Microsoft has introduced the Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2 lineup of titles.
The announcement on Xbox Wire comes forward of Microsoft’s Xbox Developer Direct on January 23, the place followers will get to see a lot of day one Game Pass video games, together with Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and a thriller fourth reveal.
January 2025 Wave 2 kicks off at the moment, January 21, with Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S), a day one launch on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. “Crash time and again till you grasp the mountain within the snowy observe as much as Lonely Mountains: Downhill,” reads the official blurb. “Now supporting as much as eight gamers by way of cross platform multiplayer – work your manner down the slopes as a bunch sharing a small variety of checkpoints, or threat all of it in a breakneck race to the bottom!”
Tomorrow, January 22, sees the addition of Flock (Console) to Game Pass Standard. “Flock is a multiplayer co-op recreation in regards to the pleasure of flight and amassing cute flying creatures with your pals. Soar by lovely landscapes, looking for out uncommon and elusive creatures so as to add to your flock.”
Also on January 22, Gigantic: Rampage Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) hits Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard. “Gigantic: Rampage Edition is a premium and definitive launch of the unique 5v5 MOBA hero shooter that gives a dynamic and thrilling team-based multiplayer expertise for followers of each genres. Choose from a various roster of distinctive heroes, every with a set of upgradeable skills, and group up with 4 different gamers to regulate goals and take down the opposing group’s mighty Guardian, all whereas defending your personal.”
January 22 is a busy day for Game Pass, as Capcom’s Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Console) launches into Game Pass Standard. “A singular Japanese-inspired, single participant Kagura motion technique recreation. It takes place on a mountain coated by defilement. During the day, purify the villages and put together your self for sunset. During the evening, defend the Maiden in opposition to the hordes of the Seethe. Repeat the day and evening cycle till you cleanse the mountain of defilement and return peace to the land.”
Sticking with January 22, Magical Delicacy (Console) involves Game Pass Standard, as does Tchia (Xbox Series X|S), and The Case of the Golden Idol (Console). January 22 is rounded out by Starbound (Cloud and Console), which arrives on Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass Standard having already launched on PC Game Pass.
Eternal Strands (Cloud, Console, and PC) hits Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on January 28 as a day one launch. “Eternal Strands is the debut fantasy title from Yellow Brick Games, a brand new impartial studio based by business veterans from franchises together with Dragon Age, Mass Effect, Watch Dogs, and Assassin’s Creed. Fight epic, towering creatures whereas mixing magical skills with an arsenal of highly effective weapons to maintain the world from crumbling on this third-person, action-adventure recreation.”
Also on January 28 as a day one launch, Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) hits Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. “Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is an action-packed, third-person shooter and lure protection recreation. Evolve as an orc-slaying War Mage by rogue-lite selections and obliterate, eviscerate, and incinerate huge hordes with as much as 4 gamers.”
Moving on to January 29, Shady Part of Me (Cloud, Console, and PC) releases in Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard. “Shady Part of Me sends you on an emotional and dream-like journey, with breathtaking inventive path and the enthralling voice of Hannah Murray from Game of Thrones and Skins. As slightly lady and her shadow, overcome emotional struggles by surreal dreamscapes throughout a touching narrative crammed with twists and surprises. Both should be taught, cooperate, and evolve to progress in a poetic journey.
Here’s an enormous one: Sniper Elite: Resistance (Cloud, Console, and PC) launches into Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass as a day one launch on January 30. “Offering unparalleled sniping mechanics, stealth and tactical third-person fight, Sniper Elite: Resistance turns the eye of the award-winning sequence in the direction of a hidden battle, removed from the entrance strains, deep throughout the coronary heart of occupied France. Bring a good friend – the total marketing campaign may be skilled in co-op.”
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) is one other day one Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass launch, this time on January 31. “The extremely anticipated sequel to considered one of 2022’s most acclaimed RPGs, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is a dice-driven RPG in a human and heartfelt sci-fi world. You are an escaped android, with a malfunctioning physique, a value in your head and no reminiscence of your previous. Get a ship, discover a crew, and tackle contracts whilst you navigate throughout the Starward Belt.”
And lastly, creeping into early February, Far Cry New Dawn (Cloud, Console, and PC) hits Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard on February 4. “Dive right into a remodeled, vibrant, post-apocalyptic Hope County, Montana, 17 years after a worldwide nuclear disaster. Lead the combat in opposition to the Highwaymen as they search to take during the last remaining assets.”
Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2 lineup:
- Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – January 21 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Flock (Console) – January 22 Now with Game Pass Standard
- Gigantic: Rampage Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 22 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Console) – January 22 Now with Game Pass Standard
- Magical Delicacy (Console) – January 22 Now with Game Pass Standard
- Tchia (Xbox Series X|S) – January 22 Now with Game Pass Standard
- The Case of the Golden Idol (Console) – January 22 Now with Game Pass Standard
- Starbound (Cloud and Console) – January 22 Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Standard
- Eternal Strands (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 28 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – January 28 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Shady Part of Me (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 29 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
- Sniper Elite: Resistance (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 30 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – January 31 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Far Cry New Dawn (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 4 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
Xbox Game Pass video games leaving on January 31, 2025:
As standard, a lot of video games are set to depart Game Pass as new titles flood the subscription service.
- Anuchard (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Broforce Forever (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Darkest Dungeon (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Death’s Door (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Maquette (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem (Cloud, Console, and PC)
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