 5 have tier restrictions. Diablo is exclusive to Ultimate and PC Game Pass, while UFC 5 is limited to Ultimate subscribers. The other titles are accessible with a standard subscription. Lightyear Frontier, a sci-fi title, remains in early access.

Alongside the new games, several Game Pass Ultimate perks launched on January 7th, including weapon charms for Apex Legends and DLC for First Descendant, Vigor, and Metaball.

Departures:

Six games are leaving Xbox Game Pass on January 15th:

• Common'hood
• Escape Academy
• Exoprimal
• Figment
• Insurgency Sandstorm
• Those Who Remain

This initial January lineup is only for the first half of the month. Further announcements for the latter half of January and beyond are expected soon.

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