Microsoft has unveiled an impressive 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, including South of Midnight, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition, and more.
This robust month was detailed in a recent Xbox Wire post. The excitement begins on 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), all accessible through Game Pass Standard. This initial wave promises enough content to keep even the most dedicated Xbox fans engaged throughout the month. However, the action 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, developed by Compulsion Games, is set in the Deep South and promises to be one of Xbox’s biggest releases of the year. This folklore adventure invites players to explore myths and confront mysterious creatures, weaving an ancient power to overcome obstacles and face the haunting past of their hometown. Microsoft's official description highlights its unique contribution to Game Pass this month.
Following closely, Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) will be added to Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on April 9, with Blue Prince (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) joining the same tiers on April 10. The first wave of April's additions concludes with Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) becoming available for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers on April 15.
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 enthusiasts. A complete list of all the new additions to Game Pass in the first half of April is provided 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, others will depart. The following titles will leave Game Pass on April 15, so if you're interested, consider playing them soon or take advantage of the 20% discount offered to members for last-minute purchases.
Games Leaving Game Pass April 15
- Botany Manor
- Coral Island
- Harold Halibut
- Homestead Arcana
- Kona
- Orcs Must Die! 3
- Turbo Golf Racing
