Microsoft Unveils April 2025 Xbox Game Pass Wave 1

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

The details were shared in a recent Xbox Wire post, signaling a robust month for subscribers. The first wave of games starts rolling out tomorrow, April 3, with Gearbox Software’s Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition available across Cloud, Console, and PC for all tiers. Joining the lineup on the same day are All You Need Is Help (Console), Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox Series X | S), and Wargroove 2 (Console), all accessible through Game Pass Standard. This initial batch promises plenty of entertainment for Xbox enthusiasts throughout the month, with only a short wait until South of Midnight (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) and Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition (Console and PC) become available on April 8 for all Game Pass subscribers.

South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games, is set in the Deep South and promises a rich folklore adventure. As one of Xbox’s major releases for the year, its inclusion in Game Pass is expected to attract a large audience eager to explore its mythical world and confront its mysterious creatures. Microsoft describes the game 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."

The following days bring more additions: Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) arrives on April 9 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 of releases, Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) will be available on April 15 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.

In addition to 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 fans. Below is the complete list of titles and perks 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 the service, some games will be departing. Subscribers will lose access to the following titles on April 15. If you're interested in any of these games but short on time, 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