You can now begin downloading the first batch of May 2022's Xbox Games With Gold titles (one day early!), which are the Xbox One game Yoku's Island Express and Xbox 360 game Hydro Thunder Hurricane. Both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store (links at the bottom of the page) or by searching manually on your console.
Here's what you can look forward to:
Yoku’s Island Express (May 1 - 31)
All Yoku wants to do is soak up the rays delivering parcels in his new job in a tropical paradise. But first he must traverse the island helping others and try to waken an ancient deity trapped in a restless sleep. Explore the colorful open world of Mokumana, test your pinball skills, and earn wild new power-ups to help the friendly locals.
Hydro Thunder Hurricane (May 1 - 15):
Speed through eleven mysterious race environments like Monster Island and the Bermuda Triangle, each one packed with massive jumps, drop-offs, secret shortcuts and destructible objects. Unleash aqua anarchy as you try out various modes and compete to be the first to cross the finish line.
You can download both games from the following links over at the Microsoft Store:
- Yoku's Island Express (May 1- 31)
- Hydro Thunder Hurricane (May 1 - 15)
PS: If Hydro Thunder Hurricane isn't showing as "FREE" yet, you can also get it on the Xbox 360 Marketplace:
- Hydro Thunder Hurricane (Xbox 360 Marketplace Link)
Will you be downloading either of these games later today? Let us know in the comments.
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I think this month's GWG are not bad, sadly for me I own these two, probably the highlights of the games too. Ah well, good for others.
Already have Yoku, but Hydro looks ok. Certainly better than the most recent efforts. Not holding my breath for next month though.
Hydro Thunder is not free for me yet randomly, Yoku was though
Same here, Hydro Thunder Hurricane doesn't show up as free for me either (yet). I hope they fix it soon. I tried to inform Xbox Support via chat but no dice.
@fraserG does the purexbox crew know what’s up with hydro thunder in europe? It’s not free and I suspect it’s due to having a different name here and technically being a different game here.
@User789 I tried getting it on my Series X and it says "Not Currently available" where I would click buy/install. I am in the UK
@darkswabber same here in Canada. Best game in the set, the only one I want, but I can't have it.
I almost bought Hydro Thunder a week ago because I loved it on Dreamcast. Glad I didn't but am annoyed that I can't download it. What's happening Xbox???
@darkswabber We're not sure what's going on either unfortunately. You can grab it via the Xbox 360 marketplace (it's showing as "FREE" for us there, but not on the newer Xbox Store.
Guide about how to download from the old marketplace here:
https://www.purexbox.com/news/2022/05/cant-download-hydro-thunder-on-xbox-try-this-workaround
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