Xbox Game Pass April 2025 Wave 1 Lineup Unveiled by Microsoft

Microsoft has unveiled an exciting lineup of Xbox Game Pass titles scheduled to join the service in the first half of April 2025. This robust selection includes both first-party and third-party games, such as South of Midnight, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition, and many more.

The details were shared in a recent Xbox Wire post, highlighting a strong start to the month. The first wave of games will begin rolling out on April 3, with Gearbox Software's Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition (available on Cloud, Console, and PC) accessible across all Game Pass 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 available through Game Pass Standard. This initial lineup promises enough content to keep even the most avid 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 become available for all Game Pass subscribers on April 8.

South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games, is set in the Deep South and offers a modern folktale adventure. Microsoft describes it as an opportunity to "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." This title is anticipated to be one of the year's biggest releases for Xbox and its inclusion in Game Pass is expected to attract numerous players.

Following closely, Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) will be added to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on April 9, while Blue Prince (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) will join the same tiers on April 10. The first wave of April's lineup concludes with the addition of Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers on April 15.

In addition to the new games, Xbox Game Pass perks are also being refreshed 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 enthusiasts.

Here is the full list of games coming to 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 titles join the service, some games will be departing. The following titles will leave 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 these departing titles but don't have time to complete them, remember that Microsoft offers a 20% discount for Game Pass members looking to purchase them before they leave the service.