Doom: The Dark Agesis set to be one of the biggest releases of May, and fans of the long-running action-packed franchise could be in for an exciting treat. TheDoomfranchise is no stranger to over-the-top heavy metal action, butDoom: The Dark Agesaims to take things to the next level with its medieval-focused setting.
May in general is filled with some great options. As spring begins to come to an end, a lot of studios are planning to close the season with a bang.Doom: The Dark Agesmay be one of the stars of the month, but a strong roster proves that May 2025 may have even more to offer than May 2024.
Hades 2(early access)
Ghost of Tsushima(PC release)
Palia(PS5 and XSX/S release) - May 13
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
to a T- May 28
F1 24
Elden Ring Nightreign- May 30
Disney Illusion Island Starring Mickey & Friends(PS5, XSX/S, PC release) - May 30
Spray Paint Simulator- TBD
Whether one’s in search of a remaster, a fun indie story, or a major AAA offering, May 2025 has it covered. While there is a lot of diversity on the list, two of the most anticipated areDoom: The Dark AgesandElden Ring Nightreign. The latter was announced at the 2024 Game Awards, and asa multiplayer counterpart to the massively successfulElden Ring, it’s closing out the month strong.
The biggest difference between last year and this year is that May 2025 has two more releases on the schedule than in 2024. While both years feature a mix of AAA and indie titles, this year still has the upper hand in technically having more to offer overall, especially forfans ofTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
A strong roster proves that May 2025 may have even more to offer than May 2024.
Doom: The Dark Ageswill be a day one launch for Xbox Game Pass.
Doom: The Dark Ages and Elden Ring Nightreign Stand in the Spotlight, While The Midnight Walk and Palia Bring Indie Charm
Two of the most prominent indie titles on the schedule areThe Midnight Walkand 2023’sPalia, which is finally coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.Paliahas proven itself popular among cozy fans, andThe Midnight Walkpromises a beautiful stop-motion tale.
Last year saw indie stories likeSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2andHades 2in the same company asjuggernauts likeGhost of Tsushima, which proves to be a compelling parallel between the two years.
The Midnight Walkfeatures over 700 hand-sculpted clay models.
2025’s Roster Continues to Grow
The most exciting thing is that May 2025 is merely the tip of the iceberg of what’s to come.Games likeGTA 6,Ghost of Yotei, andMetroid Prime 4: Beyondstill wait on the horizon. May is a strong enough year on its own, but it might simply be an appetizer.
