January 2025 is gearing up to be an exciting month for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, with five games already lined up for various subscription tiers. While we’re sure Microsoft has even more up their sleeve as the month approaches, let’s dive into what’s been confirmed for now.
Starting on January 2, we have Carrion making its arrival on Game Pass Standard. This game flips the horror genre on its head by placing you in the role of a terrifying creature plotting its escape from captivity. Behind its eerie premise, Carrion promises an intriguing adventure of horror and survival.
Jumping ahead to January 7, we hit the road with Road 96, which is available on Game Pass Standard, Ultimate, and PC Game Pass. Set in the year 1996, this procedurally generated journey has players attempting to cross the border and flee the authoritarian regime of Petria. Along the way, the choices you make with the people you encounter can have far-reaching consequences, making each playthrough unique.
By January 28, players will be able to jump into the world of Eternal Strands, a third-person action-adventure title debuting on Game Pass as a day-one release. Step into the shoes of Brynn, and utilize magical abilities and weapons to tackle colossal adversaries while unraveling the mysteries of The Enclave.
Come January 30, stealth aficionados can rejoice with the release of Sniper Elite: Resistance. This game seamlessly blends sneaky tactics, third-person combat, and precision sniping into a gripping narrative set alongside Sniper Elite 5. Join forces with the French Resistance as Special Operations Executive agent Harry Hawker in this thrilling addition to the series.
Rounding out the month, on January 31, we get Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector. This sci-fi RPG sets you adrift in the Starward Belt, where you play as an android evading a formidable corporation. Your mission: assemble a crew and forge a new life, pushing the boundaries of what it means to survive in a futuristic world.
Notably, there’s quite the gap from Road 96 to the slew of releases at the month’s end. It’s likely we’ll hear more from Microsoft soon to fill in the middle of the month with additional Game Pass offerings. As of now, no Xbox exclusives are slotted for January 2025, but surprises could still be in store, especially with those mysterious "early 2025" releases on the horizon. Stay tuned for more updates as they unfold!
