Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Homeworld 3, and More Exciting Games Coming Out in May

Keeping track of all the latest video games coming out is an increasingly complex task, what with multiple PC storefronts, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, mobile, and more to keep track of, but don’t worry, I’m here to help. Every month I'll be running down the games you need to be keeping an eye on, from the big triple-A headliners, to the intriguing indies you might overlook.

After a somewhat slow April, the temperature rises a bit in May, with a couple big exclusives in Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year door, the long-awaited Homeworld 3, and more coming down the pipe. The indie scene is also particularly busy in May, with the full-release version of V Rising, atmospheric horror game Indika, and more on the way.

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Note: While I may have played demos or got early access to some of the games recommended in this article, in most cases I’m simply choosing games that look promising, and can’t vouch for the end product. Do wait for reviews before buying!

That said, here are the games you should be looking out for in May…

The Headliners

Homeworld 3 (PC, May 13)

While the game has suffered several delays and setbacks, it seems Homeworld 3 will finally arrive this month. The game has big shoes to fill, as earlier entries in the series have attracted a very passionate fanbase, but it looks like Homeworld 3 will deliver the kind of stylish 3D strategic ship battles you expect from the series on an even bigger scale. You can pre-order Homeworld 3 here.

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (PC & Xbox Series X/S, May 21)

One of the first games revealed for the Xbox Series X/S finally sails our way. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II hews closely to the first game in a lot of ways, as it appears to be another fairly linear cinematic adventure, but developer Ninja Theory have poured a huge amount of time, money, and effort into the game’s presentation. If you’re looking for something that packs in the