Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Welcomes EA Sports UFC 5 and Diablo
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers gain access to two highly anticipated titles today: EA Sports UFC 5 and Diablo. These additions mark the culmination of Wave 1 for January 2025's Game Pass additions.
Starting today, January 14th, subscribers can dive into the action-packed world of EA Sports UFC 5, the latest installment in EA's popular MMA franchise, released October 2023. Also joining the lineup is the seminal Diablo, the classic hack-and-slash RPG that redefined the genre upon its 1996 release. This pairing showcases a remarkable 27-year span between game releases.
While Microsoft prioritizes multi-platform titles, these additions offer a unique experience. Diablo is PC-exclusive, while EA Sports UFC 5 is available for local play on Xbox Series X/S. However, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers with sufficient internet speeds can stream EA Sports UFC 5 via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Activision Blizzard Games on Xbox Game Pass
With Diablo's arrival, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now boasts 13 Activision Blizzard titles (considering Spyro and Crash trilogies as three games each). This represents a robust average of nearly one new Activision Blizzard game added per month since Microsoft's acquisition in late 2023, indicating an accelerating release pace.
Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Games
| Game | Date Added | Game Pass Tier(s) | Platform(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA Sports UFC 5 | Jan 14 | Ultimate | Cloud, Series X/S | |
| Diablo | Jan 14 | Ultimate, PC | PC | |
| Eternal Strands | Jan 28 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. |
| Sniper Elite: Resistance | Jan 30 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release. |
| Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector | Jan 31 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. |
| Avowed | Feb 18 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. |
| Atomfall | Mar 27 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release. |
| Football Manager 25 | Mar ?? | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release; exact date TBA. |
| Commandos: Origins | Mar ?? | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release; exact date TBA. |
EA Sports UFC 5 and Diablo conclude January 2025's Wave 1. Wave 2 announcements are anticipated soon, potentially on January 21st, aligning with Microsoft's typical Tuesday release reveals.
Further announcements are expected before month's end, with the Xbox Developer Direct on January 23rd showcasing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, South of Midnight, and Doom: The Dark Ages—all confirmed day-one Xbox Game Pass Ultimate titles slated for 2025. Note that six games will leave Xbox Game Pass on January 15th, including Insurgency: Sandstorm and Those Who Remain.
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