Xbox Game Pass January 2025: New Games

Xbox Game Pass January 2025: A Month of Thrills

Xbox Game Pass is set to deliver a thrilling array of new releases and exciting additions in January 2025. From snowy adventures to epic RPGs, the lineup caters to diverse gaming tastes. This article details the highlights of the month, ensuring you don’t miss out on any exciting new experiences.

January 21: A New Adventure Begins

Kick off your January gaming adventures with Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders. This snowy twist on the popular Lonely Mountains: Downhill series promises a unique cooperative experience, allowing up to eight players to crash and race down challenging snow-covered hills. Players can either compete for the finish line or explore the landscapes with their friends, making for diverse gameplay options. This day-one release is available on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S, a great addition for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members.

January 22: Multiplayer Co-Op and Tactical Combat

• Flock (Console): Dive into a charming multiplayer co-op experience where players soar through picturesque landscapes, gathering adorable flying creatures. Teamwork is key in this delightful title.
• Gigantic: Rampage Edition (Cloud, Console, PC): Experience intense 5v5 MOBA hero shooter action. With diverse hero characters, players collaborate to achieve objectives and defeat the opposing team’s Guardian in this dynamically competitive game.
• Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Console): Unleash your tactical skills in this action strategy game with a distinct Japanese aesthetic. Players will navigate a fast-paced cyclical gameplay loop, purifying villages by day and facing off against dark forces at night.
• Magical Delicacy (Console), Tchia (Xbox Series X|S), The Case of the Golden Idol (Console), and Starbound (Cloud & Console): Explore an array of genres with these diverse releases. From culinary magic to heartwarming open-world adventures, there’s something for everyone.

January 28: Epic Fantasy and Action-Packed Defenses

• Eternal Strands (Cloud, Console, PC): Dive into a thrilling third-person action-adventure set in a fantasy world on the brink of collapse. This game blends powerful weapons and magic, challenging players to face towering creatures. It’s a day-one release for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
• Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S): Experience the thrill of tower defense mixed with fast-paced shooting action in this rogue-lite title. Players work together (up to 4 players) to strategically construct traps and defenses against hordes of orcs.

January 29: Emotional and Surreal Journeys

Shady Part of Me (Cloud, Console, PC) takes players on a surreal and emotional journey through dream-like environments. Control a little girl and her shadow, solving puzzles in unique and striking visuals. The evocative voice acting adds another layer of depth to this emotional narrative, a must-have title for fans of compelling storytelling. This title is available on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard.

January 30: Sniping in Co-Op

Sniper Elite: Resistance (Cloud, Console, PC) will be available to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members starting January 30th. This unique addition to the Sniper Elite series puts players in covert operations behind enemy lines in France during WWII. Experience tactical third-person combat, stealth, and sniping mechanics – solo or with friends in co-op mode.

January 31: RPG Fans Rejoice

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) is a highly anticipated RPG sequel for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members on January 31. Experience dice-driven gameplay in a sci-fi world. Embark on a story where you take on the role of an escaped android with a lost memory, seeking answers and navigating a dangerous world.

February 4: Far Cry Joins the Fray

Far Cry New Dawn (Cloud, Console, PC) arrives on February 4. Set 17 years after a global catastrophe, players must fight for survival in a transformed Hope County, Montana. They must overcome challenges in a post-apocalyptic world, facing hostile factions and scarce resources. Join Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard on this new frontier.

Games Leaving January 31, 2025

These titles will leave the Xbox Game Pass library on January 31, 2025:

• Anuchard
• Broforce Forever
• Darkest Dungeon
• Death’s Door
• Maquette
• Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem

Prepare to embark on thrilling journeys through diverse landscapes, fight in epic battles, and delve into compelling narratives with the exciting January 2025 wave of games on Xbox Game Pass.