Xbox Game Pass May 2024: 14 new games including day-one Forza Horizon 6
Game Pass subscribers get Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, and 12 other titles this May. Five games launch day-one including the racing sequel on 19 May. All titles available simultaneously in UAE with no regional delays.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers get 14 new games throughout May 2024, according to Xbox's announcement. The lineup includes five day-one releases, headlined by Forza Horizon 6 on 19 May and Subnautica 2 on 14 May. UAE subscribers will have access to all titles on the same release dates as global markets.
Key Takeaways
- Xbox Game Pass adds 14 new games throughout May 2024 across console, PC, and cloud platforms.
- Five day-one releases include Forza Horizon 6 (May 19), Subnautica 2 (May 14), and Mixtape (May 7).
- Notable additions include Final Fantasy V (May 5) and Doom: The Dark Ages (May 14).
- All games are available to UAE subscribers on the same dates as global release.
- Several titles come from European developers including Playground Games and Frontier Developments.
What are the biggest May additions?
Forza Horizon 6 leads May's Game Pass additions as a day-one release on 19 May. The racing sequel joins Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, playable across cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld, and PC platforms. Subnautica 2, the underwater survival sequel, also launches day-one on Game Pass on 14 May with the same platform availability.
Final Fantasy V arrives 5 May for Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers. The classic JRPG will be playable on cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Doom: The Dark Ages rounds out the major additions on 14 May, joining all Game Pass tiers with support for cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld, and PC.
Which games launch day-one on Game Pass?
Five games launch directly into Game Pass on their release dates this May. Mixtape kicks off the month as the first day-one addition on 7 May, followed by Outbound on 11 May and Call of the Elder Gods on 12 May. Subnautica 2 and Forza Horizon 6 close out the month on 14 May and 19 May respectively.
All day-one releases support Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, with most also available through cloud gaming. This continues Xbox's strategy of adding first-party and partner titles to Game Pass at launch, providing immediate value to subscribers.
What other games join Game Pass in May?
The remaining nine additions span various genres and release throughout the month. Ben 10 Power Trip arrives 6 May alongside several other titles including Wheel World, Wildgate, and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. Descenders Next joins as a Game Preview title, meaning it's still in development.
Elite Dangerous, the space simulation game from UK developer Frontier Developments, comes to Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass Premium on 12 May. Black Jacket rounds out the 12 May additions with support for cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld, and PC platforms.
Are these games available in the UAE?
All 14 games will be available to UAE Xbox Game Pass subscribers on their respective release dates. Xbox Game Pass operates globally, meaning UAE players get simultaneous access to new additions without regional delays. The service supports the same platform options in the UAE, including cloud gaming through Xbox Cloud Gaming.
UAE subscribers can access these games through their existing Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, or PC Game Pass subscriptions. No additional regional pricing or availability restrictions have been announced for any of the May additions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What new games are coming to Xbox Game Pass in May 2024?
Xbox Game Pass adds 14 new games in May 2024, including Final Fantasy V, Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, Doom: The Dark Ages, and several European-developed titles. The additions span 5-19 May across all Game Pass tiers.
Are there any day one releases on Xbox Game Pass in May?
Yes, five games launch day-one on Game Pass in May: Mixtape (7 May), Outbound (11 May), Call of the Elder Gods (12 May), Subnautica 2 (14 May), and Forza Horizon 6 (19 May).
Can UAE subscribers access these games immediately?
Yes, all May 2024 Game Pass additions are available to UAE subscribers on the same release dates as global markets. No regional delays or restrictions apply to these titles.
What platforms support the new May Game Pass games?
Most games support cloud gaming, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms. Some titles also include handheld support, while platform availability varies by specific game and Game Pass tier.
When does Forza Horizon 6 join Game Pass?
Forza Horizon 6 launches day-one on Xbox Game Pass on 19 May 2024. It's available through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, with support for cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld, and PC platforms.
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