Xbox is closing out 2025 with a single but absolutely loaded “Coming Soon” Xbox Game Pass December 2025 update, headlined by Mortal Kombat 1, fresh day‑one indies like Death Howl and Dome Keeper, and narrative heavyweight Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. The new Xbox Wire post from Megan Spurr lays out a Xbox Game Pass December 2025 lineup that mixes big‑budget fighting, soulslike deck‑building, horror, roguelike mining, and even chill spray‑painting sims, plus a handful of notable departures you may want to finish before they disappear.
Available now: Lost Records sets the tone
Kicking things off, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is available today on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass members.news.xbox+1 This narrative adventure from the creators of Life is Strange follows four teenage friends during the summer of 1995, then jumps 27 years ahead as they reunite to confront dark secrets they swore never to speak of again.purexbox+1 If you’re chasing The Game Awards nominees on Game Pass, it’s a must‑play emotional drama and one of December’s most prestige additions.
In case you missed it, Marvel Cosmic Invasion recently joined the library as a frenetic Marvel beat ’em up, letting you pick from 15 heroes to battle the Annihilation Wave across New York City, alien dimensions, and the depths of the Negative Zone. Rogue‑lite slot‑machine thriller CloverPit is also in the mix, trapping you in a grim cell with only a slot machine and ATM as you gamble, combo, and bend the rules to pay off your captor and earn your freedom.
Coming soon: strategy, sim, and 33‑player chaos
December 3 brings Monster Train 2 to Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S, now under the Game Pass Premium banner after its earlier debut on the service this year. The sequel expands the acclaimed roguelike deck‑builder with more clans, enemies, modes, and a deeper three‑tiered battlefield as you command angel‑demon alliances across Hell, Heaven, and the Abyss to stop rampaging Titans.
Sharing that date is Spray Paint Simulator on Cloud, Console, and PC, a laid‑back builder that has you growing a painting business from odd jobs into a full operation, spraying everything from rooms and houses to cars, bridges, and even giant robots. For players who want a little more adrenaline, 33 Immortals (Game Preview) lands December 4 on Cloud, Console, and PC under Game Pass Premium, offering 33‑player co‑op raids where damned souls rebel against divine judgment in large‑scale action‑roguelike battles.
Also on December 4, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle joins Game Pass Premium, Ultimate, and PC Game Pass on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S. Set between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, this first‑person adventure has Indy chasing an ancient power tied to the mysterious Great Circle in 1937 as sinister forces hunt the same secret around the globe.
Horror, digging, and roguelike defense
Sci‑fi horror fans get a big win with Routine launching day one into Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on December 4 across Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC. The game drops you onto an abandoned lunar base built around an ‘80s vision of the future, where you must explore, investigate, and survive against unknown threats stalking its decaying corridors.
On December 9, A Game About Digging A Hole arrives for Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass members across Cloud, Handheld, PC, and Xbox Series X|S. It’s a minimalist loop about digging in the yard of a newly bought house, collecting and selling resources, upgrading tools, and slowly uncovering a deeper mystery buried beneath the soil. The same day, Death Howl launches day one on Handheld and PC for Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers, blending a soulslike structure with deck‑building mechanics as you explore a sorrowful spirit world, craft powerful cards and totems, and follow a grieving mother’s desperate attempt to bring back her son.
Dome Keeper rounds out the December 9 slate on Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC for Ultimate and Premium members. This roguelike action miner has you digging below an isolated dome to gather resources, build gadgets, and upgrade defenses, then racing back to withstand escalating alien waves trying to shatter your fragile shelter.
Mortal Kombat 1 and family‑friendly fun
The biggest marquee name arrives December 10 when Mortal Kombat 1 hits Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S for Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass. This rebooted entry, set in a universe reshaped by Fire God Liu Kang, introduces a reworked fighting system, new modes, and brutal new fatalities while reimagining classic characters and rivalries.news.xbox+1 For many subscribers, it will be the headline reason to keep Game Pass active through the holidays.
On December 11, Bratz: Rhythm & Style lands on Cloud, Console, and PC across Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass tiers, offering a lighter, family‑friendly palette cleanser. Players can customize outfits, dance to Bratz universe tracks like “So Good,” jet off to famous cities, and compete in fashion battles either solo or with friends, making it a strong pick for younger gamers or shared couch co‑op sessions.
Game Pass Essential and major updates
Beyond the core tiers, Game Pass Essential members get three notable titles on December 3: grand‑strategy epic Stellaris, co‑op zombie shooter World War Z: Aftermath, and medieval survival RPG Medieval Dynasty. This trio adds deep simulations and action to the entry‑level subscription, broadening Game Pass’ reach to more budget‑conscious players.
Several live‑service favorites are also getting December updates and events that Game Pass members can tap into. Sea of Thieves launches Season 18 on December 11, sending pirates back to The Devil’s Roar with new enemies, hoards, and the returning Festival of Giving seasonal celebration. Dead by Daylight’s Bone Chill event runs from December 9 to January 6 with winter‑themed terror and limited‑time challenges, while Palworld’s “Home Sweet Home” update on December 17 adds an Ultrakill crossover, new traversal options, and expanded base customization.
Perks, departures, and what’s leaving soon
On the perks front, Game Pass Ultimate members can claim several in‑game bonuses this month, including a PUBG: Battlegrounds Exclusive Survivor Pack on console, new seasonal cosmetics for Delta Force: Craft Your Precision, and a Toyota Supra LBWK Edition Pack in The Crew Motorfest that bundles a special car, outfit, and cosmetic items. These perks help tie Game Pass into the broader Xbox ecosystem, giving subscribers reasons to log back into older favorites.
However, December also sees a wave of departures, starting with Mortal Kombat 11, Still Wakes the Deep, and Wildfrost leaving on December 15 across Cloud, Console, and PC. On December 31, Carrion and Hell Let Loose exit the library, and as always, members can buy any of these titles at up to 20% off before they go to keep them permanently in their collection. With Mortal Kombat 1 arriving just as Mortal Kombat 11 bows out, fighting‑game fans have a clear upgrade path—but only if they make time for one last run before the older entry rotates out.
In addition to the packed lineup already discussed, two more intriguing titles arrive as day-one Xbox Game Pass releases this December.
Total Chaos throws you into the grim remnants of Fort Oasis in a first-person survival horror journey loaded with atmosphere and dread. Tasked with surviving a devastated island teeming with deranged prisoners and supernatural threats, you’ll scavenge for makeshift weapons, manage scarce resources, and uncover the chilling truth behind the island’s downfall. The raw terror is enhanced by an original soundtrack featuring new music from Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka, ensuring every moment is soaked in suspense.
Meanwhile, Young Suns launches in Game Preview as a unique multiplayer narrative life-sim set in an optimistic future orbiting Jupiter. Up to several players can team up to pilot ships, rebuild settlements, and shape the evolving story in a solar system recovering from revolution. With ongoing updates planned, players will have ongoing opportunities to help the development team refine systems and quests as the adventure expands.
Both games help round out Xbox Game Pass’s diverse slate for December 2025, appealing to fans of atmospheric horror as well as collaborative, community-driven adventures.
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