Three New Xbox Game Pass Games to Enjoy This Weekend (January 17-19)

Xbox Game Pass has recently added some new titles, although its start in 2025 has been somewhat slow. One of the standout games is Diablo, a classic from Blizzard that changed the landscape of loot-driven RPGs. This game was added to PC Game Pass a few months after the first Starcraft titles also became part of the service. On the other hand, Game Pass Ultimate subscribers on console now have access to the latest installment of EA Sports UFC games. These two titles, along with an entertaining early access game that joined the catalog, are interesting options to enjoy over the weekend.

Diablo is a cornerstone title in the history of Blizzard Entertainment. After the success of Warcraft, this game demonstrated that the studio could innovate in other genres and launched another franchise that still endures. Additionally, it significantly contributed to the popularization of RPGs with procedurally generated content and online play. Despite its age, Diablo remains a key piece in the history of video games that is worth rediscovering today. Diablo II: Resurrected and Diablo III are expected to be available on Game Pass soon, allowing players to experience the entire saga on this subscription service.

Meanwhile, EA Sports UFC 5 offers a different experience focused on mixed martial arts. This game has been rated for adults due to the implementation of the Frostbite engine, which allows for a more realistic representation of injuries during fights. If you are a fan of real UFC fights and games like Tekken 8, you are likely to enjoy how EA Sports UFC 5 combines real sports with 3D fighting game mechanics. It is available through Xbox Cloud Gaming and on Xbox Series X/S for those with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription, as well as on PS5.

Additionally, a farming sim called Lightyear Frontier has been added to the standard Game Pass catalog. This title launched on Game Pass when it entered Xbox Game Preview last March. Lightyear Frontier offers the typical mechanics of a farming simulator, but the originality lies in the fact that players can engage in these activities while controlling massive mechs. With a visually appealing sci-fi style, the game stands out in a crowded market and continues to improve with each update. Standard Game Pass subscribers can now follow the development of Lightyear Frontier on its way to full release.