May 2026 Video Game Releases: Full List And Highlights
As May swoops in with sunshine and the start of summer, the gaming community is getting to enjoy a plethora of incredible new game releases, including 007 First Light, Forza Horizon 6, and even Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. Not to mention several indie developer titles that have been making headlines lately, like Thrifty Business, Mixtape, and even Coffee Talk Tokyo. Truly, it seems that almost every genre is seeing a quality release in the upcoming weeks, so no matter what your tastes, there's likely something of interest. Whether surviving the horrors of Directive 8020 or cheerfully helping in Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen, this month is nothing if not varied. There's even a cozy-punk narrative sim called Wax Heads for those looking for something truly fun and quirky, and the return of the classic Bubsy platformers in Bubsy 4D.
The full list of every game releasing in May 2026 is provided in a table further down in this article. Note that, of course, all dates provided are subject to change as games are delayed or new announcements arrive.
James Bond Returns In 007 First Light
James Bond drives a car in 007 First Light.
Hopefully, if you're one of the many fans looking forward to 007 First Light, you've been able to avoid the leaks of the ending so you can experience the story as it is meant to be enjoyed. After long being anticipated, James Bond is finally arriving in his Aston Martin for 007 First Light at the end of the month, on May 27. The game shows James Bond as a young recruit who has been offered a position in the newly revived Double 0 program. It is said to be based on the James Bond franchise and tells an original narrative that has been inspired by the novels and short stories of Ian Fleming as well as the popular movies. After having been delayed previously, it sounds as though the action-adventure game is expected to launch on time for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Unfortunately, the Nintendo Switch 2 release has been delayed until later this summer.
Yoshi Sweeps In As A Switch 2 Exclusive
Different colored Yoshi's looking off camera in Yoshi And The Mysterious Book.
Since the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 console, many have felt conflicted about whether to upgrade to the system when there haven't been very many exclusive titles for it. Other than Mario Kart World, Pokémon Pokopia, and Donkey Kong Bananza, many of the Nintendo property games that are only found on Switch 2 have not had the greatest of reviews. And many, like the recent Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, have launched on the original Nintendo Switch instead. Although more games are added to the Switch 2 library each month, having the beloved face of Yoshi joining that list of exclusives could make a big difference for Switch 2 sales. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book arrives on May 21 and is the first Yoshi game since Yoshi and the Crafted World in 2019. Like many of the Yoshi games, the side-scrolling puzzle adventure could be one that is just as fun for adults as it is for children. Personally speaking, Yoshi is my favorite character in the Mario universe, so I can't help but feel this cutie is underappreciated by developers. I am so excited to see what this game has to offer.
Forza Horizon 6 Takes Us To The Streets Of Japan
Forza Horizon 6 with several cars racing in the Horizon Festival
Sadly, GTA 6 isn't in the lineup yet, but fans of racing can enjoy Forza Horizon 6's launch, taking us to the scenic land of Japan. The Forza franchise is perhaps the best-known racing series in recent years, with Forza Horizon 5 having been the biggest launch in Xbox Game Studios' history with over 10 million players in its first week. Now, Forza Horizon 6 already looks as though it could pass that record due to the popularity of the upcoming game. It promises to be even bigger and better, with stunning Japanese landmarks, more cars and customizations, and more. Even small details like enhanced steering wheel animations and acoustic sound environments have been lovingly approached, adding to the immersion when driving. Of course, Forza Horizon 6 isn't just a racing game. The open world exploration with side objectives, as well as the opportunities to collect rare cars, make it as much a driving sim as a racer. Although the racing certainly looks impressive, too.
Every Game Releasing In May 2026
Screenshot from the game Duck Side Of The Moon
While those may be some of the most talked about games of May 2026, those are far from the only things coming out. Indie adventures like Duck Side of the Moon promise cartoonish exploration in space. Meanwhile, Yerba Buena takes us to San Francisco in the 1970s, where an NPC is living in an abandoned game world that is threatened (you even have a unique "Copy and Paste" game mechanic to manipulate your surroundings).
Many games are making the leap into early access on Steam, providing developers with a chance to test out their games with real audiences and giving players a chance to provide helpful feedback on the story, mechanics, and even look of the games. Of course, you may prefer to wait for the games to be fully released out of early access so you can enjoy the more polished, completed versions. Here is the full list of games releasing in May 2026, as known at the time of writing:
Game Title
Platform(s)
Genre
Release Date/Window
Plantera 2: Golden Acorn
PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch
Action
May 1
Dead As Disco
PC early access
Fighting
May 5
Wax Heads
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch
Narrative Sim
May 5
Mixtape
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2
Adventure
May 7
Alabaster Dawn
PC early access
Action RPG
May 7
Duck Side of the Moon
PC, Switch
Adventure
May 7
In Trusted Hands
PC
Simulation
May 7
Two Point Museum: Artyfacts DLC
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Management Sim
May 7
Everything Is Crab
PC
Roguelite
May 8
Farm To Table
PC early access
Farm/Restaurant Sim
May 11
Boardwalk Builders
PC
Idle Builder
May 11
Call of the Elder Gods
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2
Adventure
May 12
Directive 8020
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Horror
May 12
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Switch 2
Action-Adventure
May 12
OddFauna: Secret of the Terrabeast
PC early access
Adventure
May 13
Dark Light: Survivor
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Roguelike Survival
May 14
Outbound
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Exploration
May 14
Alchemist: Journey of the Soul
PC
Adventure
May 14
Thrifty Business
PC
Management Sim
May 18
Darksiders: Warmastered Edition
PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Action-Adventure
May 19
Forza Horizon 6
PC, Xbox Series X/S
Racing
May 19
R-Type Dimensions III
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Switch 2
Action
May 19
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core
PC
Action Roguelite
May 20
Thick as Thieves
PC early access
Action
May 20
SpaceCraft
PC early access
Space Simulation
May 20
Arcane Merchant
PC
Management Sim
May 20
Coffee Talk Tokyo
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Switch 2
Visual Novel
May 21
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
Switch 2
Adventure
May 21
Ex Sanguis
PC early access
Strategy
May 21
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies
PC
RPG
May 21
Beastro
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Roguelite RPG
May 21
The Guardian of Nature
PC & Mac
Puzzle Adventure
May 21
Walk the Frog
PC & Mac
Puzzle
May 21
Bubsy 4D
PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, Switch 2
Platformer
May 22
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Action-Adventure
May 22
Paralives
PC early access
Social Sim
May 25
Romestead
PC early access
Survival
May 26
Yerba Buena
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Platformer
May 26
007 First Light
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Action-Adventure
May 27
Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen
PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Switch 2
Adventure
May 28
Shift at Midnight
PC early access
Horror
May 28
My Little Puppy
PC, Switch
Adventure
May 29
Of course, as always, there are countless more games that we have not been able to put on this list. While this shows all the releases we are currently aware of, there are always some that we may have missed, especially among indie games. Take a look at the new games launching on your favorite gaming platform; you might just find a hidden gem while waiting for 007 First Light to launch at the end of the month.
