All Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Games (April 2025)

March 2025 brings a substantial lineup of new additions to Xbox Game Pass. This month features multiple Day One releases alongside fresh content for Ultimate, PC, and standard subscribers.

Xbox continues its aggressive content strategy with immediate access to new releases on launch day. Ultimate subscribers get the most comprehensive selection, while PC Game Pass and standard tier members still have plenty to enjoy.

In this article, we’ll cover every upcoming Xbox Game Pass title across PC, Xbox, and Cloud platforms. You'll find complete release dates for all new arrivals and a list of games leaving the service this month.

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What’s Coming to Game Pass?

Xbox Game Pass adds 8 new titles this month, with 4 more games already confirmed for April, May, and July. Let's examine each new title coming to the service this month, followed by what subscribers can look forward to in the coming months. Here are the upcoming games with their dates and platforms:

Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition - Available Now

• Platforms: Console, PC, and Cloud

• Game Pass Subscription: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard

Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition joins Game Pass across all subscription tiers. The package includes the base game plus all DLC and bonus cosmetic content. The looter-shooter holds a 77 Metacritic score and 85% positive Steam reviews. Players can experience the complete adventure without purchasing additional content.

Enhanced versions for Xbox Series X|S run at up to 4K/60fps with improved local split-screen support. The game maintains its signature cell-shaded art style and humor while expanding the franchise's combat and progression systems.

Game Pass subscribers now receive the complete Borderlands 3 experience, including the four major story expansions and all additional content.

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All You Need is Help - Available Now

• Platforms: Console

• Game Pass Subscription: Now with Game Pass Standard

All You Need is Help comes to standard Game Pass subscribers. This cooperative puzzle game from Q-Games launched in September 2024 across multiple platforms.

The game has no Metacritic score yet and mixed Steam reviews, but it offers unique multiplayer puzzle mechanics worth exploring. Players work together to solve increasingly complex challenges that require coordination.

Available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch, the title now joins the Game Pass Standard library for subscribers to try without additional purchase.

Still Wakes the Deep - Available Now

• Platforms: Xbox Series X|S

• Game Pass Subscription: Now with Game Pass Standard

Still Wakes the Deep expands to Game Pass Standard. This first-person psychological horror from The Chinese Room puts players on the Beira D oil rig in the North Sea during December 1975.

The game launched in June 2024 for Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Players navigate through atmospheric environments while facing supernatural threats in isolated ocean conditions.

Developed by the studio behind Dear Esther and Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, the game emphasizes atmosphere and narrative over combat mechanics.

Wargroove 2 - Available Now

• Platforms: Console

• Game Pass Subscription: Now with Game Pass Standard

Wargroove 2 joins Game Pass Standard. This turn-based tactics game from Chucklefish and Robotality builds on its predecessor with expanded gameplay mechanics.

Originally released in October 2023 for Nintendo Switch and Windows, the game arrived on Xbox platforms in September 2024. Players command unique factions with distinctive units and commanders across various campaign scenarios and multiplayer battles.

The sequel enhances the formula with new tactical options, campaign structure improvements, and additional content. Its pixel art style maintains the charm of the original while introducing fresh visual elements.

Diablo III: Reaper of Souls | Ultimate Evil Edition - Available Now

• Platforms: Console and PC

• Game Pass Subscription: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard

Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition arrives on all Game Pass tiers. The package combines the base game and expansion in one complete experience.

Released in August 2014, this edition features enhanced gameplay systems including Adventure Mode, the Crusader class, and an increased level cap. Players can explore procedurally generated dungeons while collecting loot and battling demonic hordes.

The game supports both solo play and cooperative multiplayer, allowing groups to tackle increasingly difficult challenges together. Its isometric action RPG gameplay remains engaging despite its age.

South of Midnight – April 8

• Platforms: Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S

• Game Pass Subscription: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

South of Midnight arrives April 8 as a day-one Game Pass release. This third-person action-adventure takes place in a fictionalized American Deep South setting.

Players wield supernatural weaving powers through a unique combat system. The game features a distinctive artistic style that sets it apart from typical action titles.

This is a console exclusive, with no PlayStation release announced. The exclusivity adds value to the Game Pass subscription while expanding the service's first-party lineup. Ultimate and PC subscribers gain immediate access when the game launches in April.

Commandos: Origins - April 9

• Platforms: Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S

• Game Pass Subscription: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

Commandos: Origins returns to the classic real-time tactics series as a prequel. The game follows Jack O'Hara's "Green Beret" as he forms his elite World War II commando unit.

Players execute stealth missions across diverse environments, including Arctic regions and African deserts. Each operation requires strategic planning and precise execution as teams infiltrate enemy territory.

The title launches simultaneously on PS5 and Xbox platforms while being included with Game Pass Ultimate and PC subscriptions at release.

Blue Prince - April 10

• Platforms: Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S

• Game Pass Subscription: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

Blue Prince launches April 10, 2025, as a first-person puzzle adventure from Dogubomb and Raw Fury. Players inherit Mt. Holly Manor and must find the hidden Room 46 to claim their inheritance. The game's core mechanic lets players choose which room appears behind each door, creating a dynamic floor plan that changes with every decision.

This strategic exploration system turns navigation into the primary puzzle. Each room contains clues and challenges that help uncover the manor's secrets.

Hunt Showdown 1896 - April 15

• Platforms: PC

• Game Pass Subscription: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

Hunt Showdown 1896 brings Crytek's enhanced first-person shooter to PC Game Pass. Released August 15, 2024, this update introduces major improvements to the competitive PvPvE experience.

The game adds a new Rocky Mountains map set in Colorado alongside upgraded CryEngine 5.11 graphics. Combat and movement mechanics received refinements while maintaining the tension of tracking monsters while competing against other players.

PC Game Pass and Ultimate subscribers can access the complete experience, including all maps and gameplay modes. The title remains available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for separate purchase.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – April 24

• Platforms: Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S

• Game Pass Subscription: Ultimate and PC

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launches April 24 as a day-one Game Pass addition. This RPG releases simultaneously on PlayStation 5 and Xbox platforms.

The game features a hybrid combat system that blends traditional turn-based mechanics with real-time elements. Players engage with quick-time events and timing-based actions during both offensive and defensive moves.

This combat approach aims to maintain the strategic depth of turn-based systems while adding dynamic engagement through real-time components.

Game Pass Ultimate and PC subscribers can access the complete experience at launch without additional purchase.

Towerborne - April 29

• Platforms: Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S

• Game Pass Subscription: Ultimate and PC

Towerborne brings action RPG gameplay to Game Pass. Players control "Aces," heroes defending the Belfry from monsters in a post-apocalyptic fantasy setting. The game blends fast-paced combat with character progression as players upgrade abilities and equipment. Each mission from the Belfry expands the story while presenting new challenges.

This title features both solo and cooperative gameplay options, letting players tackle missions alone or team up with friends. The vibrant art style contrasts with the dark setting. Game Pass subscribers gain access to this new ARPG as part of their existing subscription.

DOOM: The Dark Ages – May 15

• Platforms: Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S

• Game Pass Subscription: Ultimate and PC

DOOM: The Dark Ages lands on Game Pass May 15 as a day-one release. This Bethesda title also launches on PlayStation 5 alongside Xbox platforms.

The game serves as a prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal (2020), revealing the Doom Slayer's origins. Players fight through a medieval kingdom under demonic siege, witnessing the protagonist's evolution into Hell's greatest enemy.

The medieval setting marks a departure from the futuristic environments of recent entries while maintaining the franchise's signature fast-paced combat and visceral gameplay.

Rematch

• Platforms: Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S

• Game Pass Subscription: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

Rematch launches June 19, 2025, as a 5v5 online football game from Sloclap, the developers of Sifu. The game brings competitive multiplayer football to Game Pass with crossplay support across all platforms.

Players can form teams and compete in online matches with unique gameplay mechanics that distinguish it from traditional football titles.

Sloclap's experience with combat-focused games like Sifu suggests Rematch may feature more action-oriented gameplay than conventional sports simulators. Game Pass Ultimate and PC subscribers gain immediate access at launch, while the game will also be available for separate purchase on PlayStation 5.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 – July 11

• Platforms: Console, PC, and Cloud

• Game Pass Subscription: Ultimate and PC

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 launches July 11 on Game Pass. This remake combines two skateboarding classics originally released in 2001 and 2002.

The game preserves the iconic gameplay mechanics while updating visuals and features for modern hardware. Players can expect the familiar trick systems, level designs, and soundtrack elements that defined the originals.

Despite being a day-one Game Pass release, the title will also be available on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch platforms.

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What’s Leaving Game Pass?

While March brings many new titles, several games exit the service on April 15th across Cloud, Console, and PC platforms.

These departures include both recent additions and long-standing catalog titles. Subscribers interested in these games should play them before their removal or purchase them at the subscriber discount rate. Games leaving on April 15th:

• Botany Manor

• Coral Island

• Harold Halibut

• Homestead Arcana

• Kona

• Orcs Must Die! 3

• Turbo Golf Racing

These titles will no longer be available through any Game Pass subscription tier after the removal date.

Final Words

March 2025 delivers a strong Game Pass lineup with eight new games and four confirmed future releases. Day-one titles like One Lonely Outpost and 33 Immortals highlight Microsoft's commitment to immediate access for subscribers.

While seven games leave the service on March 15, the overall Game Pass value continues to grow. The varied selection across genres ensures subscribers of all tiers find content matching their interests.

The addition of award-winners like Balatro alongside anticipated releases like DOOM: The Dark Ages maintains Game Pass as an essential service for gamers seeking diverse experiences without individual purchases.

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