Microsoft Unveils Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2 Titles

Microsoft has unveiled the exciting lineup for Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2, promising a thrilling array of titles for subscribers. The announcement, shared via Xbox Wire, comes just before the Xbox Developer Direct on January 23, where fans can look forward to exclusive reveals of day one Game Pass titles such as Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and an intriguing mystery fourth game.

Kicking off today, January 21, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) joins Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass as a day one release. This snowy sequel to Lonely Mountains: Downhill invites players to master the mountain, now with cross-platform multiplayer support for up to eight players. Whether you're collaborating to reach the bottom or racing head-to-head, it's all about conquering the slopes together or alone.

On January 22, Flock (Console) joins Game Pass Standard, offering a delightful multiplayer co-op experience where players soar through stunning landscapes, collecting adorable flying creatures to build their flocks.

Also on January 22, Gigantic: Rampage Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) becomes available on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard. This definitive release of the 5v5 MOBA hero shooter brings back the excitement of team-based combat with a diverse cast of heroes and intense strategic gameplay.

The same day sees the addition of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Console) to Game Pass Standard. This unique, Japanese-inspired single-player action strategy game challenges players to purify villages by day and defend against the Seethe by night in a compelling cycle.

More titles join Game Pass Standard on January 22, including Magical Delicacy (Console), Tchia (Xbox Series X|S), and The Case of the Golden Idol (Console). Starbound (Cloud and Console) also arrives on Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass Standard, having already launched on PC Game Pass.

On January 28, Eternal Strands (Cloud, Console, and PC) launches as a day one title on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. From Yellow Brick Games, this fantasy action-adventure game combines magical abilities with powerful weapons to battle towering creatures.

Also launching on January 28, Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) arrives on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. This action-packed third-person shooter and trap defense game offers a rogue-lite experience where players can evolve their skills and obliterate hordes of orcs with friends.

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 features a touching narrative and stunning visuals as players navigate dream-like landscapes as a girl and her shadow.

January 30 brings Sniper Elite: Resistance (Cloud, Console, and PC) to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass as a day one release. Set in occupied France, this game offers unparalleled sniping and tactical combat, with a full co-op campaign.

Closing 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 heartfelt sci-fi world, where players navigate the Starward Belt as an escaped android.

Finally, on February 4, Far Cry New Dawn (Cloud, Console, and PC) joins Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard. Set in a vibrant, post-apocalyptic Hope County, players lead the fight against the Highwaymen in this action-packed adventure.

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)