first day Xbox Game Pass the game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 The game swept the awards, and because of that its player base has grown – deservedly so – so subscribers must be sure not to sleep on the incredible day one games hitting the platform this year. The Xbox Game Pass price hike may have left many customers feeling sour about the service, but there's no denying that it's still adding some incredible games in 2025.
In fact, 15 Xbox Game Pass games were nominated for the Game Awards 2025, with Game of the Day being the first. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Breaking records with the number of awards it has won, including the prestigious Game of the Year. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Certainly one of the best video games released in 2025 and, depending on who you ask, one of the best video games of all time, but the other great Game Pass games of the day also deserve credit. Moreover Campaign 33I'd argue that the best day a Game Pass game released in 2025 was a first-person roguelike puzzler. Blue PrinceBut the fact is that it didn't win anything at the Game Awards Campaign 33.
One of the best Xbox Game Pass games of 2025 will never get a direct sequel
The highest-rated new Xbox Game Pass game released in 2025 will never get a direct sequel, according to its creator.
Blue Prince is one of the best games on Game Pass right now
Blue Prince The game was represented at the awards through two different nominations: Best Independent Game and Best Debut Indie. Unfortunately for Blue PrinceBoth of those awards went Campaign 33. However, it shouldn't discount how well Blue Prince is It was good enough to be nominated in several categories at the Game Awards, after all, it really is. tied up with Campaign 33 on Metacritic. in fact, Both Blue Prince and Campaign 33 Has a 92 overall rating Review on the overall platform. The fact that these are the highest rated games of the two years also speaks volumes for the quality of games added to Game Pass in 2025.
For strangers Blue PrinceThe gist of it is that players start in the lobby of the mansion and have three different doors to walk through. When they go to open the door, they are presented with three options for what the room on the other side will look like. The ultimate goal is to reach the elusive Room 46, but dead-ends and limited steps make that easier than that. Fortunately, there are permanent upgrades and other useful tools to progress through Blue Prince The mansion is a bit easier, though players should keep in mind that the layout of the estate resets every day.
On average, beat Blue Prince It takes around 10-15 hours, but those who really want to see everything it has to offer can expect to put more than 100 hours into the game. The game is full of mind-bending mysteries and challenging new puzzles to discover, and uncovering it all is an incredibly rewarding experience. If you play with a friend, it's even more fun, opening up runs and having someone on notebook duty when it's not their turn to actively play.
Blue Prince won't always be in Game Pass
Blue Prince Currently available for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers, it won't be on the platform forever. Typically, Day 1 Game Pass games are available for one year a year, and then they are discontinued. There are exceptions to the rule, of course, and so it's entirely possible Blue Prince Game Pass will last longer than expected. Blue Prince Launched in April 2025, so it is likely to be removed in April 2026 or May 2026. I recommend all Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers still try it out.
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April 10, 2025
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Everyone 10+ / alcohol reference, fake gambling
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Dogubomb