Coming to Xbox Next Week: New Games Releasing May 5-9

Sure thing! Get ready, because I’m about to dive into the messy, tangled world of rambling thoughts and chaotic musings about these upcoming Xbox games.

Alright, so, here we go — wait, what was I saying? Oh, right — games launching on Xbox soon. Buckle up!

Okay, first thing on the docket: “Age of Empires II: DE – The Three Kingdoms.” Xbox and PC folks, get ready, May 6 is the date. It’s like, the epic Romance thing, right? You’re gonna be commanding Shu, Wei, and Wu across China. You ever notice how these games feel like running a miniature chaotic kingdom right on your screen? Anyway — wait, no, did I mention Jurchens and Khitans are up in here too? Yeah, they are!

Switching gears to another realm, we’ve got “King Arthur: Legion IX.” Also dropping May 6 (I think I’m seeing a trend here), and it’s for Xbox Series X|S. Think turn-based tactics, weirdly dark fantasy vibes from King Arthur’s world. Newbies and old-timers alike can jump in – there’s something satisfying about standing on the scaled shoulders of knights with no real consequence, right?

Zooming into the cyber future with “Metal Eden” — May 6, again. Here we’re dealing with a hyper-this and cyber-that. Some unit named Aska trying not to get obliterated in a mega city gone wrong. They say it’s a suicide mission, but aren’t all missions really just desperate attempts to come back alive? Anyway, battle time!

Then, there’s “Bartender Hustle” on May 7. You ever tried crafting cocktails on Xbox? Well, now’s your chance, aiming for that top-tier virtual bartender badge, probably without spilling virtual drinks on your virtual shoes.

Oh! Almost forgot, gotta mention “Submarine Survivor,” also on May 7. Rogue waves and creatures in the deep! Imagine cranking up your submarine in 2D maps and hauling in those experience crystals. Real-life skills not required, I think.

Zoom out — “Empyreal” hits on the 8th. One of those action RPGs that makes you question existence, or at least really clever alien architecture. Think of big monoliths and mechanical things, while exploring the remnants of some forgotten civilization — standard space mystery flair.

Glancing next at “Penguin Flight: Beyond The Clouds” on May 8. 2D platformer, pixel charm. Penguins defy gravity — not your average flightless bird, right? It’s all about timing and jumps. Surprises!

But really, the game “Revenge of the Savage Planet,” airing May 8 as well, is where you dive into the aftermath of corporate madness. Have you ever imagined being on the edge of space because employers gave you the boot? Now’s the chance for that revenge narrative.

And then there’s “Spirit of the North 2” on May 8 — a fox, a raven, and perhaps a few legendary guardians too many. It’s the ancient world thing, where natural wonders feel a tad bit interactive.

Wrapping up with “The Abandoned Planet” on May 8, pixel art style sending you on point-and-click spatial adventures. Think Myst but with even more side-eye from digital crewmates.

And “Truck Simulator Cargo Driver 2025 – USA,” same day. Classic trucker life simulation minus the miles of highway boredom.

Lastly, “AMAZE!” and “Eyes: The Horror Game” out May 9. Paint puzzles and then jump into shadows in a haunted adventure, respectively. Sounds like a seesaw between calming and tension, each worth checking out if you wanna test your reflex or heart rate.

Woah, that took a turn for the lengthy. But hey, chaos is the spice of life, or at least of writing. Go, explore these digital realms — or maybe just brace yourself with a controller!