Xbox Game Pass subscribers have exciting news for January 2025. Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders launches directly into the subscription service on January 21 as a day-one Ultimate tier exclusive. This winter sports title introduces competitive PvP and cooperative gameplay elements to the acclaimed extreme sports franchise.

January 2025 Game Pass Lineup Heats Up

Microsoft has revealed the second wave of Game Pass additions for January 2025 after a relatively quiet first half of the month. Subscribers can look forward to several significant releases, including three additional day-one titles beyond Snow Riders:

• January 28: Eternal Strands (action-adventure from BioWare veterans)
• January 30: Sniper Elite: Resistance
• January 31: Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector

The highlight of this wave is undoubtedly Eternal Strands, an innovative action-RPG developed by Yellow Brick Games. Mike Laidlaw's studio has crafted an experience drawing inspiration from classic adventure games while implementing modern combat mechanics.

Current Game Pass January Additions

While awaiting these new arrivals, subscribers can currently enjoy:

• Carrion (available since January 2)
• Road 96 (added January 7)
• Diablo (PC Game Pass exclusive since January 14)
• EA Sports UFC 5 (Ultimate tier exclusive from January 14)

Looking ahead to February 2025, the confirmed highlight is Obsidian Entertainment's anticipated RPG Avowed, launching February 18 for Game Pass Ultimate members. Microsoft has yet to announce other titles for the February lineup, leaving room for potential surprises.

Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can access all new January releases at no additional cost beyond their existing membership. The service continues to deliver value with its combination of legacy titles and premium day-one launches.