Microsoft is ringing in the new year with exciting updates for Xbox Game Pass, unveiling a fresh batch of games set to roll out in January 2025. Among the anticipated titles are "Road 96," "My Time at Sandrock," and "Diablo." On the flip side, as some exciting games make their debut, a few titles, including "Exoprimal" and "Those Who Remain," will be stepping away from the Game Pass lineup this month.
Kicking off 2025, Microsoft has confirmed many of the whispers and speculations floating around about what Xbox Game Pass subscribers can look forward to in January. While new features and modifications in the subscription service have already been hinted at — like adjusting age restrictions and modifying how rewards are managed — it’s the new game lineup that’s catching everyone’s attention. With barely a week into the new year, Xbox Game Pass enthusiasts are already in for quite a ride.
Taking the official word to heart, Microsoft unveiled on January 7, 2025, its seven new offerings for Xbox Game Pass, delighting fans. "Road 96," a captivating narrative-driven adventure from 2021, is now ready for eager players across all Game Pass tiers, including PC. Having been on and off the platform (last departing in June 2023), its return was announced last December alongside other newcomers. The rest of this exciting January batch will become available mostly on January 8, with a couple more surprises hitting screens on January 14.
New Games on Xbox Game Pass for January 2025
- Road 96, available January 7
- Lightyear Frontier (Preview), available January 8
- My Time at Sandrock, available January 8
- Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders, available January 8
- Rolling Hills, available January 8
- UFC 5, available January 14
- Diablo, available January 14
The whispers about "Diablo" and "UFC 5" joining Xbox Game Pass have now been substantiated, but with a caveat. "Diablo" will be exclusive to Game Pass Ultimate and PC, while "UFC 5" will be available solely to Ultimate subscribers. Other titles are ready for action under the Standard subscription, like "Lightyear Frontier," which is still in the early access stage.
Additionally, Game Pass Ultimate members have some fresh perks to look forward to since January 7, including a snazzy weapon charm for "Apex Legends" and DLC packs for titles such as "First Descendant," "Vigor," and "Metaball." However, with the arrival of new games comes the inevitable departure of others. Microsoft has already made known the games exiting on January 15, a list that’s been shown in updates through the Xbox app.
- Common’hood
- Escape Academy
- Exoprimal
- Figment
- Insurgency Sandstorm
- Those Who Remain
All these changes are just a taste of what’s on the horizon for January. Fans should keep their eyes peeled for the upcoming lineup announcements for the rest of the month, promising to keep the excitement alive in 2025.
