Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Adds 2 Games Released 27 Years Apart Today
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Welcomes EA Sports UFC 5 and Diablo
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers gain access to two highly anticipated titles: EA Sports UFC 5 and Diablo, launching today, January 14th. These additions mark the culmination of Wave 1 for January 2025's Game Pass releases.
Spanning nearly 27 years of gaming history, this diverse pairing showcases the breadth of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's offerings. Diablo, the seminal hack-and-slash RPG from 1996, joins the roster alongside EA Sports UFC 5, the latest installment in the popular MMA fighting franchise, released in October 2023.
While Microsoft prioritizes cross-platform availability, these titles present a slight deviation. Diablo is PC-exclusive, while EA Sports UFC 5 requires an Xbox Series X/S for local play. However, Xbox Cloud Gaming provides an alternative for Ultimate subscribers with sufficient internet speeds.
Activision Blizzard Titles on Xbox Game Pass
With the addition of Diablo, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now boasts 13 Activision Blizzard titles (counting Spyro and Crash trilogies as three games each). This represents a steady influx of approximately one new Activision Blizzard game per month since Microsoft's acquisition. While many more Activision Blizzard titles are anticipated, the release cadence is clearly accelerating.
Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Additions
The following table details upcoming additions to Xbox Game Pass:
| Game | Date Added | Game Pass Tier(s) | Platform(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA Sports UFC 5 | Jan 14 | Ultimate | Cloud, Series X/S | |
| Diablo | Jan 14 | Ultimate, PC | PC | |
| Eternal Strands | Jan 28 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. |
| Sniper Elite: Resistance | Jan 30 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release. |
| Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector | Jan 31 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. |
| Avowed | Feb 18 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. |
| Atomfall | Mar 27 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release. |
| Football Manager 25 | Mar ?? | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release; exact date TBA. |
| Commandos: Origins | Mar ?? | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release; exact date TBA. |
EA Sports UFC 5 and Diablo conclude January 2025's Wave 1. Wave 2 announcements are expected soon, potentially on January 21st, aligning with Microsoft's usual Tuesday release announcements.
Further announcements are anticipated before the January 23rd Xbox Developer Direct, which will feature Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, South of Midnight, and Doom: The Dark Ages—all confirmed as day-one Xbox Game Pass Ultimate titles for 2025. Note that six games will leave Xbox Game Pass on January 15th, including Insurgency: Sandstorm and Those Who Remain.
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