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Xbox Game Pass has three confirmed additions for May 2026: Mixtape arrives May 7 on Ultimate and PC, Call of the Elder Gods launches May 12, and Forza Horizon 6 lands May 19 (Premium Edition players can start May 15).
Kiln, Double Fine's competitive multiplayer pottery game tied to Xbox Game Pass, is available in an open beta on Steam for PC players ahead of its full launch on April 23, 2026. The preview lets players try 4v4 matches, crafting pots before unleashing them in battle; progress likely won't carry over to the final release, and participants will receive a Participation Trophy when Kiln launches, with achievements coming later.
The Long Dark returns to Xbox Game Pass today for Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass subscribers, available across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, handheld, and cloud. Players can experience the harsh open‑world survival game, managing hunger, thirst, and cold while exploring over 100 items, with permadeath tension, plus the narrative Wintermute campaign adding roughly 30+ hours of content for completionists and achievement hunters.
Two new Xbox Game Pass additions arrive on March 26: Easy Delivery Co. (console, PC, cloud) offers a chill driving experience with secrets, while Nova Roma (PC only) is a Rome-themed city-builder centered on laws, gods, and complex supply chains.
Hades II launches on April 14 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud with day-one Xbox Game Pass support and Xbox Play Anywhere; Melinoë brings a revamped combat style with longer dashes and a Magick bar, introduces a new weapon set Nocturnal Arms, features dual routes (Cronos or Olympus) and a new Crossroads hub with Animal Familiars, and comes with all post-launch patches from other platforms.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is planned for Spring 2027 with day-one Xbox Game Pass Ultimate support; a Closed Beta for Xbox Series X|S runs from April 22, 2026 (available to Founders who buy Miller’s Pack or Collector’s Edition) and lets players test a full mission, recruit new crew members, and use the Exploit system where companions can assist in combat; expect gadgets like zero-G grenades, tactical scanners, and drones, with choices having lasting consequences; the game will launch on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud as an Xbox Play Anywhere title.
Easy Delivery Co, a relaxing driving game with a creepy atmosphere, is coming to Xbox Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on March 26, 2026. The Steam version debuted in September 2025 to positive reception, and achievements will be unlockable via Game Pass at launch.
The article surveys the third week of March 2026 on Xbox Game Pass, detailing both new additions and titles leaving the service, with rough achievement-you-need-to-know estimates. Leaving titles include Mad Streets (1–2 hours, 16% TA, no missables) and Peppa Pig: World Adventures (0.5–1 hour, 60% TA, no missables). New additions cover South of Midnight (15–20 hours, 4% TA, no missables), The Alters (50–40 hours, 1% TA, 40% missables), Disco Elysium: The Final Cut (40–50 hours, 3% TA, 31% missables), and Overthrown (unknown length). The piece aims to help players decide what to tackle first by summarizing playtime and completion stats for these titles.
TrueAchievements’ weekly poll asks readers to rate the March 2026 Xbox Game Pass lineup, which includes 18 titles across Premium, Ultimate, and PC Game Pass (13 new to the library). Highlights include day-one releases Nova Roma and Planet of Lana II, along with major additions like Cyberpunk 2077, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and Resident Evil 7. The article lists March release dates (March 4–31) and notes some titles expanding access to additional tiers, inviting votes on a score from 1 to 5.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can claim eight new Fortnite rewards today as Showdown: Chapter 7 Season 2 launches, including two The Foundation outfits, Exalted Ice King outfits, back bling, a pickaxe, a glider, and a built-in emote; with the premium Battle Pass unlocked via Fortnite Crew, players can earn more rewards by leveling, including Bugs Bunny at level 85, while Save the World goes free-to-play in April 2026. The offer runs until June 5, 2026.
The chaotic city-builder Overthrown launches its full 1.0 release with 30 achievements totaling 1,000 Gamerscore, adding new enemies, three maps, airships, and more. Available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, including Game Pass, players can build a thriving kingdom, defend against outlaws, and earn Gamerscore as they play.
This weekend, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate/Premium/Essential members can play Totally Reliable Delivery Service and Hell Let Loose (Mar 19–22), while all Xbox members can try Sea of Thieves, Trailmakers, and Firefighting Simulator: Ignite during Free Play Days. Start by installing from the Xbox Store (you’ll need to sign in), and note discounts may apply after the event. Sea of Thieves (2025 Edition) is free Mar 19–24, with regional availability and duration varying by title.
Microsoft unveiled the March (and early April) Xbox Game Pass slate, adding titles across cloud/console/PC including South of Midnight, The Alters, Disco Elysium, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Absolum, Nova Roma (PC), The Long Dark, Resident Evil 7, Barbie Horse Trails, Clair Obscur Expedition 33, and Final Fantasy 4 on dates from March 18 to April 7. DreamWorks Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party is already available, while Peppa Pig World Adventures and Mad Streets will leave on March 31.
Xbox Game Pass announces a busy spring lineup across Cloud/Console/PC, adding titles like Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Final Fantasy IV, and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, plus new arrivals such as South of Midnight, The Alters, Nova Roma, and The Long Dark, along with ongoing updates to Sea of Thieves Season 19 and Valorant. Several games will depart Game Pass on March 31.
Microsoft has added 45 new Stream Your Own Game titles to the Xbox Game Pass catalog in March 2026, expanding the cloud-streaming library for Ultimate, Premium, and Essential subscribers who can play owned games on Xbox consoles, PC, mobile, and Xbox Ally. The update includes a mix of newer releases and older favorites, including John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, The Long Dark, GreedFall: The Dying World, WWE 2K26, and more. The library continues to grow monthly, offering a quick way to play games you own without installing them, though latency can affect some titles (notably Marathon) in multiplayer.