Xbox Game Pass May 2025 Wave 1: Lineup Revealed

Microsoft has officially unveiled the exciting lineup for Wave 1 of Xbox Game Pass in May 2025, as detailed in a recent Xbox Wire post. This first wave, which runs through May 20, introduces a total of 12 games to the subscription service, featuring a mix of new releases and fan-favorite titles.

Leading the charge is Doom: The Dark Ages, the latest installment in id Software's iconic first-person shooter franchise. As a Microsoft-owned title, it will be available on Game Pass from day one on May 15. The game promises to delve into the Doom Slayer's origins, offering a dark medieval backdrop for the epic battle against Hell.

Starting today, May 6, subscribers can dive into Dredge, available on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S. This single-player fishing adventure explores a mysterious archipelago and uncovers sinister secrets lurking beneath the surface. Dredge is accessible through Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard.

On May 7, the service sees a surge of new titles. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) joins Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard, allowing players to immerse themselves in the Dragon Ball universe. Dungeons of Hinterberg (Console) and Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (Xbox Series X|S) are now part of Game Pass Standard, while Metal Slug Tactics (Console) also makes its debut on the same platform.

May 8 marks the launch of Revenge of the Savage Planet (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S), a day-one title for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. This game follows the adventures of a redundant employee seeking revenge on their former employer amidst a backdrop of corporate greed. Joining it on the same day is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed (Cloud, Console, and PC), available across Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard, promising an action-packed adventure with the iconic Turtle brothers.

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 (Cloud and Console) returns to the Game Pass library on May 13, available on Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass Standard. This cooperative game set in the Warhammer Fantasy Battles world offers intense first-person combat and an expanded roster of enemies and career paths.

The highly anticipated Doom: The Dark Ages arrives on May 15, offering players a chance to step into the Doom Slayer's boots in a gripping prequel to the modern Doom series. Subscribers can access the game on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, with options for a Premium Upgrade that includes early access and additional content.

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. This unique papercraft adventure game explores the cursed realm of Limbo, where souls repeat the same day in an endless loop.

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). These titles will be accessible across Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard, offering realistic simulation experiences in their respective fields.

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
  Now with Game Pass Standard
• Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (Xbox Series X|S) – May 7
  Now with Game Pass Standard
• Metal Slug Tactics (Console) – May 7
  Now with 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

Leaving Xbox Game Pass on May 15:

As part of the regular rotation, several titles will be leaving the Xbox Game Pass library on May 15. Subscribers have the opportunity to purchase these games at a 20% discount to keep them in their collection.

• 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)