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Xbox Game Pass: the new games to check out in May 2026

In May 2026, Xbox Game Pass welcomes a wave of new games on Xbox Series consoles, PC and cloud gaming. Discover the titles added to the catalog, the day-one releases, and the must-see updates you won’t want to miss this month.

Star Wars Galactic Racer: finally a release date for the racing game spawned by the space saga

Star Wars: Galactic Racer, developed by Fuse Games and published by Secret Mode, awaits you on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series on October 6, 2026. This new racing game inspired by the Star Wars universe invites players to take the wheel of futuristic speeders in a galaxy fans of the saga will recognize.

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on Nintendo Switch 2: the green dinosaur makes an appearance in a trailer

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book gets a new trailer ahead of its release on Nintendo Switch 2 on May 21, 2026. This family-friendly adventure exclusive to Nintendo's console invites players to explore colorful worlds born from the pages of a mysterious book.

Video games: the gaming releases to look out for in May 2026

In May 2026, there’s no shortage of video game releases to fill your evenings, whether you’re playing on PC, PS5, Xbox Series or Nintendo Switch. The editorial team brings you its pick of the month’s gaming releases, from highly anticipated titles to pleasant surprises and games worth keeping on your radar.

The Blood of Dawnwalker: Bandai's vampire game finally gets a release date

The Blood of Dawnwalker, an action-RPG dark fantasy from Rebel Wolves, is slated for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 3, 2026. The game will deliver an open-world adventure set in an alternate 14th century ruled by vampires, with a narrative centered on the player's choices and their consequences.

Diablo IV Lord of Hatred: the expansion is now available

Mephisto returns in Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, Blizzard Entertainment’s new expansion now available since April 28, 2026 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series. Skovos, new classes, a brand-new campaign and endgame changes extend the action-RPG.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone: Season 3 Reloaded arrives on April 30.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone kick off Season 3 Reloaded on April 30, 2026, for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, with an update published by Activision. Look for new multiplayer maps, the Zombies mode Totenreich, Warzone modes, and a RoboCop event.

Kiln: Double Fine's multiplayer fighting game now available on PC and consoles

Kiln, Double Fine’s multiplayer video game published by Xbox Game Studios, is now available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series as of April 24, 2026. This pottery-focused party brawler serves up team battles, customizable pottery creation, and drops on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Video games April 2026: the gaming releases you won't want to miss

What video games should you not miss in April 2026? To help you spot the month’s most interesting releases, our editors have curated the hottest new titles across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Release dates, must-follow titles, games to discover: here is our pick of the standout video games for April 2026.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: trailer, remake and release date

Ubisoft unveils Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of a landmark entry in the saga. Release date, trailer, gameplay, editions: here are the key details you need to know!

Directive 8020: new trailer marks the return of The Dark Pictures saga

Directive 8020, Supermassive Games' new space-set survival horror title, is set to launch on May 12, 2026 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series. Watch the latest trailer!

Metro 2039: release date, gameplay, story... everything you need to know about 4A Games' new FPS

Due on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in winter 2026, Metro 2039 marks the series’ return to the Moscow metro. From gameplay and story to atmosphere and what sets this narrative FPS from 4A Games apart: here’s what we already know.

Echoes of Aincrad: release date, gameplay, and what you need to know about the new Sword Art Online

Echoes of Aincrad, a video game developed by Game Studio Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, arrives July 10, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. This new action-RPG set in the Sword Art Online universe will feature real-time combat, a character progression system, and two-player duels with a partner.

Splatoon Raiders: Find out the release date for Nintendo's game spin-off

Splatoon Raiders, the video game from the fan-favorite franchise developed and published by Nintendo, arrives July 23, 2026, exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. This first spin-off in the Splatoon lineup is set to open a new chapter with a brand-new adventure.

2XKO in Paris: a major international country-by-country tournament announced at Salle Wagram

La Salle Wagram in Paris will host an international team-based tournament on 2XKO, Riot Games' 2v2 fighting game, featuring eight duos from around the world on May 16, 2026. France will be represented by M8 Wawa and Solary Yasha, in an event also broadcast on the Twitch channels of RZA and TPK.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3: Bandai Namco confirms a new entry slated for 2027.

Bandai Namco has officially announced Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 during the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour, a new installment developed by Dimps, expected in 2027 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series. The third chapter promises an all-new world tied to the Dragon Ball universe, with a hero to embody and a new story crafted around Akira Toriyama's legacy.

Fortnite: Laufey at the heart of the new Fortnite Festival season

Fortnite Festival puts Laufey in the spotlight for Season 14, arriving April 16, with new content, dedicated outfits, and several fresh gameplay options. Real-time singing with a compatible mic, professional-grade drums, a quick-mix interface, and artist-inspired items round out Epic Games’ latest update to its musical game.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Season Zero now live, here’s what you need to know.

With Season Zero, The Elder Scrolls Online kicks off a new content cycle on PC, Mac, Xbox and PlayStation. A new event zone, a brand-new progression system with the Tomes of Tamriel, seasonal challenges, free rewards and premium options: here’s what you need to know about "Dawn and Dusk."

Crimson Desert: Pearl Abyss’s highly anticipated RPG now launched

Crimson Desert, the open-world action-adventure game developed by Pearl Abyss, has been available since March 19, 2026, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. Drawing inspiration from games like Elden Ring, it promises an immersive experience featuring exploration, fast-paced combat, and epic storytelling. Here’s everything you need to know.

Video Games & Music at the Philharmonie: our photos from the exhibition about video game music

The Philharmonie de Paris highlights video game music with the exhibition Video Games & Music – The Music You Are the Hero Of, on view from April 2 to November 1, 2026. conceived as an immersive, interactive journey, the show traces the evolution of video game soundtracks, from Pong’s early electronic tones to the expansive scores of Final Fantasy, demonstrating how musical creation has accompanied the history and transformations of the medium.