After a month of April rich in releases, the month of May also promises to be quite busy. As usual, we will be entitled to various titles, some even expected directly in the Xbox Game Pass, such as Redfall or even Ravenlok.
Of course, we’ll also be watching for the release of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun and The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, two of the big games coming next month. Note also that the Xbox One version of Hogwarts Legacy is also scheduled for May.
Below is a recap of the games releasing next month. Do not hesitate to tell us in the comments which title will catch your attention in this fifth month of 2023.
Age of Wonders 4
Rule over a kingdom of your creation, in Age of Wonders 4! Explore new territories in Age of Wonders’ unrivaled turn-based 4x strategy. Take control of a faction, watch it grow as your empire expands.
Triumph Studios’ strategy series ushers in a new age of evolving empire building, role-playing and combat. A new story event system and countless empire customization possibilities provide endless replayability. Each game will add a new chapter to your saga.
Mighty Magi have returned to rule over mortals. Collect and master tomes of magic to evolve your people and prepare for an epic battle that will decide the future of the world.
- Release date: May 2, 2023
- Developed by Triumph Studios
- Prix : 49,99 €
Redfall
Uncover the truth, take back Redfall.
The island town of Redfall, Massachusetts is besieged by an army of vampires who have blacked out the sun and cut off the inhabitants from the outside world. Explore this open world and immerse yourself in a story-driven campaign as you uncover the mysterious appearance of vampires. Ally with a handful of survivors against the creatures that threaten to drain all inhabitants of their blood.
Redfall mixes single-player and multiplayer gameplay and seamlessly transitions players between them, allowing them to venture alone in the face of darkness or team up in four-player co-op mode. Teammates can try out multiple hero combinations and combine forces to find creative solutions to the vampire apocalypse.
Amass an arsenal of specialized weapons and customize your character with unique upgrades and abilities that suit your playstyle: guns blazing, stealth combat, or all-out nuance.
- Release date: May 2, 2023
- Developed by Arkane Austin
- Prix : 79,99 €
Ravenlock
After discovering a magic mirror, Ravenlok finds herself pulled out of reality and thrown into a world plunged into darkness, cursed by the corruption of the Caterpillar Queen. If at first our heroine will simply seek to return home, she will eventually challenge fearsome enemies and fearsome bosses to save the fallen kingdom.
Face sinister jesters in the Manor of Masks and burn the Weeping Mushroom in the mysterious Mushroom Forest in this unforgettable adventure.
This title, an ode to creativity and its wonders, inspired by classic fables and fairy tales, can be considered the grand finale of our voxel trilogy. If you have played our previous titles, Echo Generation or Riverbond, you will find our graphic touch combining 3D and pixel, an almost whimsical charm and a warm story, elements that we are keen to implement in our games.
- Release date: May 4, 2023
- Developed by Cococucumber
- Directly in Xbox Game Pass
Space Gladiators
Escape from a prison planet in this hand-drawn 2D roguelite-platformer!
Ever dreamed of being a space potato? Space Gladiators is a hand-drawn 2D roguelite-platformer that follows a group of captives trying to escape from a prison planet. Kill hordes of aliens in gladiatorial arenas and win your freedom!
- Release date: May 4, 2023
- Developed by Blobfish
- Prix : 14,99 €
Hogwarts Legacy (Xbox One)
Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world action-adventure RPG set in the universe of the Harry Potter books. Embark on a journey through familiar and new places, discover fantastic animals, customize your character, brew potions, master spells, develop your skills and become the wizard you dream of being.
Discover Hogwarts in the 1800s. You play as a student holding the key to an ancient secret that threatens to destroy the wizarding world. Forge alliances, battle dark mages, and shape the fate of the wizarding world. Your inheritance belongs to you. Write your own story.
- Date de sortie Xbox One : 5 mai 2023
- Developed by Avalanche Software
- Prix : 69,99 €
Fuga : Melodies of Steel 2
The long-awaited sequel to Fuga: Melodies of Steel is here!
A year has passed… and our brave children find themselves embarked on a chariot again! What terrible fate awaits them, and what other secrets does this world hold?
This beautiful turn-based RPG is back with even more tactics, adventures and thrilling stories! An improved combat system for more strategy as well as a brand new event system will allow you to make decisions that will affect the flow of the game!
- Release date: May 11, 2023
- Developed by CyberConnect2
- Directly in Xbox Game Pass
- Prix : 39,99 €
Warhammer 40,000 : Boltgun
Load your Bolter and throw yourself into battle! Immerse yourself in an explosive shooter that perfectly combines Warhammer 40,000, fast and frenetic gameplay, and the stylish aesthetics of retro shooters from the 90s.
Play as a seasoned Space Marine, embarked on a mission across the galaxy that will lead him to face the worst Daemons and Chaos Space Marines.
Deploy the devastating arsenal of the Space Marines in all its explosive retro-shooter glory to leave nothing but a mash of blood, sprites and pixels in your path. Run, jump and charge through huge levels to shoot, pulverize and smash the worst heretics in the galaxy.
- Release date: May 23, 2023
- Developed by Auroch Digital
- Prix : 21,99 €
After Us
After Us is a poignant platform and adventure game that develops themes such as the impact of human activities on the environment, sacrifice, hope and in which you will have to explore an abstract world and save the souls of extinct animals.
The last animals perished and Mother used all her life force to save their souls, now trapped in their lifeless bodies. Resurrect these creatures after discovering their last moments: the last harpooned whale, the last caged eagle, the last hunted deer, and much more.
Use Gaia’s special powers to defeat the dangerous, oil-coated creatures known as Devourers that roam the wastelands in search of remaining life.
- Release date: May 23, 2023
- Developed by Piccolo Studio
Amnesia : The Bunker
Amnesia: The Bunker is a first-person horror game from the creators of SOMA and Amnesia.
Abandoned in a bunker during the First World War, with only one bullet left in your revolver, you will face the unspeakable horrors that lurk in the darkness. Keep the lights on at all costs, persevere and find the exit. A truly intense horror experience.
Immerse yourself in this surprising survival game! Play as Henri Clément, a French soldier equipped with a revolver and a noisy dynamo flashlight. Collect the few remaining supplies and craft items to help you. Thanks to randomization and unpredictable behaviors, no game is alike.
Hounded by an ever-present threat that reacts to your every move and sound, you must adapt your playstyle to take on hell. Every decision you make will change the course of the game. Every action will have consequences.
- Release date: May 23, 2023
- Developed by Frictional Games
- Directly in Xbox Game Pass
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
He is athletic and agile, sneaky and cunning. Driven by the desire to once again hold in his hands what he has lost, Gollum is one of the most fascinating characters in the world of The Lord of the Rings.
He has witnessed things that no one could imagine, he has survived events that no one would dare to mention. Tortured by his split personality, he can be vicious and evil as Gollum, but sociable and cautious as Sméagol.
Although Gollum’s quest is vital to JRR Tolkien’s story, some aspects of it have yet to be told in detail. Discover this story with the Lord of the Rings: Gollum, from his slavery under the Dark Tower to his stay with the Elves of the Mirkwood.
- Release date: May 25, 2023
- Developed by Daedalic Entertainment
Railway Empire 2
Hop on the express train to riches in Railway Empire 2! Play as a shrewd entrepreneur, take control of a small railroad company in the early 1800s and make your locomotives the engines of the economy. Make your company the largest railway company on the continent and outstrip your competitors by connecting cities and businesses through a network of railway lines, bridges and tunnels. 60 famous locomotives are at your disposal. They pulled freight and passenger wagons and ushered in an era of historic significance during the Industrial Revolution.
Railway Empire 2 features bigger, more detailed and more vivid maps than ever before. The United States and mainland Europe are rendered in two huge maps, and more detailed maps focus on specific regions of each continent.
Choose from 6 characters who will run your rail business, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Play a campaign made up of 5 chapters or choose one of 14 scenarios. Choose the difficulty in customizable Free Play mode or build the perfect rail network in Build mode. Compete with your friends in co-op multiplayer. You can even board one of your trains and admire the passing scenery as the iron horse speeds along.
- Release date: May 25, 2023
- Developed by Gaming Minds Studios
- Directly in Xbox Game Pass
Company of Heroes 3
Welcome to the Mediterranean: a breathtaking new theater of operations will reveal the untold stories of war. Fight fierce battles against enemy forces in Italian mountain passes, dramatic coastal landscapes or vast North African deserts. Sublime graphics await you in authentic and very varied environments that will put your vigilance to the test.
A clever mix of action, tactics and strategy, Company of Heroes 3 is the ultimate WWII console game. Designed specifically for Xbox with a custom UI, the game features full controller support and features to play at your own pace.
- Release date: May 30, 2023
- Developed by Relic Entertainment
- Prix : 59,99 €
