Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Welcomes EA Sports UFC 5 and Diablo
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers gain access to two highly anticipated titles: EA Sports UFC 5 and Diablo, launching today, January 14th. These additions mark the culmination of Wave 1's January 2025 releases for the service.
Spanning nearly 27 years of gaming history, this pairing showcases the breadth of XGP's offerings. Diablo, the seminal hack-and-slash RPG released in late 1996, joins the modern mixed martial arts combat of EA Sports UFC 5, released October 2023.
While Microsoft aims for cross-platform availability, these titles offer varied access: Diablo is PC-exclusive, while EA Sports UFC 5 requires an Xbox Series X/S console for local play. However, Xbox Cloud Gaming provides an alternative for UFC 5, allowing streaming access for those with sufficient internet speeds.
Activision Blizzard Titles on Xbox Game Pass
With Diablo's inclusion, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now boasts 13 Activision Blizzard titles (counting Spyro and Crash trilogies as three games each). This consistent addition, averaging nearly one title per month since Microsoft's acquisition, signals a growing influx of Activision Blizzard content onto the platform. More titles are anticipated in the future.
Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Additions
| Game | Date Added | Game Pass Tier(s) | Platform(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA Sports UFC 5 | Jan 14 | Ultimate | Cloud, Series X/S | |
| Diablo | Jan 14 | Ultimate, PC | PC | |
| Eternal Strands | Jan 28 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. |
| Sniper Elite: Resistance | Jan 30 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release. |
| Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector | Jan 31 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. |
| Avowed | Feb 18 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. |
| Atomfall | Mar 27 | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release. |
| Football Manager 25 | Mar ?? | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release; exact date TBA. |
| Commandos: Origins | Mar ?? | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release; exact date TBA. |
EA Sports UFC 5 and Diablo conclude Wave 1 of January 2025's additions. Wave 2 announcements are anticipated soon, potentially on January 21st, aligning with Microsoft's usual Tuesday release announcements.
Further announcements are expected before the January 23rd Xbox Developer Direct, which will feature Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, South of Midnight, and Doom: The Dark Ages—all confirmed day-one Xbox Game Pass Ultimate titles slated for 2025. Note that six games will be removed from the service on January 15th, including Insurgency: Sandstorm and Those Who Remain.
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