Xbox’s May Game Pass offerings are a bit dull outside of Chicory

Did Redfall add any value for you?

On any given month when there’s a massive first-party value offer for a service like Xbox Game Pass, you can bet on the rest of the month quaking in fear of the might of the publisher that holds all the power. But in the case of Redfall (particularly when it comes to public perception), this might have been a not-great month to flex.

The offerings for May 2023 (so far) are fairly slim, outside of the fantastic Chicory: A Colorful Tale, which won our overall Game of the Year award in 2021. Maybe Massive Chalice is worth a punt since you’re not spending any extra money on it? Or maybe you’re deathly curious about how FIFA is coming along this decade. There’s a fair bit of hype regarding Cassette Beasts, which came out in April and has had a great reception so far.

Either way, this is what you’re getting this month beyond Redfall. Peaks and valleys, folks!

Heading to Xbox Game Pass the week of May 15:

• FIFA 23, May 16 (Console and PC)
• Eastern Exorcist, May 18 (Console and PC)
• Ghostlore, May 18 (Console)

Heading to Xbox Game Pass the week of May 122:

• Planet of Lana, May 23 (Console and PC)
• Cassette Beasts, May 25 (Console)
• Massive Chalice, May 25 (Cloud and Console)
• Railway Empire 2, May 25 (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Heading to Xbox Game Pass the week of May 29:

• Chicory: A Colorful Tale, May 30 (Console and PC)