Microsoft has announced an exciting lineup of Xbox Game Pass titles arriving in the first half of April 2025, featuring a mix of first-party and third-party games that promise to captivate subscribers. Highlights include South of Midnight, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, and Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition, among others. This robust selection was detailed in a recent Xbox Wire post, setting the stage for a thrilling month ahead.
The month kicks off on April 3 with the arrival of Gearbox Software’s Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, available across Cloud, Console, and PC for all Game Pass 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 promises to keep Xbox enthusiasts engaged throughout the month, with only a short wait before the next major releases.
On April 8, subscribers can dive into Compulsion Games’ much-anticipated folklore adventure, South of Midnight, available on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S for all Game Pass subscribers. This title, set in the Deep South, invites players to explore mythos and confront mysterious creatures while learning to harness ancient powers. Alongside it, Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition will be available on Console and PC for all Game Pass tiers.
Following closely, Commandos: Origins will launch on April 9 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers across Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S. The next day, April 10, will see the addition of Blue Prince for the same tiers and platforms. Rounding out the Wave 1 releases, Hunt: Showdown 1896 will be added to PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate on April 15.
In addition to 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, and a special Seventh Serving Emote for Sea of Thieves fans celebrating its anniversary.
Here’s a detailed look at the Xbox Game Pass April 2025 Wave 1 Lineup:
Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 3
Available on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
All You Need is Help (Console) – April 3
Now available on Game Pass Standard
Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox Series X|S) – April 3
Now available on Game Pass Standard
Wargroove 2 (Console) – April 3
Now available on Game Pass Standard
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition (Console and PC) – April 8
Available on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
South of Midnight (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – April 8
Available on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X|S) – April 9
Available on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Blue Prince (Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X|S) – April 10
Available on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) – April 15
Available on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
As new titles join the service, some games will be departing on April 15. Subscribers should take note of the following titles leaving Game Pass:
Games Leaving Game Pass April 15:
- Botany Manor
- Coral Island
- Harold Halibut
- Homestead Arcana
- Kona
- Orcs Must Die! 3
- Turbo Golf Racing
For those interested in these departing games, Microsoft offers a 20% discount for members looking to purchase them before they leave the service.
