In May 2023, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will have the opportunity to download a slew of free games on console, PC and across devices on cloud.
Xbox Game Pass: Free games you can download in May 2023
Xbox gamers with a Game Pass subscription not only get access to hundreds of free titles every month but in May 2023, they get first dibs on free downloads, which include Weird West: Definitive Edition and the open-world horror Redfall.
Take a look at the full breakdown of Xbox Game Pass releases dropping in May 2023.
REDFALL – Available on console, PC, across devices on cloud from 2 May 2023
The island of Redfall is under siege by a legion of vampires who have cut the island off from the outside world. Get ready for this open-world FPS with five brand-new custom controllers from the Xbox Design Lab, inspired by Redfall’s four heroes and the bloodsucking monsters that have taken over the island.
RAVENLOK – Available on console, PC, across devices on cloud from 4 May 2023
Enter a world of wonder and danger in Ravenlok, an action-packed fairy tale adventure by Cococucumber.
Follow your curiosity through a mystical mirror into a lost land of terrifying monsters and a malevolent queen. Wield your sword, unleash your spells, and fight your way through beastly bosses in lush, handcrafted environments.
WEIRD WEST: DEFINITIVE EDITION – Available on Xbox Series X and S from 8 May 2023
Survive and unveil the mysteries of the Weird West through the intertwined destinies of its unusual heroes in an action RPG from the co-creators of Dishonored and Prey.
Discover a dark fantasy reimagining of the Wild West where lawmen and gunslingers share the frontier with fantastical creatures. Form a posse or venture forth alone and make each legend your own.
SHADOWRUN TRILOGY – Available on PC from 9 May 2023
Available now on Cloud and Console, and coming soon to PC! The Shadowrun Trilogy comprises 3 cult-tactical RPG games taking place in a dystopian cyberpunk future in which magic has re-awakened, bringing back to life creatures of high fantasy.
Initially created as a tabletop RPG over 30 years ago, this one-of-a-kind setting has gained a huge cult following during the past three decades.
More games expected for free download this month
As reported by The Load Out, here are more titles expected for free download this month:
Game | Date | Platform |
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 | 11 May 2023 | Console, PC |
Amnesia: The Bunker | 23 May 2023 | Console |
Planet of Lana | 23 May 2023 | Console, PC, Cloud |
Railway Empire 2 | 25 May 2023 | Console, PC |
Farworld Pioneers | 30 May 2023 | Console, PC |
Xbox Game Pass: Here’s how it works
The digital game market is flooded with new releases, and the top picks are usually pricier than the rest. To mitigate this and give gamers an equal playing field, irrespective of social or class status, Microsoft introduced a tiered subscription model where Xbox users could download free games or, better yet, get premium releases at discounted prices.
The are two tiers, Xbox Game Pass and Ultimate. The former grants gamers access to catalogues for use on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and mobile device. On the other hand, the Game Pass Ultimate tier unlocks Gold titles and comes along with an Xbox Live subscription.
Game Pass can be purchased in one of three ways:
- Console only: R99 per month
- PC only: R99 per month
- Ultimate: R149 per month