Xbox has just lifted the lid on the next batch of games heading to Game Pass this month. Get ready to clear some space on your hard drive, because there’s a fair bit arriving soon across Cloud, Console, and PC. And for those of you on the Game Pass Standard tier, there’s particularly good news with a notable selection of titles joining your library in this wave.
From day one launches that have been on folks’ radar to some interesting indies and a familiar face returning, the library is about to expand. The best part? Several of these titles are available starting right now!
Let’s dive into what’s arriving.
Available Today on Game Pass:
- Dredge (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
- Available On: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
- About the Game: This one joined the service very recently and is available now for all tiers. It’s pitched as a single-player fishing adventure, which might sound tranquil, but apparently, there’s a “sinister undercurrent.” So, while you’re upgrading your boat and selling your catch, be prepared to dredge up some “long-buried secrets” from a mysterious archipelago. Don’t say we didn’t warn you if your tranquil fishing trip turns into something… less tranquil.
- Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Available On: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
- About the Game: Good news, it’s available starting today! Fans of Dragon Ball, this one’s for you, accessible across all tiers. Expect plenty of action, epic battles, and extensive customization options. You can create your own character, explore Conton City, and team up with iconic faces from the series. Your mission? To jump into the history of Dragon Ball and make sure it stays on track. Sounds like a high-stakes history lesson you can start immediately.
- Dungeons of Hinterberg (Console)
- Available On: Game Pass Standard
- About the Game: Also hitting Game Pass today, specifically for Standard members on Console. Welcome to Hinterberg – seemingly a lovely tourist spot in the Austrian Alps that just happens to be packed with dungeons. Your holiday involves mastering magic, solving puzzles, and, naturally, slaying monsters to become a “Master Slayer.” Beats a crowded ski lift, we suppose, and you can start this alpine adventure right away.
- Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (Xbox Series X|S)
- Available On: Game Pass Standard
- About the Game: Another title arriving today, available for Game Pass Standard on Xbox Series X|S. From the developers behind Ashen, this action-RPG tasks you with taking on the Gods. You play as Nor Vanek, accompanied by a companion named Enki. The combat blends melee, gunpowder, and magic, creating a “deadly dance.” Time to show those deities who’s boss – you can start your divine rebellion today.
- Metal Slug Tactics (Console)
- Available On: Game Pass Standard
- About the Game: Rounding out today’s arrivals, available for Game Pass Standard on Console. The classic run’n-gun series gets a tactical twist in this RPG with roguelite elements. Assemble your squad and head into turn-based combat to take on the Rebel Army on a grid. It’s Metal Slug, but you might actually need to think before you shoot everything. Interesting, and it’s ready to play now.
Landing Later This Month – Keep an Eye Out:
- Revenge of the Savage Planet (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – Arriving Day One, May 8
- Available On: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- About the Game: A day one launch landing tomorrow. This is the follow-up to Journey to the Savage Planet. You’ve been unceremoniously dumped on a faraway world after being made redundant. Now, it’s all about exploring, upgrading your gear, and orchestrating your grand revenge on your former employer. Petty? Maybe. Satisfying? Hopefully. Get ready for this one tomorrow.
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Arriving May 8
- Available On: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
- About the Game: The Heroes in a Half Shell are back for another adventure, joining tomorrow across all tiers. With help from April’s reports and Splinter’s guidance, get ready to fight crime and get tangled up in a saga of justice and chaos. If you’re a fan of the turtles, this is likely a must-play, starting tomorrow.
- Warhammer: Vermintide 2 (Cloud and Console) – Returning May 13
- Available On: Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Standard
- About the Game: Making a return to the Game Pass library next week, available for Ultimate and Standard members on Cloud and Console. If you missed it the first time, or just fancy another go, grab up to three friends for some intense co-op first-person combat against the forces of Chaos and Skaven in the Warhammer Fantasy world. Plenty of careers, weapons, and enemies to hack through when it arrives.
- DOOM: The Dark Ages (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – Arriving Day One, May 15
- Available On: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- About the Game: This is a big one hitting day one in the middle of the month, available for Ultimate and PC Game Pass. A prequel to the modern DOOM games, sending the DOOM Slayer into a “dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.” Expect the same high-octane, demon-slaying action you know and love, just with a potentially more… archaic arsenal? Pre-install is probably a good idea closer to the 15th.
- Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Arriving Day One, May 16
- Available On: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- About the Game: Another day one title, arriving next week for Ultimate and PC Game Pass. This is a papercraft adventure where you’ll meet the residents of Limbo – souls cursed to relive the same day due to deep regrets. Sounds visually distinct and thematically heavy. Could be a unique experience to check out on the 16th.
- Firefighting Simulator: The Squad (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Arriving May 20
- Available On: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
- About the Game: Landing later this month across all tiers. Experience the life of a firefighter as part of a crew in a major US city. Can be played solo or with up to three friends in co-op. Get ready to respond to fire alerts and manage emergency situations on the 20th. Hopefully, your virtual colleagues are competent.
- Police Simulator: Patrol Officers (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Arriving May 20
- Available On: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
- About the Game: Also arriving later in May on the 20th, available across all tiers. Step into the boots of a police officer in the fictional Brighton. You’ll handle daily police work, from traffic stops to responding to incidents, either alone or with a partner. Get to know your beat and keep the peace. Or try to, at least.
So, that’s the lineup announced for the first half of May. Plenty to add to that ever-growing Game Pass list, with several available starting today, including some solid additions for Standard members! Enjoy exploring the new additions.
