Xbox Game Pass subscribers, get ready for a packed week, as the service is undergoing a significant refresh, with major new titles joining the library, a host of fan-favourites expanding to Xbox Cloud Gaming, and a handful of games preparing for their departure.
Let’s break down all the latest movements, because if you have a Game Pass subscription, you’ll want to know about all of this…
New to the Game Pass Library
Get ready to download and play these exciting additions across Console and PC, with multiple new additions to the service this week:
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 27th
Ubisoft’s acclaimed online action RPG drops into Game Pass.
Head to a post-apocalyptic Washington D.C. as a Division agent, working to restore order amidst a fractured society. Team up with friends, tackle challenging missions, and customise your loadout in this sprawling shooter.
Need to know more? Our review of The Division 2 is worth a read.
To a T (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – May 28th
To a T comes from the creative mind behind Katamari Damacy, as this unique adventure game explores the life of a teenager navigating their world while perpetually stuck in a T-pose.
Expect quirky charm, a heartwarming story, and a truly original premise.
From Atlus’ Studio Zero, the creators of the Persona series, comes Metaphor ReFantazio.
This is a JRPG that blends fantasy with a distinct modern aesthetic. Embark on a journey to lift a curse, awaken Archetype powers, and explore a visually stunning world.
It works brilliantly, and gathered up a big 5/5 score in review.
Spray Paint Simulator (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – May 29th
Done with the powerwashing? It’s time to unleash your inner artist (or just make a mess!) in Spray Paint Simulator.
Spray Paint Simulator allows you to build your own painting business, taking on quirky clients and transforming everything from cars, kitchens, giant robots and even yourself, with your spray can.
Stay tuned for our review.
Now Streaming: A Cloud Gaming Bonanza for Ultimate Members
Ultimate members, get ready to take your gaming on the go, because a massive batch of fantastic titles has recently been added to the Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) library.
Perfect for streaming directly to your mobile devices, and perhaps making the use of the likes of GameSir’s X5 Lite Controller, these games are available now:
Brütal Legend: Jack Black’s heavy metal action-adventure.
Costume Quest 2: Double Fine’s charming Halloween RPG.
Day of the Tentacle Remastered: Classic time-traveling point-and-click.
Full Throttle Remastered: Tim Schafer’s iconic biker adventure.
Grim Fandango Remastered: A beloved noir afterlife mystery.
Max The Curse of Brotherhood: A platforming puzzle adventure.
Neon Abyss: A frantic roguelike action-platformer.
Quantum Break: Remedy’s unique time-bending action-shooter.
Rare Replay: A massive collection of 30 classic Rare games.
ScreamRide: Demolition and roller coaster creation madness.
State of Decay Year-One: Undead Labs’ original zombie survival.
SteamWorld Dig 2: A fantastic underground digging adventure.
Sunset Overdrive: Insomniac’s vibrant, chaotic open-world shooter.
Super Lucky’s Tale: A delightful 3D platformer for all ages.
Zoo Tycoon Ultimate Animal Collection: Build your dream zoo.
Leaving Game Pass on May 31st
Of course, we’re coming to the end of the month, and that means you’ll not want to miss your last chance to play these titles before they depart the service.
Are you ready to say goodbye to the following?
Cassette Beasts – 4.5/5 review – (Cloud, Console, and PC): “Cassette Beasts might not be as immediate as a certain pocket-monster game on another platform, but its depths are more cavernous. If you’ve been aching for a beast-battler that treats you as an adult, well, what’s stopping you? Go collect ‘em all.“
Firework (PC): A suspenseful horror puzzle game with a compelling narrative.
Humanity – 4.5/5 review – (Cloud, Console, and PC): “Humanity is a great game. Pretty relaxing initially, things build as progress is made, until the latter levels come across as proper tests; thank god for the provided solution videos, then. Mostly though, the challenge of Humanity is real, as is the draw to see the next section and the next.“
Remnant II – 5/5 review – (Cloud, Console, and PC): “Remnant II is absolutely full of these moments from the very beginning, to the middle bit where you keep rerolling the same worlds just in case you missed a minute detail, and then on to the conclusion, knowing you get to do it all over again.“
Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer – 3.5/5 review – (Cloud, Console, and PC): “Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengeance of the Slayer is one of those games in which the creative choices should be applauded; at times, it feels genius. But the gameplay does get a bit tiresome after a while and the lack of direction is frustrating.”
This week’s Game Pass update truly highlights the service’s evolving nature, bringing in major new experiences while broadening accessibility for many existing titles, and ditching others off in the process.
Whatever your thoughts, dive in and explore all the new adventures right now, and then head to our comments and let us know what you’re playing.
