MAY is set to be the biggest month for games in 2023, with big names releasing for every console.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the most anticipated release of the year, but there are games for fans of all genres.
Lord of the Rings fans are hyped for the upcoming game.
New Xbox and PC exclusives are also coming out this month, meaning it could be tough on your wallet.
Here are all the biggest games coming out in May 2023.
Redfall
From Arkane Studios, which developed Dishonored and Deathloop, comes a new first-person shooter.
Set in the fictional town of Redfall, a failed science experiment has let vampires loose on the town.
It will feature both single- and co-op multiplayer where you can take down the threat in teams of up to four people.
Redfall will arrive on Xbox Series X|S, and PC on May 2.
Peridot
A new AR game from Niantic, the company behind the worldwide sensation, Pokémon Go.
You will take care of a small creature and take it for walks out in the real world.
Take it to areas with other creatures to breed them and get new pets to take care of.
Peridot will be available to download on iOS and Android devices on May 9.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The long-awaited sequel to Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, is almost here.
Link takes to the skies, and gains new abilities such as the power to rise through floors, and create new weapons.
Set a few years after Breath of the Wild, a new set of champions rise to take down Ganondorf.
Tears of the Kingdom is a Nintendo Switch exclusive launching on May 12.
Miasma Chronicles
Set in the near future, Miasma Chronicles is an explorative adventure set in an apocalyptic wasteland.
Turn-based tactical and strategic battles make up the bulk of the gameplay.
It also features RPG elements, so you level up while discovering this fantasy world.
Miasma Chronicles will launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on May 23.
Warhammer 40k: Boltgun
The latest in the Warhammer 40k series of games, Boltgun takes on the look of ‘90s first-person shooters such as Doom and Quake.
It features fast-paced gameplay and tightly designed pixel graphics for a colourful take on the genre.
Boltgun hopes to bring an interesting arsenal to add to the high-energy gameplay.
Warhammer 40k: Boltgun will be released for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch on May 23.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
Originally announced in 2019, the wait is almost over for the next game in the Lord of the Rings franchise.
Set eight years before the War of the Ring, it will tell the background story of Gollum and how his obsession with the ring grew.
Despite long delays, Gollum will be releasing on most platforms in May, with a later release planned for Nintendo Switch.
Gollum will launch for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on May 25.
System Shock
Another game that has long been delayed, the remake of System Shock is finally releasing in May.
Based on the original 1994 game, the remake rebuilds the story from the ground up on modern consoles.
It’s a cyberpunk first-person shooter, where you play as a hacker trying to take down an evil AI.
System Shock is a PC exclusive, releasing on May 30.
Written by Georgina Young on behalf of GLHF.
