Microsoft recently shared the list of new Xbox Game Pass games arriving this month. The subscription model is undoubtedly one of the best value-for-money services available in the gaming space.
Game Pass offers players a wide selection of titles across multiple genres to choose from - against a modest monthly subscription fee. The service is updated regularly, with each month bringing in a slew of new titles for both the PC and Xbox consoles (Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S).
We have gathered all the available information regarding the new games that are arriving in Xbox Game Pass in May 2024 and those that are leaving.
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What are the Xbox Game Pass games for May 2024?
The following Xbox Game Pass games will be available to claim during May 2024 via the subscription service:
- Brothers A Tale of Two Sons: Out now
- Chants of Sennaar: May 15
- EA Sports NHL 24: May 16
- Immortals of Aveum: May 16
- Senua's Saga Hellblade II: May 21
- Hauntii: May 23
- Moving Out 2: May 28
- Humanity: May 30
- Lords of the Fallen: May 30
- Rolling Hills: June 4
Additional DLC and updates included for Xbox Game Pass games in May 2024 are the following:
- Vampire Survivors Operation Guns: Out now
- Minecraft 15 Year Anniversary: May 15
- Starfield Update: May 15
Game Pass will also bring with it the following perks for subscribers of the Ultimate tier:
- 500 Minecoins in Minecraft: May 15
- Naraka Bladepoint gear: Out now
How to claim Xbox Game Pass games
To claim games on XGP, readers will first need to purchase a subscription to the service and follow the steps below:
- Boot up your Xbox console or the Xbox PC app.
- Head to the Store and click on the “Game Pass” tab.
- A list of all downloadable games can be found.
- Choose the game you wish to play and hit the “Install” button to begin downloading.
- Once the download finishes, hit “Play” to start.
Keep in mind that these games will only be accessible as long as your subscription to XGP is active.
All Xbox Game Pass tiers explained
With the addition of the Core version, Game Pass tiers are more confusing than ever. A breakdown of each tier, along with their benefits and drawbacks, can be found below:
Game Pass Core
- Access to original Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S games
- No access on PC
- Online multiplayer access
- Additional discounts and XGP perks added
- No access to EA Play
- No access to Cloud Gaming
- $10 a month
Game Pass Console
- Access to original Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S games
- No access on PC
- No Online multiplayer access
- Additional discounts and XGP perks added
- No access to EA Play
- No access to Cloud Gaming
- $11 a month
Game Pass PC
- Access to original Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S games
- PC access
- No online console multiplayer access
- Additional discounts and XGP perks added
- Access to EA Play
- Access to Cloud Gaming; select titles via GeForce Now Ultimate
- $10 a month
Game Pass Ultimate
- Access to original Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S games
- PC Access
- Online multiplayer access
- Additional discounts and XGP perks added
- Access to EA Play
- Access to Cloud Gaming; select titles via GeForce Now Ultimate
- $17 a month
List of Xbox Game Pass games leaving in May 2024
Following is the list of Xbox Game Pass games that will leave the service in May 2024:
- Chicory A Colorful Tale: May 31
- Farworld Pioneers: May 31
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle: May 31
- Pac-man Museum Plus: May 31
- Little Witch in the Woods: May 31
- Railway Empire II: May 31
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