Xbox Game Pass May 2025 Wave 1 Games Revealed

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 captivate subscribers.

Kicking off the month on May 6, Dredge (available on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) joins 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 archipelago and uncover secrets best left forgotten.

On May 7, the Game Pass library expands further with multiple additions. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) becomes available across Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard, offering fans another chance to dive into the iconic anime universe. Dungeons of Hinterberg (Console) and Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (Xbox Series X|S) both join Game Pass Standard, while Metal Slug Tactics (Console) also becomes accessible through Game Pass Standard.

May 8 brings two more exciting titles to the service. Revenge of the Savage Planet (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) launches as a day-one title on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, challenging players to explore and survive in a future marred by corporate greed. Additionally, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed (Cloud, Console, and PC) joins Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard, inviting players to join the Turtle brothers in a new adventure filled with action and intrigue.

Moving into the second week, Warhammer: Vermintide 2 (Cloud and Console) returns to Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass Standard on May 13, offering cooperative gameplay in the rich Warhammer Fantasy Battles world.

The highlight of the month arrives on May 15 with the day-one launch of Doom: The Dark Ages (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. This prequel to the acclaimed Doom series takes players back to a medieval war against Hell, promising an epic cinematic experience.

Just a day later, 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, offering a unique papercraft adventure in the mysterious world of Limbo.

Finally, rounding out the Wave 1 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:

• Dredge (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – May 6
  • Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
• Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 7
  • Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
• Dungeons of Hinterberg (Console) – May 7
  • Game Pass Standard
• Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (Xbox Series X|S) – May 7
  • Game Pass Standard
• Metal Slug Tactics (Console) – May 7
  • Game Pass Standard
• Revenge of the Savage Planet (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – May 8
  • Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 8
  • Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
• Warhammer: Vermintide 2 (Cloud and Console) – May 13
  • Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Standard
• Doom: The Dark Ages (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – May 15
  • Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
• Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 16
  • Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
• Firefighting Simulator: The Squad (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 20
  • Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
• Police Simulator: Patrol Officers (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 20
  • Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard

However, it's important to note that several games will be leaving the 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:

• Brothers A Tale of Two Sons (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Chants of Sennaar (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Dune: Spice Wars (Game Preview) (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Hauntii (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• The Big Con (Cloud, Console, and PC)

This diverse lineup ensures that Xbox Game Pass subscribers have plenty to look forward to in May 2025, with a mix of new releases, returning favorites, and a variety of genres to explore.