Welcome, friends, to our first "Coming Soon" preview for 2025! A warm welcome especially to those who have joined the gaming community with new hardware in recent weeks. Let’s dive into what’s on the horizon for your gaming adventures. Ready for a look at the games?
Available Today
Take a look at the eye-catching image above, featuring "Road 96." This fantastic, adventurous road trip is back on Game Pass for Cloud, Console, and PC starting January 7. It’s available through Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and the Standard version. Embark on a perilous journey to the border, where every mile presents choices that shape your adventure. Meet fascinating individuals and uncover the secrets and stories woven into this constantly evolving tale. Your decisions won’t just impact the journey— they might just change the world!
Coming Soon
Scheduled for January 8 on the Xbox Series X|S via Game Pass Standard, we have "Lightyear Frontier" in Game Preview. Immerse yourself in a serene open-world farming adventure. Care for your exofarm, cultivate alien crops, modify your mech, and set out on a mysterious exploration with up to three friends joining the fun!
Also launching on January 8 with Game Pass Standard is "My Time at Sandrock" for Console. If you enjoyed "My Time at Portia," this is the next chapter in our post-apocalyptic 300-year journey beyond the Day of Calamity. Collect resources, construct machinery, and befriend the quirky residents of Sandrock. All while you fend off monsters and rescue the town from financial ruin!
Venture back to 12th-century England with "Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders" on the Xbox Series X|S, available January 8 with Game Pass Standard. Take on the iconic role of Robin Hood and rally your band of outlaws against tyranny. Construct your hidden village, help the local folks, and explore legendary and historically inspired realms in this open-world RPG enriched with base-building elements.
For those who love a cozy culinary challenge, "Rolling Hills" will be your destination as of January 8 on Console through Game Pass Standard. Here, you’re a robot chef serving sushi in a quaint little village. Grow your restaurant, form friendships, source ingredients, and uplift your neighbors’ lives while perfecting your culinary skills!
Finally, prepare for some adrenaline-pumping action with EA Sports UFC 5 coming to Cloud and Xbox Series X|S through EA Play and Game Pass Ultimate on January 14. Fans can expect unrestricted action and, for a limited time from January 14 to February 11, access the Bruce Lee Bundle to battle as the legendary martial artist’s alter egos at no extra cost.
And don’t miss "Diablo" arriving on PC on January 14 via Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Journey back to Tristram in this legendary action-RPG that set the standard for the genre. Dive into its nuanced character customization and dark, gothic fantasy as you engage in thrilling battles and explore its deeply satisfying progression.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks
Start your year with fresh perks for your Ultimate membership. Keep an eye on the Game Pass section on your console, Xbox mobile app, or Xbox app on PC to discover exclusive content and offers:
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First Descendant Season 2: Ancestors Bundle – Ready now. Jump into the action with "The First Descendant" and enjoy the Ancestors Bundle to customize your game experience with exclusive styles.
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Vigor: Coast Guardian Pack – Available now. Look out for this stunning bundle inspired by the iconic lighthouse under Anniken’s northern lights, setting the tone for each battle.
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Apex Legends: Feelin’ Lucky? Weapon Charm – Available now. Add a touch of flair to your weapons in battles of glory and fame.
- Metaball: Punk Pack – Mark January 7 for the release of this legendary outfit collection in the energetic multiplayer sports game, Metaball.
Leaving January 15
Sadly, some favorites are departing the Game Pass library soon. Be sure to dive into these games while you still can. Don’t forget, with your membership you can enjoy discounts of up to 20% to keep these titles in your library:
- Common’Hood (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Escape Academy (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Exoprimal (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Figment (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Insurgency Sandstorm (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Those Who Remain (Cloud, Console, and PC)
We’ll return with our usual bi-monthly updates, so keep your eyes on Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and Xbox’s social updates. Stay tuned as we bring you from "coming soon" to "available today" with exciting new games. See you soon!
