Microsoft has updated its Xbox Game Pass subscription service to include three more games, including the console version of Cassette Beasts, one of 2023's highest-rated new releases to date. May 2023 was a month of ups and downs for Xbox Game Pass, with subscribers treated to both great games and disappointing flops.

There were plenty of great new Xbox Game Pass games for May 2023, but the month started off on the wrong foot. Xbox console exclusive Redfall released at the beginning of May to mostly negative reviews and some serious technical problems. As the first Arkane-developed game under the Xbox umbrella, Redfall's failure has proven to be a huge blow to the Xbox brand. But while Redfall may have failed to live up to expectations, Xbox Game Pass subscribers should still have plenty of games to play.

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In fact, Xbox Game Pass subscribers now have three new games to check out as of the latest update. Xbox Game Pass subscribers can now play the console version of Cassette Beasts (it was previously released for PC and available through PC Game Pass), underrated Double Fine game Massive Chalice, and the day one release Railway Empire 2. Out of these, Cassette Beasts may be the one that Xbox Game Pass subscribers should prioritize playing first.

New Xbox Game Pass Games Out Today

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  • Cassette Beasts (Consoles)
  • Massive Chalice (Consoles/Cloud)
  • Railway Empire 2 (Consoles/Cloud/PC)

Cassette Beasts, for the uninitiated, is a Pokemon-inspired game that also shares many things in common with The Legend of Zelda. It's notable for being one of the highest-rated "Pokemon clones" on the market, and for being one of 2023's highest-rated new game releases so far with an 86 overall rating. Now that Cassette Beasts has finally made its way to consoles, Xbox fans can see what all the fuss is about.

While Cassette Beasts may get most of the attention when it comes to the newest Xbox Game Pass additions, Massive Chalice and Railway Empire 2 shouldn't be overlooked. Massive Chalice admittedly earned mixed reviews from professional, but it has a "Mostly Positive" rating on Steam and seems to be popular with strategy fans. In the meantime, Railway Empire 2 has been getting mostly positive reviews, though it will likely only appeal to a specific niche that wants to play a train management simulator.

There is one more new Xbox Game Pass game for May 2023 before subscribers can start looking forward to June's offerings. The acclaimed Chicory: A Colorful Tale is joining Xbox Game Pass on May 30, so subscribers should be sure to check it out when they can.

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