Game Pass December 2025: Massive Wave of New Games & Day-Ones
Xbox Game Pass subscribers are in for a monumental month as Microsoft officially unveils a robust lineup of titles hitting the service throughout December 2025. This initial wave promises an exciting mix, featuring highly anticipated day-one launches, major blockbuster additions, and a diverse selection of indie gems, all designed to bolster the already impressive Game Pass library. While new adventures await, players are also advised to note the impending departure of several popular games.
December's Game Pass Highlights: Major Titles & Day-One Debuts
The first half of December sees some truly significant additions that will immediately grab headlines. Gaming's latest fighting sensation, Mortal Kombat 1, is set to deliver brutal fatalities to Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers on December 10, accessible across cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S platforms.
Adventurers can gear up for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which arrives on December 4 for Game Pass Premium members, available on cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S. This highly anticipated title is joined by the strategic battle royale experience, 33 Immortals, also landing on Game Pass Premium on December 4 for cloud, console, and PC players.
Adding to the excitement are two day-one new releases making their debut directly on Game Pass:
- Routine: This sci-fi horror experience launches directly into Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on December 4, playable across cloud, console, handheld, and PC.
- Death Howl: A fresh deck-builder, Death Howl, also makes its day-one debut on December 9 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, targeting handheld and PC users.
Full Roster of Game Pass Additions: Early December Wave
Beyond the headliners, Microsoft is rolling out a comprehensive collection of titles across various tiers and platforms, ensuring a diverse offering for every type of gamer:
- December 2:
- Lost Records: Bloom & Rage: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S)
- December 3:
- Monster Train 2: Premium (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S)
- Spray Paint Simulator: Premium (Cloud, PC, Console)
- Stellaris: Essential (Platforms not disclosed)
- World War Z: Aftermath: Essential (Platforms not disclosed)
- Medieval Dynasty: Essential (Platforms not disclosed)
- December 4:
- 33 Immortals: Premium (Cloud, Console, PC)
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: Premium (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S)
- Routine (Day-One Release): Ultimate, PC Game Pass (Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC)
- December 9:
- A Game About Digging A Hole: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass (Cloud, Handheld, PC, Xbox Series X|S)
- Death Howl (Day-One Release): Ultimate, PC Game Pass (Handheld, PC)
- Dome Keeper: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass (Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC)
- December 10:
- Mortal Kombat 1: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S)
- December 11:
- Bratz: Rhythm & Style: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass (Cloud, Console, PC)
Imminent Game Pass Departures: Play These Before They're Gone
As new games arrive, some beloved titles will be making their exit from the Game Pass catalog. Subscribers are encouraged to jump in and experience these games before their departure dates:
- Leaving December 15:
- Mortal Kombat 11
- Still Wakes the Deep
- Wildfrost
- Leaving December 31:
- Carrion
- Hell Let Loose
Microsoft typically rolls out Game Pass updates in two waves, so players should keep a close eye out for the announcement of the second batch of December titles and any further removals later in the month. The first half of December clearly sets a high bar for what promises to be an unforgettable gaming experience for Game Pass subscribers.