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).
If you'd like to subscribe, the most affordable way is to pick up 3-months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $26.79 at CDKeys to get started (that's a lot less than paying the full $60).
Recent updates
May 13, 2025 @ 10:10 a.m. ET — Warhammer: Vermintide 2 has rejoined the Xbox Game Pass catalog, and DOOM: The Dark Ages is now available to subscribers in early access with the Premium Edition Upgrade.
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.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022)
- Available: May 1 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate)
Call of Duty has become an invioable pillar of the video games industry, a franchise so large all on its own that it's easy to forget CoD is an official member of the Xbox family (just like Minecraft).
The latest and greatest Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is already a high profile member of the Xbox Game Pass catalog, but as time goes on we'll see more CoD titles — modern and classic — join the roster.
The latest is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2... Specifically, the 2022 reboot. While few consider this their favorite Call of Duty game, it's still a campaign worth visiting as part of the new Modern Warfare trilogy, and it's still a multiplayer experience worth playing. This is all the more true if you love to collect Xbox achievements.
In our Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022) review, my colleague, Cole Martin, concluded:
"The Call of Duty franchise needed a buffer between its past and its future, but Infinity Ward may have bitten off more than they could chew. Ultimately, Modern Warfare 2 has extremely promising multiplayer and co-op gameplay that feels good to play on the surface but woefully underbaked due to a lack of features and overall content in general. The campaign shines the brightest for those with a bit of nostalgia for the characters."
That's not the brightest review, but you don't need to buy Modern Warfare 2 to play it anymore — just spin up your Game Pass subscription and get to shooting.
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.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
- Available: Apr. 22 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
The rumors are true, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is real and it's already available to play across Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PlayStation 5.
Of course, as a first-party Xbox title, it's also available through Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Cloud Gaming! Xbox Play Anywhere support syncs your progress across devices, too.
This revolutionary 2006 RPG helped define a generation of gaming, and Bethesda has brought it back to life with overhauled visuals, countless quality-of-life and gameplay improvements, and a modern release across the latest platforms.
All of the original game's content is included in one slick-looking package, which updates the combat and traversal mechanics to make Oblivion smoother and more fun to play than ever before.
It's a surprise drop that's already making a big splash, and it's an easy addition to our best picks on Game Pass.
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.
May 13
- DOOM: The Dark Ages — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate with Premium Edition Early Access)
- Warhammer: Vermintide 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard & Ultimate)
May 8
- Revenge of the Savage Planet — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
May 7
- DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
- Dungeons of Hinterberg — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
- Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
- Metal Slug Tactics — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
May 6
- Dredge — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
May 1
- Anno 1800 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022) — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (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.
May 15
- DOOM: The Dark Ages — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
May 16
- Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one)
May 20
- Firefighting Simulator: The Squad — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
- Police Simulator: Patrol Officers — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (Standard, PC, & Ultimate)
May 28
- to a T — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (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 15
- Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming
- Chants of Sennaar — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming
- Dune: Spice Wars — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming
- Hauntii — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming
- The Big Con — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming
Xbox Game Pass: All known upcoming launch games
Microsoft gives us updates on games heading to Xbox Game Pass a few weeks before those games become available, usually twice a month.
However, Xbox and ID@Xbox events toss aside this expectation to announce a flurry of games that are hitting Xbox Game Pass day and date, meaning they're launching into the service when they land on Xbox platforms. That 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 & Windows PC (on day one) on Jun. 13, 2025
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault — Xbox Series X|S & Windows PC (on day one) in 2025
- Winter Burrow — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Windows PC (on day one) in 2025
ID@Xbox Showcase — Feb. 2025
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault — Xbox Series X|S & Windows PC (on day one) in Summer 2025
- Tanuki Pon's Summer — Xbox Series X|S & Windows PC (on day one) in Late 2025
- Buckshot Roulette — Xbox Series X|S & Windows PC (on day one) in 2025
- Descenders Next — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, & Windows PC in 2025 (on day one)
- Echo Weaver — Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One (on day one) in 2025
- Ultimate Sheep Raccoon — Xbox Series X|S (on day one) in 2025
Xbox Developer_Direct — Jan. 2025
- DOOM: The Dark Ages — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on May 15, 2025
- Ninja Gaiden 4 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (on day one) in Fall 2025
Xbox Partner Preview — Oct. 2024
- FBC: Firebreak — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (on day one) on Jun. 17, 2025
- Wheel World — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (on day one) in Summer 2025
- Subnautica 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (on day one) in 2025
- Wuchang: Fallen Feathers — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (on day one) in Q3 2025
Xbox Games Showcase — June 2024
- DOOM: The Dark Ages — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on May 15, 2025
- Wuchang: Fallen Feathers — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (on day one) in Q3 2025
- REPLACED — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, & Windows PC (on day one) in 2025
- Mixtape — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (on day one) in 2025
- Winter Burrow — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Windows PC (on day one) in 2025
- Fable — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (on day one) in 2026
- Gears of War: E-Day — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (on day one)
- Perfect Dark — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (on day one)
- State of Decay 3 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (on day one)
Xbox Partner Preview — Mar. 2024
- The Alters — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (on day one) on Jun. 13, 2025
- Sleight of Hand — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (on day one) in 2025
Annapurna Interactive Showcase — June 2023
- to a T — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (on day one) on May 28, 2025
- Wheel World — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (on day one) in Summer 2025
- Bounty Star — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Windows PC (on day one) in 2025
Xbox Games Showcase — June 2023
- Fable — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (on day one) in 2026
- Cities: Skylines 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized & Windows PC (on day one)
- Clockwork Revolution — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (on day one)
Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase — June 2022
- Hollow Knight: Silksong — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (on day one) in 2025
- Ark 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (on day one)
Summer Game Fest — June 2022
- Routine — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (on day one)
Xbox @ Gamescom — Aug. 2021
- Bushiden — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (on day one)
Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase — June 2021
- The Outer Worlds 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (on day one) in 2025
- REPLACED — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Xbox One, & Windows PC (on day one) in 2025
- Contraband — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (on day one)
ID@Xbox Games Showcase — Mar. 2021
- Dead Static Drive — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Windows PC (on day one)
- She Dreams Elsewhere — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Windows PC (on day one)
- Way to the Woods — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (on day one)
Xbox Game Studios & Bethesda Softworks upcoming games
- DOOM: The Dark Ages — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (PC & Ultimate on day one) on May 15, 2025
- The Outer Worlds 2 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (on day one) in 2025
- Fable — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (on day one) in 2026
- Clockwork Revolution — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (on day one)
- Contraband — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (on day one)
- Everwild — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (on day one)
- Gears of War: E-Day — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (on day one)
- Perfect Dark — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (on day one)
- State of Decay 3 — Xbox Series X|S Optimized, Windows PC, & Xbox Cloud Gaming (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 released, 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, 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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