Microsoft has revealed an impressive lineup of Xbox Game Pass titles set to join the service in the first half of April 2025. This month features 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. The details were shared in a recent Xbox Wire post, promising a robust start to the month.
Starting tomorrow, April 3, the month kicks off with Gearbox Software’s Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, available across Cloud, Console, and PC for all tiers. Joining it 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 plenty to keep Xbox enthusiasts engaged throughout the month. However, the excitement doesn't stop there; just five days later, 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 be available for 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 this year. 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.”
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. Rounding out the first wave of additions, Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) will be available for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers starting April 15.
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 an anniversary Seventh Serving Emote for Sea of Thieves fans. Below is the complete list of games joining 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 join the service, others will be departing. The following titles will leave Game Pass on April 15:
Games Leaving Game Pass April 15
- Botany Manor
- Coral Island
- Harold Halibut
- Homestead Arcana
- Kona
- Orcs Must Die! 3
- Turbo Golf Racing
For those interested in playing the departing games but short on time, Microsoft offers a 20% discount for members looking to purchase them before they leave the service.
