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Microsoft’s first major Game Pass additions for July 2025 have now been confirmed. A strong selection of titles are being added to all tiers of the service this month, covering everything from atmospheric horror platformers, JRPG remakes, and a classic skateboarding action title.
Little Nightmares 2 and Rise of the Tomb Raider are joining the service first, promising a potent mix of atmospheric adventure and action as the first games are added to Game Pass this month. Square Enix is also coming to the service with Legend of Mana and Trials of Mana on July 2nd for console Game Pass subscribers, delivering remakes of two well-known JRPGs that blend nostalgia and modern touches.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is finally joining the service, in addition to the returning games The Ascent and High on Life. Plus a few more quirky titles, such as Ultimate Chicken Horse and the cozy life sim Minami Lane, make up this month’s first wave of Game Pass additions.
Game Pass July 2025 Wave 1 – Full List of New Additions
Here’s a full breakdown of what’s coming and when:
Available Now
- Little Nightmares 2 – PC, Console, Cloud
- Rise of the Tomb Raider – PC, Console, Cloud
July 2nd
- Legend of Mana (Remake) – Game Pass Standard (Console)
- Trials of Mana (Remake) – Game Pass Standard (Console)
July 3rd
- Ultimate Chicken Horse – All platforms
July 8th
- The Ascent (Returning) – PC, Console, Cloud
July 9th
- Minami Lane (Debut) – All platforms
July 11th
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 – PC, Console, Cloud (Game Pass PC/Ultimate)
Also launching on PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch for $49.99
July 15th
- High on Life (Returning) – PC, Console, Cloud
Leaving Game Pass on July 15, 2025
Don’t miss out on these titles, as they’ll be removed from the service on July 15th.
You can still buy them with a 20% discount as a subscriber:
- Flock
- Mafia Definitive Edition
- Magical Delicacy
- Tchia
- The Callisto Protocol
- The Case of the Golden Idol
Should You Be Excited?
Absolutely. Between critically acclaimed games like Little Nightmares 2, the long-requested Tony Hawk remaster, and the return of beloved indies, this wave offers value across genres. RPG lovers, action fans, and co-op gamers alike will find something worth downloading.
Stay tuned later this month for Wave 2 of Game Pass July 2025!
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