The dawn of May 2025 is waiting to thrill PC gamers as the gaming world evolves. The month brings with it lots of new titles that will allow a player to indulge in newer worlds and become engrossed in fabulous plots. With that, here are the most awaited and best upcoming PC games due to hit the market this May 2025.
Doom: The Dark Ages
Doom: The Dark Ages will be raining down destruction beginning May 15, 2025. Adding to the top-selling DOOM series, this installment offers a dark fantasy/sci-fi, single-player gameplay, and visuals for its fans.
A sequel to DOOM and DOOM Eternal, The Dark Ages enchants the players in an era of war in medieval times against Hell. And from there, they will assume the famous role of a DOOM Slayer. The game features exploration, skill tree upgrades, and a vivified combat system, reminiscent of the original DOOM. Sounds like there’s a place for both new and veteran players in the thrilling customization of Doom: The Dark Ages.
Elden Ring: Nightrein
Elden Ring: Nightreign is a standalone multiplayer spin-off of the critically acclaimed Elden Ring scheduled for release on May 30, 2025. It does not require ownership of the original Elden Ring game. This is why it’s designed to welcome new players just as much as it would put them alongside seasoned ones.
What makes Elden Ring: Nightreign really interesting is that it incorporates assets from Elden Ring. And yet at the same time, such fresh ingredients have made it a totally unique experience. Players have a total of eight characters to choose from, all of them different in their abilities and ultimates. It will also be heavy on co-op and fast-paced action, guaranteed to be thrilling and rewarding all at once.
Dune: Awakening
Dune: Awakening promises PC gamers unique survival mechanics and captivating storytelling on the universe of Dune created by Frank Herbert. Moreover, the game altogether revolves around survival, much like putting crafts together for resources and consumption. But it also immerses players into a political landscape of alliances and intrigues.
Dune: Awakening is a world that changes through the will of the players set up against the backdrop of survival. Here players can build bases and delve into server politics, forging alliances and power struggle against each other. It also has a cinematic storyline and social centers busy with other players, offering great immersion.
Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny
Gamers can experience Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny on May 23, 2025, as Capcom revives the legend in this classic action-adventure. It was released on PlayStation 2 in 2002, and as a remastered version, this game will be worth all the hype with the graphics improvements and modernized controls. Combining the elements of swordplay with magical combat, Onimusha 2 really stands out from just your average historical action title.
The remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny brings several quality-of-life improvements and new content appealing to all audiences. It comes with a new Gallery mode, which includes more than 100 sketch artworks by character designer Keita Amemiya, a digital soundtrack that holds all 43 original tracks, and even a new Hell mode difficulty for extra challenge. These additional contents, along with rich gameplay will surely become one of the highlights for the games in May 2025.
Lost Soul Aside
The last game in our list, Lost Soul Aside is among the best games anticipated for May 30, 2025. The game dwells upon Kaser’s perilous expedition as he rescues his sister and mankind from invasion of dimensional beings, Voidrax. Throughout the journey, the player is escorted by Arena, a dragon-like companion capable of assuming forms to assist with combat.
The redemption and discovery of Kaser about his relationship with Arena are the key elements of the story. With this, players can expect the grand narrative to be filled with conflicts and moments that have an emotional touch. With spectacular graphics and combat, this stands well to enchant action RPG fans, and hence it is a must-play game.
Conclusion
May 2025 is destined to be quite an exciting month for PC gaming since the best upcoming PC games will be made available for varying tastes. These games range from more action-friendly settings to those that feature engaging plots that will attract thousands across the world. If you consider yourself a gamer, May is the best month to try something new and find your next favorite.
