May 2024 Video Game Release Dates
April has only begun, but that doesn't mean players can't be excited for next month's video game releases. There are many titles to look forward to, like Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, Endless Ocean Luminous, Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut, and more. Here's a list of what games are coming in May.
May 2024 Video Game Release Dates
- Endless Ocean Luminous (Switch) – May 2
- Prison Architect 2 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) – May 7
- Seed of Life (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch) – May 7
- Indika (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) – May 8
- V Rising (PC) – May 8
- Animal Well (PlayStation 5, Switch, PC) – May 9
- Homeworld 3 (PC) – May 13
- Biomutant (Switch) – May 14 – Read review
- Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut (PC) – May 16
- Read Only Memories: Neurodiver (PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – May 16
- Paper Trail (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, iOS, Android) – May 21
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Game Pass) – May 21
- System Shock (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One) – May 21
- Hauntii (PC) – May 23
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Switch) – May 23
- World of Goo 2 (Switch, PC, Mac) – May 23
- MultiVersus (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC) – May 28
- Nine Sols (PC) – May 29
- F1 24 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC) – May 31
Most-anticipated May Releases
These are some of the highly-anticipated titles of the month.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
- Developer/Publisher: Ninja Theory/Xbox Game Studios
- Genre: Action-Adventure
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Game Pass
- Price: $49.99
Dive into Senua's grueling journey through Viking Iceland. In the first game, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, the Pict warrior grapples with her inner demons. However, Hellblade II shows a Senua who accepts herself and is set on seeking vengeance. Judging from the trailer, players are in for an impressive cinematic experience, incredible voice acting, and much more when May 21 arrives.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
- Developer/Publisher: Nintendo/Intelligent Systems
- Genre: Role-playing, Adventure
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch
- Price: $59.99
Nintendo is releasing another remake! This time, it's an updated version of the 2004 GameCube title, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. In this remake, Mario goes to Rogueport to meet Peach after she receives a treasure map. Once the princess is kidnapped by X-Nauts, Mario must collect seven Crystal Stars to save her. The remastered version will have updated visuals and other features that reimagine the classic title.
Animal Well
- Developer/Publisher: Billy Basso/Bigmode
- Genre: Metroidvania, Puzzle, Exploration
- Platforms: PS5, Steam, Nintendo
- Price: $24.99
Animal Well is a haunting yet gorgeous Metroidvania. In it, players become blob-like creatures and navigate a dangerous labyrinth filled with terrifying enemies. They will also run into puzzles and collectible items that can manipulate the environment. Animal Well will be indie game publisher Bigmode's first game and video game developer Billy Basso's first solo title.