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 mix of first- and third-party games. Highlights include South of Midnight, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition, and more.
The lineup was announced in a recent Xbox Wire post, with the new titles starting to roll out from tomorrow, April 3. The month kicks off with Gearbox Software's Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition (available on Cloud, Console, and PC) for all tiers, accompanied by All You Need Is Help (Console), Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox Series X | S), and Wargroove 2 (Console) joining Game Pass Standard. This initial wave offers plenty to keep Xbox enthusiasts engaged, but the excitement continues as South of Midnight (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) and Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition (Console and PC) will be available to all Game Pass subscribers starting April 8.
South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games and set in the Deep South, is anticipated to be one of Xbox’s biggest releases of the year. Microsoft’s official description highlights its unique appeal: “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.”
Following closely, Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) will be added to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on April 9, with Blue Prince (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) joining these tiers on April 10. Rounding out the first wave of releases, Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) will be available for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers on April 15.
In addition to the new games, Xbox Game Pass perks are also being refreshed for the first half of April 2025. Notable perks include the Beyond the Void Bundle for The First Descendant, the Sweet Starter Pack for Candy Crush Solitaire on mobile devices, and an anniversary Seventh Serving Emote for Sea of Thieves fans. A full list of the new additions can be found below.
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 join the service, some games will be departing. The following titles will leave Game Pass on April 15, but members can purchase them at a 20% discount if they wish to continue playing.
Games Leaving Game Pass April 15
- Botany Manor
- Coral Island
- Harold Halibut
- Homestead Arcana
- Kona
- Orcs Must Die! 3
- Turbo Golf Racing
