Doom: The Dark Ages isn't the sole title arriving on Game Pass this month.
The Game Pass lineup for May has been revealed, and it's no surprise that Doom: The Dark Ages stands out as the highlight. However, it’s not the only game that deserves your attention! This month offers a variety of titles, including anime-inspired fighters and quirky Metroidvanias that promise hours of entertainment.
We're also seeing the return of a previous Game Pass title, several games upgrading their tiers, along with new perks and DLC.
**Dredge (Cloud, PC, Console) — May 6**
Team17
Dredge is an indie success that merges fishing with Lovecraftian horror. It’s a single-player narrative-driven experience where you fish to earn money, create upgrades, and occasionally uncover secrets beneath the waves. If you enjoy it, a live-action movie adaptation is in development.
**Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (Cloud, PC, Console) — May 7**
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 offers an open-world fighting experience, allowing you to explore a vast city, battle beloved characters, and engage in a story crafted for Dragon Ball fans. Winning fights demands skill beyond just button smashing, but you won’t need to be a fighting game expert. The total gameplay lasts between 30 to 40 hours, keeping you occupied.
**Revenge of the Savage Planet (Cloud, PC, Console) — May 8**
Racoon Logic
Revenge of the Savage Planet features a sarcastic, exaggerated Metroidvania style where you play a corporate worker stranded on a remote planet, equipped with minimal gear, and eager to take on your former employer. You’ll need to explore and gather upgrades to survive and find your way back to Earth.
**Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed (Cloud, PC, Console) — May 8**
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed merges RPG elements with relationship-building in a brawler format. The game can be completed in ten to 14 hours and is packed with the Turtle action fans love.
**Warhammer: Vermintide 2 (Cloud, Console) — May 13**
Returning to the Game Pass library after a long hiatus, Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is a wave shooter akin to Helldivers 2, set in the Warhammer Fantasy universe. Partner with three others to battle through enemy hordes, loot, and enhance your character into a more formidable force.
**Doom: The Dark Ages (Cloud, PC, Console) — May 15**
Bethesda
As the prequel to Doom and Doom: Eternal, Doom: The Dark Ages continues the demon-slaying excitement but with a medieval flair. Dressed in a cape and utilizing a shield adorned with saw blades, you will confront a plethora of demons and foes.
**Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo (Cloud, PC, Console) — May 16**
This day-one Game Pass title immerses players in Limbo, where you assist the trapped souls in releasing their regrets. It’s an adorable, vibrant papercraft game that acts as a refreshing change after some of the heavier titles on the list.
**Firefighting Simulator: The Squad (Cloud, PC, Console) — May 20**
Ever wanted to know what it’s like to be a firefighter? Firefighting Simulator gives you that experience, whether playing solo or teaming up with up to three friends.
**Police Simulator: Patrol Officers (Cloud, PC, Console) — May 20**
It's essentially Firefighting Simulator, but with a police twist. You can either fulfill your duties earnestly or mimic the antics of Police Academy with your friends.
Alongside these new releases, Dungeons of Hinterberg, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, and Metal Slug Tactics will join the Game Pass Standard tier on May 7.
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Doom: The Dark Ages isn't the sole title arriving on Game Pass this month.
This month, nine new titles are being added to the lineup, among them is Revenge of the Savage Planet.