Final Fantasy V kicks things off for Xbox Game Pass this week, continuing the steady march of classic RPG royalty onto the service – but it’s far from alone and this coming week sees a ton of new games hit the subscription service.
From chaotic multiplayer shooters and stylish soulslikes to nostalgic coming-of-age adventures, this latest refresh delivers a surprisingly diverse lineup across cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld and PC.
At A Glance
- Final Fantasy V – May 5th – Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass – Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Ben 10 Power Trip – May 6th – Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass – Cloud, Console, PC
- Descenders Next (Game Preview) – May 6th – Game Pass Premium, Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass – Cloud, Console, PC
- Wheel World – May 6th – Game Pass Premium, Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass – Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Wildgate – May 6th – Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, PC Game Pass – Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Wuchang: Fallen Feathers – May 6th – Game Pass Premium, Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass – Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Mixtape – May 7th (Day One)- Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass – Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, PC
Final Fantasy V Continues The Classic Rollout
Arriving today (May 5th), Final Fantasy V joins Game Pass across cloud, Xbox Series X|S and PC, available through Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass.
This pixel remaster keeps the charm of the 1992 original intact while layering in modern conveniences. At its core is the series’ evolving job system, allowing players to mix and match abilities across a wide range of roles, opening up a huge amount of tactical flexibility.
With updated visuals from Kazuko Shibuya and a rearranged soundtrack overseen by Nobuo Uematsu, it’s another key piece in the growing Final Fantasy collection on Game Pass – and a must-play for RPG fans looking to explore the series’ roots.
May 6th Brings Variety In Bulk
If May 5th is about nostalgia, May 6th is all about variety. A whole wave of titles lands in one go, spanning genres and tones in a way only Game Pass really manages.
Ben 10 Power Trip delivers a family-friendly open-world adventure, letting players step into the Omnitrix and explore a cartoon-inspired Europe packed with puzzles, combat and co-op play.
At the same time, Descenders Next expands its reach within Game Pass. Still in Game Preview, it builds on the original’s downhill biking formula with a broader extreme sports focus, offering snowboarding, mountainboarding and multiplayer challenges across evolving terrain.
Then there’s Wheel World, a more stylised take on two wheels. Here, cycling meets exploration in a semi-open world, with customisation and high-speed races tied into a narrative about saving the universe – because why not? You may well be surprised by Wheel World too; we loved it in review.Â
From Space Battles To Soulslike Darkness
Elsewhere in the lineup, things take a sharper turn.
Wildgate throws players into PvPvE spaceship combat, blending team-based objectives with unpredictable, procedurally generated encounters. Whether you’re looting, fighting or simply trying to survive, every match promises something different.
On the other end of the spectrum, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers offers a far more intense experience. This soulslike action RPG drops players into a dark, war-torn version of Ming Dynasty China, where combat, exploration and narrative choices intertwine. Expect challenging encounters, deep progression systems and multiple endings shaped by your decisions.
Mixtape Closes The Week On A Different Note
Landing Day One on May 7th, Mixtape rounds out the week with something far more reflective.
Playable across cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld and PC, this narrative-driven experience follows three friends on one final night together.
Structured as a series of playable memories set to a curated soundtrack, it blends gameplay and storytelling into something that feels both nostalgic and deeply personal.
From skateboarding and sneaking out to those quieter, more emotional moments, Mixtape looks to capture the highs and lows of growing up in a way few games attempt. Stay tuned for our review.
A Week That Covers All Bases
This week’s Game Pass update spreads its bets across multiple genres and styles. Whether you’re revisiting RPG classics, diving into multiplayer chaos, or chasing something more narrative-driven, there’s something for all.
And with Day One experiences like Mixtape alongside long-standing franchises like Final Fantasy, it’s another reminder of just how wide the Game Pass net has become.
