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Xbox Game Pass coverage tracks Microsoft’s subscription library, from new arrivals and day-one launches to removals, cloud play, PC support and plan changes.
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Latest Xbox Game Pass stories, updates and catalog moves.
Roundup
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.
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.
Might and Magic
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era has sold over 500,000 copies on Steam in less than 72 hours, giving the long-running strategy series a strong early access start.
World of Warships: Legends
World of Warships: Legends fully launches on PC on May 4 through Steam and Xbox on PC. Wargaming is also adding cross-progression support and Xbox Game Pass benefits around the same update.
Xbox Series X|SXbox OneXbox Game Pass
Microsoft's April Xbox Update is rolling out with new console customization, per-game Quick Resume controls and broader Xbox PC app library tools. The update also adds mobile wishlist alerts, streaming controls and ROG Xbox Ally improvements.
Xbox Series X|SXbox Game Pass
Xbox will give Stranger Than Heaven its own 30-minute showcase on May 6. The stream will focus on RGG Studio's story, world, characters and cast.
Might and Magic
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is out now in early access, bringing Ubisoft's long-running turn-based strategy series back to PC through Unfrozen and Hooded Horse. The launch covers Steam, the Microsoft Store, Game Preview and PC Game Pass.
Xbox Series X|SXbox Game Pass
Don't Nod's audio team has detailed how Aphelion uses silence, naturalistic sci-fi sounds and Amine Bouhafa's score to build tension around Ariane and Thomas' separation. The studio says the Nemesis creature mixes synthetic processing with organic recordings, including dolphin and sea lion calls.
PlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SXbox Game Pass
Aphelion launches April 28 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Game Pass availability on day one. Don't Nod's sci-fi adventure looks like a more physical spin on the studio's character-led storytelling.
