I've been managing this hub of all the latest (and upcoming) Xbox Game Pass additions and departures for years at this point, making this the best way to stay up to date with the latest Game Pass announcements.
I'll even let you know if a game is a day one addition to Game Pass, is being added via the EA Play subscription included in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and if it's new to specific platforms or subscription tiers with a little bit of bold text.
Those looking for more information on Xbox Game Pass and its assorted benefits can refer to our ultimate Xbox Game Pass FAQ, which honestly contains an absurd amount of knowledge (I can't claim credit for that one, it was my colleague, Jez Corden).
Jun. 3, 2025 @ 10:30 a.m. ET — Updated for the arrival of June, including the addition of Crypt Custodian and Symphonia to the Xbox Game Pass catalog. Also linked to our live Summer Game Fest/Xbox Games Showcase coverage.
Xbox Game Pass: Best new games this month
Say hi to the best recent Xbox Game Pass games. You'll rarely go wrong with the diverse selection of games on Xbox Game Pass, but there are always a handful of titles that stand above the rest. These are the best new games that have recently arrived on Xbox Game Pass that you shouldn't hesitate to play.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Available: May 29 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
I wasn't immediately sold on Metaphor: ReFantazio when it was announced, but publisher Atlus quickly won me over the moment I actually started playing.
A brand-new turn-based role-playing game from the legendary Persona creators, Metaphor: ReFantazio takes you to an intricate and sophisticated world of magic, monsters, and politics.
It was my personal game of the year for 2024, and I still stand by that. Metaphor: ReFantazio is not a short game and requires a lot of committment to fully complete, but it's an adventure well-worth taking.
In my Metaphor: ReFantazio review, I concluded,
"With the credits rolling as I write this verdict, Metaphor: ReFantazio has cemented itself as the best game I've played this year so far. While the long periods of time with no gameplay and the divisive art style may not be to everyone's taste, Metaphor: ReFantazio makes a compelling argument for the "game of the year" title with its evocative and passionately crafted narrative, loveable and believable characters, incredible RPG, combat, and social simulation elements, and an art design that truly brings to life this unique world."
Metaphor: ReFantazio was already a major release for Xbox, but now it's available on every tier of Xbox Game Pass (except for Core). I can confirm it plays wonderfully through Xbox Cloud Gaming, too.
Xbox Game Pass was already stacked with awesome RPGs, this is getting ridiculous.
DOOM: The Dark Ages
- Available: May 15 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Few franchises are as undeniably badass as DOOM, the brutal, demon-slaying first-person shooter with heavy metal running through its veins. The DOOM universe was reset in 2016 with a modern retelling, and the third game in that series has finally arrived.
DOOM: The Dark Ages goes properly medeival in this hellish universe, and is actually set before the events of DOOM (2016). id Software made some major changes to gameplay to make ripping and tearing more methodical and brutal than ever before.
In our DOOM: The Dark Ages review, my colleague, Samuel Tolbert, concluded:
"id Software proves it can still reinvent the wheel, shaking up numerous aspects of gameplay, exchanging elaborate platforming for brutal on-the-ground action, as well as the ability to soar on a dragon's back or stomp around in a giant mech. The story is silly, but it fits the over-the-top tone of the Slayer's war against demons. It's still just as fun to rip and tear as it always has been."
As a first-party Xbox title, DOOM: The Dark Ages permanently joins the Xbox Game Pass catalog from day one, alongside, the previous two entries in the modern series. If you're looking for a chaotic and fun way to while away your hours, The Dark Ages is proving to be a great escape.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Available: Apr. 24 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
A lot of people were hoping that this unique turn-based RPG would be great, but few likely expected Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to so thoroughly shatter all expectations.
The debut title from a new studio, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 takes you on a fantastical journey through a gorgeous world, all guided by its genuinely fantastic narrative and powerful soundtrack.
We rounded up the top Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reviews, which will tell you everything you need to know — this is yet another game of the year contender, and one of the highest-rated releases of 2025 so far.
In our Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review, my colleague, Brendan Lowry, concluded:
"Sandfall Interactive's debut RPG perfectly fuses the deep strategy of turn-based combat with the satisfying challenge and mastery of real-time action games, resulting in a wholly unique experience that sets itself apart. Together with the game's stellar storytelling, jaw-dropping presentation, and good overall performance, that makes it one of 2025's must-play titles — and a huge release for Xbox Game Pass."
That makes this the second incredible RPG in a matter of days to launch into Xbox Game Pass. We're eating good, lately.
Xbox Game Pass: Full list of new games
It can be easy to lose track of all the new games coming to Xbox Game Pass, so we've compiled the full list for your convenience. In this section of our Xbox Game Pass guide, learn what games have been released on Xbox Game Pass recently, when they became available, and what platforms on which they're available.
Jun. 3
- Crypt Custodian — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
- Symphonia — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
May 29
- Metaphor: ReFantazio — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
- Spray Paint Simulator — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
May 28
- to a T — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
May 27
- Tom Clancy's The Division 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
May 23
- Brütal Legend — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard & Ultimate)
- Costume Quest 2 — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard & Ultimate)
- Day of the Tentacle Remastered — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
- Full Throttle Remastered — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
- Grim Fandango Remastered — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
- Max: The Curse of Brotherhood — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard & Ultimate)
- Neon Abyss — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard & Ultimate)
- Quantum Break — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
- Rare Replay — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard & Ultimate)
- ScreamRide — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard & Ultimate)
- State of Decay: Year-One — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard & Ultimate)
- SteamWorld Dig 2 — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
- Sunset Overdrive — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
- Super Lucky’s Tale — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
- Zoo Tycoon Ultimate Animal Collection — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
Xbox Game Pass: Full schedule of games coming soon
Microsoft loves to give Xbox Game Pass subscribers plenty of time to prepare for upcoming additions by announcing them early. This section of our Xbox Game Pass will help you keep track of all the games coming to Xbox Game Pass shortly, so you can decide what you want to play and whether you need to free up some space.
Jun. 10
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Master Crafted Edition — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Jun. 13
- The Alters — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Jun. 17
- FBC: Firebreak — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- Lost in Random: The Eternal Die — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Jun. 19
- REMATCH — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Xbox Game Pass: List of games leaving soon
Microsoft gives players a heads up when games are about to leave the Xbox Game Pass service (and most eventually do), so keep an eye on this section for games you want to play before they're gone. If you won't have time, be sure to take advantage of your Game Pass discount to buy the game before it leaves.
May 31
- Cassette Beasts — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
- Firework — Windows PC (PC & Ultimate)
- Humanity — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
- Remnant II — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
- Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
Xbox Game Pass: All known upcoming launch games
Xbox and ID@Xbox events toss expectations to announce a flurry of games that are hitting Xbox Game Pass day and date, which means day one access to all of these games for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, including some of the best upcoming Xbox games.
Many of these games are far enough out that they don't even have a release date, and we're not certain exactly which platforms they'll come to through Xbox Game Pass. Still, this list in our Xbox Game Pass guide will give you an idea of what to look out for in the future of Xbox Game Pass.
We'll constantly update this list as we get new information about release dates, when games become available, and what platforms are getting them.
The following events, as well as upcoming Xbox Game Studios games, have been added to this section:
- ID@Xbox EMEA Developer Session — Apr. 2025
- ID@Xbox Showcase — Feb. 2025
- Xbox Developer_Direct — Jan. 2025
- Xbox Partner Preview — Oct. 2024
- Xbox Games Showcase — June 2024
- Xbox Partner Preview — Mar. 2024
- Annapurna Interactive Showcase — June 2023
- Xbox Games Showcase — June 2023
- Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase — June 2022
- Summer Game Fest — June 2022
- Xbox @ Gamescom — Aug. 2021
- Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase — E3 2021
- ID@Xbox Games Showcase — Mar. 2021
ID@Xbox EMEA Developer Session — Feb. 2025
- The Alters — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Jun. 13, 2025
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault — Xbox Series X|S & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2025
- Winter Burrow — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2025
ID@Xbox Showcase — Feb. 2025
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault — Xbox Series X|S & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in Summer 2025
- Tanuki Pon's Summer — Xbox Series X|S & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in Late 2025
- Buckshot Roulette — Xbox Series X|S & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2025
- Descenders Next — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, & Windows PC in 2025 (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- Echo Weaver — Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One (Ultimate on day one) in 2025
- Ultimate Sheep Raccoon — Xbox Series X|S (Ultimate on day one) in 2025
Xbox Developer_Direct — Jan. 2025
- Ninja Gaiden 4 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in Fall 2025
Xbox Partner Preview — Oct. 2024
- FBC: Firebreak — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Jun. 17, 2025
- Wuchang: Fallen Feathers — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Jul. 24, 2025
- Wheel World — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in Summer 2025
- Subnautica 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2025
Xbox Games Showcase — June 2024
- Wuchang: Fallen Feathers — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Jul. 24, 2025
- REPLACED — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2025
- Mixtape — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2025
- Winter Burrow — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2025
- Fable — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2026
- Gears of War: E-Day — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- Perfect Dark — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- State of Decay 3 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Xbox Partner Preview — Mar. 2024
- The Alters — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Jun. 13, 2025
- Sleight of Hand — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2025
Annapurna Interactive Showcase — June 2023
- Wheel World — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in Summer 2025
- Bounty Star — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2025
Xbox Games Showcase — June 2023
- Fable — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2026
- Cities: Skylines 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- Clockwork Revolution — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase — June 2022
- Hollow Knight: Silksong — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2025
- Ark 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Summer Game Fest — June 2022
- Routine — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Xbox @ Gamescom — Aug. 2021
- Bushiden — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase — June 2021
- The Outer Worlds 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2025
- REPLACED — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2025
- Contraband — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
ID@Xbox Games Showcase — Mar. 2021
- Dead Static Drive — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- She Dreams Elsewhere — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Windows PC (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- Way to the Woods — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Xbox Game Studios & Bethesda Softworks upcoming games
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Jul. 11, 2025
- Gears of War Reloaded — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on Aug. 26, 2025
- The Outer Worlds 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2025
- Fable — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) in 2026
- Clockwork Revolution — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- Contraband — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- Everwild — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- Gears of War: E-Day — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- Marvel's Blade — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- OD — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- Perfect Dark — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- State of Decay 3 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- The Elder Scrolls VI — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
Xbox Game Pass FAQ
Xbox Game Pass is wildly considered to be one of the best values in the video games industry, as it's an all-in-one subscription that includes unlimited access to hundreds of video games across Xbox, PC, and the cloud.
Day one releases, modern titles, and even beloved classics are all available, and there are a ton of other perks for being subscribed, too.
I do recommend checking out our in-depth guide and FAQ to everything you need to know about Xbox Game Pass for a complete run down, but I'll answer some of the more common questions here.
What is Xbox Game Pass?
Put simply, Xbox Game Pass is an optional subscription service tied to the Xbox gaming ecosystem. It's available across Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, and the cloud on many other devices (including smartphones, tablets, and TVs).
Nowadays, Xbox Game Pass has expanded to be the ultimate subscription for gaming, and includes (but isn't limited to) unlimited access to hundreds of Xbox and PC games, premium online multiplayer access on Xbox consoles (previously branded as "Xbox Live", subscription-wide discounts on games and DLCs, exclusive offers and perks, cloud gaming on mobile devices (including for some owned games), and more.
What are the different Xbox Game Pass tiers?
There are four Xbox Game Pass tiers, which may seem confusing at first, but there is a method to the madness.
First is Xbox Game Pass Core, which costs $10/month and strictly includes premium online multiplayer on Xbox consoles, access to a small, curated collection of Xbox games, and discounts on included games and DLC.
Next is Xbox Game Pass Standard, which costs $15/month and includes premium online multiplayer on Xbox consoles, access to a huge collection of Xbox games, and discounts on included games and DLC.
Then there's PC Game Pass, which costs $12/month and includes access to a huge collection of Windows PC games, and discounts on included games and DLC.
Finally, we have Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. At $20/month, this is the flagship Xbox Game Pass tier and includes absolutely everything in all previous tiers.
On top of that, you also get an expanded library of Xbox and PC games via Electronic Arts' EA Play subscription, the ability to stream supported Xbox games to almost any internet-connected mobile device via Xbox Cloud Gaming (now including a "Bring Your Own Games" feature), exclusive discounts and offers on included games and DLC, and unique monthly perks for in-game bonus content, DLC, free movies, and more.
Where is Xbox Game Pass available?
Despite having "Xbox" in the name, Xbox Game Pass isn't just limited to consoles. In fact, Microsoft wants you to believe that most anything can be an Xbox, and it's thanks to Xbox Game Pass.
Depending on the tier you're subscribed to, Xbox Game Pass is available across Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One consoles, Windows PCs, and literally millions of other devices via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
That last point is important — Xbox Game Pass lets you stream Xbox games to your mobile smartphone, tablet, smart TV, and almost any other modern device that has an internet browser. You don't even need to connect a controller all the time, as many of these streamable games support touch controls on mobile devices.
How many games are available on Xbox Game Pass?
This depends on the tier. If you're talking about Xbox Game Pass Core, that's a few dozen. Standard or PC? A few hundred. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all of the above, though, and on my Xbox Series X that's over 400 unique games (and that doesn't include PC-specific games).
Many of those games are available via PC Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming, too, with cross-progression so you can move between devices.
You can refer to our complete list of every game on Xbox Game Pass for more information.
Which tier of Xbox Game Pass should I subscribe to?
With four tiers to choose from, it may seem confusing which subscription is the best for you. I'll quickly break it down with my final recommendation to make that decision easier.
Xbox Game Pass Core is mostly for those that strictly play premium online multiplayer games like Call of Duty on Xbox consoles (free-to-play multiplayer games like Fortnite and Apex Legends do not require a Game Pass Core subscription). As a bonus, you get a taste test of the full Xbox Game Pass experience with a few dozen carefully selected games.
Xbox Game Pass Standard is for those who do play more than premium online multiplayer games, and like the idea of having access to a wide variety of games they might otherwise not play.
PC Game Pass is for those same people, but the ones who exclusively play on Windows PC and don't use or own an Xbox console.
Finally, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is for those who want it all. If you want unfettered access to all the games (including permanent access to all first-party Xbox exclusives from day one), want to stream games on the go, play across Xbox and PC, want the best discounts and exclusive perks, or any combination of the above — this is the subscription.
It's the most expensive, of course, but you can stack 3-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate cards with huge discounts at CDKeys, which is my personal recommendation.
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