Xbox Game Pass Adds New Title on January 21

Summary

• Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders joins Xbox Game Pass on January 21 as a day one game for Ultimate subscribers.
• Additional new games, like Eternal Strands and Citizen Sleeper 2, are also coming to Game Pass in the second half of January 2025.

The gaming community is buzzing with excitement as Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders gears up to hit Xbox Game Pass on Tuesday, January 21. Microsoft kicked off the new year by unveiling the first wave of Xbox Game Pass games for January 2025, though some fans felt the initial offerings were a bit underwhelming.

In the first half of January 2025, the changes to Xbox Game Pass were mostly about shifting a few Ultimate-only titles to the Standard tier. The highlights included the addition of the classic Diablo to PC Game Pass and EA Sports UFC 5 for Ultimate tier subscribers. While Microsoft has not yet made an official announcement for the second wave of January 2025 games, we're thrilled to share that Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders is set to join the lineup this month.

Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders is set to make its debut on Xbox Game Pass on its release day, January 21, exclusively for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. This skiing game promises to bring both co-op and PvP excitement to players starting January 21.

Xbox Game Pass Games for January 2025

• Carrion - January 2
• Road 96 - January 7
• Diablo - January 14
• EA Sports UFC 3 - January 14
• Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders - January 21
• Eternal Strands - January 28
• Sniper Elite: Resistance - January 30
• Citizen Sleeper 2 - January 31

While the first half of January 2025 was relatively quiet, the second half is shaping up to be a thrilling ride for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. Alongside Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, three other day one releases are on the horizon: Eternal Strands on January 28, Sniper Elite: Resistance on January 30, and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector on January 31.

Among these exciting additions, Eternal Strands stands out as a must-play. This action-adventure game, developed by Yellow Brick Games and led by BioWare veteran Mike Laidlaw, exudes strong Zelda vibes. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can dive into Eternal Strands and all the other new January 2025 titles without any additional cost beyond their subscription.

Looking ahead, February 2025 seems a bit sparse for Game Pass so far. The only confirmed title for next month is Avowed, set to join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on February 18. As we await more details on February's lineup, Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can enjoy Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, Eternal Strands, and the rest of January's day one releases.

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