Xbox Game Pass Adds 4 Games Worth Trying

Xbox Game Pass had a busy May lineup already, but four new arrivals have thrown another spanner in the works. Subnautica 2, Forza Horizon 6, Black Jacket, and Call of the Elder Gods all joined the service within days of each other, giving subscribers a massive roster of games to get through.

Xbox Game Pass has had one of those weeks where the smaller additions are almost as interesting as the obvious headliners. With so many games to play here's everything you need to know about: Subnautica 2, Forza Horizon 6, Black Jacket, and Call of the Elder Gods as they arrive on Gamepass this week.

4. Black Jacket

Jacket key art shows a player at a card table with shadowy figures looming behind him.

Black Jacket is the oddest pick in this batch, and that helps it stand out. It takes blackjack, drags it into a hellish roguelite setup, and turns every hand into a fight for survival. The goal is not just to beat the dealer. You are trying to stack broken cards, build wild combos, and win enough coin to bribe your way out of the afterlife.

That makes it a smart Game Pass game. It is easy to sample, quick to understand, and weird enough to keep pulling you back for one more run when a strategy falls apart.

3. Call of the Elder Gods

Call of the Elder Gods key art shows two figures facing a huge tentacled creature in a glowing cave.

Call of the Elder Gods is for players who want something slower and stranger than the usual action-heavy Game Pass drop. It follows Call of the Sea with another puzzle-driven adventure, this time leaning into mystery, ancient forces, and a moodier supernatural edge. Polygon described it as a short, brainy puzzle game with bigger ideas, which makes it a good fit for a weekend playthrough.

Its appeal is in poking at strange environments, solving problems, and letting the story pull you through instead of rushing from fight to fight.

2. Forza Horizon 6

A white Lamborghini races through a fast urban track in Forza Horizon 6.

Forza Horizon 6 is the loudest new arrival here. Playground’s racing series has always been about freedom first: fast cars, huge roads, generous events, and the kind of open-world structure that lets players drift between serious racing and pure messing around.

The new entry is already pulling major attention, with reports saying it crossed more than 1 million players before its full launch window, helped by early access through its Premium Edition. On Game Pass, it becomes an easy download for anyone who wants a big, glossy racing game without treating it like a long-term commitment from day one.

1. Subnautica 2

Two divers explore a dark alien ocean in Subnautica 2 while a huge creature watches from the depths.

Subnautica 2 is the one to try first because survival games rarely get this kind of launch-window heat. The original worked because it made the ocean feel beautiful, useful, and terrifying at the same time. The sequel has a simple job: bring that same pressure back with a larger, newer world to explore.

Early access is the right shape for it. Players get to dive in, test systems, build bases, explore biomes, and watch the game grow over time. It also arrived on cloud platforms alongside its early access launch, making it easier for more players to jump in without waiting on a big install. For Game Pass subscribers, this is the clear headline pick of the week.

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