Summary
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is adding EA Sports UFC 5 and Diablo today, concluding the XGP Wave 1 lineup for January 2025.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can dive into the action-packed worlds of EA Sports UFC 5 and Diablo starting today. These two games mark the third and fourth additions to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate this January 2025.
Diablo, released in 1996, is a legendary title that pioneered the hack-and-slash RPG genre. On the other hand, EA Sports UFC 5, launched in October 2023, is the newest installment in the acclaimed mixed martial arts fighting game series from EA Sports.
Despite being released almost 27 years apart, these games are now united through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, becoming available on the service today, January 14. While Microsoft typically aims to include multi-platform games, both of these titles are platform-specific: Diablo is exclusive to PC, while EA Sports UFC 5 requires an Xbox Series X/S for local play. However, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers with robust internet can stream EA Sports UFC 5 via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Xbox Game Pass Now Offers Over a Dozen Activision Blizzard Titles
With the addition of Diablo, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now boasts 13 Activision Blizzard titles, including the Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, each counted as three games. Since Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard in late 2023, the service has been adding nearly one new title from the company per month. Although many more Activision Blizzard games are expected to join Xbox Game Pass, the pace of additions is steadily increasing.
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 wrap up the first wave of January 2025 additions to Xbox Game Pass. The second wave for this month is anticipated to be announced soon, likely on January 21, following Microsoft's tradition of unveiling new XGP releases on Tuesdays.
Further announcements regarding upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles may come before the month's end, especially with the Xbox Developer Direct event 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 targeting 2025 releases. However, before 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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