Microsoft Unveils Xbox Game Pass April 2025 Wave 1 Titles

Microsoft has announced an exciting lineup of Xbox Game Pass titles set to join the service in the first half of April 2025, featuring a mix of first- and third-party games that are sure to excite gamers. The list includes highly anticipated titles such as South of Midnight, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, and Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition, among others.

According to a recent Xbox Wire post, the month kicks off with a bang starting April 3, with Gearbox Software's Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition (available on Cloud, Console, and PC) across 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 part of Game Pass Standard. This initial wave is packed with enough content to keep even the most dedicated Xbox fans engaged throughout the month. However, the excitement doesn't stop there, as 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 starting April 8.

South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games, is set in the Deep South and promises to be one of Xbox's major releases of the year. Microsoft's official description highlights the game's unique setting and gameplay: "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 added 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. Rounding out the Wave 1 lineup, Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) will be available for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers starting April 15.

In addition to the new game releases, Xbox Game Pass perks are also getting an update 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 fans.

Below is the full list of titles joining Xbox 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, others will be departing. The following titles will be removed from Xbox 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 departing games but won't have time to complete them, Microsoft offers a 20% discount for Game Pass members looking to purchase them before they leave the service.