Top 10 New Games Coming in May 2024
This year has already had a number of amazing releases, and May will be particularly special for Nintendo Switch owners. Three Nintendo Switch console exclusives are launching in May, and it’s not only Switch players that will have games this month. A long-awaited Xbox exclusive is also on the horizon, with games for PlayStation and PC as well. Here are all the biggest games launching in May 2024.
Endless Ocean: Luminous
Endless Ocean: Luminous was first announced as the final game of a Nintendo Direct, and fans have been eager to play it ever since. This diving game lets you explore the wide ocean and take pictures of the things you find down there. Endless Ocean: Luminous is a Nintendo Switch exclusive that will launch on May 2.
Heading Out
Heading Out is an upcoming caRPG in which you outrun your fears and you make your way across the US. Listen to the radio, manage your budget, and make decisions to help you on your journey. Heading Out is a PC exclusive launching on May 7.
The Rogue Prince of Persia
A surprise announcement following the success of metroidvania Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, The Rogue Prince of Persia is a roguelite launching into Early Access this year. This is a more fast-paced take on the roguelike genre with stylish 2D art. The Rogue Prince of Persia is a PC exclusive coming to Steam Early Access on May 14.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
The major Xbox exclusive launching this month is the long-awaited sequel to Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2. This is a dark action-adventure game that focuses on battling your inner demons. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 will launch on May 21 for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
A remake of the most popular game in the Paper Mario series, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is coming in May, too. Following the remake of Super Mario RPG, this GameCube classic carries on Mario’s RPG adventures. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is a Switch exclusive launching on May 23.
World of Goo 2
World of Goo 2 is about building structures using your cute balls of goop to make your way across the map. This physics puzzler will have you balancing the amount of goo you have and how secure your structure is. World of Goo 2 is coming on May 23 for Switch and PC.
MultiVersus
MultiVersus was taken offline last year because the team wanted to improve all aspects from the early access period. The Warner Bros. based brawler is finally coming back, and all purchases people made should be reinstated. MultiVersus will return on May 28 for PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
F1 24
The annual launch of the next installment of EA Sports’ F1 series is almost here. A lot of effort has gone into crafting the cars this year, with a focus on creating greater realism in F1. F1 24 will be released on May 31 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
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