The Biggest New Game Releases Of May 2026

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The halfway point of the gaming year is fast approaching, but after several months of blockbusters, don’t count on May being a chance to catch your breath just yet. Several big releases are on the horizon, from a new James Bond game to a high-speed tour of Japan in Forza Horizon 6, so buckle up and get ready for a wild ride on PC and console.

Mixed between these big releases are also several smaller games, many of which will be entering an early-access part of development. If you’re looking to plan for the month ahead, we’ve gathered up a list of the biggest games dropping in May.

For a closer look at what’s still to come this year, you can also check out GameSpot’s 2026 upcoming game release calendar.

Wax Heads

Release date: May 5
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch

In what feels like a game that was custom-made for a generation of people raised on films like Empire Records and High Fidelity, Wax Heads is a cozy-punk narrative sim about keeping the lights on at a struggling record store. It’s up to you to chat to your quirky customers, craft the perfect selection of tunes to help them get their groove back, and slack off from work whenever the opportunity presents itself. Billed as a game about community, musical mysteries, and the underdog spirit, Wax Heads also features dozens of original tracks for needle-drop moments.

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Mixtape

Release date: May 7
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2

Sticking to the musical theme of May, you can also grab Mixtape this month. Set to the soundtrack of a generation, Mixtape follows three friends as they embark on one final adventure, explore a mixtape of memories, and experience the greatest hits of the teenage experience.

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Dead As Disco

Release date: May 5
Platforms: PC via early access

What happens when you combine combat inspired by the Batman: Arkham games with a mixtape full of chart-topping tracks? You get Dead As Disco, a stylish beat-’em-up where you deliver the greatest hits to the faces of anyone foolish enough to stand in your way. The rhythmic action game enters early access on PC this month, and players can expect to dive into the first arc of the game as Charlie Disco, a fallen star looking to slug his way back to the top by battling through his former bandmates.

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Alabaster Dawn

Release date: May 7
Platforms: PC via early access

The next game from CrossCode developer Radical Fish Games, Alabaster Dawn follows Juno, the Outcast Chosen, on her quest to restore a ruined world. Full of engaging combat and challenging puzzles, Alabaster Dawn also features a vibrant art direction that looks incredible, as it mixes a unique 2.5D style with pixel-art visuals and a subtle 3D perspective. The result is a game that looks like it’d be right at home in a library of SNES JRPGs, with modern graphical touches making it stand out from the pack.

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Devil May Cry: Season 2

Release date: May 12

We’re still waiting for the day when Capcom finally announces Devil May Cry 6, but until then, we’ll gladly take another season of Netflix’s animated adaptation. Devil May Cry Season 2 sees Dante’s brother Vergil make his grand debut, and it looks like the series will also be putting its own spin on the franchise’s biggest villain and the most polarizing game in the franchise. If it’s anything like the first season, then we’re expecting another blast of guns, swords, and heavy metal music for Dante’s return.

Directive 8020

Release date: May 12
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

Supermassive is aiming for the stars in its next Dark Pictures game, as the anthology series is boldly going to the cosmos. Like previous entries in the Dark Anthology series, Directive 8020 is a cinematic horror adventure that combines choice-based gameplay with branching storylines, and John Carpenter’s The Thing heavily inspired this sci-fi-themed chapter. That allowed for a gameplay system based on trust to be implemented in the game, while the new fast-travel system will be good news for completionists.

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Release date: May 12
Platforms: Switch 2

What’s better than exploring ancient mysteries, uncovering archeological treasures, and punching Nazis? Doing all that while you’re watching the movie. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle heads to Switch 2 this month.