Xbox Game Pass Members currently have five new games to watch in December 2025, with more likely to be announced next week. Each month, new games are added to Xbox Game Pass in its various tiers, with customers getting the most bang for their buck from the Ultimate tier. With an Ultimate Tier subscription, Game Pass members can play everything the service has to offer on Xbox and PC, including brand-new, day-one releases.
2025 has been an incredible year when it comes to Day One games on Xbox Game Pass. The first half of the year was defined by critically acclaimed games Blue Prince and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33While the second half of the year delivered as one of the most highly-anticipated indie games of all time. Hollow Knight: Silksong As with blockbuster releases Ninja Gaiden 4, The outside world 2and more recently, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
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The year is almost over, but there are still some major new releases for Game Pass subscribers to look forward to ahead of 2026. As of today, five games have been confirmed for the Game Pass December 2025 lineup, with the co-op game on the first day. Marvel Cosmic Attack Kicking things off on December 1st, the story-driven adventure game follows The Lost Record: Bloom and Fury On December 2. December 4 will see the debut of the long-awaited sci-fi horror game. routine PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate members to check out, while December 9th has two games on deck. Game Pass subscribers can mark their calendars that day for the debut A game about digging holes and Dome Keeper.
List of new Xbox Game Pass games coming in December 2025
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Marvel Cosmic Attack – December 1st
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Lost Records: Bloom and Rage – December 2
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Routine – December 4th
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A game about digging a hole – December 9
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Dome Keeper – December 9
A game about digging holes As its name describes, hole digging is a game. It first debuted on Steam earlier this year and earned positive reviews, so it should be a solid addition to the Game Pass lineup. Dome KeeperMeanwhile, a roguelike is an action platformer with an art style that is very similar Metroid series.
Between those games and Marvel Cosmic AttackWith co-op beat 'em up action, December 2025 is already a pretty impressive month for the subscription service. And the thing is, this isn't even a complete list of games coming in December. More December 2025 Game Pass titles are expected to be announced next week, so subscribers should keep an eye out for more information before then.
The Xbox Game Pass game drops on November 30
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Barbie Project Friendship
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Lords of the Fallen (2023)
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Octopath Traveler
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Octopath Traveler 2
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Building SteamWorld
There are exciting new Game Pass games to look forward to in the near future, but there are also a handful of titles that are on their way. On November 30th, Game Pass is saying goodbye Barbie Project Friendship2023 Lords of the Fallen game, Octopath Traveler and its sequel, and Building SteamWorld. At this point, there isn't enough time to play before these games are removed – big Octopath Traveler Games especially – but customers can at least still try before they buy.
In the meantime, Game Pass members may also want to take note of the Game Awards on December 11. It's very likely that more Game Pass announcements will be made during the show, so fans should be sure to tune in.
