Xbox Game Pass April 2025 Wave 1: Microsoft Unveils Lineup

Microsoft has unveiled an impressive lineup of Xbox Game Pass titles set to join the service in the first half of April 2025. This month's selection includes a mix of first- and third-party games, such as South of Midnight, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition, and more. This diverse collection promises to cater to a wide range of gaming preferences, ensuring a thrilling gaming experience for all subscribers.

Detailed in a recent Xbox Wire post, the month is kicking off strong starting tomorrow, April 3. Gearbox Software’s Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition will be available across Cloud, Console, and PC platforms for all tiers. Additionally, All You Need Is Help (Console), Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox Series X | S), and Wargroove 2 (Console) will join Game Pass Standard. This initial wave of releases offers plenty of content to keep even the most dedicated Xbox fans engaged throughout the month. However, don't get too comfortable—just five days later on April 8, South of Midnight (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) and Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition (Console and PC) will be added for all Game Pass subscribers.

South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games, is set in the Deep South and promises to be one of Xbox’s biggest releases of the year. Its inclusion in Game Pass is expected to draw in a large number of players eager to explore its modern folktale setting. Microsoft’s official description highlights the game's unique features: “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.”

The excitement continues on April 9 with Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. Following closely on April 10, Blue Prince (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) will be available for the same tiers. Wrapping up the first wave of releases on April 15, Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) will be added for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers, ensuring a strong finish to the month’s offerings.

In addition to the new games, Xbox Game Pass perks are also receiving a refresh for the first half of April 2025. Highlights 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 complete list of everything coming to Game Pass in the first half of April:

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 Game Pass, others will be leaving the service. Subscribers will lose access to the following games on April 15. If you're interested in these titles but don't think you'll have time to complete them, Microsoft offers a 20% discount for members looking to purchase them before they leave:

Games Leaving Game Pass April 15

Botany Manor
Coral Island
Harold Halibut
Homestead Arcana
Kona
Orcs Must Die! 3
Turbo Golf Racing