Microsoft has officially confirmed the next batch of additions to its subscription service, unveiling the Xbox Game Pass May 2026 Wave 2 lineup. While the second half of the month follows massive releases like Forza Horizon 6, the upcoming schedule is packed with high-profile titles and notable day-one arrivals.

Jurassic World Evolution 3 and The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition Lead the Way

The standout news for subscribers is the impending arrival of Frontier’s Jurassic World Evolution 3. Following its initial launch in October 2025, the highly anticipated dinosaur management sim is scheduled to land on the service on June 2.

In addition to the prehistoric thrills, Obsidian's acclaimed RPG, The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition, is set to join the library on May 27. These heavy hitters ensure that the mid-to-late month period remains incredibly dense with premium content.

Beyond these major releases, several day-one titles are slated for the end of the month:

  • Luna Abyss: A bullet hell action adventure from Kwalee Labs.
  • Echo Generation 2: Cococucumber's sci-fi deckbuilding RPG sequel.
  • Crashout Crew: Aggro Crab’s physics-based party game.
  • Kabuto Park: A tiny bug collection title from Doot.

Full Xbox Game Pass May 2026 Wave 2 Lineup

The following titles are scheduled to arrive on the service throughout late May and early June:

  • Dead Static Drive (Cloud, Console, PC) – May 20
  • My Friend Peppa Pig (Cloud, Console, PC) – May 20
  • Pigeon Simulator (Cloud, Series X|S, Handheld, PC) – May 20
  • Remnant II (Cloud, Console, PC) – May 20
  • Winter Burrow (Cloud, Console, PC) – May 20
  • Luna Abyss (Cloud, Series X|S, PC) – May 21
  • Escape Simulator (Cloud, Series X|S, PC) – May 26
  • Echo Generation 2 (Cloud, Series X|S, PC) – May 27
  • The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition (Cloud, Series X|S, PC) – May 27
  • Crashout Crew (Cloud, Series X|S, Handheld, PC) – May 28
  • Kabuto Park (Cloud, Series X|S, PC) – May 28
  • Final Fantasy VI (Cloud, Series X|S, PC) – June 2
  • Jurassic World Evolution 3 (Cloud, Series X|S, PC) – June 2

Upcoming Events and Departing Titles

All eyes are now on the upcoming Xbox showcase event scheduled for June 7, where Microsoft is expected to make further major announcements regarding the service.

However, players should note that several titles will depart the service at the end of the month. The following games leave Xbox Game Pass on May 31:

  • Against the Storm
  • Crypt Custodian
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio
  • Persona 4 Golden
  • Spray Paint Simulator

If there are titles you aren't ready to let go of, Microsoft typically offers a discount for players looking to purchase and keep these games permanently.