A new month of the year is on the horizon. It will bring a host of new releases for video game lovers. There will be plenty of titles to look forward to, but we are here to help you find the most notable ones. Elden Ring: Nightreign and Doom: The Dark Ages are undoubtedly the biggest names. EA is also set to release its newest F1 racing video game for F1 fans.
Let’s have a look at the best upcoming games in May 2025.
Best Upcoming Games in May 2025
Among Us 3D
Among Us 3D is the same video game that we all have loved over the years, but with the twist of 3D immersion. All the characters and animations will be visible in three dimensions, which will add a more realistic experience to the gameplay. The majority of the things will remain unchanged, but there are also a few new additions. The 3D version will have a new Tag Mode, which will introduce a new role, The Infected. The game will also have limited-time events and new minigames.
Release Date: May 6, 2025
Available On: PC
Sonic Rumble
Sonic Rumble is an upcoming party battle royale game from Sega. It is similar to Fall Guys but with characters from the Sonic universe like Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Shadow, and Dr. Eggman. It is the first online multiplayer game in the Sonic series with support for up to 32 players in a single session. The game will have a wide range of stages featuring different challenges and themes. Players can also create a squad of up to 4 members to work together and take on other squads.
Release Date: May 8, 2025
Available On: PC, Android, and iOS
Doom: The Dark Ages
Doom: The Dark Ages is an upcoming first-person shooter game and the third entry in the modern Doom series. This game will serve as a prequel to Doom (2016). You will get to play as the Doom Slayer in his war against Hell. There will be new realms to visit, mystery challenges, and rewards. If you are a Doom fan, this game should be on your wishlist.
Release Date: May 15, 2025
Available On: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC
Capcom Fighting Collection 2
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is a new arcade fighter game collection from Capcom. This is the third overall collection and a direct successor to Capcom Fighting Collection (2022). It will have eight fighting games (four 2D and four 3D) released by Capcom between 1998 and 2004. Some of the notable titles include Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001, Project Justice, Power Stone, and Power Stone 2. All games will support online and co-op gameplay.
Release Date: May 16, 2025
Available On: PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch
Elden Ring: Nightreign
Elden Ring: Nightreign is a stand-alone co-op spin-off title set in the Elden Ring universe. It will offer a 3-player co-op gameplay where they will take on enemies and challenges to reach the final boss. Each match will be spread over three in-game days. Each in-game day will end with a battle with a minor boss.
Release Date: May 30, 2025
Available On: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC
F1 25
F1 25 is the newest official F1 racing video game by EA Sports. It is the eighteenth entry in the series and will bring notable improvements over F1 24. It will have a revamped My Team mode aka My Team 2.0, the third chapter of Braking Point, and Career Mode. There will be officially licensed F1 teams, tracks, and F2 championships from the latest season.
Release Date: May 30, 2025
Available On: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC
Other Games Coming in May 2025
Here are the other video games that will release in 2025.
- Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition (PS5) on May 6
- Metal Eden (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC) on May 6
- The Midnight Walk (PS5 and PC) on May 8
- Revenge of the Savage Planet (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC) on May 8
- Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall (PC) on May 8
- Palia (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch) on May 13
- Monster Train 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch) on May 21
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown (PC) on May 22
- Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Remaster (PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch) on May 23
- Lost Soul Aside (PS5) on May 30
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (PC and Nintendo Switch) on May 30
