Hey there, fellow gamers! If you’re anything like me, your backlog of games is already longer than a CVS receipt. But guess what? Xbox Game Pass is about to make it even longer with a fresh wave of titles dropping this January. So, grab your controllers and let’s dive into the gaming goodness coming your way!
First up, we’ve got the highly anticipated Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector. If you loved the first game, get ready to lose even more sleep as you navigate the cosmos and uncover its secrets. Just remember to take breaks and hydrate, okay?
Next on the list is Eternal Strands, the debut title from Yellow Brick Games. This one’s all about fighting towering creatures and boundary pushing elemental play. Think of it as a science experiment gone wonderfully wrong. And let’s not forget the Orcs Must Die! franchise, bringing co-op orc-slaying and tower defense to a whole new level. Time to gather your friends and show those orcs who’s boss!
Here’s the full lineup of games headed to Xbox Game Pass this month:
- January 21: Lonely Mountain: Snow Riders (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows PC) – Ultimate, PC
- January 22: Flock (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) – Standard
- January 22: Gigantic: Rampage Edition (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows PC) – Ultimate, Standard, PC
- January 22: Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) – Standard
- January 22: Magical Delicacy (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) – Standard
- January 22: Tchia (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) – Standard
- January 22: The Case of the Golden Idol (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) – Standard
- January 22: Starbound (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) – Standard
- January 28: Eternal Strands (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows PC) – Ultimate, PC
- January 28: Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows PC) – Ultimate, PC
- January 29: Shady Part of Me (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows PC) – Ultimate, Standard, PC
- January 29: Sniper Elite: Resistance (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows PC) – Ultimate, PC
- January 31: Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows PC) – Ultimate, PC
- February 4: Far Cry: New Dawn (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows PC) – Ultimate, Standard, PC
But wait, there’s more news! As usual, a few games are leaving the service at the end of the month. So, if you want to keep playing these gems, you’ll need to buy them. Here’s what’s leaving on January 31:
- Anuchard
- Broforce Forever
- Darkest Dungeon
- Death’s Door
- Maquette
- Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem
So, there you have it, folks! A smorgasbord of gaming delights to keep you entertained as we kick off 2025. Whether you’re into cosmic adventures, elemental battles, or good old-fashioned orc-slaying, Xbox Game Pass has got you covered. Happy gaming!
