3 Best Games of 2025 Are Xbox Game Pass Day One Games

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The games listed below are currently accessible through Xbox Game Pass, but we cannot predict how long they will remain available on the service. These games were added at their launch, however, they are not exclusive to Xbox, so they may eventually leave the service. While they are offered, subscribers can benefit from a 20% discount when purchasing them through the subscription.

Hollow Knight: Silksong

In 2025, the most highly acclaimed newly released game, according to Metacritic scores, is Hollow Knight: Silksong, developed by Team Cherry. This game has a score of 93 on Metacritic. With over a million subscribers already checking it out on Xbox Game Pass, this long-awaited metroidvania sequel to the 2017 release, Hollow Knight: Silksong, is living up to its hype. While some may be surprised by the game’s ratings and reception, those who played the original and have been following the excitement for the sequel will find it unsurprising that it is currently the highest-rated game of 2025.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

2025’s most acclaimed game prior to “Hollow Knight: Silksong” was “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33”, which boasts a score of 93 on Metacritic, but falls short of reaching the 94 that it needs for a higher ranking. This third-person turn-based RPG made its debut from developer Sandfall Interactive, and its impressive introduction is clearly demonstrated by its 93 on Metacritic.

Blue Prince

Expedition 33 was launched in May, it garnered more attention and overshadowed Blue Prince. Despite being a strong contender for indie game of the year in most years, this time around, Blue Prince faces tough competition due to exceptional games released in 2025.

There are a few more releases left that might challenge Xbox Game Pass’s current dominance, but none have proven to be significant threats so far. Major competitors like “Donkey Kong Bananza” and “Death Stranding 2” have already been released without dethroning any of the top three games. However, one game that could potentially claim the number one spot is “Metroid Prime 4: Beyond,” due to its favorable review history, but it won’t be available until December. If it does take the lead, it will be a close call for Nintendo. In the new year, there are already some notable games coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2026 that aim to sustain this trend. Overall, feel free to share your thoughts or engage in discussions on ComicBook Forum.

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2025-09-13 09:40