What games are coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2026? As the Microsoft-owned division looks to release new first-party heavy hitters this year, we can expect all of them to hit the subscription service day one. But as always, more third-party and indie titles are also joining the list of offerings each month, whether you’re on Xbox or PC. Here’s the up-to-date list of games coming to (and departing) Game Pass in 2026.
Though Game Pass’ prices have steadily gone up and the tiers situation has become more confusing as of late, most players that aren’t into amassing vast libraries of games still find value in the many sub options. Furthermore, it’s helped lots of indie developers and mid-sized studios better market games that otherwise could come and go unnoticed.
Game Pass subs also get extra discounts that apply to games available on the service, so if you’re planning to drop it soon or simply want to own specific titles you’ve greatly enjoyed, that’s an extra perk on top of the ability to play the games across many devices and (in some cases) over the Cloud service that’s worth considering.
Recently, Game Pass Ultimate has dropped from $29.99 to $22.99, while PC Game Pass has gone from $16.49 down to $13.99. The cuts have come to entice more players to the service, but a caveat of this is that each new Call of Duty will not appear Day One on Game Pass.
Game Pass Games 2026 - Past Months
- January (Wave 1): Star Wars Outlaws, Resident Evil Village, etc.
- January (Wave 2): Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Death Stranding Director’s Cut, etc.
- February (Wave 1): High On Life 2, Madden NFL 26, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, etc.
- February (Wave 2): Kingdom Come Deliverance II, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, EA Sports College Football 26, etc.
- March (Wave 1): Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf, Construction Simulator, etc.
- March (Wave 2): Disco Elysium, Absolum, Nova Roma, etc.
- April (Wave 1): Final Fantasy IV, DayZ, Endless Legend 2, FBC: Firebreak, Planet Coaster 2, Tiny Bookshop, Football Manager 26, Football Manager 26 Console, Hades II, etc…
- April (Wave 2): Aphelion, Trepang2, Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era, Sledding Game, TerraTech Legion, and Final Fantasy V
Don’t forget to see what’s being added to Humble Choice in April 2026.
Game Pass Arrivals & Departures: May 2026
There’s some great variety on all tiers of Game Pass this month. We’ve got the return of Xbox’s racing franchise, a seafaring survival sequel, fresh indie gems, demon-slaying shooters, dino park management, and cosmic horror shenanigans.
That’s just the tip of the iceberg, though, so read on to find out what else is coming to Game Pass for May 2026
Wave 1
- Forza Horizon 6 (Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, Handheld, and PC) – May 19
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Ben 10 Power Trip (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 6
Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass
- Descenders Next (Game Preview) (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 6
Now with Game Pass Premium, joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
- Wheel World (Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, and PC) – May 6
Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
- Wildgate (Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, and PC) – May 6
Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass
- Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, and PC) – May 6
Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
- Mixtape (Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, Handheld, and PC) – May 7
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Outbound (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 11
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Black Jacket (Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, Handheld, and PC) – May 12
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Call of the Elder Gods (Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, Handheld and PC) – May 12
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Elite Dangerous (Cloud and Console) – May 12
Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium
- DOOM: The Dark Ages (Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, Handheld, and PC) – May 14
Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
- Subnautica 2 (Game Preview) (Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, Handheld, and PC) – May 14
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Wave 2
- Dead Static Drive (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 20
Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
- My Friend Peppa Pig (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 20
Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass
- Pigeon Simulator (Cloud, XBOX Series X/S, Handheld, and PC) – May 20
Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
- Remnant II (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 20
Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass
- Winter Burrow (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 20
Now with Game Pass Premium; joining Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
- Luna Abyss (Cloud, XBOX Series X/S, and PC) – May 21
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Escape Simulator (Cloud, XBOX Series X/S, and PC) – May 26
Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass
- Echo Generation 2 (Cloud, XBOX Series X/S, and PC) – May 27
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition (Cloud, XBOX Series X/S, and PC) – May 27
Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass
- Crashout Crew (Cloud, XBOX Series X/S, Handheld, and PC) – May 28
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Kabuto Park (Cloud, XBOX Series X/S, and PC) – May 28
Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass
- Final Fantasy VI (Cloud, XBOX Series X/S, and PC) – June 2
Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass
- Jurassic World Evolution 3 (Cloud, XBOX Series X/S, and PC) – June 2
Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass
The games leaving by 15 May
- Galacticare (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Go Mecha Ball (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Planet of Lana (Cloud, Console, and PC)
The Games Leaving 31 May
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Against the Storm (Cloud, Console, and PC)
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Crypt Custodian (Cloud, Console, and PC)
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Metaphor: ReFantazio (Cloud, Console, and PC)
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Persona 4 Golden (Cloud, Console, and PC)
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Spray Paint Simulator (Cloud, Console, and PC)
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