"Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Adds Two Games Spanning 27 Years"
Author: Hunter
May 12,2025
Summary
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is set to add EA Sports UFC 5 and Diablo to its lineup today.
- These titles, released 27 years apart, mark the conclusion of the January 2025 Wave 1 additions for Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can dive into EA Sports UFC 5 and the classic Diablo starting today. These games represent the third and fourth additions to the service in January 2025.
The iconic Diablo, released in late 1996, set the standard for hack-and-slash RPGs. Meanwhile, EA Sports UFC 5, which launched in October 2023, continues to be the latest in the series of mixed martial arts fighting games from EA Sports.
Despite being released nearly 27 years apart, these two titles are now available together on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate as of January 14, 2025. While Microsoft typically focuses on multi-platform games, both of these additions are platform-specific; Diablo is exclusive to PC, and EA Sports UFC 5 requires an Xbox Series X/S for local play. However, those with robust internet connections can stream UFC 5 via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Xbox Game Pass Now Offers Over a Dozen Activision Blizzard Titles
With Diablo now accessible on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, the service boasts a total of 13 Activision Blizzard titles. This count includes the Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, each considered as three separate games. Since Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard in late 2023, the service has been adding nearly one new title per month from their catalog, signaling a promising increase in the pace of new game additions.
Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Games
| 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 wrap up the first wave of January 2025 additions to Xbox Game Pass. The announcement of Wave 2 is anticipated around January 21, following Microsoft's tradition of Tuesday reveals.
Further news on upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles may surface before the month ends, especially with the Xbox Developer Direct scheduled for January 23. This event will spotlight Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, South of Midnight, and Doom: The Dark Ages, all confirmed for day-one release on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in 2025. Before the Developer Direct, Xbox Game Pass will see the departure of six titles on January 15, including Insurgency: Sandstorm and Those Who Remain.
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