Microsoft has unveiled an impressive lineup of Xbox Game Pass titles set to join the service in the first half of April 2025. This strong selection includes both first- and third-party games such as South of Midnight, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition, and more. The detailed list was shared in a recent Xbox Wire post, promising a thrilling month for subscribers.
Starting tomorrow, April 3, the month will kick off with Gearbox Software's Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, available on Cloud, Console, and PC for all tiers. Joining it on the same day are All You Need Is Help (Console), Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox Series X | S), and Wargroove 2 (Console), all of which will be accessible through Game Pass Standard. This initial wave offers a diverse range of games that will keep Xbox enthusiasts engaged throughout the month. However, the excitement doesn't stop there, as South of Midnight (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) and Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition (Console and PC) will be added for all Game Pass subscribers on April 8.
South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games, is set in the Deep South and promises a captivating folklore adventure. Microsoft describes it as an opportunity to "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." This title is expected to be one of the biggest releases of the year for Xbox, and its inclusion in Game Pass is sure to attract a wide audience.
Following on April 9, Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) will be available for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. Blue Prince (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) will join the service the next day, on April 10, also for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass tiers. Rounding out the first wave of releases, Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) will be added on April 15 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.
In addition to the new games, Xbox Game Pass perks are getting a refresh 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 anniversary Seventh Serving Emote for Sea of Thieves enthusiasts.
Below is the full list of games coming to Xbox 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
As new titles join the service, some games will be leaving Game Pass on April 15. If you want to play any of these titles before they're gone, consider taking advantage of the 20% discount offered to members for last-minute purchases.
Games Leaving Game Pass April 15
- Botany Manor
- Coral Island
- Harold Halibut
- Homestead Arcana
- Kona
- Orcs Must Die! 3
- Turbo Golf Racing
