January 2025 is looking like it'll be a fantastic month for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. Five new games are confirmed to hit the service, including some exclusive day one titles. If you're on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you’ll get early access to these games. Let's talk about what's coming.
1. Carrion (Release Date: January 2, 2025)
Carrion is an exciting reverse-horror game where you play as the monster escaping a high-security lab. You get to hunt down the humans who trapped you, creating a truly interesting and unique gaming experience. It's available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from January 2, 2025, for console, PC, and cloud play.
2. Road 96 – (Release Date: January 7, 2025)
Road 96 drops on Xbox Game Pass on January 7, 2025. This narrative-driven game lets you follow the journey of a teenager trying to escape political chaos. Your choices affect how the story unfolds, so each playthrough comes with a different vibe to it. It's going to be available on console, PC, and cloud. If you're a fan of choice-based games, mark this one.
3. Eternal Strands – (Release Date: January 28, 2025)
Eternal Strands is one of the most anticipated day one games coming to Xbox Game Pass in January 2025. It's directed by Mike Laidlaw who you may know from Dragon Age. This action-adventure game offers puzzles, combat, and a lot of exploration. Available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on January 28, 2025, it’s sure to be a hit with fantasy fans.
4. Sniper Elite: Resistance (Release Date: January 30, 2025)
For those who enjoy tactical shooters, Sniper Elite: Resistance is joining Xbox Game Pass on January 30, 2025. This game lets you team up with friends to take on missions in co-op mode. Great choice for multiplayer enthusiasts. It'll be available for console, PC, and cloud, and it’s perfect for fans of strategic gameplay.
5. Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Release Date: January 31, 2025)
RPG fans, this one's for you. If you loved the original Citizen Sleeper, the sequel Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector will surely impress you. It's got a rich, futuristic world and a story-driven gameplay. It drops on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on January 31, 2025.
Wrapping Up
January's Xbox Game Pass games look pretty sweet. Yes, Xbox might be going through some stuff right now, but they're still bringing good games to the table. Just keep in mind that Game Pass isn't as straightforward as it used to be, so double-check which tier you're on before getting too excited about any particular game.
The good news is you can play these games pretty much anywhere: on your Xbox, your PC, or even through cloud streaming. So pick what looks appealing to you and have some fun.