May 2024 Video Games: Exciting Virtual Games Scheduled for Launch

April 20, 2024, 02:37 PM
by Md. Mehedi Hasan

UNB News
Publish- April 20, 2024, 02:37 PM
Md. Mehedi Hasan
Update- April 20, 2024, 02:57 PM

May 2024 Video Games: Exciting Virtual Games Scheduled for Launch

Surmount, Prison Architect 2, Crow Country, Neptunia Game Maker R: Revolution, and Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER

With the expansion of technology, the virtual gaming industry brings a bunch of thrilling games every month. May is on the threshold of releasing some big-name games based on enthralling plots, powerful characters, mind-twisting graphics, and addictive gameplay. Here is a list of 10 most hyped games announced to be released in May 2024.

Exciting Video Games Releasing This May

Surmount

Surmount, developed by Jasper Oprel, Indiana-Jonas, and Propaganda is a free physics-based platformer adventure. The game is about to be released on May 2, 2024. The Scale of Mount Om, the world's highest peak, in this solo or local co-op experience.

With procedural and handmade levels, pliers will meet eccentric characters and unlock items to customise their climbers. The game features an approachable physics-based climbing system and a Daily Mountain challenge. With a size of approximately 2GB, it will be playable for free. Players can prepare for an endlessly replayable mountain climbing journey.

Prison Architect 2

Prison Architect 2 is developed by Double Eleven and published by Paradox Interactive. The game is a private prison construction and management simulation game. Scheduled for release on May 7, 2024, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, it features full 3D gameplay, allowing players to construct prisons over multiple floors. Developed as a sequel to the original top-down 2D game, it offers both single-player and multiplayer modes. The game is a paid title, with download size details yet to be announced.

Crow Country

Crow Country by SFB Games offers a survival horror experience set in an abandoned theme park. Releasing on May 9, 2024, players will be able to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the closure of Crow Country. Players can explore eerie surroundings, solve puzzles, and face mysterious monsters. With Exploration Mode for less intense exploration, they can delve into the tale of human greed and redemption.

Neptunia Game Maker R: Revolution

Neptunia Game Maker R: Revolution by Idea Factory International is set to release on 14th May 2024 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. This spin-off entry features Older Neptune and the Failure Console Goddesses in battles, aiming to help them and the company succeed.

The game offers English subtitles with dual audio options in English and Japanese, along with French and Spanish language support. Available in standard and limited editions, physical copies include trading cards. Pricing and content details for the limited edition are yet to be revealed.

Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER

Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER developed by MidBoss, LLC. and published by Chorus Worldwide Games is a story-rich adventure, sequel to 2064: Read Only Memories. Launching on 16th May, players will get the role of ES88, a psychic agent tasked with tracking down a mysterious antagonist in Neo-San Francisco's memories.

The gamers can utilise the Neurodiver to gather clues and thoughts, pushing out the elusive Golden Butterfly. With anime-inspired pixel art, superb voice-acting, and a retro FM synth soundtrack, players will immerse themselves in this captivating world.

System Shock, Paper Trail, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder, MultiVersus, and SKALD: Against the Black Priory

System Shock

System Shock is created by Nightdive Studios and published by Prime Matter is a first-person fight-to-the-death experience in space. Releasable on May 21, 2023, the game will reveal itself to be a fully-fledged remake of the groundbreaking 1994 original, featuring updated HD visuals, controls, interface, and sounds.

Players can encounter the iconic villain SHODAN as they battle cyborgs and mutants to prevent Earth's destruction. With non-linear storytelling, cyber hacking, and innovative retro-future design, they will immerse themselves in this mature-themed game.

Paper Trail

Paper Trail has been developed by Newfangled Games. It offers a top-down puzzle adventure set in a foldable, paper world. Releasing on May 21, 2024, players will get the role of Paige, a young academic leaving home for the first time. He will fold the world, merging paths to solve puzzles and uncover secrets. Here the gamers can engage with intriguing characters and explore handcrafted environments with enchanting art styles. The download size of the game is approximately 500MB.

Gestalt: Steam & Cinder

Gestalt: Steam & Cinder developed by Metamorphosis Games, and published by Fireshine Games is a fusion of tight 2D platforming, exhilarating combat, and a twist-laden narrative in a handcrafted steampunk world. About to be released on May 21, 2024, anyone can join Aletheia on an epic journey through the Steam City of Canaan.

Players can engage in melee combos and deadly gunplay, unravelling ancient enigmas while facing powerful foes. Players can also customise their build with accessories and unlock new skills. Soon to be available for purchase, the download size of the game will be approximately 1GB.

MultiVersus

MultiVersus has been developed by Player First Games and published by Warner Bros. The game is a free-to-play platform fighter launching on May 28, 2024. Featuring iconic characters like Bugs Bunny, Batman, Arya Stark, and Rick Sanchez, action lovers will engage in battles across legendary realms like Batman’s Bat Cave and Game of Thrones’ Throne Room.

With full cross-play and cross-progression support, players can enjoy various modes including 1v1, 2v2, 4-player mayhem, and a new PvE mode. Regular content will drop to ensure the fun never ends. The download size of the game is approximately 3GB.

SKALD: Against the Black Priory

SKALD: Against the Black Priory, created by High North Studios AS and published by Raw Fury, is a retro-style party-based RPG game. The entire game is set in a grim-dark fantasy world. With authentic 8-bit aesthetics, lead a band of broken heroes through tactical turn-based combat, exploration, and choice-based dialogue.

Players can craft items, choose character stats, and delve into a dark narrative inspired by Lovecraftian horror. Available for purchase, the game offers a richly illustrated world of pixel art and an optional CRT filter. The download size of the game is approximately 500MB and will be released on 30th May.

Conclusion

In May 2024, a diverse array of video games are coming. From thrilling survival horror in "Crow Country" to nostalgic retro adventures like "SKALD: Against the Black Priory" and "Neptunia Game Maker R: Revolution," there's something for every gamer. Whether it's unravelling mysteries, managing prisons, or engaging in intense platform battles, the upcoming month promises immersive experiences across various genres and platforms.