Xbox Game Pass May 2025 Wave 1 Games Revealed

Microsoft has officially unveiled the exciting lineup for the first wave of Xbox Game Pass titles for May 2025, as detailed on Xbox Wire. This announcement includes 12 games that will be added to the service by May 20, featuring a mix of new releases and fan favorites.

Kicking off the month, on May 6, players can dive into Dredge (available on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) across Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard. This single-player fishing adventure offers more than just catching fish; it includes a dark, mysterious undercurrent where players can uncover long-buried secrets in a haunting archipelago.

May 7 is packed with new additions. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) joins the service on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard, allowing players to revisit the iconic world of Dragon Ball. Dungeons of Hinterberg and Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (both on Console) are now accessible through Game Pass Standard, offering unique gameplay experiences. Additionally, Metal Slug Tactics (Console) enhances the Game Pass Standard library with its tactical gameplay.

On May 8, Revenge of the Savage Planet (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) launches as a day-one title on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. This game places players in a future where they must navigate an alien planet to exact revenge on their former employer. Also on the same day, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed (Cloud, Console, and PC) joins Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard, offering an action-packed adventure with the beloved Turtle brothers.

Moving to May 13, Warhammer: Vermintide 2 (Cloud and Console) makes a triumphant return to Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass Standard. This cooperative game set in the Warhammer Fantasy Battles world challenges players to fend off the forces of Chaos and Skaven.

The highlight of the month arrives on May 15 with Doom: The Dark Ages (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S), a day-one Game Pass launch on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. As a prequel to the acclaimed Doom series, this game plunges players into a medieval war against Hell, promising a cinematic and intense experience.

A day later, on May 16, Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo (Cloud, Console, and PC) joins Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass as another day-one title. This papercraft adventure game invites players to explore the unique world of Limbo.

Finally, wrapping up the Wave 1 lineup on May 20 are Firefighting Simulator: The Squad and Police Simulator: Patrol Officers (both available on Cloud, Console, and PC) across Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard, providing immersive simulation experiences.

In addition to these additions, players should note that several titles will be leaving Xbox Game Pass on May 15. These include Brothers A Tale of Two Sons, Chants of Sennaar, Dune: Spice Wars, Hauntii, and The Big Con. Members can take advantage of a 20% discount to keep these games in their library.

This diverse lineup ensures that Xbox Game Pass subscribers have plenty to look forward to in May 2025, with a variety of genres and exciting new releases to explore.