Even though the sun is shining, PC and console gamers continue to indulge in one of their favorite activities between releases: playing games with a keyboard or controller in hand! And while May is already here, as are the fine days, this month's video game releases will give you good reason to stay at home a little longer. For those who want to know what to expect this month, we've put together a selection of video game releases for May 2026.
In May 2026, game publishers are vying with each other to bring you captivating and addictive experiences. From fantastic worlds to immersive storytelling and frenzied multiplayer challenges, this month's videogame offering promises to be rich and varied. So strap on your headset, grab your controller, and get ready to be transported to the heart of the action without even opening your front door.
And whatever you choose, there's sure to be something for every style and type of gameplay. There's something for every style and every type of gameplay. So get set!
Selection in progress, based on release date announcements
LEGO Batman: The Dark Knight’s Legacy — Available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2
LEGO Batman: The Dark Knight’s Legacy is now set for release on May 22, 2026 — a week earlier than initially planned — and has unveiled a new trailer on February 26. Developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Games, this action-adventure game set in Gotham City will be available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. [Read more]
Yoshi and the Enigmatic Tome - PEGI 7, Nintendo Switch 2
Yoshi makes his return with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, an exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 game set to launch on May 21, 2026. In this exciting new family-friendly adventure, players embark on a journey through a series of uncharted worlds, gradually revealed as they turn the pages of a mysterious book. [Read more]
Directive 8020 - PEGI 18, PC, PS5, Xbox Series
Good news for fans of the Dark Pictures series... Supermassive Games has announced the release date for Directive 8020, their upcoming space survival horror. Originally slated for launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series on May 12, 2026, pre-orders are now available! [Read more]
Forza Horizon 6 – Rated PEGI 3, available on PC and Xbox Series (with a PlayStation 5 release to follow)
Forza Horizon 6 is set to launch on May 19, 2026, on PC and Xbox Series consoles, with a PS5 release also confirmed for later in 2026. Developed by Playground Games and published by Xbox Game Studios, this latest installment promises an immersive journey into a lively, condensed open-world Japan, designed to offer a rich experience filled with exploration and automotive adventure. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From May 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026
