Xbox Game Pass Adds These Two All-Time Favorites Today — And June Has More Big Surprises Ahead

Two gaming bombs have just dropped unexpectedly on Xbox Game Pass as June kicks off, joined by a wave of exciting new releases. With a mix of timeless classics, fresh narrative experiences, and modern blockbusters, Microsoft sets the tone for a summer of non-stop gaming.

As 2025 rolls on, Xbox Game Pass continues to gain momentum with a strong first wave of June releases that smartly balance nostalgia and novelty. Thanks to a finely tuned content strategy, the subscription service keeps surprising its community with additions that are as varied as they are unexpected.

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Legendary Classics Now Playable

Xbox Game Pass delivers a serious nostalgia hit with the surprise drop of Baldur’s Gate and Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Editions. Available now on console and cloud, these RPG giants help fill the gap left by the absence of Baldur’s Gate 3 in the library.

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These enhanced editions include:

• Crossplay support for a modern multiplayer experience
• New modes like The Black Pits offering fresh narrative content
• Additional characters and dialogue for deeper immersion
• A more accessible Story Mode for newcomers

Whether you’re a longtime fan or curious to explore the roots of the saga, these revamped classics deliver all the depth and tactical brilliance that made them legendary.

A Diverse and Dynamic First Wave

Xbox is also rolling out an eclectic mix for the first half of June, striking a perfect balance between fresh titles, remasters, and family-friendly games. Here’s the full lineup:

• Baldur’s Gate & Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Editions – June 5 (Console, Cloud)
• Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition – June 10 (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S)
• Barbie Project Friendship – June 11 (Console, Cloud, PC)
• Kingdom: Two Crowns – June 11 (PC)
• EA Sports FC 25 via EA Play – June 12 (Console, Cloud, PC)
• The Alters – June 13 (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S, Day One)
• FBC: Firebreak – June 17 (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S, Day One)
• Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time – June 17 (Console, PC)
• Lost in Random: The Eternal Die – June 17 (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S)

Once again, Xbox Game Pass shows its commitment to total variety. From beloved RPGs to family-friendly adventures, AAA epics to bold narrative experiments—there’s something here for every kind of player.

Titles Leaving Soon

But as always, new arrivals also mean goodbyes. Seven games are set to leave Game Pass on June 15:

• Dordogne
• Hypnospace Outlaw
• Isonzo
• Keplerth
• My Time At Sandrock
• Rolling Hills: Make Sushi, Make Friends
• Depersonalization

If any of these caught your eye, now’s the time to dive in before they’re gone.

Summer Starts at Full Speed

Once again, Xbox Game Pass shows no signs of slowing down. With surprise drops, day-one launches, and genre-spanning releases, the platform continues to assert itself as one of the top-tier subscription services in gaming. June is only just beginning—and it already promises to be an unforgettable month for gamers.

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