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Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong, Sniper Elite 5, Dolmen, and Evil Dead: The Game are set to arrive in May, among several other titles across different genres arriving in time for the summer holidays. Tactical RPG fans can gear up for Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters, a reboot of the original 1998 title. Co-op enthusiasts can try out We Were Here Forever, which is the fourth title in the popular series that features walkie-talkie communication with a friend as gamers solve puzzles together to escape confinement in a castle — or play the role of the Marked Inquisitor as they hunt down powerful Mages in the Souls-like RPG Salt and Sacrifice.
Fans of side-scrolling action-adventure titles can help Samurai Hiroki take out his enemies with Trek to Yomi, while Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising — a prequel to the upcoming Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes will have gamers fighting and scavenging for materials to help restore a town after a calamity strikes. Sniper Elite 5 is also set to arrive in May, with a campaign, drop-in PvP and a co-op mode — plus a grisly ‘Enhanced Kill Cam’.
In addition to the titles part of the list below, don’t forget to check out Wildcat, Line War, Citizen Sleeper, Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit, Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia, and Touken Ranbu Warriors. Meanwhile, you can also access titles like My Time at Sandrock, Cantata, and Songs of Conquest with Steam Early Access in May.
When: May 5
Where: PC
Twenty-five years after the previous title was released, Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate is making a comeback. The turn-based tactical RPG is set in the 41st millennium, with galaxy at risk from the Bloom, an intergalactic plague of cosmic proportions capable of rotting entire worlds away. Controlling the powerful Grey Knights, elite warriors considered humanity’s greatest weapon, you must try to stop a plot to infect the galaxy with the plague in Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters.
The game will put your strategy-making skills to the test — as you conduct research and engage in combat, the plague will affect planets across the galaxy. You can customise your Grey Knights, be it armour, voices, or faces. Gameplay involves both melee and remote attacks, which is enhanced by the Precision Targeting system, which is claimed to offer sure-fire accuracy. The game will let you manipulate the environment around you as you fight to foil the even plans of the Nurgle in this upcoming gothic science fiction title.
When: May 5
Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Game Pass
Devolver Digital’s upcoming side-scrolling action-adventure game will see you step into the shoes of the young Samurai Hiroki and walk the path of vengeance as he pursues the enemies who destroyed his home. Trek to Yomi is all black and white, similar to popular title Limbo. The developers Shadow Warrior and Flying Wild Hog showed off a trailer for the upcoming title at E3 2021, including various gameplay features.
When: May 10
Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X
This indie title is a cooperative first-person adventure that features a lot of puzzles that you must solve along with a second player. You’ll have a walkie talkie to talk to your partner, since you can’t see each other, allowing you to tackle the challenges together. The fourth game in the We Were Here series that made its debut in 2017, We Were Here Forever will feature new areas, puzzles and an improved interface and gameplay.
Back in the dungeons of Castle Rock, you and your fellow prisoner (your partner) will have to find a way to escape by tackling different puzzles to get out. Once you escape the Keep, you and your partner will have to venture into different areas like Rockbury, the Graveyard, and the Foundry. You won’t need to play any of the previous titles, even though the stories are connected. Your ability to work with your partner will decide if you survive and escape.
When: May 10
Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Switch, Xbox Game Pass
Arriving as a prequel to the upcoming Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes that is set to debut in 2023, Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is a Japanese action-RPG that promises a lot of sword-fighting and exploration. You’ll need to “scavenge dungeons” and earn materials as you work to rebuild New Naveah to its former glory — yes, this JRPG comes with town upgrading mechanics, alongside fast paced combat. The game includes characters including acting mayor Isha, the scavenger JB, and the mercenary Garoo.
While playing Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising, you’ll explore ancient ruins as you discover a town struggling to rebuild after a massive earthquake. You’ll have to discover the secret hidden in the nearby Runebarrows, as you uncover a dark conspiracy the further you progress in the game. Finally, decisions you make as you play the game will also affect the main story of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, according to the game’s official description on Steam.
When: May 10
Where: PC, PS4, PS5
This Souls-like dark fantasy RPG throws you into a once-peaceful kingdom that has been brought to ruin by powerful Mages. You will play as a Marked Inquisitor, a condemned warrior who has awakened to hunt down these Mages that plague this world. Bringing down these foes will earn you drops that can be used to craft weapons and armour. The Mages aren’t your only adversaries in this labyrinthine world of Salt and Sacrifice, you will also encounter scavengers, secrets, traps, and powerful guardians.
The game will also include a full online co-op mode and a drop-in quick online co-op mode. You will also be able to challenge other players online in the PvP mode.