Microsoft Unveils Xbox Game Pass April 2025 Wave 1 Titles

Microsoft has announced an impressive lineup of Xbox Game Pass titles for the first half of April 2025, featuring a mix of first- and third-party games that are sure to excite gamers. The month kicks off with a bang on April 3, with the addition of Gearbox Software’s Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition (available on Cloud, Console, and PC) for 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 promises to keep players engaged throughout the month, but the excitement doesn't stop there.

Just five days later, on April 8, subscribers can dive into South of Midnight (available on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) and Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition (Console and PC), both accessible to all Game Pass members. South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games, is set in the Deep South and offers a unique 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 year's biggest releases for Xbox and a significant addition to the Game Pass library.

The following days bring even more variety with Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) available 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 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 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 on mobile devices, and the anniversary Seventh Serving Emote for Sea of Thieves enthusiasts.

Here's a comprehensive look at the Xbox Game Pass April 2025 Wave 1 lineup:

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 will be departing. The following games will leave Game Pass on April 15:

Games Leaving Game Pass April 15

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

If you're interested in any of these titles, Microsoft offers a 20% discount for members looking to purchase them before they leave the service.