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The 11 most exciting new video game releases for May 2026
May 2026 is set to be a significant month for new video game releases, featuring titles across various platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Highlights include new entries in established franchises like Forza Horizon and R-Type, alongside new adventures in the Batman and James Bond universes. The month also promises unique experiences from indie developers and established studios, covering genres from racing and shooters to narrative-driven adventures and RPGs.
The Myst lifts over Call of the Elder Gods, granting it a May release date
A new trailer revealed Call of the Elder Gods, the follow-up to Out of the Blue's 2020 game Call of the Sea, starring Yuri Lowenthal. The eldritch adventure-puzzle game is set to release in May for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Call of the Elder Gods, a Sequel to Call of the Sea, Hits PS5 Next Month
Out of the Blue has announced that Call of the Elder Gods, the sequel to Call of the Sea, will be released on PlayStation 5 on May 12, 2026. The puzzle game will feature two playable characters, Harry and Evangeline, and is inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's "The Shadow of Time." The original Call of the Sea is currently available on PlayStation Plus Extra.
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Rumors suggest a remaster of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time may be in development for the Nintendo Switch 2, sparking debate about updating the classic. Call of the Elder Gods, a sequel to Call of the Sea, is set to release on May 12th for multiple platforms including the Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X, and will be available on Game Pass. The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke discussed the decision to kill off a major character early in season 5, emphasizing the show's commitment to unpredictability.
Call of the Sea sequel Call of the Elder Gods gets a close-at-hand release date
Publisher Kwalee and developer Out of the Blue have announced that Call of the Elder Gods, the sequel to Call of the Sea, will be released on May 12, 2024. The first-person narrative puzzle adventure will be available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, and will also be included with Game Pass. The game features two playable characters, Harry Everhart and Evangeline Drayton, who embark on a journey across time and space to solve supernatural mysteries.
Call of the Elder Gods Launches May 12 on PC, PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2
Call of the Elder Gods, a narrative puzzle-adventure sequel to Call of the Sea, is set to launch on May 12, 2026, for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Published by Kwalee and developed by Out of the Blue, the game will also be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one. Players will investigate ancient horrors and a larger mystery across various global locations and time periods, with adjustable difficulty options and a fully voiced cast.
Call of the Elder Gods Brings Lovecraftian Puzzle Adventure to PC & Consoles This May
Kwalee and Out of the Blue announced that the Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure Call of the Elder Gods will launch on May 12, 2026, for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, available day one with Xbox Game Pass. This sequel to Call of the Sea features a single-player, first-person perspective with intricate puzzles and a strong narrative focus, following Professor Harry Everhart and Evangeline Drayton on a global journey.