Microsoft Unveils Xbox Game Pass Lineup for January 2025 Wave 2

Microsoft has unveiled the exciting lineup for Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2, bringing a wave of new titles to subscribers. This announcement, made via Xbox Wire, sets the stage for the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct event on January 23, where fans will get a closer look at several day one Game Pass releases, including "Doom: The Dark Ages," "South of Midnight," "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33," and a mysterious fourth title yet to be revealed.

Starting today, January 21, players can dive into "Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders" available on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S as a day one release on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The game promises thrilling downhill experiences with multiplayer support for up to eight players across platforms, encouraging teamwork or competitive races down the slopes.

On January 22, "Flock" joins Game Pass Standard on consoles, offering a delightful multiplayer co-op experience focused on the joy of flight and collecting unique creatures. Also on the same day, "Gigantic: Rampage Edition" launches on Cloud, Console, and PC for Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard, bringing back the beloved 5v5 MOBA hero shooter with enhanced features.

January 22 continues with "Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess" on consoles for Game Pass Standard, a unique Japanese-inspired action strategy game. "Magical Delicacy," "Tchia," and "The Case of the Golden Idol" also join Game Pass Standard on consoles, while "Starbound" arrives on Cloud and Console for Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass Standard.

As we move to January 28, "Eternal Strands" launches as a day one title on Cloud, Console, and PC for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. This fantasy action-adventure game comes from Yellow Brick Games, featuring epic battles and magical abilities. On the same day, "Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap" hits Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, providing an action-packed, trap defense experience.

January 29 sees the release of "Shady Part of Me" on Cloud, Console, and PC for Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard, taking players on an emotional journey through surreal dreamscapes. On January 30, "Sniper Elite: Resistance" becomes available on Cloud, Console, and PC for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, offering immersive sniping and tactical combat in occupied France.

Wrapping up January, "Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector" launches on January 31 on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. This sequel to the acclaimed RPG continues the dice-driven narrative in a sci-fi setting. Finally, as we step into February, "Far Cry New Dawn" arrives on February 4 on Cloud, Console, and PC for Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard, set in a vibrant post-apocalyptic world.

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:

• 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)