When it comes to adding new games to itsXbox Game Passsubscription service, Microsoft tends to spread things out a bit, releasing titles throughout the month instead of all at once. However, there are certainly some days that prove to be exceptions to that rule, and Thursday, January 20 is one of those days. January 20 is going to be huge forXbox Game Pass, and will in fact likely turn out to be one of the biggest days that the service has all year.
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Here are all the games coming to Xbox Game Pass on Thursday, June 21, 2025.
Xbox Game Pass Games Launching January 20
First up isDeath’s Door, aZelda-like game that earned widespread positive reviews and was hailed as one of the best games released in all of 2021.Death’s DoorcombinesZelda-style gameplay withDark Souls-inspired atmosphereto create a uniquely engrossing experience that fans of both franchises should enjoy. Regardless if one is aZeldaorDark Soulsfan, though,Death’s Doorhas a lot to offer, with creative character designs and a series of memorable boss fights that will give players a serious challenge. Out of all the games coming to Xbox Game Pass on January 20,Death’s Doorhas the highest review scores and is definitely one of the more compelling options.
ButDeath’s Doorisn’t the only critically-acclaimed 2021 game coming to Xbox Game Pass on June 30, 2025. It’s joined byHitman 3, which is coming as part of the newHitman Trilogyrelease.Hitman Trilogycounts as a day one Xbox Game Pass gamebecause even though the games in the collection have all been previously released, January 20 marks the first time that they are releasing in one package, and they’re making their debut through Game Pass.Hitman Trilogycombines theHitman 1through3games that IO Interactive released over the last few years, giving fans a chance to experience the entire trilogy from start to finish.
Another day one Xbox Game Pass game coming on January 20 isPupperazzi, a quirky indie game where the goal is to snap photographs of dogs.Pupperazziis meant to be a more laid-back and relaxing experience when compared toDeath’s Doorand theHitman Trilogy, so there’s plenty of variety in the new games coming to Xbox Game Pass on January 20.Fans ofPokemon Snapespecially may want to consider giving day one Xbox Game Pass gamePupperazzia look once it hits the service.
The headlining new game coming to Xbox Game Pass on January 20 is definitelyRainbow Six Extraction, though, as it’s one of the first big new triple-A game releases of the year.Rainbow Six Extractionis taking the franchise in a risky new direction, dropping any pretense of the realism that the series otherwise goes for in favor of embracing a horror/science-fiction narrative. In this co-op focused game, players have to work together asvariousRainbow Sixoperatorsto fight back against a hostile alien threat, save hostages, and complete objectives. Time will tell ifRainbow Six Extractionfinds the same sizable audience asSiegedid back in the day, but it will definitely be interesting to see what happens.
And finally, the last game confirmed for Xbox Game Pass on January 20 and another day one release,Windjammers 2is set to launch tomorrow as well.Windjammers 2is the sequel to the classic arcade sports gameWindjammers, which originally released in the 90s but has since enjoyed a resurgence in popularity.Windjammers 2is looking to capitalize on the positive buzz surrounding the original game, and it being available on Xbox Game Pass on the day of its launch should ensure that it reaches the widest audience possible.
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