2024 was a massively hit year for Xbox gamers. A long list of games was released, and most were immensely successful. Therefore, the expectation is high this year, and some highly anticipated titles are on their way to launch. Now, the point is that, in most cases, these games are expensive. Here comes the Xbox Game Pass. As of February 2025, Xbox Game Pass offers players a wide variety of titles that one must try. Below are the top games listed:
Avowed is one of Obsidian Entertainment's highly anticipated games released this February. This is the newest addition to the world of first-person RPGs, set in the fictional world of Eora. This game takes players to the Living Lands, a region of Eora, where players take the role of an envoy from the Aedyr Empire and are tasked with investigating a mysterious plague known as the "Dream Scourge."
Avowed allows players to use magic, melee weapons, and firearms to freeze or entangle foes. Aside from that, the vast world has lots to explore. Currently, this game is on Xbox Game Pass for players to install for free and dive into the journey instantly.
Bethesda Softworks and MachineGames’ latest release, the December 2024 title Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was one of those games that gamers have been expecting for a long time. This title brings the iconic archaeologist Indiana Jones back to life in a thrilling action adventure after several years of silence.
This action-adventure game takes players to different real-world locations to investigate the case, from Vatican City to Egypt. At every step, some danger waits for gamers, and throughout the gameplay, solving intricate puzzles will uncover ancient mysteries. The storyline of this game skillfully blends exploration, combat, and storytelling to offer an engaging experience. With an Xbox Game Pass, this game is currently free to access.
Now let’s get a little backward in time and check out 2023’s dungeon-crawling game, Diablo 4. This was one of the biggest entries in Blizzard Entertainment’s Diablo series, which continues winning the hearts of action RPG fans to date with its dark, immersive world and addictive gameplay loop.
This game offers six playable character classes: Barbarian, Druid, Necromancer, Rogue, Sorcerer, and Spiritborn. Players can choose any of these classes and continue their journey through the dark, deep dungeons of the game by defeating enemies. Whether one has ever played these games or not, Diablo 4 is a worthwhile experience, especially when it is on Game Pass.
Fable is one of the most beloved action RPG series that is making a return this year. Playground Games has announced the latest Fable game, which will again take players to the familiar world of Albion, where choices will decide the fate of the players. Aside from that, this game has promised to offer dynamic world-building and a captivating storyline.
The release date of the game hasn’t yet been stated, but it will be available on the Xbox subscription service for sure. Therefore, for those who have never tried these games before, it will be the best chance to dive into this experience.
Doom: The Dark Ages, the eighth main entry in the Doom franchise, serves as a prequel to the 2016 released game, Doom. Releasing on May 15, this upcoming game will take players to a medieval setting where they face hordes of enemies with newly introduced weapons like Skull Crusher. Of course, some traditional weapons will also be there.
In this game, the Doom Slayer is portrayed like an Iron Tank, with enhanced melee fight options. However, this game is slow-paced and those who love fast-paced combat won’t probably be satisfied with it. Still, with it coming to Xbox Game Pass, giving it a try is worth it.
South of Midnight is another game coming this year. Releasing on April 8, 2025, this game is going to be one of the most anticipated releases of 2025, especially for those who love dark gothic fantasy experiences. Set in the American Deep South, the game will let players take the role of Hazel, a young woman on a search to find her missing mother. On her way, she has to fight supernatural powers constantly to uncover deeply buried secrets.
This game will launch on Xbox Game Pass; therefore, players must give it a try if they are fans of gothic adventures.
This year Obsidian Entertainment is ready with back-to-back highly anticipated games. It’s been a few days since Avowed was released, and already The Outer Worlds 2 is in the queue. The name clearly suggests that this game is a direct sequel to the 2019-released The Outer Worlds.
This game is set in a new star system with a fresh crew, leaving the previous locations behind. Here players will take the role of an Earth Directorate Agent and offer melee weapons and firearms to defeat enemies. This game is one of the most promising ones that will come to Xbox Game Pass.
Now, no one can surpass the popularity of Call of Duty. Generally, Call of Duty games never come on Xbox Game Pass, but since Microsoft has acquired Activision, fans have been looking forward to getting one COD title on Game Pass, and Black Ops 6 fulfilled the wish. Its day-one launch on Xbox Game Pass has doubled its popularity instantly.
Like traditional COD games, Black Ops 6 has a captivating campaign, set in the 1990s. The entire campaign part of the game is filled with espionage and high-stakes missions. The standout part of this game is its introduction of omni-movement. With loads of intense missions and weapons, this game offers an engaging gameplay that shouldn’t be missed.
Persona 3 Reload, the name already suggests it’s a remake version of the 2006-released game, Persona 3. This reload version was released in 2024 and was an equally successful game with an 8.7 Metacritic score. This game has blended modern graphics, enhanced gameplay mechanics, and additional content so well that it is a perfect fit for the newcomers and veterans of the franchise.
This game takes players to experience the life of a student who returned to his home city a decade after his parents were killed in a fatal car crash. The challenges and combat mechanism of this game make it worth trying, especially when it can be accessed for free on Game Pass.
After all these renowned names, players may get confused seeing Cocoon on the list, but this game is an unforgettable experience for those who love puzzle-solving games. This game offers a mesmerizing experience of exploring an interconnected world. Each of them has their unique mechanics and challenges. This game combines thought-provoking puzzles with exploration to create an exciting environment. Now that it is available on Xbox Game Pass, players must not miss the chance to play this game.
These are more or less all the games that are currently available on Game Pass, and players must give them a try this year before some of them leave this subscription service.