Microsoft has officially announced the lineup of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in the first half of April 2025, featuring a robust mix of acclaimed first- and third-party games. Players can look forward to major releases such as South of Midnight, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition, and several others.
A Strong Start to April
The month begins with a notable wave of new entries on April 3, led by Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, which will be accessible across Cloud, Console, and PC platforms for all tiers of Game Pass. The same day brings additional titles including All You Need Is Help (Console), Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox Series X|S), and Wargroove 2 (Console), which will all become available through the Game Pass Standard subscription.
These early April additions offer a substantial range of gameplay experiences. However, more major titles are set to follow just days later. On April 8, South of Midnight (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) and Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition (Console and PC) will join the service, accessible to all Game Pass subscribers.
Spotlight on South of Midnight
South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games, is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated Game Pass releases of the year. Set in the American Deep South, this folklore-inspired adventure introduces players to a world full of mythical creatures and ancient powers. According to Microsoft’s description, the game invites users 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.” Its addition to Game Pass is expected to attract significant attention.
More Titles Arriving Mid-Month
The rollout continues with additional games arriving for PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. On April 9, Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) will be added, followed by Blue Prince (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) on April 10. The first wave of releases concludes on April 15 with the PC-exclusive Hunt: Showdown 1896.
Game Pass Perks in April
Alongside the game releases, Xbox Game Pass perks are also receiving updates. These 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 in celebration of an anniversary event.
Full List of April 2025 Wave 1 Game Pass Additions
Available April 3
- Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – All tiers
- All You Need is Help (Console) – Game Pass Standard
- Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox Series X|S) – Game Pass Standard
- Wargroove 2 (Console) – Game Pass Standard
Available April 8
- Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition (Console and PC) – All tiers
- South of Midnight (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Available April 9
- Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Available April 10
- Blue Prince (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Available April 15
- Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) – Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Titles Leaving Xbox Game Pass on April 15
As new games arrive, others are set to leave the service. The following titles will no longer be available after April 15. Players interested in keeping any of these games can take advantage of a 20% discount offered to Game Pass members:
- Botany Manor
- Coral Island
- Harold Halibut
- Homestead Arcana
- Kona
- Orcs Must Die! 3
- Turbo Golf Racing
April is shaping up to be a notable month for Xbox Game Pass, with an impressive slate of new games and updates sure to keep players engaged throughout the first half of the month.