Highly anticipated sequel “Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire” adds naval exploration to land-based adventuring, “Conan Exiles” thrusts players into an unforgiving survival environment, “Trailblazers” looks to give arcade racing a fresh coat of paint, acclaimed visual novel “Steins;Gate 0” arrives on PCs worldwide, and “Laser League” launches its own light-based spin on team sports.

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
For Windows PC
From May 8

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A role-playing adventure, sequel to a highly acclaimed predecessor and, in a novel iteration, bringing a focus on seafaring exploits as players travel through the Deadfire island chain. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One editions to follow later in the year.
eternity.obsidian.net

Conan Exiles
For PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows PC
From May 8

[youtu.be/Ft7yjrpvy0w]
Survive in the bloodthirsty Hyborian Age, world of Robert E. Howard’s Conan the Barbarian, crafting essential equipment and relying on combat-toughened fighting skills. In Early Access on PC and XBO since 2017.
conanexiles.com

Trailblazers
For PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows PC
From May 9

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The paint-based antics of “Splatoon” reach the racing genre: trace colorful, boost-begetting racing lines for yourself and your teammates, and color over those of your opponents. Switch edition in June.
trailblazersgame.com

Steins;Gate 0
For Windows PC
From May 8 worldwide

[PS4 trailer: youtu.be/62M_YED_VFM]
Futuristic, multithreaded, time-traveling visual novel in which various characters try to prevent a third world war by controlling the outcome of an AI experiment. Released on PC following a Japanese debut in 2015 and a worldwide release on PS4, PC and Vita in 2016.
spike-chunsoft.com/games/steinsgate-0

Laser League
For PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows PC
From May 10

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Futuristic sports game in which teams fry each other with deadly light in beam-bouncing arenas. In early access on PC since February, generating a 90% approval rating on Steam in the time since; developer Roll7 is already well established thanks to the successes of “OlliOlli” and “Not a Hero.”
laserleaguegame.com