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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Unveils Unexpected Game Addition
- Performance Gaming
- Mar 28
- 2 min read
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate recently surprised subscribers by adding EA Sports College Football 25 to its lineup. This unannounced inclusion boosts the total March 2025 releases to nine for the service.
Microsoft had earlier revealed that the Xbox Game Pass Wave 2 for this month would feature six games. The final one, Atomfall, a fresh open-world action RPG, launched in the early hours (PT) of March 27.
Just hours after Atomfall debuted, EA Sports College Football 25 quietly joined Xbox Game Pass Ultimate without warning. Available only on current-gen consoles, it requires an Xbox Series X/S for local play. However, Xbox Cloud Gaming support extends access to PC, Xbox One, and mobile devices.
Latest and Future Xbox Game Pass Titles
Game | Game Pass Tier(s) | Platform(s) | Notes | Date |
Atomfall | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release. | Mar 27 |
EA Sports College Football 25 | Ultimate | Cloud, Series X/S | Surprise release. | Mar 27 |
South of Midnight | Ultimate, PC | PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. | Apr 8 |
Commandos: Origins | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release. | Apr 9 |
Descenders Next | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release. | Apr 9 |
Blue Prince | Ultimate, PC, Standard | Cloud, PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. | Apr 10 |
Tempopo | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release. | Apr 17 |
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Ultimate, PC | PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. | Apr 24 |
Revenge of the Savage Planet | Ultimate, PC | Cloud, Console, PC | Day-one release. | May 8 |
DOOM: The Dark Ages | Ultimate, PC | PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. | May 15 |
To A T | Ultimate, PC | PC, Series X/S | Day-one release. | May 28 |
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 | Ultimate, PC | Console, PC | Day-one release. | Jul 11 |
This sudden drop of EA Sports College Football 25 hints at EA’s strategy to spark buzz for the upcoming EA Sports College Football 26, slated for summer 2025. While most Xbox Game Pass Ultimate games linger for at least 12 months, EA Play titles can vanish sooner, leaving the duration of this football sim’s availability uncertain.
The 2024 title revived EA’s franchise after a 10-year break. It succeeded impressively, drawing 2.2 million early access players who bought the $100 Deluxe Edition for a head start. At launch, 600,000 more joined, totaling 2.8 million initial players. Critics praised it too, with an OpenCritic "Strong" rating, averaging 81 and an 84% recommendation score.
Xbox Game Pass Faces Bigger Losses in March 2025
With no further surprises expected, March 2025’s Xbox Game Pass roster concludes at nine additions. Yet, the service will shed more titles than it gains this month. Eight games exited on March 15, and ten more will leave on the 31st, marking a second straight month of a shrinking Xbox Game Pass library.
Looking Ahead to Xbox Game Pass Trends
The addition of EA Sports College Football 25 spices up Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, but the service’s net loss of titles in March 2025 raises questions about its growth. With upcoming releases like DOOM: The Dark Ages and South of Midnight on the horizon, subscribers can still anticipate fresh content. However, balancing additions and departures remains key for Microsoft to keep Xbox Game Pass thriving. So, sign up for the latest gaming news to stay up to date with the latest developments.
