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In one of the biggest Xbox Game Pass release waves in recent memory, Microsoft's subscription service adds 2 Ultimate and 7 Standard games.

The fifth title to reach Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in January 2025 is a day-one sequel to a critically acclaimed game from 2019.

This pass features member deals and is an excellent way to test out titles to make sure you like them before purchasing them outright.

While Xbox Game Pass rarely goes a month without getting at least something new that’s worth checking out, it’s certainly had its dry spells in recent years. The back half of January, however, has quietly revealed a surprising number of cool new games hitting the Netflix-like subscription service,

Microsoft reveals the Wave 2 Xbox Game Pass lineup for January 2025, which includes eight new titles and five XGP Standard releases.

Microsoft has confirmed the games coming to Xbox Game Pass for the remainder of January, and one big-name title landing on February 4. The announcement can be split into two halves. There are the games new to the service, or returning, and those that have dropped down to the cheaper Game Pass Standard tier.

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One of the biggest new game releases of the year confirms exactly when it will be joining the Xbox Game Pass service.