Microsoft has kicked off Xbox Game Pass's July 2025 lineup with Wave 1, bringing you Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, the comeback of High On Life, and other exciting titles.
As shared on Xbox Wire, Little Nightmares 2 (Cloud, Console, PC) arrives today, July 1, for Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard members. Rise of the Tomb Raider (Cloud, Console, PC) also rejoins the service across the same tiers.
On July 2, Legend of Mana (Console) and Trials of Mana (Console) become available with Game Pass Standard. Ultimate Chicken Horse (Cloud, Console, PC) follows on July 3, joining Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard.
The acclaimed cyberpunk action RPG The Ascent (Cloud, Console, PC) makes its return on July 8 via Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard. Minami Lane (Cloud, Console, PC) enters the catalog on July 9 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.
Mark your calendars: On July 11, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Cloud, Console, PC) launches day one on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Deluxe Edition upgraders can jump in up to three days early starting July 8, unlocking the Doom Slayer and The Revenant as playable skaters.
On July 15, the fan-favorite comedy FPS High On Life (Cloud, Console, PC) makes its Game Pass return, available through Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard. The game was a breakout hit on the service in 2022, and a follow-up is currently in development.
Xbox Game Pass Wave 1 July 2025 lineup:
Legend of Mana (Console) – July 2Now on Game Pass StandardTrials of Mana (Console) – July 2
Now on Game Pass StandardUltimate Chicken Horse (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 3
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass StandardThe Ascent (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 8
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass StandardMinami Lane (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 9
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game PassTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 11
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game PassHigh On Life (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 15
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
Additionally, the Retro Classics collection is expanding with a fresh set of games for subscribers. This initiative is part of Microsoft's partnership with Antstream Arcade, delivering a selection of classic Activision titles from the 80s and 90s to Game Pass members.
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As is customary, several games are scheduled to leave Game Pass later this month. Members can purchase these titles at a 20% discount to keep them permanently.
Games leaving Xbox Game Pass on July 15:
Flock (Cloud, Console, and PC)Mafia Definitive Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC)Magical Delicacy (Cloud, Console, and PC)Tchia (Cloud, Console, and PC)The Callisto Protocol (Cloud, Console, and PC)The Case of the Golden Idol (Cloud, Console, and PC)
