Microsoft Unveils Robust Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2 Lineup
Get ready for a thrilling month of gaming! Microsoft has just announced a stellar lineup of titles joining the Xbox Game Pass in January 2025's Wave 2. The announcement, preceding Microsoft's Xbox Developer Direct on January 23rd, includes several day-one Game Pass releases, such as Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and a yet-to-be-revealed fourth title.
The wave begins January 21st with Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S), a day-one launch for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Master the mountain in this snowy sequel, featuring up to eight-player cross-platform multiplayer.
January 22nd brings a flurry of additions:
- Flock (Console) arrives on Game Pass Standard, offering a delightful multiplayer co-op experience focused on collecting adorable flying creatures.
- Gigantic: Rampage Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) joins Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard, delivering a definitive 5v5 MOBA hero shooter experience.
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Console), a unique Japanese-inspired action strategy game, lands on Game Pass Standard.
- Magical Delicacy (Console) and The Case of the Golden Idol (Console) also debut on Game Pass Standard.
- Tchia (Xbox Series X|S) makes its Game Pass Standard appearance.
- Starbound (Cloud and Console) expands its Game Pass presence to Ultimate and Standard, having already launched on PC Game Pass.
January 28th sees the day-one release of:
- Eternal Strands (Cloud, Console, and PC) on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, a fantasy action-adventure title from Yellow Brick Games.
- Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, an action-packed third-person shooter and trap defense game.
Shady Part of Me (Cloud, Console, and PC) joins Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard on January 29th, offering a poignant journey through surreal dreamscapes.
A major addition arrives January 30th: Sniper Elite: Resistance (Cloud, Console, and PC), a day-one Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass release, offering intense sniping action in occupied France. Enjoy the full campaign in co-op.
Rounding out the month, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) launches day-one on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on January 31st, continuing the acclaimed dice-driven RPG experience.
Finally, Far Cry New Dawn (Cloud, Console, and PC) arrives on February 4th for Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard.
January 31st Departures:
Several titles will be leaving Game Pass on January 31st, 2025, making way for the new additions: Anuchard, Broforce Forever, Darkest Dungeon, Death’s Door, Maquette, and Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem. (All platforms unless otherwise noted).
This January 2025 Wave 2 offers a diverse range of gaming experiences, ensuring something for every Game Pass subscriber.
