Summary

• May 2024 brings diverse game releases for all players, from AAA titles like Hellblade 2 to indie gems like Little Kitty, Big City.
• Remakes and re-releases like Paper Mario and System Shock are on the horizon, thrilling players with updated versions on new platforms.
• PC gamers can look forward to Ghost of Tsushima, with new functionality helping PlayStation players transition smoothly with crossplay and cross-progression features.

May 2024 will see the release of a huge variety of titles, catering to all kinds of players with major AAA releases such as Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and F1 24, as well as high-profile indie titles such as Little Kitty, Big City. Several other titles such as V Rising and Songs of Silence are also making their way out of Early Access, and MultiVersus and Homeworld 3 are also seeing full releases after the former's controversial closure back in June 2023 after many believed it to be a full release, and the latter was delayed so its developers could make improvements based on February's open demo.

It is also a big month for remakes and re-releases with Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on Nintendo Switch, and the System Shock remake making its way to Xbox and PlayStation consoles after its successful PC launch in May 2023. One of PlayStation's best exclusives, Ghost of Tsushima will also be making its way to PC, complete with new functionality to better pair it to the PlayStation system for crossplay and cross-progression to ensure a smooth transition for those picking it up on the new platform, or those on PC who wish to play the Legends multiplayer with those who already own the PS4 and PS5 versions of the game.

Hellblade 2 Is One Of Xbox's Most Heavily Anticipated Exclusive Releases

Ninja Theory's Sequel Will Be Available On Game At Launch

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is the follow-up to Ninja Theory's 2017 psychological horror game Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, and while the first title saw a multiplatform release, its sequel is one of Xbox's most heavily anticipated exclusives of 2024 after the series' developer, Ninja Theory was acquired for $117 million by Microsoft in 2018. Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 continues the story from the first game, as it delves deeper into the mind of Senua, as she journeys forward through a brutal gauntlet in which she faces new threats from Norse mythology while dealing with voices and hallucinations that stem from her psychosis.

Ninja Theory's Hellblade titles have been praised for their photorealistic visuals, taking from extensive motion and performance capture to make their characters and world look as realistic as possible. In of gameplay, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice balanced combat, environmental puzzles, and walking sim elements, but the trailers for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 have tended to focus more on the revamped combat, with a greater variety of enemies, and faster, more intense encounters, with Senua's actress Melina Juergens training intensively for two years to make for some impressive-looking battles.

As with other first-party Xbox titles, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 will be available on Xbox Game upon its launch and can be pre-installed by subscribers now to guarantee immediate access on May 21.

May 2024 Video Game Release Schedule

All Games Coming In May 2024

May 2024 will have a pretty steady flow of new game releases across the month, with May 21 and 23 being particularly busy days. Nearly every genre is represented, from racing titles such as F1 24, to story-driven titles like Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut, with turn-based RPGs like the remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, fighters like MultiVersus, and everything in between. Ubisoft and Evil Empire are even releasing an action roguelite installment in the Prince of Persia series, called The Rogue Prince of Persia, which will be entering early access on PC this month.

With such a vast array of titles, there seems to be something for all kinds of players. While major releases such as Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2​​, Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut​​​​​, and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door will undoubtedly garner plenty of attention upon its release, there are many other games worth taking a look at throughout the month, with the indie sector providing plenty of new and innovative titles to enjoy as well such as the feline-friendly adventure game, Little Kitty, Big City or the retro-style party-based RPG Skald: Against the Black Priory.