April is here, and Xbox Game Pass subscribers are in for another fantastic month! Microsoft has revealed the latest wave of additions, including some heavy-hitters like Borderlands 3 and Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition. Let’s dive into all the games coming to the service this month!
Available April 3
All You Need Is Help (Console – Standard)
- Developed by Q-Games
- Genre: Puzzle-Adventure
A cooperative puzzle adventure where teamwork is essential. Solve intricate environmental challenges, uncover hidden secrets, and help each other through dangerous levels.
Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition (Cloud, Console, PC – Ultimate, PC, Standard)
- Developed by Gearbox Software
- Genre: First-Person Shooter, RPG
The chaotic looter-shooter returns in its ultimate form! Play solo or co-op as a Vault Hunter, battling through explosive, over-the-top missions packed with humor, action, and absurdly powerful loot.
Still Wakes The Deep (Console – Standard)
- Developed by The Chinese Room
- Genre: Psychological Horror
A first-person narrative horror game set on a collapsing oil rig in the North Sea. Players take on the role of a worker trapped with an unknowable, Lovecraftian horror. There’s no combat; instead, the focus is on exploration, survival, and evasion as you navigate the deteriorating environment.
Wargroove 2 (Console – Standard)
- Developed by Chucklefish
- Genre: Turn-Based Strategy
Command your army and engage in tactical battles in this charming, pixel-art strategy sequel. Featuring a new roguelike mode, new commanders, and online multiplayer.
Available April 8
Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition (Cloud, Console, PC – Ultimate, PC, Standard)
- Developed by Blizzard Entertainment
- Genre: Action RPG
Battle through hordes of demons in the definitive edition of Diablo 3, complete with the Reaper of Souls expansion. Choose your class, collect legendary loot, and fight against the forces of Hell!
South of Midnight (Series X|S, PC, Cloud – Ultimate, PC)
- Developed by Compulsion Games
- Genre: Action-Adventure
A third-person action-adventure game set in a mythical Deep South inspired by folklore. Players control a protagonist who weaves magical powers to explore a vibrant, eerie world, confront mysterious creatures, and overcome obstacles. The game blends exploration, combat, and narrative, focusing on a modern folktale aesthetic with a mix of charm and danger. As a day-one Game Pass title, it’s designed to offer a fresh, story-driven experience.
Available April 9
Commandos: Origins (Series X|S, PC, Cloud – Ultimate, PC)
- Developed by Claymore Game Studios
- Genre: Real-Time Tactics
A real-time tactics game reviving the classic Commandos series, set during World War II. Players control a squad of six elite commandos with unique abilities, executing stealth-based missions behind enemy lines. The gameplay emphasizes strategy, coordination, and careful planning, with options for solo play or 2-player co-op. It’s a return to the series’ roots, focusing on infiltration, sabotage, and tactical problem-solving.
Descenders Next (Cloud, Console, PC – Ultimate, PC)
- Developed by RageSquid
- Genre: Extreme Sports, Roguelike
The next evolution of the acclaimed downhill biking roguelike, with refined physics, new tracks, and an even greater emphasis on high-speed stunts and precision riding.
Available April 10
Blue Prince (Series X|S, PC, Cloud – Ultimate, PC)
- Developed by Dogubomb Studio
- Genre: Mystery, Exploration
Available April 15
Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC – PC Game Pass)
- Developed by Crytek
- Genre: Multiplayer FPS, Survival Horror
A standalone experience set in the Hunt: Showdown universe. Face supernatural horrors and rival hunters in the eerie bayous of 19th-century Louisiana in a high-stakes PvPvE shooter.
Coming Later in April
Two major titles are confirmed for late April:
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (April 24)
- Towerborne (April 29)
Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass (April 15, 2025)
Unfortunately, some titles are also leaving the service this month. Make sure to finish these before they’re gone – or take advantage of the 20% discount to keep them in your library!
- Botany Manor (Console, PC)
- Coral Island (Console)
- Harold Halibut (Console, PC)
- Homestead Arcana (Console, PC)
- Kona (Console)
- Orcs Must Die! 3 (Console, PC)
- Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition (Console)
- Turbo Golf Racing (Console, PC)
April 2025 is bringing a phenomenal selection of games to Xbox Game Pass, from blockbuster hits to hidden gems. Whether you’re looting in Borderlands 3, battling demons in Diablo 3, or sneaking behind enemy lines in Commandos: Origins, there’s something for every type of gamer this month. Stay tuned for more Game Pass updates, and happy gaming!
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