Summary
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is adding EA Sports UFC 5 and Diablo today.
- Released 27 years apart, these two titles conclude the XGP Wave 1 lineup for January 2025.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can now dive into EA Sports UFC 5 and Diablo, both available as part of their subscription starting today. These additions mark the third and fourth titles introduced to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in January 2025.
The iconic Diablo needs no introduction; it's the game that set the standard for hack-and-slash RPGs since its launch in late 1996. On the other hand, EA Sports UFC 5, released in October 2023, continues the legacy of EA Sports' acclaimed mixed martial arts series.
Despite being released nearly 27 years apart, these games are now united under Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, available to subscribers as of January 14. While Microsoft typically aims to include multi-platform games, these new additions are platform-specific: Diablo is exclusively for PC, and EA Sports UFC 5 is playable on Xbox Series X/S or through Xbox Cloud Gaming for those with robust internet connections.
Xbox Game Pass Now Offers Over a Dozen Activision Blizzard Titles
With the inclusion of Diablo, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now boasts 13 Activision Blizzard titles, including Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, each counted as three games. Since Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard in late 2023, the service has been adding nearly one new title from the company each month. The pace at which Activision Blizzard games are being added to Xbox Game Pass is clearly accelerating, with more titles anticipated in the near future.
Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Games
| 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 wrap up the first wave of January 2025 additions to Xbox Game Pass. The second wave of titles for this month is expected to be announced soon, potentially on January 21, following Microsoft's tradition of revealing new XGP releases on Tuesdays.
Further announcements about upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles may come before month's end, with the Xbox Developer Direct scheduled for January 23. This event will feature Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, South of Midnight, and Doom: The Dark Ages, all slated as day-one Xbox Game Pass Ultimate titles for 2025, though exact release dates remain undisclosed. Before the next Xbox Developer Direct, Xbox Game Pass will see the departure of six games on January 15, including Insurgency: Sandstorm and Those Who Remain.
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