Microsoft has unveiled the exciting lineup for Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2, bringing a wave of thrilling new titles to subscribers. The announcement, shared on Xbox Wire, sets the stage for Microsoft's Xbox Developer Direct on January 23, where fans can anticipate deep dives into several day one Game Pass releases, including the highly anticipated Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and an intriguing mystery game.

The January 2025 Wave 2 kicks off today, January 21, with Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) launching on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. This day one release invites players to "Crash over and over until you master the mountain in the snowy follow-up to Lonely Mountains: Downhill," featuring up to eight players in cross-platform multiplayer, whether teaming up to navigate slopes or racing to the finish.

On January 22, Flock (Console) joins Game Pass Standard, offering a delightful co-op experience where players can soar through picturesque landscapes, collecting adorable flying creatures. Also on this date, Gigantic: Rampage Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) arrives on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard, providing an enhanced version of the 5v5 MOBA hero shooter with a diverse roster of heroes and exciting team-based gameplay.

January 22 continues to be action-packed with Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Console) hitting Game Pass Standard, a unique Japanese-inspired action strategy game set on a mountain plagued by defilement. Players must purify villages during the day and protect a Maiden from night-time hordes. Additionally, Magical Delicacy (Console), Tchia (Xbox Series X|S), and The Case of the Golden Idol (Console) will also be available on Game Pass Standard, while Starbound (Cloud and Console) joins Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass Standard.

On January 28, Eternal Strands (Cloud, Console, and PC) launches on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass as a day one release. This fantasy title from Yellow Brick Games introduces players to epic battles against towering creatures using a blend of magical abilities and powerful weapons. Joining it is Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S), also launching on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, offering an action-packed, trap-defense game with rogue-lite elements.

January 29 sees Shady Part of Me (Cloud, Console, and PC) entering Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard, promising an emotional journey with captivating artistic direction and a compelling narrative. On January 30, Sniper Elite: Resistance (Cloud, Console, and PC) launches on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, providing a deep dive into occupied France with unparalleled sniping and tactical combat, playable in co-op.

Closing the month on January 31, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) arrives on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass as a day one release, continuing the acclaimed RPG series with a dice-driven sci-fi adventure. Moving into early February, Far Cry New Dawn (Cloud, Console, and PC) hits Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard on February 4, set in a vibrant post-apocalyptic world.

As new titles join the service, some games will be leaving Xbox Game Pass on January 31, 2025. These include Anuchard, Broforce Forever, Darkest Dungeon, Death’s Door, Maquette, and Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem, all available on Cloud, Console, and PC. Make sure to play these titles before they depart from the service.

Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 2 Lineup:

• Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – January 21 - Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
• Flock (Console) – January 22 - Now with Game Pass Standard
• Gigantic: Rampage Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 22 - Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
• Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Console) – January 22 - Now with Game Pass Standard
• Magical Delicacy (Console) – January 22 - Now with Game Pass Standard
• Tchia (Xbox Series X|S) – January 22 - Now with Game Pass Standard
• The Case of the Golden Idol (Console) – January 22 - Now with Game Pass Standard
• Starbound (Cloud and Console) – January 22 - Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Standard
• Eternal Strands (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 28 - Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
• Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – January 28 - Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
• Shady Part of Me (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 29 - Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
• Sniper Elite: Resistance (Cloud, Console, and PC) – January 30 - Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
• Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – January 31 - Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
• Far Cry New Dawn (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 4 - Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard

Xbox Game Pass Games Leaving on January 31, 2025:

• Anuchard (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Broforce Forever (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Darkest Dungeon (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Death’s Door (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Maquette (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem (Cloud, Console, and PC)