Microsoft Unveils Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2 Titles

Microsoft has announced the exciting lineup for Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2, revealed just before the Xbox Developer Direct event scheduled for January 23. Fans can look forward to a showcase of new day one Game Pass titles, including highly anticipated games like Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and an undisclosed fourth title that promises to keep everyone guessing.

The rollout of January 2025 Wave 2 begins today, January 21, with the launch of Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. This thrilling sequel to Lonely Mountains: Downhill offers a snowy adventure where players can master the mountain, with cross-platform multiplayer support for up to eight players. Whether you're teaming up to navigate the slopes together or racing to the bottom, it promises a challenging and exhilarating experience.

On January 22, Flock (Console) joins Game Pass Standard, inviting players to soar through picturesque landscapes and collect adorable flying creatures with friends in this cooperative multiplayer game.

Also arriving on January 22 is Gigantic: Rampage Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC), available on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard. This definitive edition of the 5v5 MOBA hero shooter delivers a dynamic team-based multiplayer experience, allowing players to choose from a diverse roster of heroes with upgradeable abilities, and work together to defeat the opposing team’s Guardian while defending their own.

The same day, January 22, sees the launch of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Console) on Game Pass Standard. This unique Japanese-inspired action strategy game takes players on a journey to cleanse a mountain of defilement, blending day and night cycles with purification and protection mechanics.

Continuing the busy day of January 22, Magical Delicacy (Console), Tchia (Xbox Series X|S), and The Case of the Golden Idol (Console) all join Game Pass Standard. Additionally, Starbound (Cloud and Console) arrives on Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass Standard, having previously launched on PC Game Pass.

On January 28, Eternal Strands (Cloud, Console, and PC) hits Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass as a day one launch. Developed by Yellow Brick Games, this fantasy action-adventure game lets players fight towering creatures using magical abilities and powerful weapons to save the world from destruction.

Also launching on January 28, Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) joins Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. This action-packed shooter and trap defense game challenges players to evolve as a War Mage and obliterate hordes of orcs with up to four players.

On January 29, Shady Part of Me (Cloud, Console, and PC) releases across Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard. This emotional journey, featuring the voice of Hannah Murray, takes players through dream-like landscapes, blending narrative twists with cooperative gameplay between a girl and her shadow.

January 30 sees the launch of Sniper Elite: Resistance (Cloud, Console, and PC) on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. This title brings the series' renowned sniping mechanics and tactical combat to the heart of occupied France, with full campaign co-op.

Rounding out January, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) launches on January 31 on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. This sequel to the acclaimed RPG offers a dice-driven experience in a sci-fi world, where players navigate as an escaped android across the Starward Belt.

Finally, Far Cry New Dawn (Cloud, Console, and PC) arrives on February 4 on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard, inviting players to explore a vibrant post-apocalyptic Hope County, Montana, and 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)