Xbox Game Pass Update Introduces 2025’s Top-Rated New Game of the Year

Xbox Game Pass Update Introduces 2025’s Top-Rated New Game of the Year

Overview

  • Xbox Game Pass has added Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector for its subscribers.
  • The game boasts an impressive 85 overall rating, marking it as the top-rated new release of 2025 to date.

Xbox Game Pass subscribers can now immerse themselves in Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, which holds the title of being the highest-rated consecutive new release of 2025 thus far. January 2025 has been quite active for Xbox Game Pass, especially in its latter half, following a somewhat quieter start to the month.

The latter part of January has witnessed the addition of several exciting titles, including the much-anticipated action-RPG Eternal Strands, along with the historical stealth/shooter game, Sniper Elite: Resistance. Concluding the month, Xbox Game Pass invites players to explore yet another brand-new release from day one, one that stands out due to its high critical acclaim.

As of January 31, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can access Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector with their ongoing subscriptions, provided they are enrolled in either the PC Game Pass or the Ultimate tier on consoles. The game is celebrated for its narrative depth and innovative gameplay mechanics, and it currently enjoys an outstanding rating of 85, according to review aggregation platform OpenCritic. While this score could potentially change, Citizen Sleeper 2 proudly takes the lead as the best-performing new game of 2025, though the competition remains fierce.

Upcoming Xbox Game Pass Titles

Citizen Sleeper 2 Operator Skills
Citizen Sleeper 2 Choices
Citizen Sleeper 2 Stowage
Citizen Sleeper 2 Engine
Citizen Sleeper 2 Ship
  • Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector – January 31
  • Far Cry New Dawn – February 4
  • Avowed – February 18

February 2025 is poised to deliver a multitude of exceptional titles that may challenge Citizen Sleeper 2’s reigning status. Notable releases such as Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Civilization 7, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and Monster Hunter Wilds are set to launch within the month. Furthermore, the eagerly awaited day-one Xbox Game Pass title, Avowed, might add to the competitive landscape, as many upcoming games are expected to garner high ratings in reviews.

However, the spotlight remains on Citizen Sleeper 2, whose reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, particularly for fans of the original title. Interestingly, the first installment of Citizen Sleeper is also available on Xbox Game Pass. While the second installment is exclusive to Ultimate tier subscribers, both casual and hardcore gamers can enjoy the narrative breadth of the franchise by exploring both games.

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