After a very busy February and March just end with the likes of Elden Ring, Atelier Sophie 2, The Kaito Files, Gran Turismo 7, Triangle Strategy, and more, we had a relatively calm April with Chrono Cross, Nintendo Switch Sports, and notable ports. If you missed our Game of the Year coverage, check out the best games of 2021 here, best soundtracks of 2021 here, and our platform specific lists for PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. This month has a few notable releases and some surprising ports. Here’s what you need to know about the Japanese games releasing in May 2022.
Japanese video games releasing in May 2022
May 10
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising
505 Games
PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
May 11
Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia
Happinet
PC
May 12
The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story
Square Enix
PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC
May 19
Deadcraft
Marvelous
PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
May 22
Drainus
Playism
PC
May 24
Touken Ranbu Warriors
Koei Tecmo
Nintendo Switch
May 25
Yurukill: The Calumniation Game (Japan)
Izanagi Games
PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch
May 26
The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails (Japan)
Nihon Falcom
Nintendo Switch
Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega Mix Plus
SEGA
PC
May 27
Pac-Man Museum +
Bandai Namco Entertainment
PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
I’ll update this if any dates change or when new games are announced for the month.
Updated on May 22, 2022 – Added Drainus.
Updated on May 26,2022 – Added Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega Mix Plus.
