Between people starting or renewing their love for Fallout thanks to the Fallout TV Show, the myriad of shenanigans being staged by Arrowhead Game Studios for Helldivers 2‘s continued success, or even the mind-numbingly asinine controversy surrounding Stellar Blade, April was host to numerous releases. Regardless, time marches on and May is no slouch, it brings exclusives, PC ports, and full launches of Early Access titles. Here are just some of the games you should keep your eye on in the month of May 2024.
Endless Ocean Luminous – May 2
The Endless Ocean IP was last seen in 2009 with the release of Endless Ocean 2: Adventures of the Deep for the Nintendo Wii. It makes a serene return with Endless Ocean Luminous exclusively for the Nintendo Switch on May 2. Join other divers as you explore the wonders of marine and aquatic wildlife. Not recommended for those who have Thalassophobia.
V Rising – May 8
Having enjoyed some success during its Early Access launch, V Rising aims to bring vampires out of the sunlight and into the shadows while sprinkling in some RPG progression and survival mechanics. Developer Stunlock Studios has been hard at work updating the game and will launch version 1.0, marking its full release, on May 8 for PC via Steam, consoles to follow at a later date.
Little Kitty, Big City – May 9
I love cats, you love cats…at least I hope you do. Developed by indie studio, Double Dagger Studio, Little Kitty, Big City sees you through the adventures of a void kitty who wonders the streets. Mayhem and chaos ensues as you do cat things like knocking over objects, minor theft, rising up to revolt against an oppressive government that wishes to enslave you in the industrial machine for eternity and meowing endlessly. Studio founder, Matt Wood, cites his two cats, Mario and Roxy, as well has his children as inspirations for this adorable and msichevious passion project. Little Kitty, Big City, releases for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on May 9.
Homeworld 3 – May 13
Homeworld 2 was released in 2003, that’s a bloody long time between major releases. Originally developed by Relic Entertainment, this sci-fi RTS found its way into the hearts of many PC gamers in the early 2000s. While there was a prequel in the form of Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak in 2016, the wait for Homeworld 3 has been gruelling but it is almost over. Homeworld 3 releases for the PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on May 13.
Athenian Rhapsody – May 14
An indie developed retro RPG inspired by the likes of classic Final Fantasy and Undertale, Athenian Rhapsody aims at bringing the fun and chaos of old school games back. Filled with neat little features, it is clear that this is another passion project from a solo developer. It releases for PS4 and PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, and PC via Steam on May 14.
Dread Delusion – May 14
Heavily inspired by RPG classics like Morrowind, Dread Delusion looks to bring the weird and whacky side of early RPGs into the limelight. Bolstering a gorgeous retro art style, Dread Delusion is sure to please those of you who wish to return to the good old days. Releasing for PC via Steam.
The Rogue Prince of Persion (Early Access) – May 14
Just announced under a month ago, Dead Cells developer, Evil Empire, has paired up with Ubisoft to give us our second Prince of Persia release this year in the form of The Rogue Prince of Persia. Bringing Evil Empire’s Roguelike expertise into the fold, The Rogue Prince of Persia is releasing in Early Access for PC via Steam on May 14.
Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut (PC) – May 16
After a few years of success on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, Sucker Punch Productions’ critically acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima makes its way to PC in the form of Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut. Featuring the same content as the PS5 release, this version brings in the extra niceties that PC players have grown accustomed to with PC games. Releasing on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on May 16.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II – May 21
Ninja Theory is bringing their A game once more with Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II. The first game, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, was such a brilliant time, with some of the best use of sound design to tell the story of Senua’s mental battle while traversing beautiful yet haunting environments. Marking the second release from Ninja Theory since being acquired by Microsoft, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is looking to dial the storytelling instensity to eleven and the technical showcase even further thanks to working closely with Epic for their use of Unreal Engine 5. Releasing for Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam on May 21.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door – May 23
Nintendo has been hard at work remaking the beloved Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Previews have just gone out and it seems as if Nintendo has struck gold once more, with WellPlayed’s Nathan Hennessey stating “The 2.5D traversal had me squealing as I roamed the opening port” in his preview. Releasing exclusively on the Nintendo Switch on May 23.
MultiVersus – May 28
MultiVersus makes its triumphant return later this month after it was pulled down last year so the developer, Player First Games, could go back to the drawing board and rework it a little bit to try and address the issues people had with it. Alongside this are visual and backend improvements courtesy of the upgrade to Unreal Engine 5. MultiVersus releases for PS4 and PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on May 28.
