Microsoft Reveals Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2 Titles

Microsoft has unveiled the exciting lineup for Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2, announced via Xbox Wire just before the Xbox Developer Direct event scheduled for January 23. This event promises to showcase a series of day one Game Pass titles, including highly anticipated releases like *Doom: The Dark Ages*, *South of Midnight*, *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, and a yet-to-be-revealed fourth game.

Starting today, January 21, subscribers can dive into *Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders* (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S), available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. This day one release invites players to "Crash over and over until you master the mountain in the snowy follow-up to *Lonely Mountains: Downhill*." It introduces cross-platform multiplayer for up to eight players, where you can choose to work your way down the slopes together or race to the bottom.

On January 22, *Flock* (Console) joins Game Pass Standard, offering a multiplayer co-op experience centered around the joy of flight and collecting adorable flying creatures with friends. Soar through stunning landscapes in search of rare creatures to add to your flock.

Also on January 22, *Gigantic: Rampage Edition* (Cloud, Console, and PC) becomes available across Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard. This definitive release of the 5v5 MOBA hero shooter brings dynamic team-based multiplayer, allowing players to choose from a diverse roster of heroes and strategize to control objectives and defeat the opposing team's Guardian.

*Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess* (Console) launches on Game Pass Standard on January 22, offering a unique Japanese-inspired, single-player Kagura action strategy game. Players will navigate a mountain covered by defilement, purifying villages by day and protecting the Maiden from hordes by night.

Also on January 22, *Magical Delicacy* (Console), *Tchia* (Xbox Series X|S), and *The Case of the Golden Idol* (Console) join Game Pass Standard, providing a diverse range of gaming experiences. Additionally, *Starbound* (Cloud and Console) arrives on Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass Standard, already available on PC Game Pass.

On January 28, *Eternal Strands* (Cloud, Console, and PC) hits Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass as a day one launch. This debut fantasy title from Yellow Brick Games combines magical abilities and powerful weapons in a third-person, action-adventure game where players fight epic creatures to prevent the world from crumbling.

Also on January 28, *Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap* (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) launches on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. This action-packed third-person shooter and trap defense game lets players evolve as a War Mage, obliterating hordes of orcs with up to four players.

*Shady Part of Me* (Cloud, Console, and PC) releases on January 29 across Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard. This emotional journey features breathtaking art and the voice of Hannah Murray, guiding players through surreal dreamscapes as a little girl and her shadow.

*Sniper Elite: Resistance* (Cloud, Console, and PC) launches on January 30 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, offering unparalleled sniping mechanics and a co-op campaign set in occupied France.

*Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector* (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) arrives on January 31 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. This sequel to the acclaimed RPG features a dice-driven narrative in a sci-fi world where players, as an escaped android, navigate the Starward Belt.

Finally, *Far Cry New Dawn* (Cloud, Console, and PC) comes to Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard on February 4. Set in a transformed, post-apocalyptic Hope County, Montana, players lead the fight against the Highwaymen to reclaim the last remaining resources.

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:

As new titles flood the subscription service, several games are set to leave Game Pass 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)