Xbox Game Pass April 2025 Wave 1 Lineup Unveiled by Microsoft

Microsoft has unveiled an impressive lineup of Xbox Game Pass titles scheduled to join the service in the first half of April 2025. This exciting roster includes both first- and third-party games such as South of Midnight, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition, and more. This strong selection was detailed in a recent post on Xbox Wire, promising a thrilling month for gamers.

Starting tomorrow, April 3, the action kicks off with 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 added to Game Pass Standard. This initial wave offers a variety of gaming experiences that will keep Xbox enthusiasts engaged throughout the month. However, the excitement doesn't stop there; just five days later on April 8, 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.

South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games, is set in the Deep South and offers a folklore adventure that's poised to be one of Xbox's biggest releases of the year. Microsoft describes it as an exploration of mythos where players confront mysterious creatures and harness ancient powers to overcome challenges and address the pain haunting their hometown. This addition to Game Pass is expected to draw in a significant number of players eager to dive into its unique world.

The wave of new titles continues with Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) arriving on April 9 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, followed by Blue Prince (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) on April 10 for the same tiers. Wrapping up the first wave of April releases, Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) will be added on April 15 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.

In addition to the new titles, Xbox Game Pass perks are also getting a refresh 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. For a complete overview of what's coming to Game Pass in early April, check out the list 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 games join the service, some titles will be leaving Game Pass on April 15. If you're interested in any of the departing games and want to finish them before they go, Microsoft offers a 20% discount for members to purchase them before they leave the service.

Games Leaving Game Pass April 15:

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