2025 is poised to be a big year for theXbox Series X/S. Though the console has long fallen behind the PS5 in terms of exclusives, 2025 will bring some very promising first-party releases to theXbox Series X/S.
Xbox’s troubles were highlighted a few years back in 2023, with Microsoft focusing more on acquiring new studios than on delivering strong first-party games. However, 2024 has seen the company start to pick up the pace withgames likeIndiana Jones and The Great Circle, and it’s plausible that Microsoft will continue that momentum into the new year. Moreover, Game Pass continues to be the console’s greatest asset, and the acquisition of studios like Bethesda and Activision-Blizzard-King has undeniably heightened the service’s value.

Xbox Series X/S 2025 Release Calendar
2025 promises to be a big year for the Xbox Series X/S, with a lot confirmed already. Naturally, there will be some big third-party releases, such as the much-anticipatedGrand Theft Auto 6. Furthermore, the first-party games en route to the console are also big news, with theupcomingAvoweda major recipient of excitement from the Xbox playerbase.
The 12 Best Day One Xbox Game Pass Games of 2024
Confirmed Xbox Game Pass Titles in 2025
A number of games have already been confirmed as coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2025. The ‘Day One’ release strategy will be a key element here, especially inthe case of games likeAvowedandEternal Strands.
2025 Game Pass Titles With Unannounced Dates
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the highest tier of Microsoft’s flagship game subscription service that offers over 100 game titles that you can play with a single purchase, making it one of the most outstanding value propositions of the Xbox ecosystem to date.

