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Microsoft

Platform(s): PC, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
Genre: Hardware
Release Date: Nov. 22, 2013

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Xbox Game Pass Reveals New PC/Xbox One Titles Being Added In May As Part Of Wave 2

by Rainier on May 21, 2020 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT

Xbox One is Microsoft's all-in-one gaming and entertainment system that puts you at the center of all your games, TV, movies, music, sports and Skype.

Xbox Game Pass is Microsoft's digital gaming subscription service that gives you unlimited access to over dozens of Xbox One, PC, and Backward Compatible Xbox 360 games for $9.99 USD per month.

With Xbox Game Pass, you can download and play a broad range of games in full fidelity on your Xbox One.

Each month, Xbox Game Pass will add a new set of games to the catalog so there is always something new to play across a diversity of experiences, genres, ratings and more. For gamers, this means endless play of full-fidelity gaming experiences without having to worry about streaming, bandwidth or connectivity issues.

Xbox Game Pass Console

Available Today

Alan Wake (ID@Xbox) – May 21
The acclaimed cult classic Alan Wake, from award-winning developers Remedy Entertainment, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.  As the best-selling writer Alan Wake’s wife disappears on their vacation, his search turns up pages from a thriller he doesn’t even remember writing. A dark presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Wake to the brink of insanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.

Cities: Skylines (ID@Xbox) – May 21
We’re excited to welcome Cities: Skylines back to Xbox Game Pass! You’re in charge of a growing city, from the ground-breaking of its first streets to the ever-changing needs of thousands of citizens, you will design, build, and manage the city of your dreams. From public services to civic policies, challenge yourself to grow from a simple town to a bustling metropolitan hub.

Coming Soon

Minecraft Dungeons – May 26
Available on launch day with Xbox Game Pass! Fight your way through an all-new action-adventure game, inspired by classic dungeon crawlers and set in the Minecraft universe! Up to four friends can play together, or you can brave the dungeons alone. Battle new-and-nasty mobs across action-packed, treasure-stuffed, wildly varied levels, all in an epic quest to defeat the evil Arch-Illager!

Xbox Game Pass for PC

Coming Soon

Alan Wake (ID@Xbox)
As the best-selling writer Alan Wake’s wife disappears on their vacation, his search turns up pages from a thriller he doesn’t remember writing. As a dark presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, Wake is pushed to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love. Celebrate Remedy Entertainment’s cult classic  with Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta).

Cities: Skylines (ID@Xbox)
We’re excited to share that Cities: Skylines is making a comeback on Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta). You’re in charge of a growing city – from the ground-breaking of its first streets to the ever-changing needs of thousands of citizens. Design, build, and manage the city of your dreams, from public services to civic policies, and challenge yourself to grow from a simple town to a bustling metropolitan hub.

Minecraft Dungeons
Coming to Xbox Game Pass on Day one! Fight your way through an all-new action-adventure game, inspired by classic dungeon crawlers and set in the Minecraft universe! Up to four friends can play together, or you can brave the dungeons alone. Battle new-and-nasty mobs across action-packed, treasure-stuffed, wildly varied levels, all in an epic quest to defeat the evil Arch-Illager!

Plebby Quest: The Crusades (ID@Xbox)
Survive ambitious rulers dreaming of an empire, outsmart treacherous neighbors longing to burn your spoils, and navigate the religion’s predictably unreasonable demands. You need ask only one question as you build your legacy: Will you burn them, or be burnt?

In Case You Missed It

Golf with Your Friends (ID@Xbox) – May 19
Why have friends if not to play golf… with your friends! Take on multiple mini-golf courses from jungle adventures all the way to a sci-fi space station. Par-Tee online with up to 12 players and try your hand at different game modes including classic mode, hoops, and hockey.

Crusader Kings III – Pre-install available!
The latest version of Paradox Development Studio’s beloved role-playing grand strategy game of medieval conquest and royal court intrigue. Lead one of hundreds of noble or royal families through the Middle Ages, as you acquire power and prestige across the generations. Will you be a wise and pious king or a violent scheming duchess? Perhaps a learned caliph or gentle warchief. Guide your character through a life of excitement, making sure there is an heir to carry on the family legacy, building an empire whose glory will echo through history.

MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries – Available Now
The year is 3015. Humanity has colonized thousands of systems across a vast region of space splintered by centuries of conflict. The battlefields of the future are dominated by MechWarriors, elite pilots of hulking machines of war known as BattleMechs. It is a lucrative time to be a mercenary.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

Your new Perks are here!

This month, Ultimate members can enhance their fleet with the German Steel in World of Warships: Legends. Use the force of German Navy with the battleship Bayern and its permanent camo, become a naval legend with the nimble destroyer G-101, and progress with boosters and 7 days of Premium time.

Plus for those who haven’t grabbed them yet, you can still grab a monthly boost with exp and rare drop boosts for Phantasy Star Online 2, VC and skill boosts for your NBA2K20 MyTeam and MyPlayer, and, Spotify Premium for 6 months in the United States to listen to your favorite tracks offline, anywhere, ad-free. Additionally, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, Mexico, and Brazil can enjoy Spotify Premium for 3 months. Terms and conditions apply.

Leaving Soon

It’s time to make sure you tie up any loose ends in the following games, as they are leaving soon! Remember you can use your membership discount to get any of these games for up to 20% off while they are still in our library.

Leaving May 29

  • #IDARB (Xbox One)
  • Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons (Xbox One/PC)
  • Hydro Thunder Hurricane (Xbox One/PC)
  • King of Fighters ’98 Ultimate (Xbox One)
  • Old man’s Journey (Xbox One/PC)
  • Opus Magnum (PC)
  • Stealth Inc 2 (PC)

For a complete list of all games offered through Xbox Game Pass, visit here. And be sure to check back in each month to see the newest additions to the catalog.

As an added benefit, Xbox Game Pass members can purchase all Xbox One games in the catalog – and related add-ons – at an exclusive discount, allowing you to dive deeper into the Xbox Game Pass titles you love most, and make them part of your permanent library.

If you haven’t tried Xbox Game Pass yet, you can play free for 14 days.


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