Summary
- Microsoft announces new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in early January 2025, including Road 96, My Time at Sandrock, and Diablo.
- Six games will be leaving the service this month, including Exoprimal and Those Who Remain.
Microsoft has kicked off 2025 with an exciting announcement for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, revealing the first wave of new games for January. While leaks and rumors had already hinted at what to expect, the official lineup has now been confirmed, promising a thrilling start to the year for gamers.
This announcement marks the first new game lineup reveal of 2025 for Xbox Game Pass, but it's not the first update for the service this year. Microsoft had previously introduced significant changes to Xbox Game Pass, such as age restrictions and a revamped rewards system, which are now in effect just in time for the new game releases.
On January 7, 2025, Microsoft unveiled seven new games coming to Xbox Game Pass, as detailed on the official Xbox blog. One of these titles, the choice-driven adventure Road 96 from 2021, is immediately available across all Game Pass tiers, including PC Game Pass. Road 96 had previously been part of the service but was removed in June 2023 before its announced return in December 2024. The remaining six games in the January lineup will be released later in the month, with most arriving on January 8 and two on January 14.
New Games on Xbox Game Pass for January 2025
- Road 96, available January 7
- Lightyear Frontier (Preview), available January 8
- My Time at Sandrock, available January 8
- Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders, available January 8
- Rolling Hills, available January 8
- UFC 5, available January 14
- Diablo, available January 14
Rumors about the inclusion of Diablo and UFC 5 have been confirmed, with specific release dates now set. However, access to these titles is limited; Diablo is exclusive to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers, while UFC 5 is available only to Ultimate members. The rest of the lineup, including the sci-fi game Lightyear Frontier, which is still in early access, is accessible with a Standard subscription.
Alongside the new games, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can enjoy new perks starting January 7, including a weapon charm for Apex Legends and DLC packs for First Descendant, Vigor, and Metaball. As new games are added, some titles will be leaving the service. Microsoft has confirmed that six games will exit Xbox Game Pass on January 15:
- Common'hood
- Escape Academy
- Exoprimal
- Figment
- Insurgency Sandstorm
- Those Who Remain
These announcements cover only the first half of January, so Xbox fans should keep an eye out for the next lineup reveal for the second half of the month and beyond.
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