Get ready for vacation: May is crazy with Xbox Game Pass

The service accelerates with big premieres and a month that points high from the first day.

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May is shaping up to be one of those months where it’s tough to keep up with the pace on Xbox Game Pass. After a somewhat irregular start to the year, the catalog is starting to gain momentum with several releases that, due to their variety and weight, could make the next few weeks very exciting.

As we’ve been discussing at Generación Xbox, April has been a slow burn, but May is coming in hot, with proposals for all tastes and a few big-name titles that are already generating a lot of buzz.

All the confirmed Xbox Game Pass games for May

This is the calendar we have confirmed so far. We’re still waiting to see what other games will be announced next week:

May 7th

• Mixtape — Available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
  A narrative-driven adventure centered around three friends on their last night together, combining exploration, music, and personal moments with a recognizable soundtrack.

May 12th

• Call of the Elder Gods — Available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
  The sequel to Call of the Sea, with more challenging puzzles and a classic horror-inspired atmosphere, alternating between two protagonists.

May 19th

• Forza Horizon 6 — Available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
  The big release of the month. This time, it takes us to Japan with a larger world, new activities, and an enormous variety of vehicles.
  Early access starting May 15th for those who opt for the premium edition.

Additionally, there’s another title on the table:

• Subnautica 2 — Scheduled for May (no specific date yet)
  One of the most anticipated sequels, which could join the catalog at any moment during the month.

With this lineup, it’s clear that May is going to be anything but quiet. Between racing, narrative-driven adventures, puzzles, and potential surprises, Game Pass is once again at the center of the conversation. If you were thinking of catching up on the catalog… you might want to make some room, because what’s coming is no small thing.