Microsoft Unveils April 2025 Xbox Game Pass Wave 1

Microsoft has announced the lineup of Xbox Game Pass titles scheduled to arrive in the first half of April 2025, featuring an impressive array of first- and third-party games. Among the highlights are South of Midnight, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, and Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition. The upcoming additions were detailed in a recent Xbox Wire post, promising a stellar lineup for gamers.

The month kicks off with major releases starting April 3, highlighted by Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition (available on Cloud, Console, and PC) for all tiers. Other April 3 arrivals include All You Need Is Help (Console), Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox Series X|S), and Wargroove 2 (Console). The excitement continues on April 8 with South of Midnight (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) and Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition (Console and PC) joining all Game Pass subscriptions.

South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games, is anticipated to be one of Xbox’s standout releases of the year. Players can explore the Deep South’s folklore and confront mysterious creatures while unraveling an ancient power to overcome challenges.

Following closely, Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) arrives on April 9 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. On April 10, Blue Prince (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) joins the same tiers. The first wave concludes on April 15 with the addition of Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members.

In addition to the game lineup, Xbox Game Pass perks are being refreshed for the first half of April 2025. Exclusive offerings include the Beyond the Void Bundle for The First Descendant, the Sweet Starter Pack for Candy Crush Solitaire mobile players, and the Seventh Serving Emote for Sea of Thieves enthusiasts.

Here’s the full list of titles arriving in the first half of April 2025:

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

Don’t forget, several titles will be leaving the service on April 15. If you’re eager to dive into these games but unsure about finishing them, Microsoft offers a 20% discount for members looking to purchase them outright.

Games Leaving Game Pass April 15

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

Stay tuned for more updates as the month unfolds!