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Recent PC stories across games, services and hardware.
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Xbox Game Pass has detailed its first May 2026 wave, led by Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, Mixtape and Final Fantasy V. The update also confirms five games leaving the library on May 15.
LEGO Batman
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is leaning on Arkham-inspired combat, gadget puzzles and an open-world Gotham in a new hands-on preview. TT Games' Batman adventure launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on May 22.
Horizon
Horizon Hunters Gathering is getting a second closed playtest from May 22 to 25 on PS5 and PC. The test adds two new Hunters, a playable Episode and the Breakers' Bounty region.
Steam
Farever launches May 6 in Steam Early Access for PC, giving Shiro Games a new online co-op RPG test after Northgard, Wartales and Dune: Spice Wars.
Rainbow Six
Rainbow Six Siege Y11S1.3 makes targeted balance tweaks to Caveira, Vigil, Warden, Zero and Kaid, alongside recoil improvements for several weapons.
Wolfenstein
Wolfenstein 3D launched on MS-DOS 34 years ago today, turning shareware PC action into the blueprint for Doom, Quake and the shooter boom that followed.
Steam
Valve's new Steam Controller sold out shortly after going live on May 4, and resellers are already listing confirmed orders on eBay at steep markups. Valve has not yet announced when more stock will be available.
Forza
Forza Horizon 6 has gone gold ahead of its May 19 launch, and preloads are now live on Xbox Series X|S and PC through the Xbox app. Playground Games also confirmed large storage requirements, Xbox performance targets and new launch rewards.
Steam
Valve says memory shortages and rising component prices are the main reason Steam Machine still lacks a firm release date or price. The company says it is trying to keep the living-room PC competitive while building enough launch stock.
Subnautica
Subnautica 2 will launch into Xbox Game Preview on May 14 for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with day-one access through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Unknown Worlds also detailed co-op, cross-platform invites and Xbox ecosystem support.
PC
Microsoft has started rolling out Xbox Mode for Windows 11 PCs in supported markets. The feature adds a controller-friendly full-screen interface for desktops, laptops, tablets and handheld gaming PCs.
The Legend of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap now has an experimental native PC build for Windows and Linux. It is playable, but still rough, with missing audio and a player-owned ROM required.
