NextPlay Picks: May 2023

The end of April had some cracker releases, and no doubt some of you will be playing games like Dead Island 2 and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor well into the month of May as well. This month sees arguably Xbox’s and Nintendo’s biggest launches of the year with Redfall and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. That being said, here are our NextPlay Picks for May 2023.

NextPlay Picks – May 2023

Redfall

Release Date: May 2
Developer: Arkane Austin
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Platform: PC, Xbox Series X|S (launching on GamePass)

The quaint island town of Redfall, Massachusetts, is under siege by a legion of vampires who have blocked out the sun and cut the island off from the outside world. Trapped with a handful of survivors against diabolical enemies threatening to bleed the town dry, choose your hero from a diverse roster, grouping up with others to create the perfect team of vampire slayers.

AFL 23

Release Date: May 4
Developer: Big Ant Studios
Publisher: Nacon
Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

AFL 23 is the most authentic video game football experience to date. Featuring the fully licensed 2023 AFL Premiership and AFL Women’s competitions and over 30 detailed stadiums, it’s time to play footy for real.

Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2

Release Date: May 11
Developer: CyberConnect2
Publisher: CyberConnect2
Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

The sequel to the captivating tale of Fuga: Melodies of Steel has arrived! This turn-based RPG is back with a ramped up battle system for more strategy, as well as a brand new event system that gives you more thrilling choices to affect your experience!

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Release Date: May 12
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Nintendo Switch

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The setting for Link’s adventure has been expanded to include the skies above the vast lands of Hyrule.

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: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, 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!

Amnesia: The Bunker

Release Date: May 23
Developer: Frictional Games
Publisher: Frictional Games
Platform: PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

Amnesia: The Bunker is a first-person horror game set in a desolate WW1 Bunker. Face the oppressing terrors stalking the dark corridors. Search for and use the tools and weapons at your disposal, while keeping the lights on at all costs. Overcome fear, persevere, and make your way out alive.

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum

Release Date: May 25
Developer: Daedalic Entertainment
Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment, Nacon
Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is a story-driven action adventure. Take on a perilous journey as Gollum, chasing the only thing that is precious to him. Gollum is skillful and cunning, but also torn by his split personality. One mind, two egos – you decide!