Microsoft has unveiled an exciting lineup of Xbox Game Pass titles set to join the service in the first half of April 2025, featuring a mix of first- and third-party games. Highlights include South of Midnight, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition, and more.
This robust month was detailed in a recent Xbox Wire post, with the first wave of games set to launch starting tomorrow, April 3. Gearbox Software's Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition (available on Cloud, Console, and PC) will be accessible to all tiers, while All You Need Is Help (Console), Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox Series X | S), and Wargroove 2 (Console) will be added to Game Pass Standard. This initial batch promises to keep Xbox enthusiasts engaged throughout the month, but the excitement doesn't stop there. 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 become available for all Game Pass subscribers.
South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games and set in the Deep South, is anticipated to be one of Xbox’s standout releases this year. Microsoft’s official description highlights its unique appeal: “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 following day, April 9, will see the addition of Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. Blue Prince (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) will join the lineup for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on April 10. Rounding out the first wave of releases, Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) will be added 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. Noteworthy 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 fans. Below is the complete list of games joining 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, several games will be leaving Game Pass on April 15. If you're interested in these titles but don't think you'll have time to finish them, Microsoft offers a 20% discount for members looking to purchase them before they leave the service.
Games Leaving Game Pass April 15
- Botany Manor
- Coral Island
- Harold Halibut
- Homestead Arcana
- Kona
- Orcs Must Die! 3
- Turbo Golf Racing
