Each week there are plenty of new games coming out. Although with so much going on it can be hard to keep track of them all. Thankfully Checkpoint is here to sift through them all and bring you our highlights of the week.

So let’s jump in and have a look at what’s coming out in gaming this week.

Touken Ranbu Warriors

Date: 24/05/2022
Genre: Action / RPG
Platforms: PC, Switch

“The Touken Danshi, 15 blades incarnate who had been drifting aimlessly without a Saniwa master, are suddenly attacked by the History Retrograde Army.
After the battle, they are assigned by the Government of the Time to undertake “onslaught investigations.”
The masterless blades have no choice but to depart for the chaotic world of the Sengoku Era, whose history had already begun to be altered.”

Floppy Knights

Date: 24/05/2022
Genre: Strategy / Indie
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X

“Meet the Floppy Knights: tangible projections summoned from floppy disks! Tactics fuse with card game mechanics as Phoebe and Carlton, a brilliant young inventor & her robot-arm bestie, square off in turn-based battles. Select your Knights, hone your deck, and execute your strategy for victory!”

Hardspace: Shipbreaker

Date: 24/05/2022
Genre: Simulation
Platforms: PC

“Equipped with cutting-edge salvaging tech, carve & slice spaceships to recover valuable materials. Upgrade your gear to take on more lucrative contracts and pay your billion credits debt to LYNX Corp!”

Sonority

Date: 25/05/2022
Genre: Adventure / Puzzle
Platforms: PC

“Sonority is an innovative music puzzle adventure set in a lovingly designed, fascinating world. Play as Esther and discover the rockery, a place full of music and unique puzzle mechanics.”

Roller Champions

Date: 25/05/2022
Genre: Action / Sports
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X

“Roller Champions is a 3v3 sports game where you go head-to-head against the opposing team through speed, wit, crushing tackles, and daring dodges! Be the first team to reach five points by throwing the ball through the hoop!”

Sniper Elite 5

Date: 26/05/2022
Genre: Action / Shooter
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X

“The latest instalment in the award-winning series, Sniper Elite 5 offers unparalleled sniping, tactical third-person combat and an enhanced kill cam. Fight your way across the most immersive maps yet, with many real-world locations captured in stunning detail, and an improved traversal system that lets you explore more of them than ever before.

France, 1944 – As part of a covert US Rangers operation to weaken the Atlantikwall fortifications along the coast of Brittany, elite marksman Karl Fairburne makes contact with the French Resistance. Soon they uncover a secret Nazi project that threatens to end the war before the Allies can even invade Europe: Operation Kraken.”

Out There: Oceans of Time

Date: 26/05/2022
Genre: Adventure / RPG / Strategy
Platforms: PC

“The successor to the award-winning Out There, Oceans of Time blends roguelike, resource management and interactive fiction for a space survival epic where death is one wrong decision away.

As Commander Nyx, explore a vast galaxy that is different every time you play, as you search for the Archon; a cosmic villain set on dominating the civilisations of the galaxy.”

My Time at Sandrock (Early Access)

Date: 26/05/2022
Genre: Adventure / RPG
Platforms: PC

“Just like My Time at Portia, My Time at Sandrock takes place in a wholesome post-apocalyptic world 300 years after the Day of Calamity destroyed most modern technologies.

After accepting a job offer to become Sandrock’s newest Builder, you’ll arrive in the wild and rugged city-state, where it’s up to you and your trusty tools to restore the community to its former glory. Gather resources to build machines, befriend locals, and defend Sandrock from monsters — all while saving the town from economic ruin!”

Pac-Man Museum+

Date: 27/05/2022
Genre: Arcade
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch

“PAC-MAN MUSEUM™+ is a compilation of the best games of the PAC-MAN series ranging from the original maze games, puzzle games and platformers. Discover the evolution of PAC-MAN from his humble beginnings from 1980 through best hits like PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION and PAC-MAN BATTLE ROYALE.”

Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers

Date: 27/05/2022
Genre: Adventure / Indie
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

“In the distant future year 20XX, an alternate timeline where arcades never went away… you’re an aspiring gamer searching for esports glory on the Fist of Discomfort 2 Pro Tour. Seeking a partner to play with, you join a team of players who hang out at Good Clean Fun, a combination pizzeria / laundromat / arcade. It’s up to you to rally the team, learning more about who they are and how best to support their dreams along the way. Defeat rivals, conquer tournaments, build relationships, and uncover a strange arcade conspiracy as your team walks the road to victory!”

Kao the Kangaroo

Date: 27/05/2022
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

“Inspired by the golden age of 3D Platformers, Kao The Kangaroo returns in a whole new adventure! Embark on an epic journey, master magical gloves, explore lush environments and take Kao through his most grand tale yet!”

Moo Lander

Date: 27/05/2022
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X

“Moo Lander is a 2D adventure platformer, where you take control over your civilization’s last remaining spaceship to scour varied environments in search for the source of infinite amounts of milk. Tame the Mighty Cows, discover hidden secrets, solve puzzles and fight intelligent enemies!”

Be sure to check out last week’s Coming Out to see what you may have missed!

What new titles coming out are you most excited for this week? Let us know!