Summary
- Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders joins Xbox Game Pass on January 21 as a day one game for Ultimate subscribers.
- Additional new games, like Eternal Strands and Citizen Sleeper 2, are also coming to Game Pass in the second half of January 2025.
Exciting news for Xbox Game Pass subscribers: Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders is set to hit the service on January 21, 2025, as a day one release exclusively for Ultimate tier members. This skiing adventure brings both co-op and PvP modes to the mix, promising thrilling gameplay right from the start.
The first half of January 2025 saw a modest lineup for Xbox Game Pass, with games like the original Diablo being added to PC Game Pass and EA Sports UFC 5 becoming available to Ultimate subscribers. However, the real excitement kicks off in the second half of the month with a robust slate of new titles.
Here’s a full list of the Xbox Game Pass games for January 2025:
- Carrion - January 2
- Road 96 - January 7
- Diablo - January 14
- EA Sports UFC 3 - January 14
- Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders - January 21
- Eternal Strands - January 28
- Sniper Elite: Resistance - January 30
- Citizen Sleeper 2 - January 31
Among the new additions, Eternal Strands stands out. Developed by Yellow Brick Games and helmed by BioWare veteran Mike Laidlaw, this action-adventure game evokes strong Zelda vibes and is sure to captivate players. Subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate can dive into Eternal Strands and the other day one releases in January 2025 without any additional cost.
Looking ahead, February 2025 appears to be a quieter month for Game Pass, with Avowed set to join on February 18. Until more details emerge about February's lineup, Ultimate subscribers can enjoy the exciting new titles arriving in January.
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