Upcoming releases, Early Access launches, and full releases — stay ahead of every new game that matters.
12 articles
Xbox Game Pass May 2026 additions: Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, Mixtape, DOOM: The Dark Ages all hitting day-one. A stacked month for subscribers.
Subnautica 2 hit Early Access on May 14, 2026 with 4-player co-op and a brand-new alien ocean planet. Here's what's in it, what's missing, and whether to buy now or wait.
Hardware specs, launch lineup, GameChat, price comparison, and whether upgrading from the original Switch makes sense. The comprehensive guide before you buy.
Monster Hunter Wilds launched in February 2025 to a Metacritic score of 91. Fifteen months later, with multiple Title Updates and a still-active community, here's an honest assessment of whether it's worth jumping in now.
Balatro, Hades II, and Vampire Survivors. Three indie games, three Metacritic 90+ scores, and a combined price under $45. Here's why each one earns a permanent spot in any gaming library.
Team Cherry's long-awaited sequel arrived September 4, 2025. Hornet's solo adventure delivers a new kingdom, a new combat system, and a tone darker than the original. Metacritic 92.
Supergiant Games' sequel launches out of Early Access and delivers on every promise. More weapons, a deeper narrative, and a completely new underworld to conquer. Metacritic 95.
Forza Horizon 6 launches today with a Metacritic score of 92 — the highest-rated game of 2026 so far. Set across Japan's Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, and Kyoto regions with 550+ cars. Day-one on Xbox Game Pass.
Elden Ring Nightreign launched May 29, 2025 at $39.99. After a rocky mixed launch period, it's stabilized at Very Positive 87% on Steam. Full review including the 60fps cap controversy, 2-player gap issue, PC specs, and honest buy/skip verdict.
Elden Ring Nightreign launches May 30 — 6 days away. It's not Elden Ring 2. It's a 3-player co-op roguelite spinoff with a Metacritic score of 79. Here's what it actually is, who it's for, and whether you should buy it.
id Software's DOOM: The Dark Ages reimagines the franchise in a medieval setting with shield parrying, dragon riding, and slower, more deliberate combat. Metacritic 85. Now on Xbox Game Pass.
IO Interactive, the studio behind the Hitman trilogy, releases 007 First Light on May 27. A James Bond origin story set during his MI6 training. Everything we know before launch.
