The latest wave of games for Xbox Game Pass contains a stellar array of titles across both console and PC, ranging from Red Dead Redemption 2 to Final Fantasy 9 - with some Halo 2 for PC as part of the Master Chief Collection added in as well. Xbox Game Pass has established itself as the premier subscription service in gaming, frequently adding some of the most desired games to its service while they're still in high demand.
The success of Xbox Game Pass really can't be understated - the service is dramatically more popular than its PlayStation Now counterpart, something that was recently confirmed in a Microsoft earning call. That's been important in the build-up to the release of Xbox Series X, the console that will succeed the Xbox One and look to leverage the platform's superior subscription service to build a stronger player base at launch. While Microsoft is clearly looking forward with the announcement of Xbox 20/20 recently, which will provide information and reveals for the new console throughout the rest of the year, its clear Xbox Game Pass remains a focus even now.
Fans looking for confirmation on Microsoft's support of Xbox Game Pass need look no further than the May 2020 offerings as confirmed by Xbox Wire, which will be a collection of some truly impressive titles. On console, Xbox Game Pass May 2020 will add Red Dead Redemption 2, the critically-acclaimed western title from Rockstar Games. That will be accompanied by Final Fantasy 9, a game many believe to be the strongest in the franchise, and Day Z and Fractured Minds as additional library updates.
The PC additions to Xbox Game Pass May 2020 are equally impressive, though they are lacking the luster of the Red Dead Redemption 2 addition. On PC, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will be treated to Halo Master Chief Collection: Halo 2, widely regarded as one of - if not the best - multiplayer experiences in the Halo series. That will be complemented by Final Fantasy 9, which ties the two platform's May additions together, and Endless Legend.
It's clear just by looking at the roster of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in May 2020 that Microsoft is continuing to prioritize the service, adding truly compelling titles at a high frequency. It won't be enough to sell people on a whole new console, of course - that will be up to the many reveals Microsoft has scheduled with Xbox 20/20. However, it's evidence that Xbox is offering a very compelling product even late into its current-gen console's life cycle, and that kind of support is an encouraging sign that could sway people on the fence thanks to Microsoft's clearly consumer-friendly approach.
Source: Xbox Wire