"Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Expands with Games 27 Years Apart"
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 dive into the thrilling worlds of EA Sports UFC 5 and Diablo starting today, as part of their subscription. These additions mark the third and fourth titles to join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in January 2025.
The iconic Diablo, released in late 1996, needs no introduction. It set the standard for hack-and-slash RPGs and continues to captivate gamers. On the other hand, EA Sports UFC 5, launched in October 2023, represents the latest in the long-standing series of mixed martial arts fighting games from EA Sports.
Despite being released nearly 27 years apart, these two games are now united under Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, available as of today, January 14. While Microsoft typically aims to include multi-platform games, these additions are platform-specific: Diablo is exclusive to PC, and EA Sports UFC 5 requires an Xbox Series X/S for local play. However, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers with robust internet can stream UFC 5 via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Xbox Game Pass Now Offers Over a Dozen Activision Blizzard Titles
With Diablo now accessible on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, the service boasts a total of 13 Activision Blizzard titles. This includes counting Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy as three games each. Since Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard in late 2023, the service has been adding nearly one new title from the catalog each month, with more expected to join soon.
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 release date TBA. |
| Commandos: Origins | Mar ?? | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release; exact release 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, possibly on January 21, following Microsoft's tradition of Tuesday announcements.
Further announcements regarding upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles may come before the month ends, especially 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 confirmed as day-one Xbox Game Pass Ultimate titles targeting 2025 releases. Before the next Xbox Developer Direct, the service will see the departure of six games on January 15, including Insurgency: Sandstorm and Those Who Remain.
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