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Xbox Game Pass April 2025 Wave 1 Lineup Unveiled by Microsoft

by Alexis Apr 24,2025

Microsoft has unveiled an impressive lineup of Xbox Game Pass titles scheduled to join the service in the first half of April 2025, featuring a mix of first- and third-party games. Highlights include South of Midnight, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition, and more.

According to a recent Xbox Wire post, the month kicks off on April 3 with the addition of Gearbox Software's Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) across all tiers. Joining it are All You Need Is Help (Console), Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox Series X | S), and Wargroove 2 (Console), all available on Game Pass Standard. This initial wave offers plenty to keep Xbox enthusiasts engaged, but the excitement doesn't stop there. Just five days later, on April 8, South of Midnight (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) and Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition (Console and PC) will be available for all Game Pass subscribers.

South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games and set in the Deep South, promises to be one of Xbox's most anticipated releases of the year. Microsoft describes it as an adventure where players will "Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and face the pain haunting your hometown."

The lineup continues with Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) arriving on April 9 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers, followed by Blue Prince (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) on April 10 for the same tiers. Rounding out the first wave, Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) will be added on April 15 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members.

In addition to new games, Xbox Game Pass perks are also being refreshed for the first half of April 2025. Notable perks include the Beyond the Void Bundle for The First Descendant, the Sweet Starter Pack for Candy Crush Solitaire on mobile devices, and the Seventh Serving Emote for Sea of Thieves fans celebrating an anniversary. Below is the complete list of titles coming to Game Pass in the first half of April 2025.

Xbox Game Pass April 2025 Wave 1 Lineup

Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 3
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
All You Need is Help (Console) – April 3
Now with Game Pass Standard
Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox Series X|S) – April 3
Now with Game Pass Standard
Wargroove 2 (Console) – April 3
Now with Game Pass Standard
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition (Console and PC) – April 8
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
South of Midnight (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – April 8
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X|S) – April 9
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Blue Prince (Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X|S) – April 10
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) – April 15
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

Which Xbox Game Pass April 2025 Wave 1 Game are You Most Excited for?

Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition
All You Need is Help
Still Wakes the Deep
Wargroove 2
Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition
South of Midnight
Commandos: Origins
Blue Prince
Hunt: Showdown 1896

As new games join the service, some titles will be leaving Game Pass on April 15. If you're interested in playing any of these games before they depart, consider taking advantage of the 20% discount offered to members for last-minute purchases.