Microsoft has announced an impressive array of Xbox Game Pass titles set to be added to the service in the first half of April 2025, featuring a mix of first- and third-party games. The lineup includes eagerly awaited titles such as South of Midnight, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition, and more, promising a thrilling gaming month.

According to a recent Xbox Wire post, the action kicks off on April 3 with the addition of Gearbox Software's Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, available across Cloud, Console, and PC for all Game Pass 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 accessible through Game Pass Standard. This initial wave offers a diverse selection that should keep even the most avid Xbox gamers engaged throughout the month. However, the excitement doesn't stop there, 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 available for all Game Pass subscribers starting April 8.

South of Midnight, a folklore adventure set in the Deep South developed by Compulsion Games, is poised to be a major highlight of the year for Xbox. 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." This game's addition to Game Pass is expected to attract a significant number of players eager to explore its narrative and gameplay.

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. The next day, April 10, Blue Prince (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X | S) will join the service for the same tiers. Rounding out the first wave of releases, Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) will be added on April 15, exclusively for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members.

In addition to the 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 a special Seventh Serving Emote for Sea of Thieves to celebrate its anniversary.

Here is the complete lineup for the Xbox Game Pass April 2025 Wave 1:

Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – April 3
Available on 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
Available on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard

South of Midnight (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – April 8
Available on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X|S) – April 9
Available on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

Blue Prince (Cloud, PC and Xbox Series X|S) – April 10
Available on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) – April 15
Available on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass

As new games are added, others will be leaving the service. The following titles will be removed from Game Pass on April 15:

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

If you're interested in any of these departing games, Microsoft offers a 20% discount for Game Pass members looking to purchase them before they leave the service.