Here's a clean, organized summary of the Xbox Game Pass November 2025 Wave 1 lineup, along with key details about the departing titles and subscription tier updates — perfect for sharing or referencing:
All games are available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass unless otherwise noted. Tier names updated per Microsoft’s recent rebranding:
Dead Static Drive (Cloud, Console, PC)
→ A surreal indie survival-horror game described as "Grand Theft Cthulhu" — a nightmare road trip through 1980s Americana filled with eldritch dread and small-town secrets.
✅ Day-one launch on Game Pass Ultimate & PC Game Pass
Sniper Elite: Resistance (Cloud, Console, PC)
→ Tactical third-person shooter set in occupied France. Features co-op campaign, deep sniping mechanics, and stealth-focused combat.
✅ Now available on Game Pass Premium (also on Ultimate & PC Game Pass)
Egging On (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S)
→ Whimsical, chaotic action game where players battle hordes of eggs across bizarre, surreal levels.
✅ Day-one launch on Game Pass Ultimate & PC Game Pass
Whiskerwood (PC only)
→ Atmospheric narrative-driven adventure blending mystery, magic, and a haunting forest legend.
✅ Launches on Game Pass Ultimate & PC Game Pass
Great God Grove (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S)
→ A mystical, atmospheric RPG set in a living forest ruled by ancient deities. Explore, survive, and unravel the secrets of the grove.
✅ Available on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Premium
Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris (Cloud, Console, PC)
→ Action-adventure spin-off from Tomb Raider, focusing on ancient Egyptian mythology and exploration.
✅ Available on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Premium
Pigeon Simulator (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S)
→ A quirky, humorous simulator where you play as a city pigeon, experiencing life from above — complete with chaos, feathers, and urban mischief.
✅ Day-one launch on Game Pass Ultimate & PC Game Pass
Relic Hunters Legend (Cloud, Console, PC)
→ A co-op adventure RPG where players explore cursed ruins, battle supernatural creatures, and uncover ancient artifacts.
✅ Available on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Premium
Winter Burrow (Cloud, Console, PC)
→ A tense, story-rich survival game set in a frozen, post-apocalyptic world. Focuses on resource management, base-building, and environmental threats.
✅ Day-one launch on Game Pass Ultimate & PC Game Pass
These titles will be removed from the service on November 15, so act fast if you want to keep them:
⚠️ Pro Tip: If you plan to keep any of these, purchase them now to save up to 20% via the in-game "Buy to Keep" feature.
November 2025’s Game Pass Wave 1 delivers a massive, diverse lineup — from cult indie horrors and quirky sims to the long-awaited Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on day one. With 8 new titles arriving in just over a week, and a major launch from Microsoft’s own studios, it’s one of the strongest Waves in recent memory.
But be warned: the departure of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 — especially after its Xbox exclusivity window — has sparked frustration among subscribers. Always check what’s leaving, and save your favorites before they go.
🎮 Stay tuned — wave 2 is expected in December, and rumors suggest more exclusive and major releases are on the way.
Let the November grind begin! 🕹️💥