Microsoft has officially unveiled the Wave 1 additions to the Xbox Game Pass lineup for May 2025, bringing a total of 12 exciting titles to the service by May 20. Leading the charge is Doom: The Dark Ages, the latest installment in id Software’s iconic first-person shooter series. As a Microsoft-owned title, it will be available on day one for Game Pass subscribers—a major highlight for fans of high-octane action.
However, Doom: The Dark Ages isn’t the only game making a day-one debut on Game Pass this month. Let’s dive into the full schedule and explore what's coming to Xbox Game Pass in May 2025.
New Additions Starting May 6
May 6 – Dredge (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S)
Now available across Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard, Dredge offers a unique blend of fishing adventure and eerie mystery. Players can sell their catch, upgrade their boat, and uncover long-buried secrets while navigating a haunting archipelago where some truths are better left undisturbed.
A Full Lineup of Releases on May 7
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (Cloud, Console, PC)
A fan-favorite entry in the Dragon Ball universe, now joining Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard.
Dungeons of Hinterberg (Console)
Bringing tactical RPG elements to Game Pass Standard.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (Xbox Series X|S)
An action-packed RPG now available via Game Pass Standard.
Metal Slug Tactics (Console)
A fresh twist on the classic arcade shooter, now on Game Pass Standard.
More Highlights from May 8
Revenge of the Savage Planet (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S)
Available day one on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. In this quirky sci-fi adventure, players find themselves stranded on an alien world after being laid off by a corrupt corporation. Explore, collect upgrades, and seek revenge in a chaotic galaxy filled with eccentric characters and deadly creatures.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed (Cloud, Console, PC)
Join the legendary Turtle brothers as they battle crime and unravel a story of justice and chaos. Available across all tiers of Game Pass.
Mid-Month Additions
May 13 – Warhammer: Vermintide 2 (Cloud, Console)
Returning to Game Pass, this co-op gem lets you fight alongside friends against hordes of Chaos and Skaven in intense first-person combat. With new enemies, careers, talents, and weapons, it's a must-play for fantasy fans.
The Big Day — May 15
Doom: The Dark Ages (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S)
The highly anticipated prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal arrives day one on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Step into the boots of the Doom Slayer and wage war in a dark medieval version of Hell. Subscribers who purchase the Premium Upgrade gain early access, exclusive DLC, and more.
Final Wave of Additions
May 16 – Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo (Cloud, Console, PC)
A charming papercraft adventure set in Limbo, where souls stuck in regret relive the same day over and over. Now available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
May 20 – Firefighting Simulator: The Squad (Cloud, Console, PC)
Experience the adrenaline of real-life firefighting as part of a team. Available across all Game Pass tiers.
May 20 – Police Simulator: Patrol Officers (Cloud, Console, PC)
Take on the role of a beat officer and enforce the law in a realistic open-world setting. Also available on all Game Pass tiers.
Xbox Game Pass May 2025 Wave 1 Lineup Summary
- Dredge (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – May 6
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard - Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (Cloud, Console, PC) – May 7
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard - Dungeons of Hinterberg (Console) – May 7
Game Pass Standard - Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (Xbox Series X|S) – May 7
Game Pass Standard - Metal Slug Tactics (Console) – May 7
Game Pass Standard - Revenge of the Savage Planet (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – May 8
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed (Cloud, Console, PC) – May 8
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard - Warhammer: Vermintide 2 (Cloud, Console) – May 13
Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Standard - Doom: The Dark Ages (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) – May 15
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass - Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo (Cloud, Console, PC) – May 16
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass - Firefighting Simulator: The Squad (Cloud, Console, PC) – May 20
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard - Police Simulator: Patrol Officers (Cloud, Console, PC) – May 20
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
Games Leaving Xbox Game Pass on May 15
Some games will be leaving the Game Pass library on May 15:
- Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons (Cloud, Console, PC)
- Chants of Sennaar (Cloud, Console, PC)
- Dune: Spice Wars (Game Preview) (Cloud, Console, PC)
- Hauntii (Cloud, Console, PC)
- The Big Con (Cloud, Console, PC)
If you're currently subscribed, you can take advantage of up to a 20% discount to keep any of these titles in your collection permanently.
