May 2025 is shaping up to be a blockbuster month for Xbox Game Pass, with big-name shooters, city-building epics, otherworldly explorations, and creative indie gems all lined up.
What to expect from Xbox Game Pass in May 2025
With titles arriving throughout the month across console, PC, and cloud, there’s no shortage of games to discover and download.
Here’s a full list of the confirmed games coming to Xbox Game Pass in May 2025:
May 1 – Anno 1800 (Series X|S, PC, Cloud)
Build your empire and manage every detail in this historical city-building strategy game. Set during the Industrial Revolution, Anno 1800 challenges you to balance logistics, diplomacy, and expansion in your pursuit of prosperity.
May 1 – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Console, PC, Cloud)
The blockbuster FPS returns to Game Pass, featuring a cinematic campaign, classic multiplayer maps, and the high-stakes Special Ops co-op mode. Perfect for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
May 6 – Dredge (Series X|S, PC, Cloud)
This eerie fishing adventure blends exploration, inventory management, and psychological horror. Set in a mysterious archipelago, uncover dark secrets beneath the waves while managing your boat and cargo.
May 8 – Revenge of the Savage Planet (Console, PC, Cloud)
A follow-up to the quirky space exploration game, this sequel expands on its humor and weird-world mechanics. Discover uncharted planets, scan bizarre life forms, and upgrade your gear for survival.
May 15 – DOOM: The Dark Ages (Series X|S, PC, Cloud)
Rip and tear through a medieval reimagining of the DOOM universe. Featuring brutal combat, demonic enemies, and heavy-metal mayhem, this first-person shooter offers a fresh yet blood-soaked take on the franchise.
May 16 – Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo (Console, PC, TBD)
A colourful 3D adventure platformer with heartfelt storytelling. Play as Kulebra, an undead snake trying to bring peace to the souls trapped in Limbo, solving puzzles and overcoming whimsical challenges along the way.
May 28 – To A T (Series X|S, PC, TBD)
From the creator of Katamari Damacy, this eccentric narrative-driven game follows a character permanently stuck in a T-pose. Navigate social situations and embrace the absurd in this heartfelt and humorous experience.
May TBD – Spray Paint Simulator (Console, TBD)
Unleash your inner street artist in this creative simulation game. Customise urban canvases with vibrant graffiti while experimenting with colours, designs, and styles in a sandbox of self-expression.