The Xbox release calendar is hitting a fever pitch this month, delivering a massive wave of Day One titles that cater to almost every corner of the gaming world. Headlining this impressive lineup is the breathtaking Forza Horizon 6, which officially shifts into gear on May 19 (with early access starting May 15). Trading the Mexican heat for the stunning, diverse landscapes of Japan, this latest entry is already being hailed as a visual masterpiece. But the momentum doesn’t stop at the finish line; the coming weeks also bring a diverse spread of highly anticipated arrivals, including the atmospheric survival of Subnautica 2 and the nostalgic narrative journey of Mixtape. Whether you’re looking to tear through the streets of Tokyo or survive the depths of an alien ocean, the next few weeks are shaping up to be some of the busiest—and most exciting—in recent memory for Xbox players.
Ben 10 Power Trip (May 6)
Available on: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Console and PC
Join Ben Tennyson on a European adventure as he battles the evil Hex and mysterious crystal-powered threats. Transform into powerful aliens, fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vibrant 3D world solo or in co-op to save the day.
Descenders Next Game Preview (May 6)
Available on: Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Ultimate and PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Console, and PC
It’s time to conquer the world of extreme sports. Grab a snowboard for steep, snowy slopes or ride a mountainboard across rugged terrain. Career and Grand Tour are now linked, making it smoother to unlock Parks, Slope styles, and Races. Want teamwork? Squad up with Descenders Next players worldwide and master the mountain.
Wheel World (May 6)
Available on: Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Ultimate and PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Welcome to Wheel World, a cosmic biking adventure where the fate of the universe rests on your handlebars. Play as Kat, a young rider on a mission to reclaim legendary bike parts and perform the Great Shift: a ritual that could restore balance to a world on the brink. Explore vast landscapes, from neon highways to scenic forests, meet strange spirits, and take on rival cyclists in high-speed races across a semi-open world.
Wildgate (May 6)
Available on: Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Wildgate is a PvPvE multiplayer shooter that blends tactical ship-to-ship combat with fast-paced first-person action. Evade deadly environmental hazards and search for powerful weapons and ship upgrades across three different modes.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (May 6)
Available on: Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Ultimate and PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a souls-like Action RPG set in the dark final days of the Ming Dynasty. Play as Wuchang, a pirate warrior battling memory loss and a deadly curse, as you master brutal combat, evolve your skills, and uncover the truth behind a world consumed by chaos.
Mixtape (May 7)
Available on: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Available day one with Xbox Game Pass! From Beethoven & Dinosaur, Mixtape is a nostalgic narrative adventure that draws inspiration from classic coming-of-age movies. Mixtape brings together nostalgic aimlessness, mischief, music, the highs and lows of adolescence, and the bittersweet feelings brought about by growth, transformation, and moving on.
Outbound (May 11)
Available on: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Console, and PC
Available day one with Xbox Game Pass! Explore a colorful world and build your own cozy home on wheels. Craft workstations, and source energy from the sun, wind, or water. Upgrade and customize your vehicle, grow crops, and live sustainably off-grid with up to four players.
Black Jacket (May 12)
Available on: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld and PC
Twenty-one or eternity. Black Jacket drops you into a purgatorial card game where restless souls wager their coins and the ferryman waits for his cut. From Mi’pu’mi Games and Skystone Games (Tiny Bookshop) — a painterly, pitch-black spin on blackjack awaits. Cheating fully encouraged.
Call of the Elder Gods (May 12)
Available on: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld and PC
Available day one with Xbox Game Pass! Journey to the far corners of the Earth and unearth ancient horrors in this Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure and sequel to 2020’s critically acclaimed Call of the Sea.
Elite Dangerous (May 12)
Available on: Ultimate, Premium
Playable on: Cloud And Console
Take to the stars in your own starship and do whatever it takes to survive in an ever-changing futuristic galactic sandbox. Acquire wealth and power, develop your skills and knowledge, and earn the right to stand tall among the ranks of the iconic Elite.
DOOM: The Dark Ages (May 14)
Available on: Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Ultimate and PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld and PC
DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells the epic cinematic origin story of the DOOM Slayer’s rage. In this third installment of the modern DOOM series, players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell
Subnautica 2 Game Preview (May 14)
Available on: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld and PC
Available day one on Xbox Game Pass! Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure set on an all-new alien world, developed by Unknown Worlds. Play alone or with friends in 4-player co-op. Adapt to survive by building custom bases and crafting tools. Explore the unknown to uncover the mysteries hidden within the depths.
Forza Horizon 6 (May 19)
Available on: Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Playable on: Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Available day one with Xbox Game Pass! Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Japan in over 550 real-world cars and become a racing Legend in Forza Horizon‘s biggest open world driving adventure yet. Play early on May 15 and get more content with the Premium Upgrade. Your journey to a Horizon Legend starts soon – Japan Awaits!
Games Leaving
- Galacticare (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Go Mecha Ball (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Planet of Lana (Cloud, Console, and PC)
While it’s always disappointing to see games leaving the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Cloud Gaming library, it’s important to remember that new titles are regularly added to the service. Players can look forward to the arrival of exciting new games in the near future.
Players can also save up to 20% with your membership discount to keep these games in your library! And don’t forget that a lot of the titles leaving Game Pass Ultimate do make their way into the “Stream Your Own Game” library.
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