Microsoft Unveils Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2 Titles

Microsoft has unveiled an exciting lineup for Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2, shared via Xbox Wire, just days before the Xbox Developer Direct on January 23. This event promises fans a first look at several day one Game Pass titles, including eagerly awaited games like Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and an intriguing mystery fourth reveal.

Starting today, January 21, players can dive into Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S), a day one release available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. This thrilling sequel to Lonely Mountains: Downhill introduces cross-platform multiplayer for up to eight players. Whether you're racing to the base or navigating as a team, the snowy slopes promise endless fun and challenges.

On January 22, Flock (Console) joins Game Pass Standard, offering a delightful co-op experience where players soar through scenic landscapes to collect adorable flying creatures. Also on the same day, Gigantic: Rampage Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) launches on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard, bringing back the beloved 5v5 MOBA hero shooter with a premium twist.

The lineup continues with Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Console) on January 22, available on Game Pass Standard. This unique single-player game blends Japanese-inspired action and strategy, set on a mountain plagued by defilement. Also on January 22, Magical Delicacy (Console), Tchia (Xbox Series X|S), and The Case of the Golden Idol (Console) join Game Pass Standard, with Starbound (Cloud and Console) rounding out the day on Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass Standard.

As we approach the end of January, Eternal Strands (Cloud, Console, and PC) launches on January 28 as a day one title on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. This debut fantasy game from Yellow Brick Games offers epic battles and magical abilities. On the same day, Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) hits Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, delivering action-packed orc-slaying fun.

January 29 brings Shady Part of Me (Cloud, Console, and PC) to Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard, offering a poignant journey through dream-like landscapes. The month wraps up with Sniper Elite: Resistance (Cloud, Console, and PC) on January 30, a day one release on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, featuring unparalleled sniping in occupied France.

Finally, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) arrives on January 31 as a day one title on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. This sequel to the acclaimed RPG takes players on a dice-driven adventure in a sci-fi universe. And just into February, on the 4th, Far Cry New Dawn (Cloud, Console, and PC) joins Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard, set in a post-apocalyptic world.

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, 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, Game Pass Standard
• Magical Delicacy (Console) – January 22, Game Pass Standard
• Tchia (Xbox Series X|S) – January 22, Game Pass Standard
• The Case of the Golden Idol (Console) – January 22, 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)