Microsoft Unveils Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2 Titles

Microsoft has unveiled the exciting lineup for Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2, setting the stage for an action-packed month. The announcement, detailed on Xbox Wire, precedes the much-anticipated Xbox Developer Direct event scheduled for January 23, where fans will get a first look at several day one Game Pass releases, including Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and an intriguing mystery fourth title.

Starting today, January 21, subscribers 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. The game promises thrilling downhill adventures, allowing up to eight players to engage in cross-platform multiplayer action, whether collaborating or racing to the bottom of the slopes.

On January 22, the lineup expands with Flock (Console) joining Game Pass Standard, offering a delightful co-op experience centered around the joy of flight and collecting charming flying creatures. Also launching on the same day is Gigantic: Rampage Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC), available across Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard. This title revives the beloved 5v5 MOBA hero shooter with enhanced features and a diverse roster of heroes.

January 22 continues to be a significant date with the release of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Console) on Game Pass Standard, presenting a unique Japanese-inspired action strategy game. Alongside, Magical Delicacy (Console), Tchia (Xbox Series X|S), and The Case of the Golden Idol (Console) also join Game Pass Standard, while Starbound (Cloud and Console) becomes available on Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass Standard.

Moving to January 28, Eternal Strands (Cloud, Console, and PC) makes its debut on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, marking the first release from Yellow Brick Games. This fantasy title blends magical abilities with powerful weapons in an epic action-adventure. Also launching on the same day is Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, an action-packed shooter and trap defense game.

On January 29, Shady Part of Me (Cloud, Console, and PC) arrives on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard, offering an emotional journey through surreal dreamscapes. The month concludes 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 and tactical combat in occupied France.

January 31 brings Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, continuing the acclaimed RPG series with a dice-driven narrative in a sci-fi setting. Finally, on February 4, Far Cry New Dawn (Cloud, Console, and PC) joins Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard, inviting players to explore a vibrant 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)