Xbox Game Pass January 2025 Wave 1 Games Revealed

Microsoft has revealed the first wave of Xbox Game Pass games for January 2025, which includes a variety of titles across different genres and platforms. Starting January 7, the road-trip adventure game Road 96 makes a comeback, followed by the peaceful farming simulator Lightyear Frontier and the post-apocalyptic RPG My Time at Sandrock on January 8. Additionally, Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders enters Game Pass, inviting players to aid Robin Hood and his band in quests set in 12th-century England. January 14 marks the arrival of EA Sports UFC 5 and the iconic action RPG Diablo, both enhancing the Game Pass Ultimate experience. Players can also anticipate the departure of several games from the service, including Common'Hood and Escape Academy on January 15, adding urgency to the gaming experience this month.

The new games arriving in January 2025 include Road 96, Lightyear Frontier, My Time at Sandrock, Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders, Rolling Hills, EA Sports UFC 5, and Diablo.

Diablo, particularly noteworthy among the line-up, is a classic action RPG that has left a lasting impact on the gaming community since its initial release. Known for its dark gothic atmosphere, it allows players to explore the town of Tristram, battle iconic monsters, and dive deep into character customization and engaging loot mechanics. Its inclusion in Game Pass is highly anticipated by both newcomers and longtime fans of the franchise.