Summary
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is adding EA Sports UFC 5 and Diablo today.
- Released 27 years apart, these two titles conclude the XGP Wave 1 lineup for January 2025.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can dive into EA Sports UFC 5 and Diablo starting today, as these games join the subscription service. These additions mark the third and fourth titles added to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in January 2025.
Diablo, a legendary title from 1996, has long been celebrated as the quintessential hack-and-slash RPG. On the other hand, EA Sports UFC 5, released in October 2023, represents the cutting edge of mixed martial arts gaming. Despite their 27-year gap, both games are now accessible through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, becoming available on January 14. While Microsoft often focuses on multi-platform games, these additions are platform-specific: Diablo is exclusive to PC, and EA Sports UFC 5 can be played locally on Xbox Series X/S or streamed via Xbox Cloud Gaming for those with robust internet connections.
Xbox Game Pass Now Offers Over a Dozen Activision Blizzard Titles
With Diablo now on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, subscribers can enjoy a total of 13 Activision Blizzard titles, including the Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, each counted as three games. Since Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard in late 2023, the service has been adding nearly one new title from their catalog each month, signaling a ramp-up in the release pace.
Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Games
| Game | Date Added | Game Pass Tier(s) | Platform(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA Sports UFC 5 | Jan 14 | Ultimate | Cloud, Series X/S | |
| Diablo | Jan 14 | Ultimate, PC | PC | |
| Eternal Strands | Jan 28 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. |
| Sniper Elite: Resistance | Jan 30 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release. |
| Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector | Jan 31 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. |
| Avowed | Feb 18 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. |
| Atomfall | Mar 27 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release. |
| Football Manager 25 | Mar ?? | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release; exact date TBA. |
| Commandos: Origins | Mar ?? | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release; exact date TBA. |
EA Sports UFC 5 and Diablo round out the first wave of January 2025 additions to Xbox Game Pass. The second wave for this month is anticipated to be announced soon, potentially on January 21, in line with Microsoft's tradition of Tuesday announcements.
Further announcements regarding upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles may come before the month ends, with the Xbox Developer Direct scheduled for January 23. This event will showcase Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, South of Midnight, and Doom: The Dark Ages, all confirmed as day-one Xbox Game Pass Ultimate titles aiming for 2025 releases. Prior to the Xbox Developer Direct, Xbox Game Pass will see the departure of six games on January 15, including Insurgency: Sandstorm and Those Who Remain.
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