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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Adds 2 Games Released 27 Years Apart Today

Mar 06,2025 Author: Stella

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Welcomes EA Sports UFC 5 and Diablo

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now enjoy EA Sports UFC 5 and Diablo, added to the service today, January 14th. These two titles, released a remarkable 27 years apart, mark the conclusion of Wave 1's January 2025 additions.

Diablo, a seminal hack-and-slash RPG released in late 1996, needs no introduction. UFC 5, the latest installment in EA Sports' popular MMA fighting game franchise, launched in October 2023. Their inclusion showcases the diverse range of titles offered by Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. While Diablo is PC-exclusive, UFC 5 is available on Xbox Series X/S consoles and via Xbox Cloud Gaming for those with sufficient internet speeds.

Activision Blizzard Games on Xbox Game Pass

With Diablo's arrival, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now boasts over a dozen Activision Blizzard titles, including the Spyro and Crash Bandicoot trilogies (counted as three games each). This represents a steady influx of Activision Blizzard games since Microsoft's acquisition, averaging nearly one per month. More titles from this extensive catalog are expected to join the service soon.

Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Additions

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 conclude the first wave of January 2025 additions. Wave 2 announcements are anticipated soon, potentially on January 21st, aligning with Microsoft's usual Tuesday release announcements.

Further announcements are expected before the January 23rd Xbox Developer Direct, which will feature Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, South of Midnight, and Doom: The Dark Ages—all confirmed as day-one Xbox Game Pass Ultimate titles for 2025. Note that six games will leave the service on January 15th, including Insurgency: Sandstorm and Those Who Remain.

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