Microsoft has officially unveiled the exciting lineup for Wave 1 of the Xbox Game Pass for May 2025, as detailed in a recent Xbox Wire post. This wave, which spans from May 6 to May 20, includes a total of 12 games, with several notable day-one releases that are sure to thrill subscribers.
Kicking off the month on May 6, subscribers can dive into Dredge (available on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S), which is accessible through Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard. This single-player fishing adventure promises a deep and mysterious experience as players explore an eerie archipelago, uncovering secrets best left forgotten.
On May 7, the Game Pass library expands further with the addition of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC), available across Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard. Joining it are Dungeons of Hinterberg (Console) and Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (Xbox Series X|S), both now part of Game Pass Standard, along with Metal Slug Tactics (Console), also on Game Pass Standard.
May 8 brings two more exciting titles: Revenge of the Savage Planet (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S), a day-one release on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, where players navigate a future marred by corporate greed to exact revenge on their former employer. Additionally, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed (Cloud, Console, and PC) joins the fray on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard, offering a new adventure with the iconic Turtle brothers.
Moving into the second week, Warhammer: Vermintide 2 (Cloud and Console) returns to the Game Pass library on May 13, available on Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass Standard. This cooperative game set in the Warhammer Fantasy Battles world offers intense combat and new career paths.
The highlight of the month arrives on May 15 with Doom: The Dark Ages (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S), a day-one launch on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. As a prequel to the acclaimed Doom series, this game plunges players into a medieval war against Hell, with options for early access and additional content through the Premium Upgrade.
Following closely on May 16, Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo (Cloud, Console, and PC) launches as another day-one title on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. This unique papercraft adventure invites players to explore the intriguing world of Limbo.
Finally, rounding out the lineup on May 20 are Firefighting Simulator: The Squad and Police Simulator: Patrol Officers (both available on Cloud, Console, and PC), accessible across Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard.
Here's a summary of the Xbox Game Pass May 2025 Wave 1 lineup:
However, it's important to note that several games will be leaving the Xbox Game Pass library on May 15. Subscribers can take advantage of a membership discount to save up to 20% and keep these titles in their library:
This wave of additions and departures ensures that Xbox Game Pass subscribers have plenty to look forward to and plan for in May 2025.
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