Microsoft has unveiled Wave 1 of Xbox Game Pass's July 2025 offerings, featuring exciting additions like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, High On Life's return, and several other notable titles.
Xbox Game Pass July 2025 Wave 1 Highlights
As detailed in Xbox Wire's announcement, subscribers can now access Little Nightmares 2 (Cloud, Console, PC) across Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard on July 1, along with the return of Rise of the Tomb Raider (Cloud, Console, PC) to all tiers.
On July 2, Game Pass Standard welcomes Legend of Mana (Console) and Trials of Mana (Console). Players can enjoy chaotic multiplayer action with Ultimate Chicken Horse (Cloud, Console, PC) across all subscriptions starting July 3.
The cyberpunk ARPG The Ascent (Cloud, Console, PC) makes its triumphant return on July 8, while the charming city-builder Minami Lane (Cloud, Console, PC) joins Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on July 9.
Major Releases and Returning Favorites
The headline arrival is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Cloud, Console, PC), launching directly into Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on July 11. Members gain three-day early access beginning July 8, complete with exclusive Deluxe Edition bonuses including the Doom Slayer and The Revenant as playable skaters.
The critically-acclaimed comedy shooter High On Life (Cloud, Console, PC) returns on July 15 across all Game Pass tiers, teasing anticipation for its upcoming sequel.
Full July Wave 1 Schedule
- Legend of Mana (Console) – July 2 (Game Pass Standard)
- Trials of Mana (Console) – July 2 (Game Pass Standard)
- Ultimate Chicken Horse (Cloud, Console, PC) – July 3 (All tiers)
- The Ascent (Cloud, Console, PC) – July 8 (All tiers)
- Minami Lane (Cloud, Console, PC) – July 9 (Game Pass Ultimate & PC Game Pass)
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Cloud, Console, PC) – July 11 (Game Pass Ultimate & PC Game Pass)
- High On Life (Cloud, Console, PC) – July 15 (All tiers)
Retro Classics and Departing Titles
Through Microsoft's partnership with Antstream Arcade, subscribers gain access to classic Activision titles:
- Cosmic Commuter
- Heart of China
- Skiing
- Solar Storm
- Subterranea
Several games will leave Game Pass on July 15, though members retain a 20% discount for permanent purchases:
- Flock (Cloud, Console, PC)
- Mafia Definitive Edition (Cloud, Console, PC)
- Magical Delicacy (Cloud, Console, PC)
- Tchia (Cloud, Console, PC)
- The Callisto Protocol (Cloud, Console, PC)
- The Case of the Golden Idol (Cloud, Console, PC)
