The halfway point of the gaming year is fast approaching, but don't count on May being a chance to catch your $breath. The biggest new game releases of May 2026 are on the horizon, ranging from a brand-new James Bond title to a high-speed tour of Japan in Forza Horizon 6. Whether you are playing on PC or console, buckle up for a wild ride.
Mixed among these heavy hitters are several smaller titles and projects entering early access. If you are looking to plan your month ahead, we have gathered everything you need to know about the upcoming launch calendar.
Indie Hits and Musical Adventures
Wax Heads
Release date: May 5 Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
In a game that feels custom-made for fans of Empire Records or High Fidelity, Wax Heads is a cozy-punk narrative sim. You are tasked with keeping the lights on at a struggling record store by chatting with quirky customers and crafting the perfect musical selections. The game features dozens of original tracks and focuses on community, mystery, and the underdog spirit.
Mixtape
Release date: May 7 Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2
Continuing the musical theme, Mixtape arrives later in the month. Set to a soundtrack that defines a generation, players follow three friends on one final adventure. The game explores a "mixtape of memories" through the greatest hits of the teenage experience.
Dead As Disco
Release and Early Access: May 5 Platforms: PC (Early Access)
What happens when you combine Batman: Arkham-inspired combat with a chart-topping soundtrack? You get Dead As Disco, a stylish beat-'em-up where players deliver rhythmic action to anyone in their way. Players take on the role of Charlie Disco, a fallen star attempting to climb back to the top by battling his former bandmates.
Alabaster Dawn
Release date: May 7 Platforms: PC (Early Access)
From the developers behind CrossCode, Alabaster Dawn follows Juno, the Outcast Chosen, on a quest to restore a ruined world. The game features:
- Engaging combat mechanics
- Challenging environmental puzzles
- A unique 2.5D art style
- Modern pixel-art visuals with a subtle 3D perspective
This title looks like it would be right at home in a library of classic SNES JRPGs.
The Biggest New Game Releases Of May 2026: Blockbusters and Remasters
Devil May Cry: Season 2
Release date: May 12 Format: Netflix Animated Series
While fans are still waiting for news on Devil May Cry 6, we can at least look forward to the second season of the Netflix adaptation. This season sees Vergil make his grand debut and promises a fresh spin on the franchise's most iconic villains. Expect plenty of guns, swords, and heavy metal music.
Directive 8020
Release date: May 12 Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Supermassive is taking the Dark Pictures anthology into the cosmos with Directive 8020. Heavily inspired by John Carpenter’s The Thing, this cinematic horror adventure uses a sci-fi setting to implement a gameplay system based on trust. The addition of a new fast-travel system will also be great news for completionists tracking the biggest new game releases of May 2026.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Release date: May 12 Platforms: Switch 2
You can explore ancient mysteries, uncover archaeological treasures, and punch Nazis all while watching the movie. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is officially heading to the Switch 2 this month.
Darksiders: Warmastered Edition
Release date: May 19 Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S
The third time is a charm for this classic. The Warmastered Edition of 2010's Darksiders brings the original experience to modern hardware with all DLC included and an upgraded 4K resolution. It is a must-play for anyone keeping up with the biggest new game releases of May 2026.
