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 that promise to keep subscribers engaged. The roster includes highly anticipated titles like South of Midnight, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition, and more.
This impressive lineup was detailed in a recent Xbox Wire post, indicating a strong start to the month. The releases will begin rolling out tomorrow, April 3, with Gearbox Software's Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition available on 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), which will be accessible through Game Pass Standard. This initial wave is packed with titles that should keep Xbox enthusiasts entertained throughout the month, but don't wait too long—within just five days, 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 to all Game Pass subscribers.
South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games and set in the Deep South, is poised to be one of Xbox’s major releases of the year. This folklore adventure is expected to draw in a large number of players eager to explore its unique setting and narrative. Microsoft's official description highlights the game's immersive experience: "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."
Following closely, 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. On April 10, Blue Prince (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) will also be available for these tiers. Rounding out the Wave 1 additions, Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) will be added on April 15 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.
In addition to the new game releases, Xbox Game Pass perks are also getting an update 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 players. Below is the full 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 games arrive, others will depart. Subscribers will lose access to several titles on April 15, including Botany Manor, Coral Island, Harold Halibut, Homestead Arcana, Kona, Orcs Must Die! 3, and Turbo Golf Racing. If you're interested in any of these games but won't have time to finish them, Microsoft offers a 20% discount for members looking to purchase them before they leave the service.
