Microsoft has published material showing how many unexpected releases Xbox Game Pass subscribers received in 2025. The company has prepared several notable games.
The end of 2025 did not bring many new projects, but Microsoft decided to remind players how eventful the year was for the subscription. In recent months, the company has often added games without long announcements and weeks of waiting.
In a holiday video, Microsoft summarizes the results of such releases. The strategy was based not only on pre-planned high-profile premieres, but also on unexpected surprises.
At the beginning of the year, subscribers received Ninja Gaiden 2 Black immediately after the Xbox Developer Direct — without waiting or additional dates. Later, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, The Rogue Prince of Persia, Pacific Drive, Total Chaos, and Balatro were released, which received high marks among players.
