Each week, NextPlay brings you the newest games hitting digital stores and storefronts. While we can’t include every game released, we strive to highlight the ones that have caught our interest. So without further ado, let’s have a look at a selection of new games coming out this week!
Humanity
Release Date: May 16
Developer: tha ltd
Publisher: Enhance
Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR2, PlayStation 5, PC, PlayStation VR
A unique blend of puzzle-solving and action-platforming. Play a lone Shiba Inu charged with commanding massive, marching crowds to the goal in Story Mode, or browse a wide array of user-made levels crafted via the in-game Stage Creator!
Trinity Trigger (Physical Release)
Release Date: May 16
Developer: FuRyu
Publisher: XSEED Games, Marvelous Europe Ltd.
Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch
In a forgotten age, the Gods of Order and Gods of Chaos challenged one another for dominance in epic clashes that spilled out from the heavens to the continent of Trinitia. These clashes almost destroyed the mortal realm, leaving massive, powerful weapons known as Arma embedded in the ground. The gods ended their direct conflict as a result, with both factions choosing a “God Warrior” to fight in their name instead. One day, Cyan, a young man living a quiet life, discovers that he has been chosen as the “Warrior of Chaos.” Saddled with a cruel destiny, Cyan sets out with Elise and Zantis, two companions compelled to guide him, on a journey to save the world…and defy the gods.
Elypse
Release Date: May 17
Developer: Hot Chili Games
Publisher: PID Games
Platform: PC
Embark upon a tragic tale and discover the ravaged world of Elypse! Fight your destiny in an arduous 2D adventure, story rich platformer, in a mesmerising and mysterious world.
The Outlast Trials
Release Date: May 18
Developer: Red Barrels
Publisher: Red Barrels
Platform: PC
Set in the era of the Cold War, human guinea pigs are involuntarily recruited by the good folks at the Murkoff Corporation to test advanced methods of brainwashing and mind control. In a world of distrust, fear, and violence, your morals will be challenged, your endurance tested, and your sanity crushed. All in the name of progress, science, and profit.
Red Barrels invites you to experience mind-numbing terror, this time with friends. Work together and maybe you’ll survive The Outlast Trials. It’s always better to shit your pants in good company.
LEGO 2K Drive
Release Date: May 19
Developer: Visual Concepts
Publisher: 2K Games
Platform: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S
Welcome to Bricklandia, home of a massive open-world LEGO driving adventure. Race anywhere, play with anyone, build your dream rides, and defeat a cast of wild racing rivals for the coveted Sky Trophy!
In LEGO 2K Drive, your awesome transforming vehicle gives you the freedom to speed seamlessly across riveting racetracks, off-road terrain, and open waters. Explore the vast world of Bricklandia, show off your driving skills, and build vehicles brick-by-brick!
Dead Ink
Release Date: May 19
Developer: Offwidth Games
Publisher: Offwidth Games
Platform: PC
Dead Ink is a souls-like game with a 3D printing twist, set at dizzying height atop a perilous vertical world. Discover printers and use harvested ink from your enemies to print weapons, inventory items and your corporeal form.
Shadow Warrior 3 Definitive Edition (Physical Edition)
Release Date: May 19
Developer: Flying Wild Hog
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Platform: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X|S
Take an adrenaline-fueled journey through a mythical Japanese realm in the Definitive Edition of Shadow Warrior 3, packed with new features, and enjoy an ultraviolent blend of fast-paced gunplay, razor-sharp melee combat, and spectacular free-running movement.
