April 2025 is a huge month for Game Pass, withseveral massive day-one releases, many of which are highly anticipated games. However, quite a few games will also be leaving the platform, including multiple installments in a popular RPG series. So you know what to look out for and what to grab on sale, here’s everything coming to and leaving Game Pass in April 2025.
All Games Coming To Game Pass In April 2025
Clair Obscur, South Of Midnight, & More
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Every single one of the games listed above is a day-one Game Pass release. There are more than a few highlights here, but first comesSouth of Midnight, arriving on Game Pass April 8.South of Midnightis a Soulslikeset in a Southern Gothic vision of a rural bayou town. When Hazel’s home is destroyed by a storm, she’s pulled into a fantasy world inhabited by creatures of myth and legend, where she must battle her way through armies of Haints and repair the Grand Tapestry. With arresting, stop-motion-style visuals,South of Midnightlooks like a moving modern fantasy adventure.
Xbox Game Pass' April 2025 Line-Up Makes Me Excited To Be A Subscriber
April has a great line-up of games for Xbox Game Pass, including exclusive Day One releases like South of Midnight and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
April 9 bringsDescenders Next, an extreme sports simulator that allows players to engage in realistic skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, and more. Next, on April 17,we get the psychedelic rhythm-puzzle gameTempopo.Tempopoputs you in control of a variety of different plant-like creatures, which you’ll use to revive dying flowers in a colorful garden through the power of music. It’s developed by Witch Beam, the creators ofUnpacking.
Later in the month, on April 24, comesthe turn-based RPGClair Obscur: Expedition 33. Inspired by classic RPGs likeFinal FantasyandPersona,Clair Obscurfeatures a dark, compelling story set in a fantasy take on Belle Époque France. Players will battle through enemies with timing-based inputs as they attempt to uncover the mystery of the Paintress and stop the unexplained deaths brought on by her omens.Clair Obscurpromises immersive explorationin a doomed world, alongside tactical turn-based combat.
All Games Leaving Game Pass In April 2025
Yakuza, Monster Hunter, & More Say Goodbye
Unfortunately, a new month also means more games leaving Game Pass, and April 2025 is a doozy.The following games are all scheduled to leave Game Pass on April 1:
Apparently,theYakuza/Like A Dragonseries takes the biggest hit here, with four games - the prequel, remakes of the first two, and the 2020 soft reboot - all departing the service on the same day. That leaves Game Pass devoid ofYakuza, following the recent removal of other games in the series likeIshinandLike A Dragon Gaiden. Most of the series is currently available on discount via Game Pass, though, in case you still want to play through them all.
Monster Hunter Riseis another big lossfor Game Pass. A co-op action RPG that features thrilling combat against giant monsters,Risewas lauded for its fresh, simplified take on the long-runningMonster Hunterfranchise. Here’s hoping forWildson Game Pass soon, though.
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Looking past the highly marketed gimmick of 33 Immortals' massive lobbies, Xbox Game Passes latest roguelike still presents a innovative experience.
The Lamplighters Leagueis a fun, tactical detective RPGwith a pleasant 1930s aesthetic. It’s got some great combat with excellent character synergy.Lil Gator Gameis a cute adventure platformer that’s excellent for casual play. AndOpen Roadsis a star-studded interactive mystery-adventure game with some pretty gripping and moving family drama.The latter two games are short enough that you should be able to finish them before they leaveGame Pass, butThe Lamplighters Leagueis long enough to consider buying if you’re interested.
For now, that’s all we know about Microsoft’s April plans. There may be more new additions and removals announced throughout the month, so keep an eye on yourGame Passhomepage this month for any updates.
