The main reason to join Microsoft Xbox Live Gold service is to play online multiplayer games, but there is also an additional benefit to keep in mind. Not only does the Xbox Live Gold subscription allow them to play online multiplayer games, but it also gives users access to free Xbox 360 and Xbox One games every month. Usually, Xbox Live Gold subscribers are entitled to two 360 games and two Xbox One games, although there are a few months when additional games are added.
It looks like May 2022 is one of those months, as Microsoft has apparently created a free bonus game for Xbox Live Gold subscribers to claim as part of Free Games with Gold for May 2022. The bonus game is Orcs must die, a tower defense game originally released in 2011 for Xbox Live Arcade to mostly positive reviews. It’s completely free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers to claim it right now, so those interested should check it out while they still can.
It is quite possible that Orcs must die was added to the Xbox Free Games with Gold lineup by accident and will be removed. It happened not too long ago, when Microsoft accidentally made three extra games free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers before quickly removing them. Since there was no announcement associated with Orcs must die being free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, it’s likely that it was also added accidentally and will likely be removed from the lineup sooner rather than later.
Xbox Free Games with Gold for May 2022
- Yoku’s Island Express (May 1 to May 31)
- The Inner World – The Last Wind Monk – (May 16 – June 15)
- Hydro Thunder Hurricane (May 1 to May 15)
- Viva Pinata: Party Animals (May 16 – May 31)
- Orcs must die
Xbox Live Gold subscribers who manage to claim Orcs must die before its likely withdrawal will have had a pretty strong May 2022, all things considered. While none of the May 2022 Xbox Free Games with Gold games are highly hyped, there are some solid games in the lineup.
Yoku Island Expressfor example, is a well-reviewed game that combines platforming and pinball mechanics to great effect. The Inner World – The Last Wind Monk is another well-reviewed game, though it will scratch a different itch as a point-and-click adventure title. Hydro Thunder Hurricane is no longer up for grabs, but subscribers have until the end of the month to claim Viva Pinata: Party People if they are interested.
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