by Riley May 02,2025
Microsoft has unveiled an exciting lineup of Xbox Game Pass titles set to join the service in the first half of April 2025, featuring a robust selection of both first- and third-party games. Notable additions include South of Midnight, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition, and more.
This impressive lineup was detailed in a recent Xbox Wire post. The month kicks off on April 3 with the addition of Gearbox Software’s Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition (available on Cloud, Console, and PC) across all tiers. Joining it are All You Need Is Help (Console), Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox Series X|S), and Wargroove 2 (Console), all of which will be available on Game Pass Standard. This initial wave offers plenty to keep Xbox enthusiasts engaged throughout the month. However, the excitement continues just five days later, with South of Midnight (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) and Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition (Console and PC) arriving on April 8 for all Game Pass subscribers.
South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games and set in the Deep South, is poised to be one of Xbox’s most anticipated releases of the year. Its inclusion in Game Pass is expected to draw a significant number of players eager to explore its folklore adventure. Microsoft’s official description highlights the game's unique setting and narrative: "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."
The releases continue with Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) arriving on April 9 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers, followed by Blue Prince (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) on April 10 for the same tiers. Rounding out the Wave 1 additions, Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) will be added on April 15 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.
In addition to the new games, Xbox Game Pass perks are also being refreshed for 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 players on mobile devices, and an anniversary Seventh Serving Emote for Sea of Thieves fans. Below is the full list of games coming to Game Pass in the first half of April 2025:
Xbox Game Pass April 2025 Wave 1 Lineup
As new titles join the service, some games will be leaving Game Pass on April 15. If you're interested in any of these titles, consider playing them before they go, or take advantage of the 20% discount offered to members for last-minute purchases.
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