Xbox Game Pass May 2026 Wave 1 Lineup: Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, and More

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  • Primary Subject: Xbox Game Pass
  • Key Update: Following recent subscription price drops, Microsoft has announced a massive first wave of games, including highly anticipated day-one blockbusters.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: May 5, 2026
  • Quick Answer: Xbox Game Pass Wave 1 additions for May 2026 include massive titles like Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, and DOOM: The Dark Ages.

Xbox Game Pass is getting a stacked roster of new games this month.

After news of Xbox Game Pass prices going down, gamers can now expect to play even more games with new additions coming this May 2026. From games that came out years ago to day-one launches, there's definitely a game for you.

Here are all the games joining the Xbox Game Pass line-up this month, as well as what tier of subscription you'll need to play them.

First Wave of Xbox Game Pass Additions in May 2026

As of this writing, Final Fantasy V has officially come out on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass.

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Credit: Square Enix

Other games to look forward to include Forza Horizon 6. This racing game will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass and will launch on May 19. Subnautica 2, which comes out on May 14, will also be available day one on Game Pass.

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Credit: Unknown Worlds

Here are all the games coming out on Xbox Game Pass this month:

  • May 5: Final Fantasy V (Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass)
  • May 6: Ben 10 Power Trip (Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass)
  • May 6: Descenders Next (Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass)
  • May 6: Wheel World (Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass)
  • May 6: Wildgate (Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass)
  • May 6: Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass)
  • May 7: Mixtape (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass)
  • May 11: Outbound (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass)
  • May 12: Black Jacket (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass)
  • May 12: Call of the Elder Gods (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass)
  • May 12: Elite Dangerous (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass)
  • May 14: DOOM: The Dark Ages (Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass)
  • May 14: Subnautica 2 (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass)
  • May 19: Forza Horizon 6 (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass)

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