The lineup for Xbox Game Pass in May 2026 has arrived, and it’s substantial, featuring Forza Horizon 6 and DOOM at the forefront.
May is turning out to be an exciting month for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. Microsoft has announced the initial batch of titles arriving on the service this month, and it's quite impressive.
A total of 13 new games will be added to the library, featuring highlights like Forza Horizon 6, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Subnautica 2. This marks the first significant release since Microsoft reduced the price of Game Pass Ultimate from $29.99 to $22.99 per month and PC Game Pass from $16.49 to $13.99 per month.
Xbox Game Pass May 2026 Games List and Release Dates
The standout title is Forza Horizon 6, which will be available from day one on May 19 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. Here’s the full list:
| Title | Release Date | Description | Plan | Available On |
|--------------------------------|--------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Final Fantasy V | May 5 | A classic RPG where crystals maintain the world's balance | Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC |
| Ben 10 Power Trip | May 6 | A co-op adventure featuring Ben Tennyson battling crystal-powered threats | Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass | Cloud, Console, PC |
| Descenders Next | May 6 | An extreme sports game set in snowy slopes and rugged terrain | Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass | Cloud, Console, PC |
| Wheel World | May 6 | A cosmic biking adventure with open-world exploration and racing | Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC |
| Wildgate | May 6 | A PvPvE multiplayer shooter focusing on tactical ship-to-ship combat | Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC |
| Wuchang: Fallen Feathers | May 6 | A souls-like RPG set in the dark final days of the Ming Dynasty | Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC |
| Mixtape | May 7 | A nostalgic coming-of-age narrative adventure, available day one on Game Pass| Ultimate, PC Game Pass | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC|
| Outbound | May 11 | A cozy off-grid open-world exploration game for up to four players | Ultimate, PC Game Pass | Cloud, Console, PC |
| Black Jacket | May 12 | A dark card game set in purgatory with a blackjack twist | Ultimate, PC Game Pass | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC|
| Elite Dangerous | May 12 | A first-person spaceship sandbox emphasizing exploration | Ultimate, Premium | Cloud, Console |
| Call of the Elder Gods | May 12 | A Lovecraftian puzzle adventure and sequel to Call of the Sea | Ultimate, PC Game Pass | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC|
| DOOM: The Dark Ages | May 14 | A prequel to the 2016 reboot narrating the origin story of the DOOM Slayer | Ultimate, Premium, PC Game Pass | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC|
| Subnautica 2 | May 14 | A four-player co-op underwater survival game set on a new alien world | Ultimate, PC Game Pass | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC|
| Forza Horizon 6 | May 19 | An open-world racing game set in Japan featuring over 550 cars, available day one | Ultimate, PC Game Pass | Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC|
What games are leaving Game Pass this month?
Five titles will be departing on May 15, so make sure to enjoy them before they're gone.
- Galacticare
- Go Mecha Ball
- Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo
- Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship
- Planet of Lana
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The lineup for Xbox Game Pass in May 2026 has arrived, and it’s substantial, featuring Forza Horizon 6 and DOOM at the forefront.
Xbox Game Pass has announced 13 new games for May 2026, including major day one releases such as Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape, and Subnautica 2.