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- Marvel Cosmic Invasion Debuts on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate - A retro-style cooperative Marvel adventure developed by Tribute Games and published by Dotemu, releasing on December 1, 2025.
- Lost Records: Bloom & Rage by Life is Strange Creators - Available on all tiers of Xbox Game Pass starting December 2, 2025.
- Atmospheric Sci-fi Horror Game Routine to be released on Xbox Game Pass on December 4, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
- Dome Keeper, a tower defense game developed by Bippinbits and published by Raw Fury, arriving on Xbox Game Pass on December 9, 2025. Additional games such as Sleight of Hand, Tanuki Sunset, Ultimate Sheep Raccoon are also expected to join the service in December 2025, although specific release dates have not been announced yet.
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Xbox Game Pass December 2025 Arrivals: Football Manager 2026, Voidtrain, Winterburrow, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Xbox Game Pass is gearing up for December, with titles like Football Manager 2026, Voidtrain, Winterburrow, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 expected to arrive. Here’s a look at the confirmed and potential titles coming to the service in December 2025, listed by their expected release date.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion Debuts on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate – A Retro-Style Cooperative Marvel Adventure
Developed by Tribute Games (the team behind Shredder’s Revenge) and published by Dotemu, Marvel Cosmic Invasion launches on December 1, 2025. This retro-style, 2D beat ’em up brings the Marvel universe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC, and other platforms, offering a cooperative experience.
Xbox Game Pass Unveils Lost Records: Bloom & Rage by Life is Strange Creators – December 2025 Debut
From the creators of Life is Strange, comes Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, available on all tiers of Xbox Game Pass starting December 2, 2025.
Xbox Game Pass: Debut of Atmospheric Sci-fi Horror Game Routine – December 4, 2025
First announced in 2012, the atmospheric sci-fi horror game Routine from Lunar Software and Raw Fury is scheduled for release on Xbox Game Pass on December 4, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Players will need to rely on stealth and resourcefulness to survive the dangers of an abandoned lunar base.
Xbox Game Pass Expands with Dome Keeper on December 9, 2025
Developed by Bippinbits and published by Raw Fury, the tower defense game Dome Keeper arrives on Xbox Game Pass on December 9, 2025, challenging players to defend their dome from waves of alien attackers.
New Games Arriving on Xbox Game Pass in December 2025 – Sleight of Hand, Tanuki Sunset, Ultimate Sheep Raccoon & More
In addition to the confirmed titles, the following games are also expected to arrive on Xbox Game Pass in December 2025, although specific release dates have not been announced: Sleight of Hand: A blend of noir action-infiltration with deckbuilding mechanics. Tanuki Sunset: Cruise through an open-world on a BMX as a cool tanuki. Ultimate Sheep Raccoon: A spiritual successor to the multiplayer mayhem of Ultimate Chicken Horse. December 2025 promises a diverse range of experiences for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, from cooperative beat ’em ups to tense sci-fi horror.
In Case You Missed It
While we’re chatting about the latest happenings in the gaming world, there’s plenty to dive into! First off, Jonathan Dubinski recently shared some exciting news about FBC: Firebreak. In his article “Major FBC: Firebreak Update Pushed to 2023”, published on November 20th, he explores Remedy Entertainment’s plans for their multiplayer game, including the upcoming voice chat feature across platforms Major FBC: Firebreak Update Pushed to 2023. And that’s not all – mark your calendars for the Rogue Protocol update, bringing the thrilling “Endless Shift” horde mode to life! Speaking of updates, Ahmed Hassan’s latest post from November 19th might interest you too. In “Xbox Cloud Gaming Arrives at LG Smart TVs and Amazon Fire TVs in Brazil”, he discusses Xbox’s expansion of its cloud gaming service to compatible smart TVs and Fire TVs in Brazil Xbox Cloud Gaming Arrives at LG Smart TVs and Amazon Fire TVs in Brazil. Last but not least, if you’re a gaming parent or simply curious about this year’s Christmas wishlists, Bruno Pferd’s analysis of the ESA report on ‘Kids Want Digital Currency for Games This Christmas’, published on November 22nd, is a must-read. Discover how digital currency has become a hot commodity among young gamers and what that means for your holiday shopping Kids Want Digital Currency for Games This Christmas.