New Xbox Games with Gold for May 2022

Microsoft has announced its four free games of May for Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. Holders of the subscription service will be able to download and play Yoku's Island Express, The Inner World – The Last Wind Monk, Hydro Thunder Hurricane, and Viva Piñata Party Animals, on May 1st. Subscribers will have access to these games for a limited time, so best to enjoy them while you still can. But don't forget, you can also claim Hue one of April's Games with Gold, until May 15.

For those unfamiliar, Xbox Game Pass is Microsoft's version of a monthly subscription-tier pass that provides users access to a variety of free games, with new ones added monthly, as shown below. Currently Xbox Live Gold is $11.99/month, while the higher, more content loaded, version Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at $16.99/month.

• Yoku’s Island Express ($19.99) – Available free from May 1 to 31
• The Inner World – The Last Wind Monk ($19.99) – Available free from May 16 to June 15
• Hydro Thunder Hurricane ($9.99) – Available free from May 1 to 15
• Viva Piñata Party Animals ($9.99) – Available free from May 16 to 31

Are the Games Worth Playing?

Yoku's Island Express is a side-scrolling platform that takes you on a journey through the use of pinball mechanics. It's a really unique and original idea with a strong story behind it and would suggest it to most players looking to branch out and experience something new. The Inner World – The Last Wind Monk is a cartoon style point and click game. It's more so narrative-focused, with witty writing, tons of bizarre moments, and is full of likable characters.

The other two games are multiplayer games, that will be more fun to play with friends. Viva Piñata Party Animals is a party game with 40 mini-games that play a lot like Mario-party. Hydro Thunder Hurricane is an electrifying boat racing game. Compared to the other free games, it's probably delivering the least amount of content, but still could be fun racing against friends.

So which free Xbox Games with Gold will you be playing in May? Let us know in the comments below or over on our socials here!

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