May 2023 Xbox Game Pass Newcomers and Last Calls Part 2

Xbox recently announced all the titles coming to Xbox Game Pass (affiliate link) throughout the rest of the month of May. There’s a little bit of everything it seems all from indie studios and I think it’s pretty exciting. Ghostlore is a Southeast-Asian folklore ARPG, Cassette Beasts is a new monster collecting game, Chicory: A Colorful Tale looks adorable, and more. What are you excited to play?

• FIFA 23 (Console and PC) EA Play – May 16

  • The World’s Game is available today from 10:00AM PDT with PC Game Pass & Ultimate via EA Play. Hit the pitch today, plus claim monthly FIFA 23 member rewards. Experience HyperMotion2 Technology on Xbox Series X|S that delivers even more gameplay realism, the addition of women’s club teams, and more.

• Eastern Exorcist (Console and PC) – May 18

  • This is a fictitious eastern world with an infestation of vicious demon monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience unforeseen entanglements of complex beings.

• Ghostlore (Console) – May 18

  • Available now with PC Game Pass and coming soon to Xbox consoles. Ghostlore is an ‘Eastpunk’ Action-RPG where you fight monsters from Southeast-Asian folklore. Inspired by timeless classic ARPG’s such as Diablo 2 and Titan Quest, Ghostlore offers a detailed item and character customization system, procedurally generated maps, and an authentically retro 90’s aesthetic.

• Planet of Lana (Console and PC) – May 23

  • Available on day one with Game Pass: Planet of Lana is coming soon to Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. In this cinematic puzzle adventure, Lana and her companion Mui go on a voyage of discovery that will take them across the strange and magical world they call their home.

• Cassette Beasts (Console) – May 25

  • Recently added to PC Game Pass and making its way to Xbox consoles! Bring your cassette player and get ready to press play! Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles as you adventure into the open-world RPG, Cassette Beasts. Get ready to experience an incredible retro vibe with unique innovations to the genre.

• Massive Chalice (Cloud and Console) – May 25

  • Massive Chalice is a tactical strategy game set on an epic timeline from Double Fine Productions. As the Immortal Ruler of the nation, you’ll take command of its heroes, forge heroic marriages to strengthen your Bloodlines, and battle a mysterious enemy known as the Cadence in a 300 year war.

• Railway Empire 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 25

  • Available on day one with Game Pass: All aboard the express train to riches and fame in Railway Empire 2! Grow your company into the largest railway company of the continent and outsmart your competitors as you connect cities and companies with an ever-expanding network of rail lines, bridges, and tunnels.

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

  • Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a top-down adventure game in a coloring book world where you can draw on anything. Use your painting powers to explore new places, solve puzzles, help your friends, and change the world!

Sadly, some games are leaving the service. If you want to buy them, you can save up to 20% off if you buy them through the Xbox store (affiliate link) while they are still on Game Pass.

• Europa Universalis (PC)

• Evil Genius 2: World Domination (Cloud, Console, and PC)

• FIFA 21 (Console and PC) EA Play

• Floppy Knights (Cloud, Console, and PC)

• Lawn Mowing Simulator (Cloud, Console, and PC)