Coming to Xbox Next Week: New Game Releases from May 5 to 9

Sure thing, let’s dive into a chaotic mess of thoughts and words about the upcoming Xbox games, huh? So, here’s the scoop—or a plate of spaghetti, really.

Alright, so Xbox is throwing a bunch of games our way soon. Big deal, right? This time, we’re looking at new stuff for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, and Game Pass. It’s all happening next week. Or maybe week after; dates can change ’cause life is unpredictable. Let’s wander through this list.

First up, we got “Age of Empires II: DE – The Three Kingdoms.” This one’s like diving into a wild history ride across China. Three new campaigns! Why three? Maybe a magic number. Shu, Wei, Wu… sounds like superheroes but they’re different guys with armies, gears, and skills. Oh, and two more civs pop up. Jurchens and Khitans. Thought those were coffee brands at first! Nope, it’s history stuff. Coming May 6.

Then there’s “King Arthur: Legion IX” hitting on May 6 too, because clearly Arthurian myths and I have a destined meeting on this date. Here you get tossed into a strategic RPG. Returning veterans and newbs alike, come one, come all! Avalon awaits, and who the heck knows what you’ll find.

And “Metal Eden” is chucking itself into the chaos, same day again—May 6! Some sci-fi, maybe dystopia, but definitely robot-shooting vibes. Aska—sounds like a name for a space hero—battles in Moebius, which isn’t just a headband style.

Moving on before I dwell, May 7 waves “Bartender Hustle” at us. Because crafting cocktails virtually is something, right? Fancy bars and narrative-driven, they say. Do they mean we just listen to stories and pour? What’s the deal with mixing in creativity? Do sentences have flavor? No idea.

“Submarine Survivor” dives in, May 7. Down to the ocean floor! But not quite as chill as you’d think—there’s roguelite action and scary sea creatures. Makes you upgrade submarines. Do those come with cup holders? Clearly my mind wanders.

“Empyreal” takes stage May 8. Some cosmic chaos, I guess. Old-galaxy kinda stuff—automatons and whatnot. Seems like a trip. A journey of existential questioning, lots of unseen things awaiting inside ancient monoliths.

Come May 8—penguins take flight? Yep. “Penguin Flight: Beyond the Clouds,” it is. Little birds doing impossible things. Each level’s like a surprise, trying to make a penguin fly—this has to be someone’s whimsical dream. Dashes, jumps, balloons, the whole joyous gig.

Next, “Revenge of the Savage Planet” clinks glasses with May 8 too. Corporate satire in space? Colour me intrigued. Stranded, basically, without work-life balance, the kind nightmare where you explore planets to return to… work?

“Spirit of the North 2” flows from May 8 as well, more mythic undertones. A fox roams ancient ruins—yep, crafts like Disney-meets-exploration, with a raven buddy. Sounds peaceful but probably isn’t. Guardians need saving, what else is new?

Finally—or is it still maybely? —“The Abandoned Planet” on May 8. Astronaut lands somewhere mysterious. Optimistically ambiguous, filled with puzzles. It’ll likely scratch that nostalgic gaming itch for Myst fans.

Somewhere in all this mess, we hit May 9. “Amaze!” paints puzzles in mazes. But not just mazes—strategic painting (who knew?). Makes you think about how colours impact brain navigation. Or, um, doesn’t, depending on your artistic patience levels.

And for those brave or foolish enough, “Eyes: The Horror Game” emerges May 9. Abandoned homesteads and spooky schools. Eerie sensations galore, I imagine; no safe corner. It’s like navigating through a haunted dream—or nightmare, likely.

Oh boy, ramble complete, but there’s loads to grab onto. Maybe I got lost daydreaming amidst these releases, scratching the surface ever so lightly like cats on sofas. Phew—mind map done!