Microsoft has announced the Xbox Game Pass May 2025 Wave 2 lineup, which is headlined by Metaphor ReFantazio, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, and To a T.
The list was announced in a post on Xbox Wire. First up, today, May 21, is Monster Train 2 (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass. Here’s the official blurb, as per Xbox Wire:
Available on day one: Powerful beings known as Titans have seized control of Heaven. A makeshift alliance is formed between former angels and demons, who must learn to work together against their common foe. Now, you must command these clans aboard newly forged trains, and embark on your journey through Hell, Heaven, and the Abyss, to defeat the Titans before they destroy this world.
Tomorrow, May 22 sees four games hits Game Pass: Creatures of Ava (Xbox Series X|S), now with Game Pass Standard; Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II (Xbox Series X|S), now with Game Pass Standard; S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 (Xbox Series X|S), now with Game Pass Standard; and Tales of Kenzera: Zau (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) via EA Play on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
Moving on to May 27, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) launches into Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard.
Join an elite group of civilian agents in this action-packed RPG shooter, as Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 kicks off its Year 7 Season 1! Engage in intense tactical combat, team-up with your friends, and survive in a dynamic open world to save Washington D.C. from hostile factions.
To a T (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) launches day one on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass on May 28.
Available on day one with Game Pass! A charming, colorful adventure game from the creator of Katamari Damacy and the uvula team about a teen navigating life in a small town with their cute dog companion. While their body is stuck in a T-pose, they do their best to make the most of it.
And here’s a big one: Metaphor ReFantazio (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) hits Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard on May 29.
Winner of IGN’s Game of the Year & TGA’s Best RPG. In this turn-based fantasy RPG you enter a Royal Tournament to claim the throne for a cursed prince. Awaken over 40+ Archetypes with magical powers. Explore vast lands, conquer dungeons, and forge bonds to shape your destiny and unite the kingdom.
May 29 is a big day for Game Pass, as Spray Paint Simulator (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) also launches into Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Available on day one with Game Pass! Spray Paint Simulator is a relaxing, satisfying game that invites you to build your own painting business from the ground up! Meet with quirky clients in Story Mode and take on each job right from the start. Paint everything: rooms, homes, cars, bridges, even giant robots! Unlock Free Spray mode and play alone or with a friend to make the entire town your canvas!
Microsoft also dipped into early June with its list, confirming Crypt Custodian (Cloud, Console, and PC) and Symphonia (Cloud, Console, and PC) both hit Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Standard June 3.
Xbox Game Pass May 2025 Wave 2 lineup:
- Monster Train 2 (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – May 21 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Creatures of Ava (Xbox Series X|S) – May 22 Now with Game Pass Standard
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II (Xbox Series X|S) – May 22 Now with Game Pass Standard
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 (Xbox Series X|S) – May 22 Now with Game Pass Standard
- Tales of Kenzera: Zau (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) EA Play – May 22 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 27 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
- To a T (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – May 28 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Metaphor ReFantazio (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – May 29 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
- Spray Paint Simulator (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – May 29 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
- Crypt Custodian (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 3 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
- Symphonia (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 3 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
Meanwhile, 15 more games are coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) on May 23:
- Brütal Legend
- Costume Quest 2
- Day of the Tentacle Remastered
- Full Throttle Remastered
- Grim Fandango Remastered
- Max The Curse of Brotherhood
- Neon Abyss
- Quantum Break
- Rare Replay
- ScreamRide
- State of Decay Year-One
- SteamWorld Dig 2
- Sunset Overdrive
- Super Lucky’s Tale
- Zoo Tycoon Ultimate Animal Collection
As always, a number of Game Pass games are set to leave the service at the end of the month. The Game Pass membership discount lets you save up to 20% to keep them in your library.
Leaving Xbox Game Pass on May 31:
- Cassette Beasts (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Firework (PC)
- Humanity (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Remnant 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer (Cloud, Console, and PC)
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