While the gaming industry is catching its breath before the arrival of the E3 2022 edition, some studios are presenting their little nuggets to us this May.
[Mis à jour le 02 mai 2022 à 16h29] While the coronavirus pandemic has hit the video game industry hard, its ill effects are beginning to gradually dissipate in mid-2022. Studios have offered us major games during the first quarter of the year, with releases like Elden Ring, Dying Light 2, the strong comeback of eFootball 2022 and surprises like Lost Ark or Pokémon Arceus. And, although the releases are starting to be spaced out before the big announcement period surrounding the E3 2022 show, there are still some great new features that are coming to our consoles and PCs in May. We go around the video game releases of May 2022.
What video games are coming out in May 2022?
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Wildcat Gun Machine: It is a dungeon-crawler game based on exploration, boss fights and RPG-like progression. It will be available from May 4 on PC, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
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Line War: This RTS developed by Studio Centurion offers a rather unique experience, based on the greatest titles of the genre. It is based on a futuristic universe and a procedural map generation to offer a strategy game that is both respectful of the classics and innovative. Available on PC from May 5.
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate Deamonhunters: Again, a heresy must be purged. Play as the Gray Knights in this turn-based adventure RPG set in the vast universe of Warhammer 40,000. A creation of Complex Games available from May 5 on PC only.
Citizen Sleeper: Inspired by board role-playing games, this little game developed by Jump Over the Age is greatly inspired by the futuristic Cyberpunk universe to offer an immersive experience between the ruins of decadent capitalism. Inspiring, no? Available on the May 5 in English only, on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch.
Trek to Yomi: Trek To Yomi is an action-adventure game developed by Flying Wild Hug and published by Devolver Digital. It is set during the Edo period in Japan, and you will embody Hiroki, a hero thrown against his will against the forces of evil that are ravaging the land of the rising sun. released on May 5 on PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series.
Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit: An utterly charming adventure awaits you in this modest point & click developed by Tag of Joy. You will travel there throughout Europe to discover the secrets of the king who was never crowned. Released on PC on May 6.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising: A new Japanese creation published by the studios of 505 Games. Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising offers us an action-adventure RPG with dynamic combat. An outing scheduled for May 10 that will appeal to fans of the genre, directly on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
Songs of Conquest: Another release that will appeal to fans of strategy games. Songs of Conquest is a love letter to classic turn-based strategy games from the 90s. You create and grow your empire while fighting in strategic combat. An early-access release directly on PC on May 10 next.
We Were Here Forever: Another unique release that comes straight from the studios of Total Mayhem Games. We Were Here Forever is a co-op puzzle and exploration game that will be released on May 10 next on PC only.
Salt and Sacrifice: This creation by Ska Studio transports you to the medieval fantasy world that made Salt and Sanctuary so successful. It is a 2D action and adventure game incorporating RPG elements. A bold release on PC, PS4 and PS5 from May 11 next.
Brigandine the Legend of Runersia: A Nintendo Switch exclusive brought to PC on May 11 Next, Brigandine the Legend of Runersia is a tactical role-playing game developed by Matrix Software.
Source of Madness: Source of Madness was developed by Carry Castle as a unique roguelite platformer inspired by Lovecraftian universes. It incorporates elements of procedural generation of levels and machine learning from Artificial Intelligence. A release that has been available for some time in early access and which celebrates the arrival of its 1.0 on May 11 next.
Cantata: Pixel art is making a comeback with Cantata, a futuristic turn-based strategy, management and exploration game coming to PC on May 12 next.
The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story: In the unique genre, the Centennial Case wins the day, offering us a story mixing action, adventure and mystery in a thriller embodied by real actors. A release brought by Square Enix directly to PC, PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch on May 12.
Evil Dead: The Game: There’s still time to revise your classics before the release of Evil Dead: The Game. The Horrific Adventures of Ash Williams is coming to our consoles and PC on May 13 next (a Friday the 13th, coincidentally). In this Dead by Daylight-like third-person action game, you choose to play as one of four heroes to save humanity or as the evil demon determined to suck their souls. Probably the biggest release of the month, on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong: Cocorico is the return of one of the most cult French video game creations which is planned for the May 19 next. This narrative RPG immerses you in the dark universe of Vampire role-playing games, where you will play as three characters determined to overthrow the plots that aim to overthrow Boston. An aesthetic adventure based on the choices of players, and the return of a license adored by its fans, on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch.
Dolmen: Developed by Massive Work Studio, Dolmen is a third-person action-horror RPG where you are propelled into a cosmic adventure on the planet of Revion Prime. A solo adventure that will arrive on May 20 coming soon to PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series.
Touken Ranbu Warriors: This is a tactical action game that comes straight from Japan. An exclusive release on Nintendo Switch on May 24 next.
Sniper Elite 5: The fifth and final installment in the hit shooter series. Sniper Elite 5 is coming on May 26 next. Of course, you play as a sniper immersed in dynamic and rich environments in which he must accomplish certain missions and eliminate targets. A known but solid formula, and this since 2005. Released on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series.
My Time at Sandrock: A creation that will appeal to budding young artisans. My Time at Sandrock is a simulation and management game in which you play as a young craftsman trying to save the town of Sandrock from ruin. released on May 26 coming soon to early access on PC.