New Games Coming to Xbox Game Pass in December 2025
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Xbox Game Pass subscribers have several new titles to look forward to in December 2025, including the long-awaited release of routine and the addition of the popular roguelike Dome Keeper.here’s a breakdown of what’s coming to the service:
Routine
After over a decade in progress, Routine is finally set to launch on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Game Pass on December 4, 2025. https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/25/23314549/routine-xbox-game-pass-reveal-trailer This horror game plunges players into a desolate, abandoned lunar research base.
The premise centers around investigating a base that has gone mysteriously silent. Players will explore the station,uncovering the reasons for the silence,and ultimately confronting a hostile entity who perceives you as the primary threat. Gameplay will focus on survival through running, hiding, and defending yourself. Originally announced in 2012,routine re-emerged in 2022 with a re-reveal and confirmation for Game Pass.
Dome Keeper
Dome Keeper, a roguelike action mining game, will be available on Xbox Series X|S and PC through Game Pass on December 9, 2025. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1392890/Dome_Keeper/ Players take on the role of a Dome Keeper, tasked with digging tunnels beneath the surface to gather resources, gadgets, and secrets.
Though, resource gathering isn’t the only challenge. Players must return to the surface to defend their dome from relentless alien attacks. Dome Keeper currently boasts a “Very Positive” rating on Steam, with nearly 15,000 reviews, indicating a strong player base and positive reception. Game Pass subscribers will have access through both Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass tiers.
Game Pass Tiers
Both titles will be available on the following Game Pass tiers:
* game Pass Ultimate: Includes access to games on Xbox consoles, PC, and cloud gaming. https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-pass
* PC Game Pass: Provides access to a library of games on Windows PCs. https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-pass
Key Takeaways
* Routine, a long-awaited horror game, launches on Game Pass december 4, 2025.
* Dome keeper, a highly-rated roguelike, comes to Game Pass December 9, 2025.
* Both games are available on Xbox Series X|S,xbox One,and PC (Dome Keeper also available on PC Game Pass).
* Access is granted through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscriptions.
These additions promise a diverse range of gaming experiences for Xbox Game pass subscribers in December 2025. With the release of Routine after a lengthy development period and the inclusion of the critically acclaimed Dome Keeper, Game Pass continues to offer a compelling value proposition for gamers.