We’ve got a huge selection of titles coming to the Xbox Game Pass this month. From GOTY contenders and nominees to Indie darlings, Xbox is spoiling us as usual. So, if you’ve recently acquired a new Xbox Series X (or S), or you’re still playing around on the Xbox One, there’s plenty to keep you busy.
Coming this month;

Available; Now (as of 4th May – Happy Star Wars Day, Everyone!)
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Available on: Console, PC
Published by: Square Enix
Developed by: Omega Force
“A block-building RPG set in a fantasy land threatened by an evil cult. Explore, battle, create, and harvest in the charming single-player campaign or build big projects in the online sandbox mode for up to four players. This version includes Hotto Stuff Pack, Modernist Pack, Aquarium Pack, Designer’s Sunglasses, Historic Headwear, Dragonlord’s Throne, and more!”
Xbox
Available; 6th May
FIFA 21 – EA Play
Available on: Console, PC
Published by: EA
Developed by: EA Vancouver, EA Romania
“Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC members can hit the pitch and get great rewards when FIFA 21 is added to The PlayList with EA Play, including a fresh EA Play Volta Squad Boost and FUT Season XP Boost”.
Xbox
Outlast 2
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Red Barrels
Developed by: Red Barrels
“Sequel to the acclaimed survival horror game Outlast, set within the same universe as the first game, but with different characters and a different setting, Outlast 2 is a twisted new journey into the depths of the human mind and its dark secrets”.
Xbox
Steep
Available on: Cloud, Console
Published by: Ubisoft
Developed by: Ubisoft Annecy
“Ride a massive open world across the Alps, where the powder is always fresh, and the run never ends. Tame the wilderness on the American continent in Alaska, a new region filled with challenges. The mountain is yours to explore. So, strap in, suit up, and drop in”.
Xbox
Available: 13th May
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
Available on: Console, PC
Published by: Square Enix
Developed by: Square Enix
“Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster brings the timeless classics forward to the current generation of fans, old and new alike. Fully immerse yourself in the World of Spira as you enjoy over 100 combined hours of gameplay across the two classic titles”.
Xbox
Just Cause 4: Reloaded
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Square Enix
Developed by: Avalanche Studios Group
“Just Cause 4 Reloaded delivers an expansive and explosive experience with new weapons, vehicles, and gear included! Soar through the skies at high speeds using the Skystriker Weaponized Wingsuit or cruise the roads of Solís using the Deathstalker Scorpion Muscle Car”.
Xbox
Psychonauts
Available on: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Majesco Entertainment
Developed by: Double Fine Productions
“A psychic adventure from the mind of Tim Schafer. Psychonauts follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin. Explore the fantastic realm of the inner mind – Join the Psychonauts!”
Xbox
Red Dead Online
Available on: Cloud, Console
Published by: Rockstar Games
Developed by: Rockstar Games
“Join millions of fellow players in Red Dead Online, now packed with years’ worth of new features, gameplay, and additional enhancements. Step into a vibrant, ever-evolving world and experience life across frontier America. Forge your own path as you chase down bounties, battle outlaw gangs, and other players; hunt, fish and trade, search for exotic treasures, run Moonshine, and much more to discover in a world of astounding depth and detail”.
Xbox
Remnant: From the Ashes
Available on: PC
Published by: Perfect World Entertainment
Developed by: Gunfire Games
“The world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you must set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies to try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and retake what was lost”.
Xbox
Alas, all good things must come to an end. And, so too is the case with the following Xbox games. Be sure to purchase any of the following if you wish to carry on playing them after the fact. To sweeten the deal, each of the following titles is on sale by 20% off their usual RRP thanks to your Game Pass subscription.
Leaving; 15th May
Alan Wake
Leaving: Console, PC
Published by: Xbox (formerly Microsoft) Game Studios
Developed by: Remedy Entertainment
Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2
Leaving: PC
Published by: Focus Home Entertainment
Developed by: Tindalos Interactive
Dungeon of the Endless
Leaving: Cloud, Console, PC
Published by: Amplitude Studios
Developed by: Amplitude Studios
Final Fantasy IX
Leaving: Console, PC
Published by: Square Enix
Developed by: Square Enix
Hotline Miami
Leaving: PC
Published by: Devolver Digital
Developed by: Dennaton Games
Plebby Quest: The Crusades
Leaving: PC
Published by: NEOWIZ Games
Developed by: Pied Pipers Team
So, there we have it. Plenty to fill your hard-drives up with this month. What do you think? Is there anything here that has piqued your interest?
As always, this is just what we currently know about coming to the Game Pass this month. Xbox has proven that plenty that the Game Pass often receives a lot more than previously announced.
ABG’s Senior Editor (News), YouTube content creator/streamer.