As May rolls in, Xbox Game Pass unveils its exciting lineup for both Ultimate and Standard subscribers. This month is particularly packed, introducing several highly anticipated titles on day one, including Doom: The Dark Ages and Revenge of the Savage Planet.
Leading the charge is Doom: The Dark Ages, which takes the franchise’s iconic demon-slaying gameplay and catapults it into a medieval setting. Players can expect an enthralling journey that predates the events of the 2016 reboot, complete with an innovative huge shield mechanic. It’s shaping up to be quite remarkable. On the other hand, Revenge of the Savage Planet, the sequel to the humorous 2020 action-adventure Journey to the Savage Planet from Typhoon Studios, promises to maintain its whimsical essence. However, as noted in Nova Play’s review by Robert Purchase, it may not reach the same level of chaotic fun it aims for.
Here’s what’s set to join Xbox Game Pass in May:
Available Now:
- Dredge (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X/S) – Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
Starting 7th May:
- Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
- Dungeons of Hinterberg (Console) – Available on Game Pass Standard
- Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (Xbox Series X/S) – Available on Game Pass Standard
On 8th May:
- Revenge of the Savage Planet (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X/S) – Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
By 13th May:
- Warhammer: Vermintide 2 (Cloud and Console) – Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Standard
Coming 15th May:
- DOOM: The Dark Ages (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X/S) – Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
On 16th May:
- Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Arriving 20th May:
- Firefighting Simulator: The Squad (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
- Police Simulator: Patrol Officers (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
As is often the case, with new arrivals come some departures. May also bids farewell to several titles from Game Pass. Microsoft recommends taking a look at these before they get the boot on 15th May. You can snag them at up to 20% off:
- Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Chants of Sennaar (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Dune: Spice Wars (Game Preview) (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Hauntii (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- The Big Con (Cloud, Console, and PC)
For more comprehensive coverage of everything within Microsoft’s subscription service, be sure to explore Nova Play’s Xbox Game Pass guide.
