New Xbox games launching this week, from May 12 through May 18 — DOOM: The Dark Ages arrives on Xbox Game Pass

The weekly Xbox releases show no sign of slowing down, with another large batch of games launching this week, including the widely-anticipated DOOM: The Dark Ages.

This fantasy-infused shooter from id Software and Bethesda Softworks is the latest in a long line of Xbox first-party launches in 2025, bringing a prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that radically shakes up the gameplay formula with new ideas.

I loved the changes, so much so that I awarded the game a rare perfect score in my review of DOOM: The Dark Ages. Naturally, as a first-party game, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subcribers will be able to hop in and play at no extra cost. As a reminder, Premium Edition buyers can start playing two days early.

If you missed them before, be sure to check out all the Xbox games that launched last week, including Revenge of the Savage Planet. Now, here's everything coming to the Xbox store next week:

May 13, 2025

• CyberCorp (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): "Brutal, fast-paced isometric co-op Loot Shooter in a Cyberpunk world. Master equipment-based combos. Discover exotic weapons and armor. Easy to start, hard to master. Play solo or team up with friends in multiplayer."
• Gore Doctor (Xbox Series X|S): "Gore Doctor is an immersive horror game packed with spine-chilling thrills. You wake up inside the twisted institute of a desperate doctor who’s broken all the rules to save his wife, Scarlett, from a deadly illness. As Scarlett succumbs to her fate, the doctor descends into madness and becomes convinced that death is the only respite. Players must navigate the nightmarish corridors of the doctor’s institute, confronting grotesque horrors, uncovering dark secrets, and striving to escape with their lives intact. Can you survive the twisted labyrinth and unravel the haunting mysteries within?"
• Labyrinth of the Demon King (Xbox Series X|S): "Labyrinth of the Demon King is a challenging first-person dungeon crawler with survival horror elements, set against the backdrop of a mythical feudal Japan besieged by demons. As a lone foot soldier, embark on a quest to track down and slay the Demon King who killed your Lord. But will you have the skill, resources and stamina needed to survive through all the horrors this brutal world will throw at you?"
• Palia (Xbox Series X|S): "Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world."
• The Precinct (Xbox Series X|S): "You are Officer Nick Cordell Jr. As a rookie beat cop fresh out of the Academy, you’re on the front line of defence for Averno’s citizens. Dive into a world of thrilling car chases, sandbox crimes, and a healthy dose of 1980s noir as you protect the populace and solve the mystery of your father’s murder in the line of duty."

May 14, 2025

• Anima Flux (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Anima Flux is a co-op metroidvania with two genetically enhanced soldiers, special agents of a theocratic dictatorial regime. Fight your way through swarms of mutants through a desolate, dystopian space city and save humanity's last stronghold, if, of course, anyone is still alive..."
• Hidden Kittens: Kingdom of Cats (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Purrr! Prepare for a delightful mission in a fantasy landscape – many cats can be found across this magical realm… Every corner hides a fluffy surprise just waiting to be discovered – over 350 of them, to be somewhat precise… Pick your favourite colours for your game’s look and feel, and keep your eyes peeled for any balls of joy that wait to be pet!~"
• Kaiju Big Battel: Fighto Fantasy (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Kaiju Big Battel: Fighto Fantasy is a 16-bit styled RPG featuring turn-based combat, a large cast of characters, and tons of hilarious dialogue! This is an officially licensed game based on the live-action monster wrestling group Kaiju Big Battel, who have been performing their Godzilla-meets-WWE act for over 20 years."
• Recycle Bin Battle (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Recycle Bin Battle is a unique and amazing game with lot of fun, original video and "proust madeleine" Reycle Bin Battle is an arcade puzzle game based on 3 differents gameplay. 1- Catch Rubishes tumbling down a machine and arrange them in type and color to make them disappear and make ball for second part. 2- Use ball to break invaders defenses and get energy in a breakout-like. 3- Use energy to shoot Kaiju and save humanity."
• Super Engine GT Turbo SPEC (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): "Burn up the track in old-school arcade style as you climb through the ranks and earn new rides! Get ready for adrenaline-fueled racing fun as you climb your way through the motorsports ranks in pure arcade style! Super Engine GT Turbo SPEC is all about speed and pushing your driving skills to the limit. Choose from Novice, Junior, Senior and Pro event series, select from 8 unique venues and a variety of touring cars, then burn up the asphalt as you race from the back of the pack all the way to podium position!"

May 15, 2025

• American Arcadia (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Welcome to Arcadia! A 70’s retro-futuristic metropolis where all its citizens enjoy a life of luxury and comfort… unaware that they’re being broadcast live 24/7! Arcadia is not an ordinary city, but the most watched reality show on the planet - where a drop in popularity ratings comes at the highest cost: death."
• City Bus Manager (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Build your own depot from scratch and create your personal bus routes in City Bus Manager. Play in your own hometown or any famous city in the world. Recreate the official bus network or change it completely to your preference. Did you ever think your local bus schedule sucks? This is your chance to show that you can step it up. Connect all the Points of Interest and see your passenger numbers grow. Buy new buses and hire staff to make sure you can keep up with your schedule."
• DOOM: The Dark Ages (Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC): "BECOME THE SLAYER IN A MEDIEVAL WAR AGAINST HELL DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. In this third installment of the modern DOOM series, players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell."
• Forgotten Fields (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Sid is a writer struggling with writer's block, attempting to recapture the feelings of inspiration he felt when he was younger. In order to pay the bills, he needs to think up a story and apply for a grant - the deadline is today - a lazy Sunday in the middle of summer."
• Garten of Banban 0 (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "What is this place? Who are you? You’ll have to discover the answers on your journey through the facility. Piece together the truth to uncover what’s really going on here."
• Hunt and Fight: Action RPG (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "After your ship was caught in a terrifyingly powerful storm and wrecked, you found yourself on the shore of an unknown island full of monsters, undead, and bandits. Explore the island, upgrade your weapons and armor, improve your fighting skills, and defeat the most dangerous monsters on this island. Don't forget that your main goal is to find a way to get home."
• Into the Restless Ruins (Xbox Series X|S): "Into the Restless Ruins is a roguelike deckbuilder. Use your deck of cards, representing rooms and corridors, to grow the labyrinth of the ruins. Then auto-battle your way through them, harvesting as much Glimour as you can from the cursed residents before darkness overcomes your torch. Earn favours from the Harvest Maiden, find Relics to trade with the Hen Wife, Wulver and other characters from Scottish folk lore to upgrade and curate your deck, and hope you are strong enough to face The Warden when you can finally reach it."
• Preserve (Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC): "Preserve is a puzzle nature-building game that takes players on a journey into a harmonious ecosystem. The objective is to foster and sustain a thriving and diverse biomes, where each component coexists in a symbiotic harmony. By utilizing strategic thinking and a keen eye for balance, players are granted the power to position a wide array of plants and animals, curating an environment that caters to their preferences and aspirations."
• Shovel Knight Dig (Xbox Series X|S): "When Drill Knight and his dastardly digging crew blast apart Shovel Knight’s peaceful campsite and steal his loot, he grabs his trusty Shovel Blade and starts tunneling after them! Meet new friends and foes, visit strange lands, and outfit yourself in your quest to keep the entire land from collapsing underfoot! Jump, slash, and dig your way down an ever-changing chasm of mystery in Shovel Knight Dig, an all-new Shovel Knight adventure!"
• Stunt Flyer (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Stunt Flyer is a vibrant flying adventure led by sibling duo Jimmy and Sophie. Take to the skies in a world filled with wild inventions and fantastical flying machines. From UFOs and gyrocopters to nimble jets, each aircraft is unique—and fully customizable with a variety of gadgets and gear."
• Wings of Endless (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "An epic 2D ARPG adventure awaits in the world of Wings of Endless! Discover the secret of a forgotten war in Wings of Endless, a platforming Action-RPG with a captivating Pixelart style that will draw you in from start to finish. Step into the role of Hariku, a brash bounty hunter who boasts of being the best at his craft."

May 16, 2025

• Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Capcom's new fighting collection hits the stage! Choose from fan-favorite games like Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 and Project Justice to 3D action games like Power Stone and Power Stone 2 in this collection of eight classic fighting games! Each game in the collection can be played online or co-op! Get back in the ring and duke it out in battles that everyone rumored, but no one believed! Whether it's with a rival new or old, give it your all and strive for victory!"
• Death Park: 4k Remaster (Xbox Series X|S): "In this scary game you should explore a huge abandoned amusement park with a creepy circus. Are you ready to face the true evil - the scary killer clown? Will you be able to solve all the puzzles that are waiting for you on the path to escape in these horror stories? You will have to play hide and seek with that monster and go through all the hard quests in order to survive throughout the night!"
• Hannah's Day (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Hannah loves three things more than anything - singing, friends and her skateboard. But her parents are not supportive of Hannah's decision to tie her life to music. None of this matters. Music and imagination will get Hannah through the challenges!"
• Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo (Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC): "Use your wits, kindness, and maybe a good whack to gather clues, items, and evidence that will help the residents of Limbo move on. Untangling an afterlife is no easy feat, especially when you don’t have feet! Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo is a papercraft adventure game where you’ll meet the many good and not-so-good folks of Limbo, a place where souls with deep regrets are cursed into repeating the same day on a loop."
• Meowsterpiece Museum (Xbox Series X|S): "Great painters love cats and hid them in their masterpieces. Your mission is to find them and make the paintings even more beautiful."
• Neon Apex: Beyond the Limit (Xbox Series X|S): "Welcome to the Neon Apex  Open only to the most elite racers, both human and other, prove that you can handle breakneck speeds and perilous racecourses to win it all."
• Plumber Hero (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Plumber Hero is an exciting way to test your creativity. There are 3 main stages, 40 levels each, so there’s no shortage of content for you to enjoy. Each one gets increasingly difficult, so you have to use all your skills and work hard to pass them all."
• SYNESTHESIA (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "The year is 2029. The Huntley Scientific Research Institute has opened its doors to a select few—young individuals gifted with extraordinary mental powers and mysterious abilities. Among them is Ziek, a university student with a rare form of “synesthesia”—a perception that allows him to see the hidden significance of objects through vibrant splashes of color"

DOOM: The Dark Ages
Buy now: $70 at CDKeys

DOOM: The Dark Ages is a blast, proving that developer id Software can still reinvent the wheel when needed. New combat mechanics, weapons, and more shake up the established formula in fun ways across this blockbuster prequel to DOOM (2016).

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