Microsoft Unveils Xbox Game Pass April 2025 First Wave

Microsoft has announced an impressive array of titles set to join Xbox Game Pass in the first half of April 2025, featuring a mix of first- and third-party games like South of Midnight, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, and Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition, among others. This robust lineup was detailed in a recent Xbox Wire post, highlighting a month filled with exciting new 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. Also on April 3, All You Need Is Help (Console), Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox Series X | S), and Wargroove 2 (Console) will be added to Game Pass Standard. This initial wave offers plenty to keep Xbox enthusiasts engaged, but the excitement continues with the arrival of South of Midnight (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) and Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition (Console and PC) on April 8 for 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."

Following closely, Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) will be available for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers on April 9, with Blue Prince (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) joining the same tiers on April 10. Wrapping up the first wave of releases, Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) will be added on April 15 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members.

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 devices, and an anniversary Seventh Serving Emote for Sea of Thieves enthusiasts. Below is the complete list of titles coming to 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 games join the service, some titles will be departing Game Pass on April 15. If you're interested in these games, you might want to take advantage of the 20% discount offered to members for last-minute purchases.

Games Leaving Game Pass April 15

• Botany Manor
• Coral Island
• Harold Halibut
• Homestead Arcana
• Kona
• Orcs Must Die! 3
• Turbo Golf Racing