Confirmed Release of New Xbox Game Pass Title on January 21

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Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders will be available on Xbox Game Pass starting January 21, 2025, as a day one title for Ultimate subscribers.
Additional entries like Eternal Strands and Citizen Sleeper 2 are also set to launch on Game Pass later in January 2025.

On January 21, 2025, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, an exhilarating skiing game, will become part of the Xbox Game Pass collection. This addition marks a significant moment as it will be available on its release date, a benefit exclusive to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members. Initial reports at the beginning of the year indicated a somewhat sparse Game Pass offering, prompting discussions among subscribers about the lack of fresh content.

The updates in early January mainly featured existing titles transitioning from the Ultimate tier to the Standard tier. Among the noteworthy inclusions were the classic Diablo, now accessible on PC Game Pass, and EA Sports UFC 5, which was made available for Ultimate subscribers. Although the full lineup details for the second wave of January 2025 titles have yet to be officially confirmed, anticipation grows with the revelation of additional games joining soon.

Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Titles for January 2025

Lonely Mountains Snow Riders Around the Corner

Carrion – January 2
Road 96 – January 7
Diablo – January 14
EA Sports UFC 3 – January 14
Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders – January 21
Eternal Strands – January 28
Sniper Elite: Resistance – January 30
Citizen Sleeper 2 – January 31

The second half of January 2025 is brimming with new releases for Xbox Game Pass, including Eternal Strands, Sniper Elite: Resistance, and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, all arriving after the launch of Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders. Notably, Eternal Strands, developed by Yellow Brick Games under former BioWare lead Mike Laidlaw, is expected to capture gamers with its adventurous charm reminiscent of classic Zelda titles. Ultimate subscribers will benefit by having access to this and other exciting titles at no extra charge beyond their subscription fees.

As for February 2025, information about upcoming Game Pass offerings remains limited. Currently, the highly anticipated Avowed is confirmed to be joining the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate lineup on February 18. Until then, subscribers can enjoy Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, Eternal Strands, and various other January releases as they await details on next month’s games.

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