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The Xbox Game Pass is only getting four new games until mid-May, but they should not be underestimated

Little Kitty, Big City will be released on May 9 for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. (Source: Xbox)
Little Kitty, Big City will be released on May 9 for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. (Source: Xbox)
In May, Microsoft is taking it easy with new additions to Xbox Game Pass. There are only four new games until May 14, but they are convincing: an AAA game from 2013, a popular indie title, and a new release that will be included in the gaming subscription right at its launch.

Microsoft is adding four new games to the Xbox Game Pass by May 14, which is comparatively few. After all, the gaming subscription received twice as many new games in the first half of April. However, this does not mean that May will be a disappointment for subscribers. With Tomb Raider, Microsoft is adding another triple-A game to the Game Pass.

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is also likely to make some people happy. After all, the game has very good ratings on Steam: 94 percent positive votes with over 30,000 reviews. Little Kitty, Big City, which will be included in the Game Pass right at launch, is also worth a look for fans of third-person exploration and cute cats.

Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition - May 2 (PC, console and cloud)

Released in 2013, Tomb Raider is a reboot of the iconic game series that centers on a young Lara Croft. After a shipwreck, Lara is stranded on a mysterious island. Players must explore the island, collect resources, defeat enemies and solve puzzles to find Lara's lost friends and escape the dangerous island. The combat involves both firearms and hand-to-hand combat. Lara can not only find food, but also hunt for it herself. The Definitive Edition expands the main game to include all DLCs. It includes tombs to explore, weapon packs, an expanded multiplayer mode and various skins for Lara.

Kona II: Brume - May 7 (PC, console and cloud)

Kona II: Brume is a first-person adventure game with strong detective elements and survival aspects, but also a special storytelling mechanic. It is the sequel to "Kona", which is set in the 1970s in a remote, snow-covered village in northern Canada. The village has been engulfed by a mysterious fog. Players must not only solve the mysterious circumstances surrounding the village, but also fight against the harsh weather conditions that threaten their own lives. The story is mostly conveyed through environmental narration - clues found in the world, interactions with objects and occasional narrative commentary.

Little Kitty, Big City - May 9 (PC, console and cloud)

In Little Kitty, Big City, a small cat has lost its way in a big city and must get back home. Players control the cat from a third-person perspective and can freely explore the colorful and interactive city environment. The city is full of opportunities to play, discover and make friends. The tasks are playful - such as chasing birds, climbing or annoying people. Little Kitty, Big City will be available in the Xbox Game Pass directly on release on May 9.

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons - May 14 (PC, console and cloud)

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is a puzzle adventure game about two brothers, Naia and Naiee, who embark on a dangerous journey to find a cure for their seriously ill father. Their path leads them through a mystical world inspired by Scandinavian myths and home to many magical creatures - from friendly giants to sad trolls. Players can control both brothers at the same time, with each brother being controlled with a separate joystick or on the keyboard using the arrow keys and WASD. Each brother has specific abilities that are crucial as the game progresses: Naia is stronger and can swim, while Naiee is more agile and better at communicating with animals. Players have to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles to get their father the "water of life".

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Marius Müller, 2024-05- 1 (Update: 2024-05- 1)