Get ready to dive into some magical mischief or perhaps tackle that growing game backlog with some fantastic new releases! We’ve got some surprises and announcements that you might have missed, plus a few day-one games graced with breathtaking soundtracks (looking at you, South of Midnight). So, let’s dive in!
Upcoming Releases
Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Launching April 3
If you’ve been itching for some chaotic action, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition is here to satisfy with its insane arsenal of guns and high-octane adventures. This version includes the main game, four campaign add-ons, Director’s Cut content, and a bunch of cosmetic packs! Dive in solo or team up with friends as one of four unique Vault Hunters to take on wild adversaries, score loads of loot, and foil the ambitious plans of nefarious cult leaders.
All You Need is Help (Console) – Available April 3
This charming multiplayer co-op puzzle adventure invites you into a world where plush, cube-shaped creatures harmoniously work together to reach their objectives. Perfect for family fun, this game is enjoyable for all ages, from young to old.
Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox Series X|S) – Coming April 3
From the brilliant minds at The Chinese Room, brace yourself for a gripping horror narrative set on a North Sea oil rig. Survive the terror in seclusion as an unspeakable horror has infiltrated your only refuge. Escape is impossible, and confrontation is futile—survival is your only goal.
Wargroove 2 (Console) – Launching April 3
Step back into a richly woven tale of new alliances and formidable foes in Wargroove 2. Fight through campaigns with fresh Commanders and utilize versatile editing tools to craft and share your own maps, cut-scenes, and adventures.
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition (Console and PC) – Available April 8
This definitive package bundles Diablo III with its Reaper of Souls expansion. As a defender of humankind, choose from classes like Crusader, Barbarian, or Wizard, and collect legendary treasures while unleashing fearsome new abilities.
South of Midnight (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – Arriving April 8
A fresh offering from Compulsion Games, this action-adventure game drops you into a modern Southern folktale. Explore eerie mythological landscapes, confront bizarre creatures, and learn ancient powers to navigate personal and communal tribulations. Game Pass members can snag a Premium Edition Upgrade for exclusive early access and digital goodies, including an art book and soundtrack.
Commandos: Origins (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – Marches in April 9
Experience tactical brilliance from the original Commandos series with enhanced gameplay mechanics. Co-op multiplayer elevates strategic planning as you guide these elite warriors across complex scenarios.
Blue Prince (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – Opening April 10
Blue Prince invites you to explore a mystifying manor with ever-shifting rooms. This adventure blends architectural mysteries with gameplay, creating a labyrinthine challenge where you can creatively construct and navigate this peculiar house, seeking the fabled Room 46.
Hunt Showdown 1896 (PC) – Slated for April 15
Experience new futuristic fear with Hunt: Showdown 1896, a tense extraction shooter set in mysterious backwaters. Whether you’re facing monsters or rival Hunters, every match is a life-or-death chase for survival.
In Case You Missed It
EA Sports College Football 25 (Cloud and Xbox Series X|S) – Already available
Step onto the field with EA Sports College Football’s immersive features and limitless play, accessible through Xbox Cloud Gaming or Game Pass Ultimate. Score exclusive rewards before April 24!
New Free-to-Play Benefits
Exciting perks await Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members, including free in-game upgrades like cosmetics and currency for various titles. For instance, link your Gameloft Club account to snag bonuses in Asphalt Legends Unite!
DLCs / Game Updates
- Dead by Daylight unleashes its Tokyo Ghoul crossover.
- Sea of Thieves celebrates with new 2025 Edition updates for its seventh anniversary.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 debuts Season 03 content, packed with high-stakes thrills.
- Age of Empires IV preps fans with Knights of Cross and Rose Expansion, offering pre-order savings.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks
Explore fresh perks available now through your Game Pass membership, such as The First Descendant: Beyond the Void Bundle, promising new missions, and Candy Crush Solitaire’s Sweet Starter Pack to enhance your gameplay.
Games Departing April 15
Make sure to catch these titles before they vanish from the Game Pass library:
- Botany Manor
- Coral Island
- Harold Halibut
- Homestead Arcana
- Kona
- Orcs Must Die! 3
- Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition
- Turbo Golf Racing
Remember, Game Pass Ultimate members can stream an expanding library of cloud-based games, so visit Xbox.com/Play to see what’s available across your devices. As always, we love to hear what you’re playing and your next big download. Chat with us at Game Pass or Xbox! Happy gaming!
