It’s a back-end-stacked month for game releases in May 2026. The first of 007’s adventures is set to be explored in 007 First Light; the latest Forza game heads to Japan for race season; and Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is going to somehow weave the story of all the films together.
Here are all the major video games set to be released in May 2026, along with some smaller games we’re keeping an eye on and some exciting new tech and gear.
MAY 6
Wax Heads
Wax Heads is a cozy-punk narrative sim about working in a struggling record store. Chat to quirky customers with unique tastes, explore a handcrafted record collection, fall in love with bands (and their drama!), or just slack off with your colleagues – whatever gets everyone’s groove back!
Motorslice
Parkour through the ruins of a megastructure, climb massive bosses, and hunt down every construction equipment in this slice of life action-adventure with immaculate vibes.
Dead as Disco [Early Access]
Martial arts meets music video in Dead as Disco, a neon-drenched Beat ‘Em Up where every punch, kick, and combo syncs to the music. Join Charlie Disco on a quest to confront the villainous Idols and reunite the band.
MAY 7
Alabaster Dawn [Early Access]
Break Nyx’s curse and guide humanity’s rebirth in this top-down 2.5D Action RPG from the creators of CrossCode. Battle enemies with stylish combos, wield multiple divine weapons, solve intriguing puzzles and explore a changing world.
Perchang World
Get the balls to the goals using red and blue gizmos. Sounds simple, right? Well, good luck, because you’re about to go on an adventure like no other.
MAY 8
Mixtape
On their last night together, three friends embark on one final adventure. Play through a mixtape of memories, set to the soundtrack of a generation
WILL: Follow The Light
Dive into a realistic, single-player, first-person journey through the harsh northern latitudes as you sail endless waters, searching for a way back to your loved ones. Will you follow the light?
Wardrum
Lead a tribal warband and time your attacks to the beat of the Wardrum in this tactical turn-based roguelite! Forge a path across a harsh fantasy world full of rhythm magic, face death and strengthen your warriors until you have the power to destroy the dark sorcery infecting the lands.
TetherGeist
TetherGeist is a challenging precision platformer that rewards practice and perseverance. Guide Mae and her axolotl spirit, Bao, on a wholesome coming-of-age pilgrimage while mastering Astral Projection, a tether that links Mae to her spirit and is the source of her strength.
Eko and the Bewitched Lands
Eko and the Bewitched Lands is a randomly generated Action Adventure RPG with Rogue-like and Puzzle elements. Help Eko rescue the Princess from the Dark Queen. During your journey you will find different weapons, abilities and artifacts that will change the way you play.
Everything is Crab: The Animal Evolution Roguelite
The Animal Evolution Roguelite. Hunt, Flee, Scavenge and Thrive in a living ecosystem. Choose from 125+ Evolutions and Specialisations for unique creature combinations in every run. Adapt to survive the natural curve in order to beat carcinisation… or get Darwin’d trying!
Froggy Hates Snow
A survival roguelike where a frog digs through freezing snow, uncovers treasures, unlocks upgrades, and battles mystical creatures. Find the escape door — or defeat the final boss to survive.
Dread Neighbor
Dread Neighbor is a first-person, multi-perspective psychological horror game. Play as a young woman living alone in an unusually cheap apartment. As the days pass, combat the overwhelming sense of unease, malice, and the unshakable feeling that you’re being watched from every crack in the room.
Devil’s Desk
Bring down DEVILISH corporate overlords in this office themed retro FPS. Use office supplies (and much more) to slay your way through and escape HELLISH work spaces. Dismantle the Devil’s workforce of twisted salary men, corrupted custodians, and possessed office sundries! Time to get that promotion
MAY 12
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes
In Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, take command of a fleet escaping the annihilation of the Twelve Colonies. Manage crises on board as you prepare for the next encounter with the Cylon Fleet. Times are dire, and hard choices must be made. Your only hope: rejoin the Battlestar Galactica.
Outbound
Explore a colorful world and build your own cozy home on wheels. Craft workstations, and source energy from the sun, wind, or water. Upgrade and customize your vehicle, grow crops, and live sustainably off-grid with up to 4 players.
Besmirch [Early Access]
The town of Besmirch starves. Stave off the hunger as the latest farmhand in this survival horror farming sim, earning the trust of paranoid townsfolk under the thumb of the corrupt Baron. Tend to both your farm and the town while avoiding unholy terrors that come in the night.
Better Than Dead [Early Access]
A brutal bodycam FPS set in Hong Kong. Kill your captors, rescue the others, and record every second of your revenge.
OCTOPinbs
OCTOPinbs is a social deduction multiplayer action game for 3-10 people. Is your fellow firefighter really putting out a fire…or are they actually setting the place ablaze!? Deal with collapsing floors and monitor adjacent rooms as you battle the flames.
Nitro Gen Omega [1.0 Launch]
A sandbox tactical RPG of steel, fire, friendship, and shonen anime. Assemble your crew, customize your Mech, and lead them in cinematic turn-based battles through a world ruled by rogue AI. The bonds you forge will decide who survives!
MAY 13
Directive 8020
Earth is dying and humanity is running out of time. 12 light years from home, Tau Ceti f offers a small sliver of hope. When the colony ship Cassiopeia crash lands on the planet, its crew soon realize they are far from being alone. In space, death takes many forms.
Call of the Elder Gods
Journey to the far corners of the Earth and unearth ancient horrors in this Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure and sequel to 2020’s critically acclaimed Call of the Sea.
Clockwork Ambrosia
Design your own arsenal in Clockwork Ambrosia, a steampunk metroidvania in the vein of a run-and-gun platformer. Join Iris, an airship pilot who must combat an army of deadly robots and monsters, and experiment with over 100 rule-based weapon mods and armors to prevail through this wild adventure!
Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery
There’s only one detective to unravel this murder turned museum heist… and they’re the cat’s meow. Interrogate a “colorful” cast of suspects until they cough up hairballs… and the truth. Will you wrap up the case in time for an afternoon nap, and make injustice knead its last biscuit?
RIG R8 Spectre Pro HS Gaming Headset for PlayStation
Studio-grade audio meets wireless freedom with the R8 SPECTRE PRO HS, officially licensed for PlayStation®5. Buy On Amazon
MAY 14
Vultures – Scavengers of Death
VULTURES is a tactical turn-based survival horror, inspired by 90’s survival horror classics. As an operative, scavenge the infested metropolis for materials and information that could cure the infection plaguing the world.
Whirlight – No Time To Trip
In the heart of Verice Bay, a brilliant idea takes shape in the hands of an eccentric inventor and an eclectic artist. Follow Margaret and Hector in a point-and-click graphic adventure that will take you to the edge of space and time to help them avert imminent danger.
MAY 15
Enter the Chronosphere [Early Access]
Everything moves when you do in Enter the Chronosphere, the turn-based bullet hell roguelike. Each chronosphere is procedurally generated with defenders and biomes from the worlds it has consumed. Break in, find exotic weaponry and gadgets, outsmart hostile aliens, and fight your way to the core.
The Caribou Trail
The WWI story where your goal isn’t to kill, but to survive. In the still trenches, three soldiers learn the harsh truth of war: reckless missions, digging trenches, collecting dog tags and ghostly whispers in the dark. Home before the leaves fall, they thought.
Dark Light: Survivor [Early Access]
In a dying multiverse, the Phantom Train is your last hope. Traverse a post-apocalyptic, cyberpunk world of nightmarish creatures. Experience dynamic shifts between top-down and third-person views, deep customization, and epic battles across universes in this action roguelike survival game.
Subnautica 2 [Early Access]
Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure set on an all-new alien world, developed by Unknown Worlds. Play alone or with friends in 4-player co-op. Adapt to survive by building custom bases and crafting tools. Explore the unknown to uncover the mysteries hidden within the depths.
Centipede Simulator
Experience life as a centipede! Munch on crickets to grow longer and evade deadly predators in a frantic struggle for survival across multiple game modes. How long can you last?
Leafy Greenz
Leafy Greenz is a game where you play as Leafy, who gets eaten by a Koala. You must make your way throughout the digestive tract of the Koala, playing through a series of minigames and attempting to achieve a high score.
MAY 16
Logitech G G512 X 98 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
The Logitech G512 X 98 is the next-generation compact gaming keyboard for unrivaled performance and custom gaming keyboard control. The 39 Dual Swap switch beds allow you to seamlessly switch between magnetic analog keyboard switches for speed or any standard mechanical switch for a familiar feel. Enjoy the benefits of RAPID TRIGGER and customizable actuation from a precise 0.1 mm up to 4.0 mm, allowing near instant re-actuation and faster, repeatable keystrokes perfect for competitive PC gaming setups. Buy On Amazon
MAY 19
Corsairs – Battle of the Caribbean
Get ready to scour the waves of the Caribbean in search of glory and riches! An immersive strategy game set amidst the world of buccaneering. Navigate tumultuous seas and manage a diverse crew to establish maritime dominance and ensure your fleet’s future.
Thrifty Business
Run your very own thrift shop in this laid-back management sim! Sort through boxes to find hidden treasures and arrange nostalgic displays of clothes, antiques, toys & more. Befriend the regulars, help with their requests and expand your store into a hub for the local community!
Logitech G G512 X 98 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
The Logitech G512 X 98 is the next-generation compact gaming keyboard for unrivaled performance and custom gaming keyboard control. The 39 Dual Swap switch beds allow you to seamlessly switch between magnetic analog keyboard switches for speed or any standard mechanical switch for a familiar feel. Enjoy the benefits of RAPID TRIGGER and customizable actuation from a precise 0.1 mm up to 4.0 mm, allowing near instant re-actuation and faster, repeatable keystrokes perfect for competitive PC gaming setups. Buy On Amazon
MAY 20
Forza Horizon 6
Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Japan in over 550 real-world cars and become a racing Legend in Forza Horizon’s biggest open world driving adventure yet.
MAY 21
Thick as Thieves
Thick as Thieves is a stealth-action heist game, playable solo or with a partner in crime in co-op multiplayer. Master the art of thievery through cunning gameplay across a 4-hour campaign in this dynamic new take on stealth.
Hotel Architect
Step into the shoes of a hotel owner as you design, build, and manage grand hotels around the world. Juggle demanding guests, frantic logistics, and plenty of unexpected surprises in Hotel Architect; the ultimate hotel construction and tycoon management game!
Schrodinger’s Cat Burglar
Portal with cats – Become entangled in a quantum puzzle adventure! Mittens gains the incredible power to be in two places at once. Explore twisted test chambers, make mischief and evade capture by a whisker!
Phonopolis
Phonopolis is a story-driven puzzle adventure set in a hand-painted 3D world made of cardboard. Solve a wide variety of playful puzzles and help Felix end the Leader’s oppressive influence in a resonant dystopian city inspired by avant-garde art.
Table Flip Simulator
Had a stressful day? Blow off some steam in Table Flip Simulator! This physics-based puzzler allows you to unwind as you throw or smash items with hilarious effects. From working as a barista to becoming the President of Antarctica, you can go beyond flipping the table – the world is yours to wreck!
MAY 22
Turtle Beach – Command Series KB7 Wired Touchscreen TKL Hall-Effect Keyboard
The Turtle Beach® Command Series KB7 TKL keyboard redefines control with its 4.3” Command Touch Display, letting you manage profiles, macros, audio, and apps without leaving the game. Titan low‑profile Hall Effect switches rated for 100 million clicks deliver ultra‑fast precision with adjustable actuation, while premium double‑shot PBT keycaps, a slim aluminum‑reinforced chassis, and a detachable wrist rest ensure long‑session comfort and durability. Buy On Amazon
Turtle Beach – Command Series KB5 Wired Full-size Mechanical Keyboard
The Turtle Beach® Command Series KB5 full-size mechanical keyboard puts total control at your fingertips with a 2.4” Command Touch Display to customize profiles, trigger macros, and monitor key stats without leaving the game. Titan low-profile switches actuate at just 1.2mm, delivering up to 40% faster input than standard mechanical keyboards, while pre-lubed switches and stabilizers and true 8K wired polling ensure smooth keystrokes and instant response for competitive gaming. Buy On Amazon
Coffee Talk Tokyo
Coffee Talk Tokyo is the newest entry in the beloved series, set in a late-night café in Tokyo. Brew drinks, meet humans and yōkai, and experience heartfelt stories in a cozy, story-rich world.
Gallipoli
Land on the battlefields of the Ottoman Fronts of World War 1! Gallipoli brings the most authentic WW1 FPS battles yet, with desert warfare, beach landings, historical classes and realistic weaponry.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
One day, on the island where the Yoshis live, a talking encyclopaedia named Mr. E suddenly falls from the sky. His pages are full of creatures to discover, so Yoshi dives in to learn all about them… While examining the creatures, Yoshi can eat them, jump on them, or even carry them on his back. Use Yoshi’s abilities to reveal all sorts of characteristics about the inhabitants of Mr. E’s pages. Some cause flowers to bloom, others blow bubbles – each new discovery leads to new avenues of exploration, and even more discoveries!
ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies
From the creators of Disco Elysium comes ZERO PARADES – an espionage RPG. You’re a brilliant but tormented operant on one final desperate assignment. Gather your broken network, untangle a web of lies, and prove yourself on the world stage – or blow it all up again.
STARBITES
The story of a girl’s growth and adventure on a vast desert planet, “Bitter.“
Beastro
Welcome to Beastro! In this charming fusion of fantasy adventure, not all heroes wield swords… Some prefer the spoon. And, sometimes to save the world you’ve got to start with a really good meal.
Ex Sanguis [Early Access]
Bleed the world back to life in a series of tactical, turn-based bloodbaths! Lead your STILLAE, elite warriors in the fight to save a dying world from the forces of STASIS. Slay foes, kick them back on the timeline, and trigger chain events where elegance and blood flow as one.
MAY 23
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Rise as the Dark Knight and experience the essential Batman story in a bold, action-packed adventure with hard-hitting combat, an open-world Gotham City, and the signature LEGO charm that fans know and love.
Bubsy 4D
The infamous, wise-cracking bobcat has returned to 3D in a new platforming adventure. Bubsy is back with new challenges, new moves, and even more purrsonality. Run, jump, glide, and roll across alien planets, battle robotic sheep, and collect tons and tons of yarn. What could possibly go wrong?
Tales of ARISE – Beyond the Dawn Edition (NS2)
For 300 years, Rena has ruled over Dahna, pillaging the planet of its resources and stripping people of their dignity and freedom.
Our tale begins with two people, born on different worlds, each looking to change their fate and create a new future.
Featuring a diverse cast of characters, an intuitive and rewarding combat system, and a captivating story set in a lush world worth fighting for, Tales of Arise delivers a first-class JRPG experience.
MAY 26
Paralives [Early Access]
Paralives is a life simulation game about building homes, lives and bonds. Through both hardship and success, where will your story take you?
Stonemachia
Fight, Zefiro! Arm yourself with the power of chess and explore Medhelan, a land haunted by the Plague of Angels, in a dark action-adventure with soulslike elements. Will you be able to return to Heaven?
MAY 27
The Relic: First Guardian
Transformed into an apocalyptic landscape by the destruction of the great relic, the once-prosperous Arsiltus lies in ruins. But through the silence we began to hear breaths that have not yet faded, faint whispers carried on the wind: promises, waiting, fear, and love. These forgotten voices are Relics; fragments imbued with the emotions and wishes of those who lived before.
LumenTale: Memories of Trey
LumenTale: Memories of Trey is a captivating Monster Collector RPG set in a beautiful and enchanting world. Follow Trey as he embarks on an adventure to recover his missing memories and make new ones with the Animon.
MAY 28
007 First Light
Earn the Number. 007 First Light is a thrilling espionage action-adventure game from IO Interactive. Follow James Bond as a young, resourceful and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6’s training programme, and discover an origin story of the world’s most famous spy.
Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen [PS5, XBX, NS]
Experience the world of Bluey as you never have before in this story-driven adventure game that only Bluey’s imagination can make possible! Join Bluey on her epic new quest across hand-drawn imaginary lands to retrieve the Gold Pen.
Echo Generation 2
Embark on a sci-fi deckbuilding RPG odyssey. Build your crew, master powerful decks, and uncover the truth behind a growing cosmic threat. Deal the cards. Defy the cosmos. Embrace the adventure.
Schrödinger’s Call
When the world is coming to an end, who would you want to speak to one last time? Schrödinger’s Call is a visual novel that lets you experience the pain and salvation of human connection, as if you were turning the pages of a picture book.
Birushana: Winds of Fate
Fifteen years after the Heiji Rebellion, the Heike clan has reached the height of its power, while the Genji clan remains devastated by defeat.
Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered
The Utawarerumono legend reaches a new climax in this sprawling JRPG! As a shadow falls over Yamato once more, Oshtor and friends set out on a fresh adventure—and somewhere, amid white mists, a long slumber approaches its end.
Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next!
Hit the tennis court for some fast-paced arcade action as your favorite Nickelodeon all-star! Customize SpongeBob, Aang, Garfield and more legendary characters, then enjoy accessible couch co-op matches fun for all ages!
Kioku: Last Summer
Kioku: Last Summer invites you to a vibrant island as Asti, a young girl exploring her first summer in a new home. Uncover mysteries, forge friendships, and relive the magic of summer as a child in this charming adventure!
Do You even Forklift?
Silly, physics-based forklift game inspired by Ghibli and Japan car culture! Use your forklift skills in logic puzzles with many unexpected outcomes!
MAY 29
Crashout Crew
Time to clock in at DE NILE SHIPPING, the world’s “most efficient” warehouse! Work together in online co-op with up to 4 players to fulfill orders of increasingly chaotic, physics-based boxes. Time is money, and safety is no concern… just try not to crash out!
Blueberry
Blueberry is a story-driven puzzle platformer that takes you deep into a woman’s mind as she faces her trauma. Ascend her Tower of Life, relive her key memories, and collect pieces of her fragmented self to unlock the mysteries of her past.
Xbox Wireless Headset – Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition
Explore breathtaking Japan with the Xbox Wireless Headset – Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition. Feel the pulse of the Horizon Festival and the energy of Japan through custom start-up sounds. Immerse yourself in the open-world driving action with spatial sound technologies including Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos, and DTS Headphone:X. Stay in the zone with up to 20 hours of battery life from the internal rechargeable battery. Make a statement with the transparent blue boom mic, featuring a Forza logo with hot pink metallic backing. A bold “HORIZON” graphic stretches across the adjustable headband, while festival-styled earcup dials with silver accents offer quick, intuitive control over volume and game/chat balance.
Xbox Wireless Controller – Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition
Inspired by the winding Touge roads of Japan, this controller blends high-performance style with festival flair. Watch as the translucent top case and triggers unveil dynamic lighting effects of a vibrant pink and green Xbox button. Immerse yourself in the Horizon Festival with bold pink thumbsticks, multi-color ABXY buttons, and a Horizon logo stamped on the battery door to seal the look. Lock into the open-world driving action with black and pink diamond-patterned grips. Buy On Amazon
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II Wireless Gaming Headset
The Stealth™ Pro II Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox delivers flagship audio for console, PC, and mobile. Japan Audio Society certified 24-bit/96kHz wireless sound*, 60mm Eclipse™ dual drivers, CrossPlay 2.0 multiplatform switching, simultaneous Bluetooth®, Active Noise Cancellation, Dolby Atmos®, and up to 80 hours of swappable battery life power a truly no-compromise experience. Buy On Amazon
GameSir G7 Pro 8K Aimlabs Edition Wireless eSports Controller
Meet the G7 Pro 8K PC, a wireless esports controller engineered for competitive PC gaming. Featuring ultra-responsive 8K Hz wired and 2.4G wireless polling, every movement and action is captured with lightning-fast precision, delivering a true competitive edge. In collaboration with Aimlabs, the well-known FPS training software, it combines pro-level performance with striking, software-inspired cyan aesthetics, earning its status as an officially licensed Aimlabs accessory. Born for esports, built for more. Buy On Amazon
Playseat Formula Instinct McLaren Edition
Take your game to the world of Formula 1®, the top-tier of racing, and immerse yourself in the real F1® racing sensations with the Playseat® Formula Instinct – McLaren Racing Edition. It is designed to bring racers of all ages and sizes the authentic F1® racing position. Featuring modular fabric padding, the seat cushioning delivers optimum comfort and lower-back and shoulder support tailored to each individual.
MAY TBD
Collective Minds – Strike Pack Horizon Vista PS5
The STRIKEPACK HORIZON VISTA™ is our first app-powered**, four button controller adapter for the PlayStation®5 console. Featuring both a standard Tournament and a GAMEPACK mode. Both modes allow for seamless controller mapping to the four back buttons. The Shooter Pack covers your basic first person and third person shooter needs while the Action Pack covers recording fighting or action game combos and much more. Buy On Amazon
TteSPORTS VEYROS RGB – Performance Gaming Keyboard
Level up your control with the VEYROS RGB Keyboard, built for players who want a setup that feels as dependable as it looks. Every element is designed to create a sense of stability and intention, from the reinforced frame to the responsive keys that keep every input precise and consistent.
Am I missing anything from this list? I probably am, as many video games are released every month! But please let me know in the comment section below if I’ve missed something you’re looking forward to this month.
[Game descriptions were taken from digital storefronts or the game’s official websites.]
