Metaphor: ReFantazio was one of CNET’s games of the year in 2024, and Xbox Game Pass subscribers will be able to experience it for themselves soon. 

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a CNET Editors’ Choice award pick, offers hundreds of games you can play on your Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and PC or mobile device for $20 a month. A subscription gives you access to a large library of games, with new titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 added monthly, plus other benefits, such as online multiplayer and deals on non-Game Pass titles.

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Here are the games Microsoft is adding to Game Pass soon. You can also check out what games the company added to the service earlier in May, including Doom: The Dark Ages. 

Monster Train 2

PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can play now.

In the original Monster Train, you were fighting angelic forces to take back your home in hell. In this go-round, former angels and demons have made an unholy alliance to stop powerful creatures known as Titans from destroying the world. The deck-building gameplay that made the original Monster Train is back in this sequel, with new abilities, challenges and more for you to tackle.

Creatures of Ava

Coming to Game Pass Standard on May 22.

Game Pass Ultimate subscribers could play this game full of cute creatures in August, and Game Pass Standard subscribers can try it out soon, too. This action-adventure creature-saver game is all about understanding and taming different creatures from various climates. Though your mission is to stop a life-consuming infection that threatens the world, I won’t tell if you just want to cuddle and pet all the cute critters in the game.

Stalker 2

Coming to Game Pass Standard on May 22.

The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone was established in the wake of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. It’s one of the most radioactively contaminated areas on Earth, and you get to explore it in this highly anticipated sequel. But you’re not alone. Mutated animals, humans and other dangerous creatures roam the zone. So choose your path wisely, and maybe you’ll survive. You might even shape the future of humanity. Game Pass Standard subscribers can play this survival horror game a few months after Game Pass Ultimate subscribers could. 

Tales of Kenzera: Zau

Coming to PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate on May 22.

This side-scrolling Metroidvania-style game was inspired by Bantu myths. In this game, your father has died, and you make a bargain with the God of Death to bring him back. You’ll wield cosmic powers, travel through mystical realms and confront three mighty beings who seem pretty familiar to you. 

Tom Clancy’s The Division 2

Coming to Game Pass Standard, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate on May 27.

This RPG shooter begins a few months after the events of the original game when chaos has engulfed Washington, DC. Enemy factions have overrun the city’s streets, and settlements of citizens are threatened by new enemies. It’s up to you to help liberate the city. This game lands on Game Pass just in time for Year 7 Season 1, which brings new gear, weapons and more to the game. 

To a T

Coming to PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate on May 28.

Being 13 years old is hard, and being 13 years old while standing in a T pose all the time can be even more difficult. This narrative-adventure game comes from Keita Takahashi, the creator of Katamari Damacy, and you’ll experience a colorful story, explore your seaside town and hang out with a precious and helpful dog. Takahashi talks about the game with CNET’s Sean Booker here.

Metaphor: ReFantazio

Coming to Game Pass Standard, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate on May 29.

Traverse vast lands, explore dungeons and take part in a royal tournament to decide who the next ruler of the kingdom will be in one of the best games of 2024. This turn-based fantasy RPG comes from the creators of Persona 3, 4 and 5, so expect some similar stylistic choices. But CNET’s Imad Khan said what really stands out about this game is “its addictive RPG gameplay loop.”

Spray Paint Simulator

Coming to PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate on May 29.

Bring some color to the world in this simulator, which lands on Game Pass right when it comes out. You’ll restore worn-out surfaces, apply fresh coats of paint and make the world a little brighter in this relaxing, precision game. 

Crypt Custodian

Coming to Game Pass Standard, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate on June 3.

Cleaning up the afterlife can be hard, but someone’s got to do it. And that someone is you! In this top-down Metroidvania-style game, you play as a mischievous cat named Pluto. You die and agree to be janitor of the afterlife forever, but it’s not all doom and gloom. You can hang out with other spirits, battle creatures and explore the ghostly landscape. 

Symphonia

Coming to Game Pass Standard, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate on June 3.

Music acts as a source of life and energy in this nonviolent platformer. But when the founders of an orchestra vanish and life goes quiet, it’s up to mysterious musician Philemon to find answers. Use your violin and bow to explore the musical world, reactivate the musical machinery scattered throughout the land and bring the orchestra back together.

More games coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta)

Game Pass Ultimate members can access loads of games, as well as Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta). This lets subscribers access games on consoles, PCs, smartphones and more devices without downloading the game to their device. On May 23, Microsoft is adding these games to its cloud gaming service, so subscribers can play them anywhere. 

Brütal Legend
Costume Quest 2
Day of the Tentacle Remastered
Full Throttle Remastered
Grim Fandango Remastered
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood
Neon Abyss
Quantum Break
Rare Replay
ScreamRide
State of Decay: Year-One
SteamWorld Dig 2
Sunset Overdrive
Super Lucky’s Tale
Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection

Games leaving Game Pass on May 31

Microsoft is adding those games to Game Pass soon, but it’s also removing five games from the service on May 31. That means you still have some time to finish your campaign and any side quests before you’ll have to buy these games separately.

Cassette Beasts
Firework
Humanity
Remnant 2
Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengeance of the Slayer

For more on Xbox, discover other games available on Game Pass Ultimate now, read our hands-on review of the gaming service and learn which Game Pass plan is right for you. You can also check out what to know about upcoming Xbox game price hikes. 

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