Between now and the end of the month, Microsoft has confirmed that a selection of eight games will be added to their Xbox Game Pass subscription service, covering a total of eight games supporting the Xbox consoles, five accessible on PC, and two also offering cloud support. Scroll down to see whether any of the following is potentially your next favourite game:
Going Live This Week
FIFA 23
Out Now via EA Play on Console and PC
Hit the pitch today, plus claim monthly FIFA 23 member rewards. Experience HyperMotion2 Technology on Xbox Series X|S that delivers even more gameplay realism, the addition of women’s club teams, and more.
Eastern Exorcist
Available 18 May 2023 on Console and PC
This is a fictitious eastern world with an infestation of vicious demon monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience unforeseen entanglements of complex beings.
Ghostlore
Available 18 May 2023 on Console
Ghostlore is an ‘Eastpunk’ Action-RPG where you fight monsters from Southeast-Asian folklore. Inspired by timeless classic ARPG’s such as Diablo 2 and Titan Quest, Ghostlore offers a detailed item and character customization system, procedurally generated maps, and an authentically retro 90’s aesthetic.
Going Live Next Week
Planet of Lana
Available 23 May 2023 on Console and PC
Planet of Lana is coming soon to Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. In this cinematic puzzle adventure, Lana and her companion Mui go on a voyage of discovery that will take them across the strange and magical world they call their home.
Cassette Beasts
Available 25 May 2023 on Console (Already available on PC Game Pass)
Bring your cassette player and get ready to press play! Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles as you adventure into the open-world RPG, Cassette Beasts. Get ready to experience an incredible retro vibe with unique innovations to the genre.
Massive Chalice
Available 25 May 2023 on Console and Cloud
Massive Chalice is a tactical strategy game set on an epic timeline from Double Fine Productions. As the Immortal Ruler of the nation, you’ll take command of its heroes, forge heroic marriages to strengthen your Bloodlines, and battle a mysterious enemy known as the Cadence in a 300 year war.
Railway Empire 2
Available 25 May 2023 on Console, PC and Cloud
All aboard the express train to riches and fame in Railway Empire 2! Grow your company into the largest railway company of the continent and outsmart your competitors as you connect cities and companies with an ever-expanding network of rail lines, bridges, and tunnels.
Going Live Week After Next
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
Available 30 May 2023 on Console and PC
Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a top-down adventure game in a coloring book world where you can draw on anything. Use your painting powers to explore new places, solve puzzles, help your friends, and change the world!
The Not So Great News: Leaving Xbox Game Pass
While fortunately more games will be joining the Xbox Game Pass than leaving it, five games are confirmed to be leaving the service on 31 May 2023. These are:
- Europa Universalis (PC)
- Evil Genius 2: World Domination (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- FIFA 21 (Console and PC) EA Play
- Floppy Knights (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Lawn Mowing Simulator (Cloud, Console, and PC)
If you are an active subscriber and wish to maintain indefinite access to these games, you can buy them at a 20% discount via the Xbox Marketplace.
