Xbox Game Pass January lineup locks in dates for Outlaws, Village, more

Table of Content

Xbox Game Pass starts the year with a mix of new releases, enhanced editions, and a few departures. Two titles are available today, while a larger wave arrives from January 7 through January 20 across Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC. Highlights include the open-world Star Wars Outlaws, survival horror standout Resident Evil Village, and a modernized Final Fantasy. A handful of games exit the catalog on January 15.

Available today

Two contrasting starters set the tone – an irreverent twin‑stick shooter and a polished horror classic refreshed for new hardware.

• Brews & Bastards (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – An action-heavy twin‑stick shooter built around potent brews and chaotic boss encounters. Pick from a cast of hard-drinking heroes and push through hordes of demons while hunting the stolen Brew Stone.
• Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition (Cloud, Handheld, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – The original dark fairy‑tale platformer returns with 4K visuals and 60 FPS. Play as Six, navigating stealth and survival in The Maw’s oppressive spaces.

Coming soon – key dates and details

The mid‑month slate covers survival action, tactics‑meets‑dice combat, arcade football, a remastered sci‑fi shooter, a classic RPG refresh, an open‑world space opera, family‑friendly adventure, and two January 20 drops including a day‑one metroidvania.

January 7

Atomfall (Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC) – A survival‑action game set five years after the Windscale nuclear disaster. Explore a quarantined British countryside, scavenge, craft, barter, fight, and negotiate amid mysticism, cults, and rogue agencies.

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC) – Blends real‑time action with tactical, dice‑driven mechanics. A standalone story centers on Queen Aleksandra’s path through Random, balancing risk and reward each encounter.

Rematch (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – A 5‑a‑side, third‑person football game focused on player control and quick transitions. Notable ruleset: no offsides, no fouls, no downtime, emphasizing rapid combinations and team coordination.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – Don the armor of a Space Marine and counter Ork forces with ranged and melee tools. This edition includes quality‑of‑life upgrades and graphical improvements for modern systems.

January 8

• Final Fantasy (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC) – A remodeled 2D take on the series’ first entry, preserving its core story while refining ease of play and presentation.

January 13

Star Wars Outlaws (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – An open‑world Star Wars game set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. As Kay Vess – with companion Nix – players traverse iconic and new locales, balancing stealth, subterfuge, and firefights while dealing with crime syndicates.

January 15

• My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery (Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC) – A family‑friendly adventure for one or two players, featuring character‑specific abilities, minigames, and customization while stabilizing unruly magic in Zephyr Heights.

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January 20

Resident Evil Village (Cloud, Console, PC) – The eighth mainline entry follows Ethan Winters into a remote European village. Expect resource management, close‑quarters combat, and exploration against a range of hostile inhabitants.

• MIO: Memories in Orbit (Cloud, Handheld, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – Launches day one into the library. A hand‑crafted metroidvania where Mio, a nimble android, explores a vast decaying structure, uncovers lost memories, and battles rogue machines.

January releases at a glance

The table below consolidates platforms and dates for quick reference. It complements the descriptions above and helps plan downloads and play sessions across devices.

Leaving January 15

These titles exit the catalog on January 15. If you are midway through a playthrough, consider planning accordingly.

• Flintlock The Siege of Dawn (Cloud, Handheld, PC, Xbox Series X|S)
• Neon White (Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC)
• Road 96 (Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC)
• The Ascent (Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC)
• The Grinch Christmas Adventures (Cloud, Console, Handheld, PC)

Final takeaway – a staggered rollout with variety

This month’s lineup spans indie action, horror, sports, and blockbuster sci‑fi, with major drops landing January 7-20. Whether you prefer open‑world exploration, structured survival, or classic RPG pacing, the calendar offers clear dates to schedule sessions – and a reminder to wrap any games leaving on January 15.

Note: The “Handheld” label indicates titles optimized for handheld play.