Overview of Recent Additions to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
- South of Midnight, a day-one title, joined the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate lineup on April 8.
- The service also features Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls, adding further excitement for subscribers on the same day.
- Looking ahead, gamers can anticipate five more titles arriving on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in early April 2025.
The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate catalog welcomes fresh titles, enhancing the gaming experience. Among the highlights is South of Midnight, a captivating day-one release that premiered on April 8. Users can expect additional game launches in the first half of April 2025, ensuring a steady stream of content.
South of Midnight comes from Compulsion Games, known for their previous work on We Happy Few and Contrast. This studio, a subsidiary of Xbox Game Studios since 2018, has unveiled a game priced at $39.99, with a premium edition available for $49.99, which included early access. The title has entered the gaming world as of April 8, releasing globally at 9 AM PDT / 12 PM EDT / 6 PM CET. As a first-party Microsoft offering, gamers with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate can dive into this stop-motion action adventure from day one. Notably, South of Midnight is not available on the Xbox One but can still be played on that console through Xbox Cloud Gaming, a feature exclusive to subscribers of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Upcoming Additions to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
| Game | Game Pass Tier(s) | Platform(s) | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South of Midnight | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, PC, Series X/S | Apr 8 | Day-one release. |
| Diablo III: Reaper of Souls | Ultimate, PC, Standard | Console, PC | Apr 8 | – |
| Commandos: Origins | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Apr 9 | Day-one release. |
| Descenders Next | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Apr 9 | Day-one release. |
| Blue Prince | Ultimate, PC, Standard | Cloud, PC, Series X/S | Apr 10 | Day-one release. |
| Grand Theft Auto 5 | Ultimate, PC, Standard | Cloud, Console, PC | Apr 15 | Last featured in January 2024. |
| Hunt: Showdown 1896 | Ultimate, PC | PC | Apr 15 | Previously available to console users since December 2024. |
| Tempopo | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Apr 17 | Day-one release. |
| Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Ultimate, PC | PC, Series X/S | Apr 24 | Day-one release. |
| Revenge of the Savage Planet | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | May 8 | Day-one release. |
| DOOM: The Dark Ages | Ultimate, PC | PC, Series X/S | May 15 | Day-one release. |
| To A T | Ultimate, PC | PC, Series X/S | May 28 | Day-one release. |
| Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 | Ultimate, PC | Console, PC | Jul 11 | Day-one release. |
In addition to South of Midnight, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now enjoy Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls, which also positioned itself as a major highlight on April 8. Initially launched in March 2014, this expansion received widespread acclaim—evident from its “Mighty”score on OpenCritic, boasting an average rating of 87 along with a 94% recommendation rate. This installment represents the third game from the Diablo series to grace the Xbox Game Pass platform, joining the ranks of Diablo 4 and the original Diablo from early 2024. Despite several titles from Activision Blizzard still missing from the roster, Microsoft is steadily enhancing its offerings.
While initial reviews for South of Midnight might not rival those of Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls, it has nevertheless sparked positive dialogue among players, currently holding a “Strong”rating on OpenCritic with an average of 78 from Top Critics and a 68% recommendation rate. The game has also launched to “Very Positive”reviews on Steam, though the Xbox Store ratings remain sparse at this time.
As Xbox Game Pass Ultimate continues to evolve, titles such as Commandos: Origins and Descenders Next will debut on April 9, soon followed by Blue Prince a day later. Another popular title, Grand Theft Auto 5, is scheduled to arrive across all non-Core tiers on April 15.