Weekend Gaming Forecast: May 1, 2026
As the calendar turns to May, the team at Game Informer (braving a literal freeze warning in Minnesota) has curated a list of the top titles you should be sinking your time into this weekend. From high-octane rogue-shooters to underground fighting hits, here is the breakdown of the May 1st recommendations.
1. Saros (Housemarque)
The headline recommendation is Saros, the spiritual successor to Returnal.
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The Vibe: A challenging yet far more “manageable” rogue-shooter that focuses on themes of obsession, greed, and power.
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The Verdict: Critic Kyle Hilliard has already logged 76 hours, noting that even if you found Returnal too punishing, the progression systems and skill tree in Saros make it incredibly addictive and hard to put down.
2. Invincible VS
A new 3v3 tag-team fighter that is “punching above its weight.”
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The Vibe: Developed by a team of fighting-game veterans, this title brings the hit Invincible IP into the competitive 2D fighting space.
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The Verdict: It features rock-solid mechanics and high production values. While the story mode has some flaws, the core combat is robust enough to compete with the genre’s titans.
3. Vampire Crawlers
A fast-paced, deck-building dungeon crawler that Game Informer describes as having “dazzling dungeons.”
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The Vibe: If you enjoyed the addictive loop of Vampire Survivors but wanted more structured dungeon exploration and deck-building strategy, this is your weekend sink.
4. Far Far West (Early Access)
A unique cooperative “robot-cowboy” shooter.
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The Vibe: It blends western aesthetics with futuristic robotic combat. Being in Early Access, it’s currently a “rough gem” that offers great co-op potential for friends looking for something quirky.
Weekend News Highlights
The May 1st update also recapped a massive week in gaming news:
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Resident Evil Movie: The first trailer from director Zach Cregger (Barbarian) has officially arrived, promising a return to the series’ horror roots.
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Vampire: The Masquerade – Oaths and Ashes: A new visual novel set in contemporary Berlin was announced for later this year.
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GTA 6 Pricing: Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick hinted that the game will be priced “reasonably” relative to its value, likely landing in the $70–$80 range.
Release Roundup: May 1, 2026
| Game | Platform | Genre |
| Dark Pals: The 1st Floor | PC | Action/Survival |
| Soulquest | PC | Action |
| Plantera 2: Golden Acorn | PS5, Xbox, Switch | Casual Action |
| The Devil of the Plague | PC | Horror/Indie |