Xbox Game Pass adds first games of 2025

xbox game pass Members can play rotten Available as part of your subscription starting today, January 2nd. This title will be the first to come to Xbox Game Pass in 2025.

Microsoft typically announces new additions to its game subscription service twice a month. The company broke from this pattern four weeks ago. That's because the first wave of Xbox Game Pass games for December 2024 also ended up being the only games of that month. Another unusual thing about that lineup is that it has been extended until early January 2025.

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2024 has been a good year for Xbox Game Pass. If all goes according to plan, 2025 could be an even bigger year for subscription services.

The first title from the 2025 part of the list has now reached Xbox Game Pass in the form of: rotten. Developed by Warsaw, Poland-based Phobia Game Studio, this 2D horror experience hits the XGP content catalog on Thursday, January 2nd. This marks the second time Microsoft has offered a Devolver Digital published game to subscribers. rotten It previously debuted as an Xbox Game Pass release on the first day of July 2020 before being pulled from the service in July 2022.

As for what is actually provided here: rotten is a self-described “reverse horror game” in which the player takes control of an amorphous mass determined to devour everyone who traps it. In doing so, the alien protagonist gains new powers that help him spread terror throughout the mysterious facility and wreak havoc more efficiently. This premise isn't entirely unprecedented, but it's pretty well realized. rotten It has built a reputation as one of the best horror games with monsters ever made.

Xbox Game Pass games scheduled for Q1 2024

Looking at the favorable reviews from critics, rotten It is rated “Strong” by OpenCritic, based on an average score of 76 and a 75% reviewer recommendation rate. Player scores are also impressive, with the game boasting nearly 24,000 “very positive” user reviews on Steam and a 4.5-star rating based on nearly 1,900 impressions on the Xbox Store. rotten As such, it looks like a strong addition to Xbox Game Pass' selection of high-quality horror experiences.

Because it is not one title per day rotten Now available on all non-core tiers of Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft's subscription service has four more releases confirmed for this month, starting with an adventure game in 2021. route 96Another returning title scheduled for release on January 7th. ARPG on day one eternal strand It will then arrive on January 28th, followed by two first-day titles. Sniper Elite: Resistance and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward VectorThey are scheduled to be released on the 30th and 31st of this month, respectively.

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