Major Game Releases of May 2026 – New Forza Horizon and a James Bond Game

01.05.2026
Сергій Таран

The final month of spring has already begun, and it promises to be packed with exciting game releases. So we’ve compiled a list of titles worth checking out this month.

Dead As Disco

  • Release date: May 7
  • Platforms: PC (Early Access)

Dead As Disco is a stylish neon rhythm-action beat ’em up. You play as Charlie Disco — the deceased drummer of a legendary band who returns after 10 years to take revenge on his former bandmates and uncover the truth about his death.

Mixtape

  • Release date: May 7
  • Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2

Mixtape is a coming-of-age narrative adventure from Beethoven & Dinosaur, the studio behind The Artful Escape. The game follows three teenage friends on their final shared journey before graduation and the start of a new chapter in life. You’ll skateboard, attend parties, run from the police, and experience defining moments of growing up. The developers drew inspiration from classic teen films of the ’80s and ’90s.

Directive 8020

  • Release date: May 12
  • Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

A new cinematic sci-fi horror from Supermassive Games, the creators of Until Dawn and The Dark Pictures series. Directive 8020 is a tense survival story about a crew in deep space. The game combines classic horror elements with a deep choice system, where every decision directly affects the branching narrative and who survives until the end.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

  • Release date: May 12
  • Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2

Yes, the Indiana Jones adventure game originally launched at the end of 2024. Now, it’s arriving on the Switch 2 console.

Forza Horizon 6

  • Release date: May 19
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S

At last, we’re getting the long-awaited continuation of the iconic arcade racing series from Playground Games. This time, players will drive along Japanese roads around Tokyo. Developers promise a massive and detailed open world, over 550 licensed cars, deep customization, and breathtaking scenery.

Darksiders: Warmastered Edition

  • Release date: May 19
  • Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S

This is an enhanced version of the original Darksiders (2010), published by THQ Nordic. The release will include all DLC from the original game and feature 4K upgrades for PS5 and Xbox Series X.

Thick as Thieves

  • Release date: May 20
  • Platforms: PC (Early Access)

Developed by OtherSide Entertainment under the leadership of legendary game designers Warren Spector (creator of Deus Ex and Thief) and Paul Neurath. You play as one of two master thieves — Spider or Chameleon. The game focuses on heists, lockpicking, and gadget usage.

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book

  • Release date: May 21
  • Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2

A new adventure starring Yoshi, set to become one of the key exclusives for Nintendo’s new console. Players will explore unique, colorful worlds that unfold and transform directly on the pages of a mysterious magical book.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

  • Release date: May 22
  • Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2

This time, the Dark Knight returns to the video game industry in LEGO form. According to developers at TT Games, the game will feature a large open-world Gotham City, a dynamic combat system, and plenty of familiar lighthearted LEGO humor.

007 First Light

  • Release date: May 27
  • Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2

IO Interactive, the studio behind the Hitman series, brings the spy action of James Bond to video games. The project tells an original origin story of Bond’s rise.

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