New Xbox Game Pass Title Announced for Day 1 Release in Summer 2025

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is set to launch as a day-one title on Xbox Game Pass in the summer of 2025. This announcement means that Xbox Game Pass subscribers can look forward to yet another exciting new release as part of their membership. Regular updates keep subscribers informed about what’s coming next month, and April 2025 has been particularly eventful with new titles like South of Midnight and the critically-acclaimed Blue Prince already available. Fans also eagerly anticipate Grand Theft Auto 5 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, set to arrive soon. Looking ahead to May 2025, the lineup is starting to take shape with Revenge of the Savage Planet and Doom: The Dark Ages among the games scheduled for release. While details for beyond May are still coming together, the list of day-one releases for the summer months is gradually being revealed.

The newly announced Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will hit the Ultimate tier of Xbox Game Pass come summer 2025. This action-RPG invites players to dive into dungeons by night and run a shop by day, continuing the concept that made the original Moonlighter a favorite when it first debuted in 2018. Moonlighter 2 promises to enhance this experience with some interesting updates and a fresh 3D art style, moving away from the pixel graphics of the original. This transformation looks promising, and subscribers will be able to experience the full game right on its release day.

Although a specific date hasn’t been set for Moonlighter 2’s release, players can be sure it will be available sometime this summer. Until then, there are other exciting day-one releases confirmed for the season, marking their calendars. Come June, subscribers can dive into the survival game The Alters on June 13 and engage in some soccer action with Rematch on June 19. Additionally, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is another standout title to look forward to, scheduled for July 11. This remake combines the beloved elements of both Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4 into a unified gaming experience. As for June, July, and August, there are more day-one titles on the horizon, yet to be announced, promising an exciting summer of gaming with Xbox Game Pass.

With Xbox Game Pass continuously expanding its offerings, gamers have plenty to get excited about in the coming months, whether they’re into epic adventures, competitive sports, or nostalgia-fueled classics.