The unpredictability of the year's first quarter has been exciting to watch unfold, and as the next phase of the year comes into focus, many new games await. However, one of the most exciting release windows to look forward to is the middle of May. As of right now, the week of May 16 is stacked with some strong contenders that are all unique in their own ways, offering a fun variety to choose from.
The Month of May Offers Some Major Releases
May is filled with a lot of different titles, but the week of May 16 is a window of time that seems to be a popular target for many developers. The month opens up with Endless Ocean: Luminous and closes out with MultiVersus, but the middle of the month is what many gamers will be keeping their focus on.
May 16 Game Releases
- Ghost of Tsushima on PC
May 21 Game Releases
- Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2
- System Shock
When it comes to System Shock, the wait for the game's arrival on consoles will finally be over once May 21 hits. First released for PC last year, it was recently confirmed that System Shock will be coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in May. The critically acclaimed remake sets out to offer a fresh audience some great sci-fi.
May 23 Game Releases
- World of Goo 2
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
In just one week, five major games are scheduled for release. These titles are set to arrive just in time to keep plenty of gamers entertained for the summer. Last year proved to be one of the biggest years in gaming, thanks to the number of major releases. Although this year isn't as filled to the brim with AAA titles, the week of May 16 proves that there are still plenty of awesome games to be looking forward to. Having five games to choose from is exciting enough, but the great amount of diversity between these choices offers something for many different gamers.