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Microsoft Unveils Xbox Game Pass April 2025 Wave 1 Titles

by Aaron Apr 03,2025

Microsoft has announced an impressive lineup of Xbox Game Pass titles slated to join the service in the first half of April 2025. This diverse collection of first- and third-party games includes eagerly anticipated titles such as South of Midnight, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition, and more.

A detailed Xbox Wire post outlined this exciting month of additions. Starting tomorrow, April 3, subscribers can dive into Gearbox Software's Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, available on Cloud, Console, and PC across 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 accessible through Game Pass Standard. This initial wave offers plenty to keep Xbox fans engaged throughout the month, but the excitement doesn't stop there. Just five days later, on April 8, South of Midnight (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) and Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition (Console and PC) will become available to all Game Pass subscribers.

South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games, is set in the Deep South and promises a rich 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 large audience.

Following closely on April 9, Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) will be added for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. The next day, April 10, Blue Prince (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) will join the same tiers. Rounding out the first wave of releases, Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) will be available to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers starting April 15.

In addition to the new games, Xbox Game Pass perks are set to be refreshed in the first half of April 2025. Highlights include the Beyond the Void Bundle for The First Descendant, the Sweet Starter Pack for Candy Crush Solitaire on mobile devices, and the Seventh Serving Emote for Sea of Thieves fans celebrating its anniversary.

Below is the full lineup 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 are added, some games will be leaving Game Pass on April 15. If you're interested in these titles but unsure about completing them before they're gone, Microsoft offers a 20% discount for members looking to purchase them before they leave the service.

Games Leaving Game Pass April 15