It ’s hard to imagine Xbox gamers take another monumental calendar month after the one we catch in April , but May is when thing really commence to get crazy forupcoming Xbox Series X plot . The big game to follow out for isDoom : The Dark Ages , but we have a piddling bit of breathing elbow room before ripping and tearing through that game . During this small quiet , we settle to plunge back into theGame Passlibrary and pluck out the best games you should play over this weekend .

Towerborne

You could technically have already been playingTowerbornelike we have , but anyone who missed the tidings about it being in former access , or just wanted to wait , can now jump in for its official release as a Game Preview title on Series X / S. We do n’t fault anyone for miss this game since it flew under a portion of citizenry ’s microwave radar , but have to pep up anyone with a love for side - scrolling rhythm ’em ups to give it a snapshot . The game uses elements of the core genre , plus a bouncy - service example . Do n’t let that word turn you off , though . This is one of the few game we can say works in this model . The moment - to - here and now action is satisfying , and the progression and upgrades all feel great to earn .

Towerborneis available now on Xbox Series X / S and PC .

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

May the fourth be with you ! Sorry , we had to say it . This is the unofficial Star Wars vacation so we had to lionise it with at least one game , and if we could only pick one , then it had to beLego Star Wars : The Skywalker Saga . This one massive package lets you relive any or all of the core films in a well-disposed Lego racing shell . you could stick to the original trilogy , play the entire saga from begin to end , or excogitate your own ordering . Even if you were n’t a fan of some of the films , the style they are recreated in Lego makes it much more fun and carefree . As a plot , there is almost too much to do here if you are a completionist .

Lego Star Wars : The Skywalker Sagais usable now on PS4 , PS5 , Xbox One , Xbox Series X / S , Switch , and PC .

Anno 1800

urban center builders are somewhat corner , but the Anno serial has been retain that passionate crowd happy for twelvemonth . WithAnno 1800the game has jumped to the beginning of the industrial age and sets you unaffixed to build the arrant empire of your own aim . You will not only build up your civilisation while competing against other growing metropolis on the function . There ’s a story modality to aid you get wind all the grease monkey and systems to progress a thriving city , plus multiplayer and sandpit mode to see just how effective you are as a leader . This musical genre might palpate a minuscule intimidating if you ’ve never tried it before , but this is one of the most highly - rat and beginner - well-disposed entries you may find .

Anno 1800is available now on PS5 , Xbox Series X / S , and PC .