Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2: A Fresh Batch of Titles
Get ready for a thrilling lineup of games joining the Xbox Game Pass in January 2025! Microsoft's announcement on Xbox Wire precedes their January 23rd Xbox Developer Direct, which will showcase several day-one Game Pass titles, including Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and a yet-to-be-revealed fourth game.
The January 2025 Wave 2 kicks off with a flurry of releases:
-
January 21: Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) arrives as a day-one release on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Experience thrilling downhill snowboarding, now with up to eight-player cross-platform multiplayer.
-
January 22: A multitude of games join the service:
- Flock (Console) – A cooperative multiplayer game focusing on the joy of flight and collecting adorable airborne creatures.
- Gigantic: Rampage Edition (Cloud, Console, PC) – A definitive edition of the 5v5 MOBA hero shooter, offering a dynamic team-based experience.
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Console) – A unique Japanese-inspired single-player action strategy game with a compelling day-night cycle.
- Magical Delicacy (Console) – (Details pending)
- Tchia (Xbox Series X|S) – (Details pending)
- The Case of the Golden Idol (Console) – (Details pending)
- Starbound (Cloud and Console) – Already available on PC Game Pass, now expanding to Cloud and Console.
-
January 28: Two more day-one releases enhance the lineup:
- Eternal Strands (Cloud, Console, PC) – A fantasy action-adventure from Yellow Brick Games, featuring epic creatures and a blend of magic and weaponry.
- Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – An action-packed, third-person shooter and trap defense game, playable with up to four players.
-
January 29: Shady Part of Me (Cloud, Console, PC) – An emotional journey through surreal dreamscapes, featuring the voice of Hannah Murray.
-
January 30: Sniper Elite: Resistance (Cloud, Console, PC) – A day-one release offering intense sniping mechanics and tactical third-person combat in occupied France. Playable in co-op.
-
January 31: Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – The highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed 2022 RPG, a dice-driven adventure in a sci-fi world.
-
February 4: Far Cry New Dawn (Cloud, Console, PC) – Explore a vibrant, post-apocalyptic Hope County, Montana, and battle the Highwaymen.
Game Pass Departures (January 31, 2025):
Several titles will be leaving Game Pass on January 31st, including Anuchard, Broforce Forever, Darkest Dungeon, Death’s Door, Maquette, and Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem. Be sure to finish them before they go!
This robust January 2025 Wave 2 promises a diverse range of gaming experiences for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. Check the official Xbox Game Pass website for the most up-to-date details and availability.
