Microsoft Unveils Xbox Game Pass April 2025 Wave 1 Titles

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

According to a recent Xbox Wire post, the month kicks off with a bang starting tomorrow, April 3. Gearbox Software's Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition (available on Cloud, Console, and PC) will be available for all tiers, while 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 offers plenty to keep Xbox fans engaged throughout the month, but you'll need to act fast as 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 on April 8.

South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games and set in the Deep South, promises to be one of Xbox's most anticipated releases of the year. Its inclusion in Game Pass is expected to attract a large number of players eager to explore its folklore adventure. Microsoft's official description highlights how it will enrich Game Pass this month: "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."

On April 9, Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) will be added for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers, followed by Blue Prince (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) on April 10 for the same tiers. Rounding out the first wave, Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) will be available for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers on April 15.

Xbox Game Pass perks are also set for a refresh in 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 the anniversary Seventh Serving Emote for Sea of Thieves enthusiasts. Below is the complete list of titles coming to 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

Which Xbox Game Pass April 2025 Wave 1 Game are You Most Excited for?

• Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition
• All You Need is Help
• Still Wakes the Deep
• Wargroove 2
• Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition
• South of Midnight
• Commandos: Origins
• Blue Prince
• Hunt: Showdown 1896

As new titles are added to Game Pass, some will also be leaving the service. The following games will no longer be available after April 15, but Microsoft offers a 20% discount for members interested in purchasing them before they go:

Games Leaving Game Pass April 15

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