Exciting New Additions and Farewells: Game Pass Highlights for January 2025

As a new month begins, Microsoft typically shares the forthcoming offerings for Game Pass subscribers, outlining what they can anticipate in the coming weeks. Mid-January 2025 follows this trend, revealing an exciting line-up following a stellar 2024. The subscription service is clearly maintaining its momentum.

Gamers can look forward to the addition of several notable third-party titles on the day of their release, alongside some beloved classics. Below, you can access the full compilation of titles, with specific annotations for those that are not available on Game Pass Standard at launch, as well as those already included in other subscription tiers but now making their way to Xbox Standard:

Among the highlights this month is the captivating third-person adventure Eternal Strands, brought to life by Yellow Brick Games. This relatively new studio is made up of seasoned professionals with extensive experience who have played a role in renowned franchises such as Assassin's Creed, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, and Watch Dogs, now joining forces to realize their creative aspirations.

Additionally, subscribers will enjoy various perks this round, including attractive promotions such as:

• Bruce Lee Bundle for EA Sports UFC 5
• Year of the Snake Bundle for War Thunder
• Lottie and Percy Bundle for Throne and Liberty
• Ultimate US Starter Pack for Enlisted

More detailed information can be found on Xbox Wire.

On a less favorable note, several games are scheduled to depart from Game Pass. Players are encouraged to experience them before they leave on January 31, and subscribers can also take advantage of discounts of up to 20% if they wish to retain any titles.