Xbox Game Pass: Here Are the First 2 Games Coming in December 2025, Including a Highly Anticipated One
Two titles are already confirmed for the December 2025 Xbox Game Pass lineup, and one of them is generating major excitement among players.
As the year draws to a close, Microsoft is preparing a sizeable selection of new games for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. While the full list is still under wraps, two titles have already been officially confirmed. Among them, Routine stands out as the most anticipated addition after a promising hands-on session earlier this year.
Routine Arrives on Xbox Game Pass on December 4
Routine makes its long-awaited debut on Xbox Game Pass this December, bringing its eerie sci-fi horror atmosphere to console, PC, and the cloud. Players who tried the early build during the summer praised its unsettling ambiance and minimalist design.
Lunar Software’s title invites players into a derelict lunar station filled with tension, mystery, and cryptic machines. Its retro-futuristic artistic direction and slow-burn pacing make it one of the most intriguing arrivals this winter. With visuals lean heavily on 80s sci-fi influences, enhancing the sense of oppressive isolation.
Dome Keeper Joins the Service on December 9
The second confirmed game for December is Dome Keeper, a strategy-survival title known for its minimalist pixel design and addictive gameplay loop. It will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud play.
The game challenges players to mine resources, upgrade their dome, and survive increasingly dangerous waves of alien creatures. Its blend of action, resource management, and tension makes it a perfect fit for quick sessions or long marathons. Dome Keeper has gained a passionate community thanks to its escalating difficulty and deep upgrade paths.
What Not to Expect This Month: Mixtape Delayed to 2026
Mixtape, originally expected in late 2025, has officially been pushed to 2026. Fans will therefore have to wait several more months before experiencing its narrative-driven adventure inspired by indie cinema and nostalgic soundtracks.
The postponement may be disappointing for some, but it suggests the developers need extra time to polish the experience. Thus we’ll need to wait a bit more to play this intriguing adventure by the dev Beethoven and Dinosaur and published by Annapurna Interactive.
While developing Artful Escape, our 3D artist Mikey, made an oven asset. It was a nice oven – the work of a true pro. He even put the knobs on. And that’s who we are at Beethoven & Dinosaur. We put the knobs on. Mixtape is almost complete, we’re just putting the knobs on. 2026 pic.twitter.com/vyK3wZzVKE
— MIXTAPE by Beethoven & Dinosaur (@bnd_studio) November 10, 2025
In Conclusion: Why December Could Hold More Surprises
Beyond the two confirmed titles, December traditionally brings last-minute Game Pass additions. Microsoft often reserves at least one major surprise for the holiday season, especially for Ultimate subscribers.
Expect updates throughout the month as new announcements drop. What surprise title would you like to see join the service before the year ends?
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