Microsoft has revealed the first wave of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in May 2026, and it’s a stacked lineup headlined by the open-world arcade racer Forza Horizon 6.
Out of the 13 games being added during the first half of the month, five are day-one releases, giving subscribers instant access to some of the most anticipated new titles on the service.
Full May 2026 Game Pass Lineup (First Half)
- Final Fantasy V – May 5 (Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass)
- Ben 10: Power Trip – May 6 (Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass)
- Descenders Next (Game Preview) – May 6 (Now with Premium; Ultimate and PC Game Pass)
- Wheel World – May 6 (Now with Premium; Ultimate and PC Game Pass)
- Wildgate – May 6 (Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass)
- Wuchang: Fallen Feathers – May 6 (Now with Premium; Ultimate and PC Game Pass)
- Mixtape – May 7 (Ultimate and PC Game Pass)
- Outbound – May 11 (Ultimate and PC Game Pass)
- Black Jacket – May 12 (Ultimate and PC Game Pass)
- Call of the Elder Gods – May 12 (Ultimate and PC Game Pass)
- Elite Dangerous – May 12 (Ultimate and Premium)
- Doom: The Dark Ages – May 14 (Now with Premium; Ultimate and PC Game Pass)
- Subnautica 2 (Game Preview) – May 14 (Ultimate and PC Game Pass)
- Forza Horizon 6 – May 19 (Ultimate and PC Game Pass)
Day-One Highlights and Early Access Perks
Several of the day-one additions are generating serious buzz on Steam wishlists:
- Subnautica 2 currently sits at the very top of the most-wishlisted list.
- Outbound, the relaxing van-life survival game, is also highly anticipated.
- Forza Horizon 6 ranks as the third most-wishlisted game overall.
Note that Forza Horizon 6 launches on May 19, but subscribers with the Premium Upgrade Pack ($59.99) will be able to jump into Early Access starting May 15.
Games Leaving Game Pass on May 15
Microsoft also announced the titles exiting the service on May 15 (with a 20% discount available in the Microsoft Store until then):
- Galacticare
- Go Mecha Ball
- Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo
- Paw Patrol: Rescue Wheels Championship
- Planet of Lana
Game Pass Price Changes and Future Plans
Last month Microsoft announced a price reduction for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Unofficial reports suggest the company is exploring a more modular structure for the service in the future, potentially integrating it with platforms like Discord to offer even greater flexibility for subscribers.
With a packed May featuring everything from cozy adventures to massive open-world racers and highly anticipated sequels, this is shaping up to be one of the strongest months for Game Pass in quite some time.
Stay Tuned for More Updates
We’ll keep you posted on exact launch times, Early Access details, and any last-minute additions or removals. Hyped4.com is your one-stop shop for everything Xbox Game Pass.
Note to Editors: For the latest official list and dates, check the Xbox Game Pass app or the official Microsoft blog.