Xbox Game Pass continues to amaze with the value it offers subscribers, and it’s showing no signs of letting up. May 2024’s new Game Pass games lineup continues Xbox’s not only brings some excellent older titles to subscribers, but it’s laden with brand-new, day-one releases too.
The full Xbox Game Pass games library is already bursting at the seams, and it includes some of the best games of all time. But here we’ll bring you the confirmed lineup of new Xbox Game Pass titles for this month and highlight the ones we think you absolutely must play. From charming indies, to first-party Xbox exclusives, to some of the best-selling games of all time, any new additions will be listed here. We’ll also list any confirmed, leaked, or rumored new Game Pass games for next month too.
New Game Pass games – May 2024
The new Game Pass games for May that have been confirmed by Xbox are:
- Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 2
- Kona II: Brume (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 7
- Little Kitty, Big City (Cloud, Console, and PC) (Day One) – May 9
- Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 14
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) (Day One) – May 21
Below we’ve highlighted some of the biggest additions in this month’s lineup that you should definitely pick up and play if you haven’t already.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
Hellblade 2 could launch as one of the year’s most incredible experiences, and we’ve been longing for the next step on Senua’s journey ever since its announcement during 2019’s The Game Awards ceremony.
The Hellblade 2 previews so far have been nothing short of glowing. From what we’ve seen so far, developer Ninja Theory has gone bigger and bolder in every conceivable way, utilizing a brand-new mocap setup to create truly unique encounters while upping the ante from the chilling binaural audio it impressed with in the first game.
Meanwhile, combat – the weakest part of the original Hellblade – seems to have been improved upon massively this time around. As such, this could be one of the most complete gaming experiences of the current console generation and a shoe-in for our best Xbox games list.
Little Kitty, Big City
One must imagine Sisyphus as an adorable black cat, and his boulder as a ball of yarn – now that’s what life’s all about. Fortunately, you won’t have to picture it too hard, as feline sandbox adventure Little Kitty, Big City lands on May 9.
Between getting to commit atrocities on a scale we haven’t seen since the Untitled Goose Game, and dressing your lil homie up in dopamine-boosting costumes, we can already sense the flurry of Game of the Year nominations coming its way.
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Crystal Dynamics’ Tomb Raider reboot serves as one of the best reintroductions to an iconic series around. Reinvigorating Lara’s character while offering up standout visuals for the time, alongside incredible gameplay depth and a gripping narrative, the self-titled Tomb Raider is a must-play in our books.
The Definitive Edition of Tomb Raider dropped in 2014, remastering the original release from the year before while bundling in the game’s DLC. Though, yes, it is a decade old now, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition still holds up remarkably well for its age.
Next month’s new Game Pass games
We have yet to hear what’s on the cards for June’s lineup. However, considering that the Xbox Games Showcase is set to air on June 9, there’s a very good chance that a fresh batch of ActiBlizz games could be announced for the service.
Whether or not they actually arrive in the same month remains to be seen, but we’re certainly anticipating the odd shadow drop here and there.
So, these are the new Xbox Game Pass games that subscribers will be able to enjoy this month at no extra cost. If you’re a new subscriber looking for some recommendations for what games to play first, or you’re simply looking for something new to play, check out our list of the best Xbox Game Pass games. From massive RPGs like Starfield to surprise sensations like Palworld, you’ll definitely find something excellent to play.