Highlights
- Xbox Game Pass adds major titles including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Routine, Mortal Kombat 1, Monster Train 2, and more across Cloud, Console, Handheld and PC.
- Essential tier members get Stellaris, World War Z: Aftermath and Medieval Dynasty.
- Seasonal DLCs include Sea of Thieves: Season 18, Dead by Daylight: Bone Chill and Palworld: Home Sweet Home.
Xbox has officially revealed its complete December 2025 Game Pass schedule, confirming all the titles set to arrive across Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC throughout the month. The update was published last week via Microsoft’s official Wire blog. The company outlines which subscription tiers each game will support and highlights why this month’s announcement is unique. Xbox will not issue another update until regular monthly rollouts resume in January.
The detailed roadmap also walks subscribers through upcoming day-one releases, new membership perks, and the list of games scheduled to leave the service later this month.
Early December Lineup
Monster Train 2 – December 3
Enhanced for Game Pass Premium, this sequel returns players to a celestial showdown as angels and demons unite to reclaim Heaven from the Titans.
Spray Paint Simulator – December 3
A cosy, creativity-driven builder where players grow a painting business and transform an entire town into a vibrant artistic space, complete with a Free Spray mode.
33 Immortals (Game Preview) – December 4
A large-scale, 33-player co-op roguelike where damned souls fight back against divine judgement through massive raids and instant matchmaking.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – December 4
Set between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, this first-person action adventure places players in the centre of a globe-trotting mystery set in 1937.
Caption – Routine is a retro-futuristic sci-fi horror adventure.
Routine – December 4
Launching day one on Game Pass, Routine is a retro-futuristic sci-fi horror adventure set in an abandoned lunar base with a distinctly 1980s-inspired design.
Mid-December Highlights
A Game About Digging A Hole –X December 9
A minimalist, resource-focused digging experience where uncovering a secret becomes the core objective.
Death Howl – December 9
Another day-one launch that blends soulslike exploration with deck-building mechanics across a haunting spirit world.
Dome Keeper – December 9
A roguelike survival mining game where players dig for resources and rush back to defend their dome in an increasingly frantic loop.
Caption – Mortal Kombat.
Mortal Kombat 1 – December 10
The 2023 reboot of the iconic fighting franchise joins the Game Pass library.
Bratz: Rhythm and Style – December 11
Fans can engage in fashion challenges, dance mini-games, and globe-spanning style missions with the classic Bratz characters.
In Case You Missed It
Recent additions include –
- CloverPit, a rogue-lite built around a deadly slot machine
- Marvel Cosmic Invasion, a fast-paced beat ’em up starring 15 Marvel heroes
- Total Chaos, a gritty survival horror experience
- Young Suns, a co-op life-sim set on Jupiter’s moons
Caption – Young Suns.
Game Pass Essential Additions – December 3
Essential tier members will gain access to Stellaris, World War Z: Aftermath, and Medieval Dynasty, expanding the lineup with strategy, zombie action, and historical survival gameplay.
Seasonal Content & DLC Updates
Sea of Thieves: Season 18 – December 11
Players return to The Devil’s Roar, face new enemies, and join Festival of Giving community events.
Dead by Daylight: Bone Chill – December 9 to January 6
The winter event returns with snowy chaos and the Snowskull combat feature.
Palworld: Home Sweet Home – December 17
The update includes an Ultrakill collaboration, expanded building customisation, and new traversal features.
New Perks for Game Pass Members
Players can now claim exclusive items including –
- PUBG Battlegrounds Survivor Pack
- Delta Force customisation bundles
- Toyota Supra LBWK Edition Pack for The Crew Motorfest
Games Leaving Game Pass in December
Several titles will exit the library soon –
- Mortal Kombat 11, Still Wakes the Deep, and Wildfrost on December 15
- Carrion and Hell Let Loose on December 31
Subscribers can save up to 20% on any exiting game they wish to keep before it leaves the service.
FAQs
Q1. What major titles are joining Xbox Game Pass in December 2025?
Answer. Key additions include Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Routine, Mortal Kombat 1, Monster Train 2, and Spray Paint Simulator.
Q2. What seasonal updates and DLCs are available this month?
Answer. Seasonal content includes Sea of Thieves: Season 18 (Dec 11), Dead by Daylight: Bone Chill (Dec 9–Jan 6), and Palworld: Home Sweet Home (Dec 17).
Q3. Which games will leave Xbox Game Pass in December 2025?
Answer. Titles exiting include Mortal Kombat 11, Still Wakes the Deep, Wildfrost (Dec 15), and Carrion plus Hell Let Loose (Dec 31).