Xbox Game Pass has introduced several new perks and refreshed others as part of its May 2026 offerings. As per usual, a substantial portion of this month’s rewards lineup is reserved for Ultimate-tier Xbox Game Pass members.
Microsoft’s subscription service refreshes perks fairly irregularly, though new offers are typically introduced at least once per month. The April 2026 selection of Xbox Game Pass benefits spanned over a dozen perks, ranging from subscription services to game-specific promotions.
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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Adds Some Perks and Refreshes Others
The latest update to the Xbox Game Pass membership perks lineup rolled out in early May 2026, introducing several minor offers alongside multiple refreshed rewards. Among this month’s additions is the Stranded Banana Pack for the fast-paced battle royale game Stumble Guys, often described as a mobile-friendly Fall Guys alternative. The cosmetic pack is available to claim until May 29, 2026.
The current perk selection also includes the usual suspects, namely a Rocket Pass Premium membership and the recently revised Fortnite Crew subscription. Beyond those, subscribers can currently claim the 30-item Supercharge Pack for EA’s Skate, the similarly named Supercharge Bundle for EA Sports NHL 26, and the Lustrous Legend weapon cosmetic for Sea of Thieves.
All Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks in May 2026
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Perk |
Description |
Expires |
|---|---|---|
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Fortnite Crew – Monthly Subscription |
Battle Pass, OG Pass, LEGO Pass, Music Pass, monthly items, and 1,000 V-Bucks. |
Jun 2026 |
|
Rocket League – Rocket Pass Premium |
Premium rewards track, cosmetics, XP boosts, and more. |
Jun 2026 |
|
Skate – Supercharge Pack |
30 items: Decks, Trucks, Wheels, Stickers, Icons, and Titles. |
May 11, 2026 |
|
EA Sports NHL 26 – EA Play Supercharge Bundle |
HUT items and WOC double XP. |
May 16, 2026 |
|
Sea of Thieves – Lustrous Legend Eye of Reach |
Weapon skin. |
May 19, 2026 |
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The First Descendant – Unveiled Truth In-Game Benefits |
Back attachment, weapon skin, makeup, and four paints. |
May 21, 2026 |
|
Delta Force – Season Perks Are Here! |
TurBricks, Gear Tickets, Armament Vouchers, Weapon EXP Tokens, and more. |
May 22, 2026 |
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PUBG: Battlegrounds – Exclusive Survivor Pack |
Hunter’s Chests, Keys, and Contraband Coupons. |
May 23, 2026 |
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Stumble Guys – Stranded Banana Pack |
Stranded Banana, Jungle Magic steps, and 355 Gems. |
May 29, 2026 |
|
Neon Ichiban – Read DC’s Absolute Batman #1 Free |
Free limited-time access to Absolute Batman #1. |
May 30, 2026 |
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Super Animal Royale – Spring 2026 Benefits Pack |
Green & Black School Girl Outfit, Hairband, Pen, and Books Gravestone. |
May 31, 2026 |
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The Finals – Iron Vow |
500 Multibucks, 25% XP boost, and cosmetics (weapon skin, emote, charm, outfit). |
Jun 25, 2026 |
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Call of Duty: Warzone – Game Pass Pack 6 |
Free Black Ops 7 and Warzone bundle. |
Jul 30, 2026 |
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Albion Online – Game Pass Rewards Package |
Exclusive rewards, including Green Knight vanity gear. |
Sep 30, 2026 |
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Discord Nitro – Get 1 Month of Nitro on us! |
One free month for eligible (read: new) users. |
April 2, 2027 |
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Microsoft Bubble (PC) – Ad-free access |
Ad-free play, Xbox achievements, and extra moves. |
N/A |
Additional in-game perks are currently available for subscribers in select games throughout May 2026.
In addition to the main monthly perks lineup, Xbox Game Pass subscribers can currently redeem in-game rewards across a selection of titles from Microsoft’s partners. The full list includes Asphalt Legends Unite, Brawlhalla, Enlisted, FragPunk, Genshin Impact, Heroes of the Storm, League of Legends, Legends of Runeterra, Mecha Break, Microsoft Mahjong, Microsoft Solitaire Collection, Naraka: Bladepoint, Overwatch 2, Phantasy Star Online 2, Smite 2, Splitgate: Arena Reloaded, Superball, Supraball, Teamfight Tactics, Terminull Brigade, Valorant, War Thunder, World of Warships, and Zenless Zone Zero.
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In terms of content catalog additions, Xbox Game Pass currently has nine more confirmed titles for May 2026. The first of those is cozy exploration game Outbound, due to arrive on May 11. Black Jacket, Call of the Elder Gods, and Subnautica 2 will follow in the May 12–14 period, with the service then being set to lose nine titles on May 15.
Source: Pure Xbox
