Now’s a great time to be an Xbox Game Pass member, with recent major releases like Doom: Dark Ages, Claire Obscure: Expedition 33, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered all releasing on day one of the service. Now, one of the most-watched games of 2024 is coming to Game Pass next week. Microsoft has announced that a second batch of games will be added to the subscription service in May and the first week of June. Highlights include Atlus’ critically acclaimed RPG Metaphor ReFantazio, Tales of Kenzera: Zau and Tom Clancy’s The Division 2.
Xbox Game Pass games announced
Nominated for Game of the Year at the 2024 Game Awards, Metaphor ReFantazio will join Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Standard on May 29. This turn-based role-playing game from the developer of the Persona series is known for its engaging story, unique art style, and in-depth gameplay systems.
Meanwhile, Tales of Kenzera: Zau, which launched last year on PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X and Nintendo Switch, will be available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass starting on May 22.
The second wave of games joining Game Pass this month also includes releases every three days. The strategy game “Monster Train 2”, the casual simulation game “Spray Paint Simulator” and the adventure game “To a T” will be added to Game Pass on the first day of launch on May 21, May 28 and May 29 respectively.
Kenzela’s Story: Zau launched last year
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Here’s the full list of games available on Microsoft’s subscription service from late May to early June:
- Monster Train 2 (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass – May 21)
- Creatures of Ava (now available on Game Pass – May 22)
- Stalker 2 (now on Game Pass Standard – May 22)
- Tales of Kenzera: Zau (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass – May 22)
- Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard – May 27)
- To a T (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass – May 28)
- Metaphor ReFantazio (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard – May 29)
- Spray Paint Simulator (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass – May 29)
- Crypt Custodian (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard – June 3)
- Symphonia (Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard – June)
In addition to Game Pass games, Microsoft also announced that 15 games will receive Xbox cloud gaming support on May 23, and will launch DLC, updates and benefits to Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.
The Xbox parent company also confirmed that the games will be discontinued on May 31st. These include Cassette Beasts, Firework, Humanity, Remnant 2, and Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer.
Game Pass members will have access to the retro classic collection
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Microsoft announces retro classics
On Wednesday, Microsoft also announced Retro Classics, a collection of more than 50 classic Activision games from the 1980s and 1990s. The collection is the result of a partnership between Xbox and Antstream Arcade and will be available to Game Pass members worldwide starting May 21.
As part of the Xbox May update, retro classics will include popular games like Commando, Grand Prix, Kaboom!, Mech Warrior 2: 31st Century Combat, and Pitfall!.
“This move is another step in our commitment to game preservation and backward compatibility, allowing players to experience many timeless games on modern devices,” Microsoft said in an Xbox Wire post on Wednesday.
Retro Classics will be available via Xbox Cloud Gaming on PC, Xbox, and other supported devices such as LG and Samsung smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV devices, and Meta Quest headsets.
Game Pass members can search and install the Retro Classics app on an Xbox console or the Xbox app on a PC. Microsoft said that over time, the library of classic games will continue to expand to include more than 100 Activision and Blizzard games.