Xbox Game Pass Drops December Update Teasing January Additions

Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Lineup: New Games and Departures

Microsoft has unveiled the first Xbox Game Pass lineup of 2025, confirming several anticipated additions and departures. Leaks had hinted at some titles, but the official announcement provides concrete dates and subscription tier details. January 2025 is shaping up to be a strong month for Game Pass subscribers.

This announcement follows Microsoft's earlier reveal of significant Game Pass changes, including updated age restrictions and a revised rewards system, many of which are already active.

Seven new games are joining the service, as announced on January 7th, 2025 via the official Xbox blog. Road 96, a choice-driven title, is immediately available across all Game Pass tiers (including PC). This marks its return to the service after a previous stint ended in June 2023. The remaining six titles arrive later in the month, primarily on January 8th, with two launching on January 14th.

New Xbox Game Pass Games (January 2025):

• Road 96: Available January 7th (All Tiers)
• Lightyear Frontier (Preview): Available January 8th (Standard & Up)
• My Time at Sandrock: Available January 8th (Standard & Up)
• Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders: Available January 8th (Standard & Up)
• Rolling Hills: Available January 8th (Standard & Up)
• UFC 5: Available January 14th (Ultimate Only)
• Diablo: Available January 14th (Ultimate & PC Game Pass)

Rumors of Diablo and UFC 5 joining Game Pass have been confirmed, though access is limited to Ultimate and/or PC Game Pass for these titles. The remaining games are accessible with a standard subscription. Lightyear Frontier, a sci-fi title, remains in early access.

Alongside the new games, several Game Pass Ultimate perks are available as of January 7th, including weapon charms for Apex Legends and DLC for First Descendant, Vigor, and Metaball.

Departing Xbox Game Pass Games (January 15th, 2025):

The following six games are leaving Xbox Game Pass on January 15th, as previously hinted and now officially confirmed by Microsoft:

• Common'hood
• Escape Academy
• Exoprimal
• Figment
• Insurgency Sandstorm
• Those Who Remain

This announcement covers only the first half of January. Further updates are expected soon for the latter half of the month and beyond.

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