The Xbox Game Pass July 2025 update is here, and it’s pretty stacked. From Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 to Little Nightmares II, there are many big titles dropping this month. Here are the best games in the Xbox Game Pass July Wave 1 library that you should check out.Xbox Game Pass July 2025 Games (WAVE 1)Screenshot: Iron GalaxyGamePlatformsDate ArrivingLittle Nightmares II Console, PC, CloudJuly 1Rise of the Tomb RaiderConsole, PC, CloudJuly 1Legend of ManaConsoleJuly 2Trials of ManaConsoleJuly 2Ultimate Chicken HorseConsole, PC, CloudJuly 3The AscentConsole, PC, CloudJuly 8Minami LaneConsole, PC, CloudJuly 9Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4Console, PC, CloudJuly 11High On LifeConsole, PC, CloudJuly 15Unfortunately with every update, also comes a handful of titles that are removed from the Microsoft subscription service. Here are the games leaving Xbox Game Pass starting July 15, 2025: Flock (Cloud, Console, and PC)Mafia Definitive Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC)Magical Delicacy (Cloud, Console, and PC)Tchia (Cloud, Console, and PC)The Callisto Protocol (Cloud, Console, and PC)The Case of the Golden Idol (Cloud, Console, and PC)Best Xbox Game Pass Game RecommendationsScreenshot: XboxAs I stated earlier, this month’s Xbox Game Pass update is pretty stacked. We have nine games to choose from, and the genres are pretty varied. I mean, it doesn’t get more diverse than a skateboard sim and a classic JRPG. However, we are going to go over the games we think are worth checking out the most.‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4’Screenshot: Iron GalaxyAs a 90’s kid, I grew up with the Tony Hawk games. So of course I’m beyond excited for the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 remake. The updated graphics and engine honestly look incredible. I also think Iron Galaxy has done a great job keeping the game’s original style intact, while modernizing the skating sim.Plus, the marketing for THPS 3 + 4 has so far been spot on. Bringing back Bam Margera? Check. Re-creating classic moments on our favorite levels? Yep. They even managed to get Jack Black to reprise his role as Officer Dick. Did I mention they even made a British version of him? Yeah, you better believe I’m going to be playing this remake for hours when it drops on July 11.‘Trials of Mana’Screenshot: Square EnixI’ll admit I’m a bit of a Square Enix fan boi. This is especially true for the Mana series, which I grew up playing as a kid. But I can confirm that the 2020 Trials of Mana remake is excellent. Square Enix did a fantastic job faithfully translating the 2D pixel-art game into a gorgeous 3D engine.However, more importantly, the remake really fleshes out the main cast with expanded stories. Trials of Mana also really shines in this regard with its improved voice acting. Whether you are an OG fan or a newcomer, this is a fantastic game you should check out — especially if you are a JRPG fan.Finally, I wanted to give a shout out to Little Nightmares II. The Bandai Namco puzzle-platformer is a big improvement over the first game. Plus, the game can be beat in just under 4 hours, so it’s the perfect title to jump into if you just want a quick adventure.The post Xbox Game Pass July 2025 Is Packed With Remakes Such As ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4’, ‘Trials of Mana’ and More appeared first on VICE.