Blizzard’s Classic Diablo Joins Xbox Game Pass
A Legendary Title Returns
In an exciting progress for gamers, Blizzard Entertainment’s iconic action RPG, Diablo, is set to make its debut on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate adn PC. This classic title will be available starting January 14, alongside several other games transitioning to the service.
The Impact of Diablo on Gaming
Originally launched in 1997, the first installment of Diablo achieved monumental success and played a pivotal role in establishing the loot-driven action RPG genre that continues to thrive into 2024.Modern titles such as Path of Exile and Torchlight have drawn meaningful inspiration from this groundbreaking game and its immersive demon-infested dungeons. For subscribers of Game Pass Ultimate or Game Pass PC, this is a fantastic chance to experience the original game on their computers.
Upcoming Releases on Game Pass
As part of Xbox’s initial “Coming To Game Pass” proclamation for 2025, players can look forward to enjoying not only Diablo but also EA’s UFC 5 launching concurrently on January 14—though it will be exclusive to xbox Series consoles and cloud gaming users. Additionally, narrative-driven game Road 96 is now accessible across all tiers of Game Pass starting today.
Here’s a glimpse at other titles arriving in January:
- Rolling Hills (console) – Available from January 8
- Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders (Xbox Series X|S) – Available from january 8
- My Time at Sandrock (Console) – Available from January 8
- Lightyear Frontier (Xbox Series X|S) – Available from January 8
Games Departing From Game Pass
While there are many exciting additions coming soon, it’s crucial for players to note that some titles will be leaving Xbox Game Pass after January 15. If you wish to continue playing any of these games beyond their departure date, active subscribers can purchase them at a discounted rate:
- Common’Hood (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Escape Academy (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Exoprimal (cloud, Console, and PC)
- Figment (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- insurgency Sandstorm (Cloud, Console ,and PC)
- Those Who Remain (Cloud ,console ,and PC)
With these changes rolling out soon on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and standard tiers alike—along with the return of beloved classics like Diablo—gamers have plenty to look forward to as we step into another year filled with thrilling adventures.