Microsoft has introduced wave certainly one of its January 2025 Xbox Game Pass lineup.
First up, at this time, January 7, Road 96 (Cloud, Console, and PC) returns to Game Pass by way of Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard. “Road 96 is a loopy, lovely road-trip,” reads the official blurb. “On this dangerous highway journey to the border, you’ll meet unimaginable characters and uncover their intertwined tales and secrets and techniques in an ever-evolving journey. But each mile opens a option to make. Your selections will change your journey, change the individuals you meet, and possibly even change the world.”
Tomorrow, January 8, Lightyear Frontier (Game Preview) (Xbox Series X|S) launches into Game Pass Standard. “Start your interstellar homestead on this peaceable open-world farming journey! Build your sustainable exofarm, develop alien crops, customise your mech, and discover a brand new world filled with thriller with as much as three mates!”
Also on January 8, My Time at Sandrock (Console) is on the market on Game Pass Standard. “Just like My Time at Portia, My Time at Sandrock takes place in a healthful post-apocalyptic world 300 years after the Day of Calamity destroyed most fashionable applied sciences. Gather assets to construct machines, befriend locals, and defend Sandrock from monsters — all whereas saving the city from financial damage!”
Sticking with January 8, Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders (Xbox Series X|S) hits Game Pass Standard. “Join Robin Hood and his unwavering band of outlaws in Twelfth-century England on their mission to free Nottingham. Travel throughout numerous areas, construct up a secret hideout village and assist the denizens of the encircling lands. Complete quests, assemble numerous builds, craft a broad vary of things, and freely discover places impressed by each delusion and historical past on this open-world RPG with base-building options.”
Rounding out a packed January 8 is Rolling Hills (Console) on Game Pass Standard. “Serve sushi as a robotic chef in Rolling Hills, a life sim about working your personal restaurant in a comfortable village. Make new mates, buy components, improve your store, and enhance the lives of your neighbors as you good your craft!”
Moving on to January 14, Game Pass Ultimate subscribers get EA Sports UFC 5 (Cloud and Xbox Series X|S) by way of EA Play. “Unleash your fury and get limitless entry to EA Sports UFC 5, coming to Game Pass Ultimate by way of EA Play. Plus, members can rating the Bruce Lee Bundle and play as alter egos of the daddy of combined martial arts, out there at no extra price within the Perks part from January 14 to February 11.”
Here’s a giant one: Blizzard motion RPG traditional Diablo (PC) hits Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on January 14. “Return to the legendary city of Tristram in Diablo, the groundbreaking action-RPG that outlined the style, coming to Game Pass on January 14! With its satisfying development, deep character customization, and intense battles, Diablo delivers an unforgettable journey via a darkish gothic fantasy world.”
Xbox Game Pass Wave 1 January 2025 lineup:
- Road 96 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 7 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
- Lightyear Frontier (Game Preview) (Xbox Series X|S) – January 8 Now with Game Pass Standard
- My Time at Sandrock (Console) – January 8 Now with Game Pass Standard
- Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders (Xbox Series X|S) – January 8 Now with Game Pass Standard
- Rolling Hills (Console) – January 8 Now with Game Pass Standard
- EA Sports UFC 5 (Cloud and Xbox Series X|S) EA Play – January 14 Game Pass Ultimate
- Diablo (PC) – January 14 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
As at all times, a variety of video games depart Game Pass as new video games arrive.
Leaving Xbox Game Pass on January 15:
- 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)
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