Microsoft has unveiled an exciting list of Xbox Game Pass titles set to enhance the service in the first half of April 2025. The lineup features a robust mix of first- and third-party games, including eagerly anticipated titles such as South of Midnight, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition, and more. This announcement was shared in a detailed Xbox Wire post, signaling a thrilling month ahead for subscribers.

The first wave of titles will start arriving tomorrow, April 3, with Gearbox Software’s Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition available across Cloud, Console, and PC for all 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 of which will be accessible through 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, subscribers can look forward to South of Midnight (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) and Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition (Console and PC), both available across all Game Pass tiers.

South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games, is set in the Deep South and promises an immersive folklore adventure. Microsoft describes it as a journey where players will "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 addition is expected to draw significant attention from Game Pass subscribers eager to experience one of Xbox's major releases of the year.

The following days will see more titles added to the Game Pass library. Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) will be available for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers starting April 9, followed by Blue Prince (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) on April 10, also for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass tiers. Wrapping up 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 set to be 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. A comprehensive list of all the new additions can be found below.

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 games join the service, some titles will be departing. Subscribers will lose access to the following games on April 15. If you're interested in any of these titles and haven't finished them yet, 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