Xbox Game Pass: January 2025 Wave 1 Lineup Announces
Microsoft has announced the initial titles arriving in January on Xbox Game Pass. This collection includes several new releases, some major third-party titles, and some old-timers that will be taken out of service soon.
Available Today
Brews & Bastards
A twin stick shooter with pure action combat where players go through hordes of demons as one of a group of heroes in search of the stolen Brew Stone.
Available on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S for Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers.
Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition
The enhanced version of the puzzle-platformer, which now has up to 4K resolution and 60 FPS game play. Players play Six, a child lost in a gigantic vessel populated by monstrous beings.
Available on Cloud, Handheld, PC, and Xbox Series X|S for Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers.
Coming Soon
Atomfall January 7th
Survival action takes a leap five years after the Windscale nuclear disaster in Northern England. Players will then explore a fictional quarantine zone to salvage materials, craft, and fight.
Available on Cloud, Console, Handheld, and Computer for Game Pass Premium users.
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die January 7
This title combines real-time action and tactical, die-based combat mechanics within a story following Queen Aleksandra as she seeks revenge from her enemies.
Available On Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and Computer.
Rematch - January 7th
A third person, 5v5 online football game where each player controls only one athlete with no offsides or fouls in on field action.
Available On Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S for Game Pass Premium customers.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Master Crafted Edition - January 7
Assume the role of a Space Marine and slay Ork forces with extremely lethal guns. This edition has graphic and QOL improvements.
This is available via Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S through Game Pass Premium users.
Final Fantasy January 8
Remake of the very first game of the Final Fantasy saga in its 2D glory. This release includes retro graphics and increased playability.
Available on Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers.
Star Wars Outlaws January 13
The starting open-world Star Wars game, set between "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi." Players visit several locations as the rogue Kay Vess, fighting and stealing her way through crime syndicates.
Available on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.
My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery - January 15
A mystery adventure, solo or co-op. Play as one of six ponies, using unique skills to investigate shaky magic in Zephyr Heights, with minigames and pony customization.
Available On Cloud, Console, Handheld, and Computer to Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers.
Resident Evil Village 20 January
This game is the eighth main entry in the Resident Evil series, and it follows Ethan Winters in his mysterious travels through a village in Europe, battling dangerous enemies.
Available On Cloud, Console, and PC for Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers.
MIO: Memories in Orbit January 20
And available on Day One via Game Pass, this is a hand-crafted Metroidvania where players control Mio-an android exploring a decaying world overtaken again by nature and robots.
Available on Cloud, Handheld, PC, and Xbox Series X|S for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.
Leaving January 15
The following games will be withdrawn from the Game Pass library. Subscribers may purchase the titles for retention at a discount of up to 20%.
- Flintlock The Siege of Dawn
- Neon White
- Road 96
- The Ascent
- The Grinch Christmas Adventures
Note: The 'Handheld' designation indicates games that are optimized for handheld playing.
