Subnautica 2 (Game Preview) – May 14
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure set on an all-new alien world, developed by Unknown Worlds. Play alone or with friends in 4-player co-op. Adapt to survive by building custom bases and crafting tools. Explore the unknown to uncover the mysteries hidden within the depths.

Outbound – May 11
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Explore a colorful world and build your own cozy home on wheels. Craft workstations, and source energy from the sun, wind, or water. Upgrade and customize your vehicle, grow crops, and live sustainably off-grid with up to 4 players. Outbound is a cozy open-world exploration game set in a utopian near future. Start with an empty camper van and turn it into the home of your dreams – alone or together with your friends. Build and explore at your own pace. Collect materials, craft, and build in and on top of your vehicle with modular parts. Advance in technology and efficiently use energy to power your home.

Black Jacket – May 12
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Play Blackjack against the restless souls wandering the hellish afterlife. You play for their coin, and you’ll need lots of them to bribe the ferryman and escape. But watch your bet because this isn’t your regular game of Blackjack. The Blackjack-inspired rogue-lite deck builder where you gamble your way out of hell, supercharge your deck and play impossible combos.

Call of the Elder Gods – May 12
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

All is not well at Miskatonic University. Professor Harry Everhart tries to ignore the shadows flitting at the corners of his vision, while student Evangeline Drayton is haunted with impossible dreams of an artifact uncovered a decade ago. In their search for answers, the pair will uncover revelations more ancient than anyone could have imagined.

Directive 8020 – May 12

From the creators of Until Dawn and The Quarry, an all-new cinematic sci-fi horror adventure that blends intense survival gameplay with meaningful choices and a branching storyline. Earth is dying and humanity is running out of time. 12 light years from home, Tau Ceti f offers a small sliver of hope. When the colony ship Cassiopeia crash lands on the planet, its crew soon realize they are far from being alone.

For a limited time only, receive with every purchase: The Dark Pictures Outfit Pack, Additional Dark Pictures Collectibles, Cinematic Filter Packs, Digital Artbook and exclusive soundtrack.

Nitro Gen Omega – May 11
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Humanity has lost the war. The wastelands are now crawling with rogue AI and scavenging war machines. You and your mercenary crew fight to survive, taking on contracts from the last remaining cities built high above the wasteland Fly across a massive open world filled with settlements, machine lairs, quests, and unexpected events. Take on contracts, recruit new pilots, and shape your crew’s legend one battle at a time.

Snack and Quack: Duckling Steps – May 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Get ready for an irresistibly cute adventure in Snack and Quack: Ducklings Steps, a charming puzzle where you help a mother duck take care of her hungry ducklings. In peaceful, water-inspired environments, every move matters as you guide the little ones toward delicious pieces of bread scattered across the path.

Habitat Shapes: The Tropical Journey – May 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Get ready for a relaxing and charming journey in Habitat Shapes: The Tropical Journey, a delightful puzzle where every piece finds its place in nature. Arrange adorable creatures and complete unique environments as you transform each board into a vibrant, living habitat. With intuitive and fluid gameplay, you can place pieces freely without complicated rules, creating natural and satisfying solutions. Just pick, rotate, and fit pieces together while enjoying a calm pace that rewards creativity and spatial thinking.

Milky Way TD Survivors Autobattler – May 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Milky Way is a blend of real-time strategy, tower defense, autobattler, and survivors. Visit planets in the Milky Way galaxy and defend them from hordes of enemies. Develop your economy: mine stone with mines and gold with furnaces. Strengthen your defenses: use the resources you’ve collected to build towers. Towers come in two types: some summon warriors, while others attack enemies. Some summoned warriors are great for drawing enemies away and protecting other towers. Remember, clever tower placement is the key to victory.

Yomi 2 – May 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Yomi 2 is a fighting game in card form. Learn your character, practice combos, and read the opponent’s tendencies. Yomi captures the feel of fighting games such as Street Fighter and Fantasy Strike and was created by a lead designer of both. Cards represent your moves: attacks, blocks, throws, dodges, and abilities. For example, throws beat blocks. Manage your hand to keep your options open while also trying to build up the right cards to pull off a big combo.

Backrooms – May 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

After having a normal day at the office, Terrence while traveling home inexplicably falls down to the Backrooms. A journey chronicling 7 days… Can Terrence escape this liminar horror phenomenon? Or will he be trapped within this place forever? Backrooms is a horror adventure game where you explore the liminal space of the Backrooms while you interact with strange and creepy characters. Explore the Backrooms, find the unexpected as you go into impossible spaces and see things you shouldn’t have seen.

Blockon – May 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Blockon is a minimalist puzzle game focused on strategy, planning, and precision. Your objective is simple: eliminate specific blocks and complete each level using the most efficient moves possible. Featuring 40 handcrafted levels with a progressive difficulty curve, Blockon introduces new challenges that require logical thinking and careful decision-making. Every move counts, and removing the wrong block can prevent you from completing the level.

Gallipoli – May 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

What began on mainland Europe, was never likely to end there… Prepare for relentless WW1 beach landings and desert warfare across the Middle Eastern Front in Gallipoli! Experience the varied battlefields of the front, including the Gallipoli and Mesopotamia campaigns. Land on the beaches of Gallipoli with the ANZACs to seize the Dardanelles, fight in the streets of war-torn towns to defend Ottoman-controlled soil, and charge to victory across no man’s land under the scorching sun.

Hidden Memory – Neko’s Life – May 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Hidden Memory – Neko’s Life is an invitation to unwind. More than just a logic puzzle, it is an emotional journey where you reconstruct the memories of a small stray kitten searching for a place to belong. Disconnect from daily stress and dive into a zen experience that blends a charming visual narrative with satisfying gameplay.

Journey of Johann: To The Sky – May 14
Xbox Play Anywhere

Journey of Johann is an action-adventure platformer with puzzle elements. Make your way through levels and a boss with different challenges and obstacles. Collect goblets, secrets and beat time trials. Use your weapons as tools such as climbing, blocking hits, and defeating enemies. The game was designed with speedrunning in mind.

Menace from the Deep: Complete Edition – May 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

Explore the grim world inspired by Cthulhu Mythos and collect memory fragments to uncover the secret society. Experience the gritty atmosphere through your multiple runs, upgrade your cards to shape unique strategies and most importantly – try not to lose your sanity.

RoadOut – May 14

RoadOut is a story-driven action RPG that combines twin stick action with rubber-burning driving mechanics. Explore a vast post-apocalyptic world in your car, then battle your way through puzzle-filled dungeons on foot. Work for hire, thrash rival gangs, and race for glory as Claire, a mercenary who survives by executing sabotage, delivery, and murder contracts in The Dead Zone.

Slime Jumper – May 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

A casual yet challenging 2D precision platformer that puts your skills to the test. Slime Jumper features a Jump-Only control system that delivers a fresh twist on platforming by limiting the player’s input to just two buttons for maximum simplicity and precision.

Tiny Lands 2 – May 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Tiny Lands 2 brings finding the differences to the next level! Dioramas mix photorealistic daily objects in 3D, explore from any angle stunning visual scenes with a real sense of handcrafting, and enjoy beautiful experiences with a refreshing visual aesthetic to relax and chill.

Underling Uprising – May 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Underling Uprising is a new take on classic “brawlers”. Enjoy Beat ‘Em Up gameplay mixed with inspirations from those vibrant ’90s cartoons. Fight across the world as the Underlings, a group of scientifically enhanced experiments, each with their own unique powers. You only have one mission at hand: Stop the mad scientist that created you!

Aery – Calm Horizon – May 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

This game is an interactive game experience that is designed to relax your mind and soul. You jump into the role of a little bird, explore beautiful landscapes and collect magical crystals that mark certain landscapes. Because there are no enemies or any other danger in this game you will be able to lean back and enjoy the scenery and the sensation of flying. It is a great game for relaxing and calming down after an exhausting day full of hassle.

Bandits on West – May 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

After a group of bandits breaks out of prison, the sheriff must chase them down, restore order, and bring justice to the Wild West in this pixel-art platformer.

Countryside Farm Clues – May 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Countryside Farm Clues is a cozy spot the difference game that turns peaceful farm life into a satisfying test of observation. At first glance, every scene looks perfect, but subtle changes are hidden everywhere, challenging players to slow down, focus, and spot what others might miss. With relaxing countryside visuals, quick “just one more” gameplay, and both timed and stress-free modes, it’s the perfect blend of calm and challenge. Players will care because it delivers that rewarding “I found it!” feeling again and again, whether they want to unwind or sharpen their attention to detail.

Dentist Bling – May 15
Xbox Play Anywhere

Treat your patients with different dental issues, from cavities to plaque buildup, and watch as their smiles transform under your expert care! Perform treatments under time pressure, and don’t forget about your customer’s comfort. If you drill too long in the teeth, the customer will be dissatisfied with your service! Pull out decaying teeth and replace them with shiny new ones. Change their shape to fangs or apply braces. Yes doctor, at your salon, your patients love braces! Don’t forget about your special bling diamond treatment. This is a fancy teeth salon after all!

Middle Evil: The Priest – May 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

A righteous young priest arrives at a remote village in the Middle Ages to cleanse the local church from evil infestation. Take up your holy weapons to battle with skeletons, ghosts, vampires, and other invading demonic creatures. Get assistance from the villagers and the underworld alike, sing prayers, and work divine miracles. Can you survive 7 nights of onslaught and rid the church of demonic possession?

Pawbay – May 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

Slip into the paws of a mischievous little cat and turn a cozy seaside town upside down. In Pawbay, every alley, rooftop, shop, and secret corner is full of playful ways to stir up trouble. Sneak, climb, swipe, and pounce your way through a charming world where curiosity always leads to chaos. Better yet, you can enjoy the full adventure solo or with a friend in local 2-player split-screen co-op. The town may be lovely, but that will not stop you from becoming its most unforgettable little menace. With plenty of freedom to experiment, every prank becomes its own funny story.

Saccharine Echo – May 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

Scotland, 2020. Alice is a young woman struggling through a painful breakup. Hoping to distract herself with online shopping, she buys a vintage mirror; then whispers begin to echo through her flat. Soon, she discovers that a mysterious figure is trapped inside the mirror, and only she can help them break free by forming a deeper connection.

Slots & Daggers – May 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

Steady your blade – and spin! Slots & Daggers is a strange little blend of slot machine and fantasy RPG.  To make this game I combined a lot of things I deeply love – weird fantasy worlds, crude drawings of strange little guys, old school crunchy hiphop drum machines and addictive arcade games that go “pling pling pling” as they spit out little coins – with classic roguelike mechanics.

Solomon Snow: First Contact – May 15

Save your colleagues, planet and workplace! You are the first line of defense. If you try your best, you might not be the last. Rescue the survivors, fight your way to the roof and exterminate alien scum! No one said it’s going to be easy—and it won’t. Be smart, be quick, and be on your guard. Oh, and we hope you brought your puzzle-solving skills with you—you just might need them. Therefore, Mr. Snow, we sincerely hope you’re up for some alien murdering, maze exploring, team building and enemy portal closing-related activities today.

Summerhouse – May 15

Summerhouse is a small-scale building game and a love letter to the feeling of long lost summer afternoons. Craft a neighbourhood of tiny, beautiful lived-in homes in a variety of settings: the sea, the city, or the mountains. While there are some little secrets to uncover, there are no rules, and you can’t win or lose. Just chill out, build to your heart’s content and soak up the atmosphere.

Zumba World – The Marble Monster Awaits – May 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Zumba World – The Monster Marble Adventure fuses classic marble-shooter action with an explorable hub world! You play as a fearless dinosaur hero carrying colorful marbles in your snout. Dash across a central plaza strewn with glowing portals to four monstrous realms