Xbox announces 13 new games coming to Game Pass this month
April was a big month for Xbox Game Pass members, as Microsoft added a total of 17 new games for players to download and play. And now that May has started, the company has revealed the next lineup of games that will be added to the library soon.
First Xbox Game Pass lineup of May 2026 revealed
According to the official announcement from Microsoft, a total of 13 new games will be added to Game Pass this month. The lineup includes some popular names like Forza Horizon 6, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and more. Some of these titles were already a part of Game Pass but are now being expanded to the Premium plan, while others are brand new additions.
That said, here is the full release schedule of the next lineup, along with the availability dates.
Game name | Date available | Short description | Game Pass plan | Platforms |
Ben 10 Power Trip | May 6 | An adventure game where you play as Ben Tennyson and fight against crystal-powered threats. | Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass | Cloud, Console, and PC |
Descenders Next | May 6 | An extreme sports game featuring snowy peaks, dirt tracks, and more. | Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass | Cloud, Console, and PC |
Wheel World | May 6 | An adventure racing game where you can race elite teams, trick out your bike, and explore vast landscapes. | Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC |
Wildgate | May 6 | A PvPvE multiplayer shooter featuring tactical ship-to-ship combat. | Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC |
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers | May 6 | A souls-like action RPG that lets you experience the dark final days of the Ming Dynasty. | Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC |
Mixtape | May 7 | A nostalgic narrative adventure inspired by classic coming-of-age movies. | Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC |
Outbound | May 11 | A cozy open-world exploration game where you can craft workstations, upgrade your vehicle, and live off-grid. | Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass | Cloud, Console, and PC |
Black Jacket | May 12 | A blackjack-inspired rougelite deckbuilder where you can play powerful card combos or cheat to defeat your opponents. | Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC |
Call of the Elder Gods | May 12 | A puzzle adventure game where you play as Professor Harry Evehart. | Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld and PC |
Elite Dangerous | May 12 | A first-person spaceship dogfight simulator with a big focus on exploration. | Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium | Cloud and Console |
DOOM: The Dark Ages | May 14 | An action FPS that focuses on the origin story of the DOOM Slayer’s rage. | Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC |
Subnautica 2 | May 14 | An underwater survival adventure set in a new alien world. | Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass ‘ | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC |
Forza Horizon 6 | May 19 | A racing game that will let you explore the landscapes of Japan with over 550 cars to choose from. | Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC |
During the recent IGN x ID@Xbox showcase event, Microsoft also announced 15 new day-one titles coming to Game Pass this year. These are mostly indie games, and the lineup includes titles like Beastro, Screenbound, RV There Yet?, and more.
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