Xbox Game Pass has an incredible game worth checking out, but its release may have flown under the radar considering how strong 2025 has been for video games. The most notable of those is probably Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, 2025’s strongest GOTY contender. It was praised for its story and a renewed view of the traditional turn-based combat system.
Of course, while Clair Obscur’s popularity skyrocketed, it’s not the only great game that was released this year. 2025 has also seen the release of Death Stranding 2, which is expected to be a competitor for the GOTY award, for example. Other good titles this year are Doom: The Dark Ages and Split Fiction. There are several highly-rated games in 2025, but one of Game Pass’ best offerings may have gone overlooked.
Blue Prince Is Free On Xbox Game Pass
The Game Can Be Played On Consoles & PC
One of these highly-rated 2025 games is Blue Prince, which you can play for free with a Game Pass subscription. The title was released on April 10 this year and entered the service’s catalog on day one, meaning members could play it as soon as it became available in the global market. Blue Prince’s day-one release on Game Pass was a pleasant one, but it may have been obfuscated by other April titles, like South of Midnight or Clair Obscur.
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Blue Prince’s availability on Xbox Game Pass is nearly universal, meaning that it can be enjoyed on current-gen consoles, PC, and Cloud. Unfortunately, it is not compatible with previous-gen hardware, so it can’t be played on Xbox One consoles.
The game hasn’t shown signs that it’ll leave the subscription service any time soon. However, given Xbox Game Pass’ rotation, it could be removed from the catalog at the start of any given month.
The Game Mixes Puzzles With Roguelike Elements
Blue Prince is a fantastic puzzle game that is certainly worthy of your attention. The game has an outstanding 92 Metascore on Metacritic, highlighting its quality.
The game is praised for the depth of its puzzle structure, combined with a touch of roguelike elements that make you revisit the many chambers that compose the Mt. Holly mansion. The goal is to find Room 46, which is how you beat the game and gain many of the Achievements in Blue Prince.
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If you want a game that will challenge your puzzle-solving skills with some memory tests, seeing that the position of rooms changes with every run, this may be the game for you. It’s a much smaller game when compared to larger JRPGs, for example, but Blue Prince may keep you entertained for hours if you’re an Xbox Game Pass member.
Source: Metacritic
Blue Prince
- Released
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April 10, 2025
- ESRB
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E For Everyone // Alcohol Reference
- Developer(s)
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Dogubomb
- Publisher(s)
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Raw Fury
- Engine
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Unity
- Number of Players
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Single-player
