Xbox Game Pass Surprises with Wave 1 Lineup for February 2025

Microsoft unveils the Xbox Game Pass February 2025 Wave 1 lineup, bringing a diverse range of titles to subscribers.

Kicking off on February 4th, Far Cry New Dawn (Cloud, Console, and PC) arrives on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard. Microsoft's Xbox Wire post describes it as a vibrant post-apocalyptic adventure set in Hope County, Montana, seventeen years after a nuclear catastrophe. Players confront the Highwaymen, battling for dwindling resources.

February 5th sees a significant influx of games to Game Pass Standard: Another Crab's Treasure (Console), Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (Console), and the highly anticipated Starfield (Xbox Series X|S).

Madden NFL 25 (Cloud, Console, and PC) joins the lineup on February 6th, available via EA Play on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

Returning to Game Pass on February 13th is Kingdom Two Crowns (Cloud and Console) for Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass Standard users. This micro-strategy title features a new solo or co-op campaign, introducing fresh technology, units, enemies, mounts, and secrets.

A major highlight is Obsidian's Avowed (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S), launching as a day-one Game Pass title on February 18th across Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members can opt for the Avowed Premium Upgrade Addon for early access (up to five days), premium skins, a digital artbook, and the original soundtrack.

Xbox Game Pass February 2025 Wave 1 Lineup:

• Far Cry New Dawn (Cloud, Console, PC) – February 4th (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard)
• Another Crab's Treasure (Console) – February 5th (Game Pass Standard)
• Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (Console) – February 5th (Game Pass Standard)
• Starfield (Xbox Series X|S) – February 5th (Game Pass Standard)
• Madden NFL 25 (Cloud, Console, PC) – February 6th (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass via EA Play)
• Kingdom Two Crowns (Cloud, Console) – February 13th (Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Standard)
• Avowed (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – February 18th (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass)

Remember, as new games arrive, others depart. Game Pass members can save up to 20% on purchases to retain titles they wish to keep in their libraries.

Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass on February 15th:

• A Little to the Left (Cloud, Console, PC)
• Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (Cloud, Console, PC)
• EA Sports UFC 3 (Console) – EA Play
• Indivisible (Cloud, Console, PC)
• Merge and Blade (Cloud, Console, PC)
• Return to Grace (Cloud, Console, PC)
• Tales of Arise (Cloud, Console, PC)