I’m not sure you can start a year better thanXbox Game Passhas started 2025.
The frontrunner for Game of the Year,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, was a day one launch.DOOM: The Dark Ageswill also be a day one launch, as is the case with every first-party Xbox game. You can’t forget aboutOblivion Remastered, too. Gamers have been eating well so far this year.
8 Best Xbox Exclusives on Xbox Game Pass
Don’t miss these incredible Xbox exclusives, all of which are available on Xbox Game Pass.
One of the best parts about Game Pass is discovering incredible games that you may have otherwise missed out on. Take Dredge, a 2023 indie sleeper that has become arecent Game Pass hit.
That’s not the only game that’s finding a new audience, though.
Atomfall Is Seeing Sucess As A Game Pass Title
Developed by Rebellion Developments, best known for their work on the Sniper Elite series,Atomfallwas released on March 27th, 2025.
In ourreview, we said, “Atomfall is a triumphant immersive sim that takes big swings and hits plenty of homeruns.” It’s not perfect, but the game still offers an impressive open-world sandbox that stands out from the crowd.
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One fan calls Atomfall “a perfect Game Pass game,” saying they would have missed out on an enjoyable experience if they had to pay full price for it.
Eleven games arecoming to Game Pass this month, headlined by DOOM: The Dark Ages. Fans can also dive into Metal Slug Tactics, Dungeons of Hinterberg, and Revenge of the Savage Planet, among others.
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