There are plenty of big video games that are launching in May 2023 and in case you haven’t had the time to catch up on them, here’s a quick rundown of 5 new video games to play this month.
5 Top Video Games Launching in May 2023
Redfall
- Launch Date: May 2, 2023
- Available on: PC, Xbox Series X/S
- Genre: First Person Shooter
- Developers: Bethesda Softworks
Summary: The picturesque ocean town of Redfall was once a lovely place to hang out. But all that changed when the vampires descended and killed almost all its people, cutting off the survivors from the outside world.
Redfall is in need of help. And that’s where you and your team get into the open-world action. Explore the darkest corners of the vampire-infested town by playing one of four characters with unique upgradeable skills and weapons.
You can learn more about the game on the official website or get it from Amazon.
Ravenlok
- Launch Date: May 5, 2023
- Available on: PC, Xbox Series X/S
- Genre: Action RPG
- Developers: Cococucumber
Summary: Ravenlock is a short magical adventure game that transports the young heroine Ravenlok to a troubled world when she accidentally stumbles through a magical mirror.
She explores the kingdom and meets mad characters and dark monsters who must be defeated to end the reign of the tyrannical Caterpillar queen.
The highlight of the game is the stunning 3D pixel art aesthetic with a cinematic touch. Sounds interesting? Check it out on the official website or get in at the Xbox Center.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Launch Date: May 12, 2023
- Available on: Switch
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Publishers: Nintendo
If you are a big fan of the Legend of Zelda franchise, gear up for another epic adventure from Nintendo. The latest release is the sequel to Breath of the Wild.
Summary: In this game, Link returns to the open world of Hyrule with plenty of new abilities to traverse the mysterious floating islands in the sky.
Some exciting new abilities to engage in include the Recall ability, which can reverse time for an object and the Fuse ability, with which the player can combine multiple materials to form new weapons. There is also the Ultrahand ability, which sticks objects together, and the Ascend ability, which allows the player to travel through ceilings.
Exciting stuff huh! Check out the game details and get your copy of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at Nintendo or on Amazon.
After Us
- Launch Date: May 23, 2023
- Available on: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
- Genre: Platformer/ Adventure
- Publishers: Piccolo Studio
Summary: This action-adventure game is all about legacy, hope and giving a second chance to life on Earth. You play Gaia, a young spirit tasked with reviving an inhospitable Earth. The game takes you on an enchanting journey, where you discover the fates of various majestic creatures, such as the last whale harpooned, the final eagle, and the last deer hunted down by an unbridled society.
You learn about the fate of these animals though a poignant narrative before resurrecting their souls and restoring them back to life. You also perform other actions such as emitting bursts of light to spark new plant growth, clearing the toxic oil choking the land and such to help restore the planet.
Get all the details of the game on the official website.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
- Launch Date: May 25, 2023
- Available on: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch
- Genre: Platformer/ Adventure
- Publishers: Daedalic Entertainment
Summary: This game follows a never-been-told before story of Gollum, eight years before the War of the Ring.
Gollum has lost his Precious and wants it back. Hence begins the quest as he climbs the mountains of Mordor, sneaks around Mirkwood and outwits creatures as he traverses the lands of Middle Earth. The game promises plenty of stealth-based exploration leaving you with very difficult choices to make, especially when you have to deal with the cunning nature of Gollum and the innocence of Smeagol.
Who will prevail? Find out by picking up the game on your favorite platform. Steam and Amazon.
Are there any other games you are looking forward to playing this month? Share them with us in the comments section.
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