The Xbox Game Pass offers a wide range of games from various genres. To keep things fresh, the list of available titles is regularly updated. In the past year, there has been an increase in the number of games that launch on Game Pass on the same day they are fully released. Although this doesn’t always happen, these same-day releases make Game Pass – or at leastGame Pass Ultimate since the tiers changed– a great choice for players wanting to experience the latest games right alongside their friends. This happened withGame Pass in December, so it’s always likely.
All Games Coming To Game Pass In January 2024
New Games Start Arriving January 1
This January,five new gameswill be available on Xbox Game Pass on the same day they launch everywhere else. One of the most anticipated games isSniper Elite: Resistance,which is the next game in theSniper Elitefranchise. Players will return to fighting Germany alongside the resistance in Nazi Occupied France. It’s set to be released on June 07, 2025, and will be part of Game Pass from day one.
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Additionally,Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vectoris coming to Game Pass day one as well. It’s a role-playing game that uses dice and takes place in a warm and emotional sci-fi setting. You play as an escaped android with a broken body, a bounty on your head, and no memories of your past. Your goal is to get a spaceship, assemble a crew, and take on various jobs as you travel through the Starward Belt.
Xbox Game Pass Is In An Impossible Position For 2025
Xbox Game Pass is closing out 2024 strong with great major releases, but carrying the same momentum throughout 2025 will be an uphill battle.
It’s a good idea to join Game Pass if you’re interested in the benefits. If you have Game Pass Ultimate, you normally get special perks, including exclusive in-game bundles at launch and more bundles with future updates. However, the two mentioned above are likely only available for an Ultimate subscription since thenew Game Pass tier misses day-one games.
All Games Leaving Game Pass In January 2025
All Leaving January 1
It’s always a bit disappointing to see games leave the Xbox Game Pass. In January, several titles will be removed from the lineup.Humankind, which is a 4x turn-based strategy game, won’t be available to play in 2025 via Game Pass. Unfortunately, other games likeBlazBlue: Cross Tag Battlewill also be gone just after the holiday season ends, which might have been fun for friends and families to play together.
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It’s hard to lose any game on Game Pass, but some tend to come back after some time. TheYakuza/Like A Dragonseries is a great example of this.Yakuzagames have gone back and forth between being on Game Pass and leaving, but the series feels like a Game Pass staple, even though it doesn’t have every one of the series' entries. So, games that leave the service may come back later on.
Games Speculated For Game Pass In January
Games We Want To See
Even though many exciting new games are coming to Xbox Game Pass, there are still lots of titles that players wish would be added. Many were disappointed to learn thatBaldur’s Gate 3still won’t available on Game Pass. However, there are more releases that players wanted that also won’t be included in January. For example,Dragon Age: The Veilguardand deck-building rogueliteBalatrotend to be requested on Game Pass, butlikely won’t end up on the service.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Fans Should Check Back Daily For Free EA Gifts, Starting With 2016 Classic
With the holidays coming up, some of the current games on the service might get new holiday-themed DLC or updates. More game additions will likely be announced soon to attract more players toXbox Game Passas the year starts. Now would be a great time to join if you’re on the fence, as another year of free games and perks is hard to pass up.
