Here's a clear, organized summary of the Xbox Game Pass November 2025 Wave 1 lineup, including key details, release dates, platforms, and subscription tiers — along with a heads-up about the departing games:
All games listed below are available on day one unless otherwise noted.
| Game | Release Date | Platforms | Subscription Tiers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead Static Drive (Indie Survival Horror – "Grand Theft Cthulhu") | Nov 5 | Cloud, Console, PC | Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass |
| Sniper Elite: Resistance (Tactical Third-Person Shooter – Co-op) | Nov 5 | Cloud, Console, PC | Game Pass Premium (new tier name since rebrand) |
| Egging On (2D Adventure/Comedy) | Nov 6 | Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X | S |
| Whiskerwood (Narrative-Driven Adventure, Puzzle, Co-op) | Nov 6 | PC | Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass |
| Voidtrain (Psychological Thriller, First-Person RPG) | Nov 7 | Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X | S |
| Great God Grove (Creature Collection / Mythic Adventure) | Nov 11 | Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X | S |
| Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris (Action-Adventure, Tomb Raider spin-off) | Nov 11 | Cloud, Console, PC | Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Premium |
| Pigeon Simulator (Whimsical, Open-World Simulation) | Nov 11 | Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X | S |
| Relic Hunters Legend (Action RPG / Co-op Adventure) | Nov 12 | Cloud, Console, PC | Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Premium |
| Winter Burrow (Co-op Survival Horror – Subterranean Thriller) | Nov 12 | Cloud, Console, PC | Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (First-Person Shooter – Microsoft-owned, Treyarch/Raven) | Nov 14 | Cloud, Console, PC | Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass (Day 1 Launch!) |
✅ Key Notes:
- Black Ops 7 is a day-one launch for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.
- All new titles now fall under the updated tier names:
- Game Pass Premium (formerly Standard)
- Game Pass Essential (formerly Core) – Not listed here, so not applicable
- Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass remain unchanged.
- Game updates and pricing changes were announced by Microsoft earlier this year.
Don’t miss these before they’re gone — especially S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl, which many fans are sad to see depart after its Xbox-exclusive release.
| Game | Platforms | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Blacksmith Master (Game Preview) | Cloud, Console, PC | Early access/preview title |
| Football Manager 2024 | PC | Full version |
| Football Manager 2024 Console Edition | Cloud, Console, PC | Console-specific version |
| Frostpunk (Survival City-Building Game) | Cloud, Console, PC | Classic post-apocalyptic sim |
| Spirittea (Co-op Adventure, Narrative-Driven) | Cloud, Console, PC | Indie story-driven experience |
| S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl | Cloud, Console, PC | Major departure — especially notable due to its Xbox exclusivity window and upcoming PS5 release |
💡 Pro Tip: If you love any of the departing games, purchase them now to keep them in your library — you can save up to 20% via the Game Pass Store.
November 2025’s Game Pass Wave 1 is packed with diverse and high-impact releases, from Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 to quirky indie gems like Pigeon Simulator and Dead Static Drive. The addition of Sniper Elite: Resistance and Whiskerwood adds strong variety across genres.
However, the departure of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has sparked strong reactions, especially from fans who wanted to play it on Xbox before its PlayStation 5 launch.
Whether you're into hardcore shooters, co-op horror, whimsical sims, or deep narrative adventures, November 2025 is shaping up to be one of the strongest Game Pass months in years.
🎮 Don’t sleep on it — check your library and grab what you can before it’s gone!
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