Microsoft Unveils Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2 Titles

Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2 lineup, bringing an exciting array of new titles to subscribers. The announcement, featured on Xbox Wire, precedes the highly anticipated Xbox Developer Direct event scheduled for January 23. This event promises to showcase several games launching directly on Game Pass, including Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and a yet-to-be-revealed fourth title.

Starting today, January 21, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) kicks off the Wave 2 lineup as a day one release on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. This sequel to Lonely Mountains: Downhill offers a thrilling snowy adventure, supporting up to eight players in cross-platform multiplayer. Whether you choose to navigate the slopes as a team or engage in a high-speed race to the bottom, this game promises endless fun.

On January 22, Flock (Console) joins Game Pass Standard, inviting players to experience the joy of flight and collect adorable flying creatures in a cooperative multiplayer setting. The same day, Gigantic: Rampage Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) arrives on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard. This definitive edition of the 5v5 MOBA hero shooter offers a dynamic, team-based experience with a diverse roster of heroes.

Also on January 22, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Console) makes its way to Game Pass Standard, offering a unique Japanese-inspired, single-player action strategy game. Magical Delicacy (Console), Tchia (Xbox Series X|S), and The Case of the Golden Idol (Console) join the lineup on the same day, all available through Game Pass Standard. Starbound (Cloud and Console) rounds out the busy day, launching on Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass Standard.

On January 28, Eternal Strands (Cloud, Console, and PC) and Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) hit Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass as day one releases. Eternal Strands is a fantasy action-adventure game from Yellow Brick Games, featuring epic battles against towering creatures. Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is an action-packed shooter and trap defense game, playable with up to four players.

January 29 sees the release of Shady Part of Me (Cloud, Console, and PC) on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard. This emotional journey features stunning artistic direction and a compelling narrative voiced by Hannah Murray.

On January 30, Sniper Elite: Resistance (Cloud, Console, and PC) launches on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass as a day one release, offering unparalleled sniping and tactical combat in occupied France. Finally, on January 31, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) arrives on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, continuing the acclaimed RPG series in a human and heartfelt sci-fi world.

Early February brings Far Cry New Dawn (Cloud, Console, and PC) to Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard on February 4. Set in a vibrant, post-apocalyptic Hope County, Montana, players will lead the fight against the Highwaymen.

Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2 Lineup:

• Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – January 21 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
• Flock (Console) – January 22 Now with Game Pass Standard
• Gigantic: Rampage Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 22 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
• Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Console) – January 22 Now with Game Pass Standard
• Magical Delicacy (Console) – January 22 Now with Game Pass Standard
• Tchia (Xbox Series X|S) – January 22 Now with Game Pass Standard
• The Case of the Golden Idol (Console) – January 22 Now with Game Pass Standard
• Starbound (Cloud and Console) – January 22 Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Standard
• Eternal Strands (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 28 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
• Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – January 28 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
• Shady Part of Me (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 29 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
• Sniper Elite: Resistance (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 30 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
• Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – January 31 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
• Far Cry New Dawn (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 4 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard

Xbox Game Pass Games Leaving on January 31, 2025:

• Anuchard (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Broforce Forever (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Darkest Dungeon (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Death’s Door (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Maquette (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem (Cloud, Console, and PC)