May 2025 Game Releases – A Month of Blockbusters & Hidden Gems

May is shaping up to be a massive month for gaming, with AAA juggernauts, indie surprises, and long-awaited remasters hitting every major platform. Whether you’re a console loyalist, a PC enthusiast, or a handheld gamer, there’s something for everyone.

Let’s break it down by category so you can find the games that matter most to you.

PlayStation Releases (PS4 & PS5)

• Elden Ring: Nightreign – May 30 (Also on PC & Xbox)
• Doom: The Dark Ages – May 15 (Also on PC & Xbox)
• Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny (Remaster) – May 23 (Also on PC)
• Capcom Fighting Collection 2 – May 16
• Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – May 21 (Also on Switch & PC)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown – May 22 (Also on PC & Xbox)

Sony fans are in for a treat with Elden Ring: Nightreign, a co-op-focused expansion that reimagines the core mechanics of Elden Ring. Meanwhile, Doom: The Dark Ages brings medieval chaos to the FPS genre, and Onimusha 2 returns with a modern remaster.

PC Releases

• Elden Ring: Nightreign – May 30 (Also on PlayStation & Xbox)
• Doom: The Dark Ages – May 15 (Also on PlayStation & Xbox)
• Dune: Awakening – May 20 (Also on PlayStation & Xbox)
• Monster Train 2 – May 21
• Labyrinth of the Demon King – May 13
• Among Us 3D – May 6
• Revenge of the Savage Planet – May 8
• Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny (Remaster) – May 23 (Also on PlayStation)
• Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – May 21 (Also on Switch & PlayStation)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown – May 22 (Also on PlayStation & Xbox)

PC gamers get a diverse lineup, from the survival MMO Dune: Awakening to the roguelike deck-builder Monster Train 2. Among Us 3D adds a new dimension to deception, while Labyrinth of the Demon King brings PS2-era horror vibes.

Xbox Releases (Xbox One & Series X/S)

• Elden Ring: Nightreign – May 30 (Also on PlayStation & PC)
• Doom: The Dark Ages – May 15 (Also on PlayStation & PC)
• Dune: Awakening – May 20 (Also on PlayStation & PC)
• Metal Eden – May 6
• Lynked: Banner of the Spark – May 22
• RoadCraft – May 20
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown – May 22 (Also on PlayStation & PC)

Xbox players can dive into Doom: The Dark Ages and Elden Ring: Nightreign, but don’t overlook Metal Eden, a sci-fi FPS set in an orbital city, or Lynked: Banner of the Spark, a post-apocalyptic RPG.

Nintendo Switch Releases

• Sonic Rumble – May 8
• Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – May 21 (Also on PC & PlayStation)
• Disney Illusion Island Starring Mickey & Friends – May 30
• To a T – May 28

Switch players get family-friendly fun with Disney Illusion Island, while Fantasy Life i delivers RPG adventure. Sonic Rumble brings fast-paced action, and To a T offers a quirky narrative experience.

High-Budget AAA Titles

• Elden Ring: Nightreign – May 30 (PC, PlayStation, Xbox)
• Doom: The Dark Ages – May 15 (PC, PlayStation, Xbox)
• Dune: Awakening – May 20 (PC, PlayStation, Xbox)
• Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny (Remaster) – May 23 (PC, PlayStation)

These are the biggest releases of the month, with Elden Ring: Nightreign leading the charge. Doom: The Dark Ages reinvents the franchise with medieval weaponry, while Dune: Awakening brings open-world survival to the Dune universe.

Indie Gems to Watch

• The Midnight Walk – May 8
• Project: Mist – May 12
• Labyrinth of the Demon King – May 13
• Monster Train 2 – May 21

Indie games often fly under the radar, but these titles deserve attention. The Midnight Walk is a narrative-driven mystery, Project: Mist is an open-world survival game, and Labyrinth of the Demon King delivers retro horror thrills.

A Month to Remember

May 2025 is stacked with incredible releases across every genre and platform. Whether you’re looking for AAA blockbusters, indie surprises, or nostalgic remasters, this month has something for you.

Which game are you most excited for? Drop your thoughts in the comments! And if you enjoyed this breakdown, check out my previous gaming insights.