For all of the great games released in 2024, it was a year that felt somewhat bereft of major blockbusters. Instead, last year was the perfect time to explore your niche—getting lost inside something new and hyperspecifc.

The New Year is a great time to play a new game, and my first of 2025 is Half Sword — an amazing medieval combat sim that's completely free-to-play right now.

Here's every game coming to Xbox Game Pass in January 2025. Here's every game announced so far for Game Pass in January 2025, including platforms and dates for when they'll be available:

Microsoft is allowing PC Game Pass members over the age of 18 to earn rewards by playing PC games, a perk previously available only to console gamers with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription. This update goes into effect on January 7.

Microsoft has updated its Rewards with Xbox program, introducing changes that include PC Game Pass subscribers for the first time. Starting January 7, PC players over 18 can earn points by playing Game Pass catalog games,

Microsoft's Rewards with Xbox program is adding new quests for PC Game Pass members and new ways to earn rewards for players without a Game Pass subscription.