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Xbox Game Pass May 2026 lineup is here and it’s massive with Forza Horizon 6 and DOOM leading the way

Microsoft confirmed its biggest Xbox Game Pass month yet with 13 new games.

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May is shaping up to be a great month if you’re an Xbox Game Pass subscriber. Microsoft has revealed the first wave of titles heading to the service this month, and it’s a strong one.

A total of 13 new games are joining the library, headlined by Forza Horizon 6, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Subnautica 2. This is the first major lineup drop since Microsoft cut the price of Game Pass Ultimate from $29.99 to $22.99 per month and PC Game Pass from $16.49 to $13.99 per month.

Xbox Game Pass May 2026 games list and release dates

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The headline act is Forza Horizon 6, arriving day one on May 19 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. Here’s the complete list:

TitleRelease DateDescriptionPlanAvailable On
Final Fantasy VMay 5A classic RPG where crystals hold the balance of the worldUltimate, Premium, PC Game PassCloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Ben 10 Power TripMay 6A co-op adventure following Ben Tennyson battling crystal-powered threatsUltimate, Premium, PC Game PassCloud, Console, PC
Descenders NextMay 6An extreme sports game across snowy slopes and rugged terrainUltimate, Premium, PC Game PassCloud, Console, PC
Wheel WorldMay 6A cosmic biking adventure with open-world exploration and racingUltimate, Premium, PC Game PassCloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC
WildgateMay 6A PvPvE multiplayer shooter with tactical ship-to-ship combatUltimate, Premium, PC Game PassCloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Wuchang: Fallen FeathersMay 6A souls-like RPG set in the dark final days of the Ming DynastyUltimate, Premium, PC Game PassCloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC
MixtapeMay 7A nostalgic coming-of-age narrative adventure, day one on Game PassUltimate, PC Game PassCloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC
OutboundMay 11A cozy off-grid open-world exploration game for up to four playersUltimate, PC Game PassCloud, Console, PC
Black JacketMay 12A dark card game set in purgatory with a blackjack twistUltimate, PC Game PassCloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC
Elite DangerousMay 12A first-person spaceship sandbox with a heavy focus on explorationUltimate, PremiumCloud, Console
Call of the Elder GodsMay 12A Lovecraftian puzzle adventure and sequel to Call of the SeaUltimate, PC Game PassCloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC
DOOM: The Dark AgesMay 14A prequel to the 2016 reboot telling the DOOM Slayer’s origin storyUltimate, Premium, PC Game PassCloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC
Subnautica 2May 14A four-player co-op underwater survival game on a new alien worldUltimate, PC Game PassCloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC
Forza Horizon 6May 19An open-world racing game across Japan with over 550 cars, day oneUltimate, PC Game PassCloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC

What games are leaving Game Pass this month?

Five titles are heading out on May 15, so jump back in before they go.

  • Galacticare
  • Go Mecha Ball
  • Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo
  • Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship
  • Planet of Lana
Manisha Priyadarshini
Manisha Priyadarshini
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Manisha Priyadarshini is a tech and entertainment writer with over nine years of editorial experience.
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