May 2026 Video Game Releases: Full List And Highlights

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James Bond smirking while wearing sunglasses in 007 First Light.

Published Apr 28, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

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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.