While Microsoft generally announces new Xbox Game Pass games at the end of the month, two titles have just been confirmed with anticipation for December 2025. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will be able to discover Routine And Dome Keepertwo very different experiences, but both available the day they release.
Routine: futuristic horror on the Moon
Developed in a retro-futuristic atmosphere inspired by the 80s, Routine is in line with games such as Alien: Isolation. This first-person science fiction and horror game immerses the player in an abandoned moon base, filled with mysteries… and threats.
You will explore places as varied as deserted shopping centers or decrepit residential areas. Fleeing, hiding or fighting back against unknown entities will be your only options to survive. The heavy atmosphere and careful design make it one of the most anticipated horror titles of the end of the year.
Dome Keeper: roguelike strategy comes to Xbox
Originally released on PC in 2022, Dome Keeper arrives on Xbox via Game Pass in December. This action game mixes strategic mining And defense against waves of alien enemies. The player will have to extract resources, unlock gadgets, improve their equipment, and above all, protect your dome against ever more intense attacks.
Its roguelike mechanics ensure great replayability, while its retro graphics and immersive soundtrack reinforce engagement in the action.
Additions reserved for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
It’s important to note that both of these titles will be exclusive to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers at launch. Premium version users should be able to benefit from it a little later. This distinction becomes common with “day one” outings, often reserved for the most complete package of the service.
What else to expect in December?
The full list of games coming to Game Pass in December has yet to be revealed, but with the holidays on the horizon, Microsoft could have some surprises in storeincluding AAA titles or highly anticipated independent games.
In November, Ultimate subscribers were already able to play Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Winter Burrow, Dead Static Drive, Pigeon Simulatoror even Whiskerwood. Other games like Voidtrain Or Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris also joined the library.
Conclusion: A promising month for subscribers
With Routine And Dome KeeperXbox Game Pass starts December with variety and originality. One will give you chills in spacewhile the other will test your nerves and strategy in intense gameplay. And this is only the beginning: it remains to be discovered what other surprises Microsoft has in store for us to close the year in style.