Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can dive into EA Sports UFC 5 and Diablo starting today, marking the third and fourth additions to the service this month.
The iconic Diablo, launched back in 1996, revolutionized the hack-and-slash RPG genre. In contrast, EA Sports UFC 5, which debuted in October 2023, represents the latest in the series of mixed martial arts games. Despite being released nearly 27 years apart, both games are now accessible through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate as of January 14, 2025. While Microsoft usually prioritizes multi-platform titles, these games are platform-specific: Diablo is exclusively available on PC, and EA Sports UFC 5 is playable on Xbox Series X/S or via Xbox Cloud Gaming with a robust internet connection.
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, which are counted as three games each. Since Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard in late 2023, the service has been steadily adding titles from their catalog at an impressive rate.
| 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 mark the end of the first wave of January 2025 additions to Xbox Game Pass. Anticipation builds for the announcement of Wave 2, expected around January 21, following Microsoft's tradition of Tuesday reveals.
Further updates on upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles may be shared before the month ends, especially with the Xbox Developer Direct event scheduled for January 23. This event will spotlight Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, South of Midnight, and Doom: The Dark Ages, all slated for 2025 releases and confirmed for day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. However, before the Developer Direct, Xbox Game Pass will see the departure of six titles on January 15, including Insurgency: Sandstorm and Those Who Remain.
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