{"id":124811,"date":"2022-04-26T14:56:12","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T12:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=124811"},"modified":"2022-04-27T12:49:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-27T10:49:30","slug":"all-the-big-titles-coming-to-epic-games-in-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/pc\/124811-all-the-big-titles-coming-to-epic-games-in-may","title":{"rendered":"All the big titles coming to Epic Games in May"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Epic Games may not have the massive roster of games Steam boasts, but that doesn\u2019t mean it isn\u2019t working to close the gap.<\/p>\n<p>We are reaching the end of April and its releases, so it\u2019s time to turn our attention to next month and the games that it offers.<\/p>\n<p>For Epic games, this includes five notable titles that will appeal to a wide range of tastes.<\/p>\n<p>While the PC versions of some of these games are exclusive to Epic Games, others are also on Steam.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Salt and Sacrifice \u2013 10 May<\/h3>\n<p>The sequel to the side-scrolling souls-like RPG Salt and Sanctuary, Salt and Sacrifice, will continue on the themes of its predecessor while offering expanded gameplay and new and improved features.<\/p>\n<p>The player will take the role of a Marked Inquisitor tasked with hunting down the Mages that have plunged the world into chaos and ruin.<\/p>\n<p>You will craft weapons and armour, wield spells and tools, and speak with NPCs scattered around the grim world to achieve this.<\/p>\n<p>Salt and Sacrifice releases on PS4, PS5 and as an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.epicgames.com\/en-US\/p\/salt-and-sacrifice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epic Games<\/a><\/strong> exclusive on PC.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HJ3Vc66jI2A\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Evil Dead: The Game \u2013 12 May<\/h3>\n<p>Evil Dead: The Game places you in the shoes of Ash Williams and his friends from the Evil Dead franchise in an over-the-top PVP multiplayer experience.<\/p>\n<p>You play in a team of four survivors who will explore, loot, and manage their fears as you search for key items that can seal the breaches between worlds.<\/p>\n<p>This title was inspired by all three Evil Dead films as well as the original Ash vs Evil Dead TV series.<\/p>\n<p>Evil Dead: The Game releases on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\/S, Nintendo Switch and as an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.epicgames.com\/en-US\/p\/evil-dead-the-game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epic Games<\/a><\/strong> Exclusive on PC.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jkVvHoQ2VE4\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Vampire: The Masquerade \u2013 Swansong &#8211; 19 May<\/h3>\n<p>Enter the world of Vampire: The Masquerade in Swansong, the latest instalment in the franchise from developer Big Bad Wolf Studio.<\/p>\n<p>In this game, you will play as three different vampires navigating Boston \u2014 each with different objectives, views and abilities, but with interwoven storylines.<\/p>\n<p>The gameplay of Swansong is choice-driven and centred around analysing situations carefully, making decisions, and ensuring the existence of vampires remains unknown to humanity.<\/p>\n<p>Vampire: The Masquerade \u2013 Swansong releases on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\/S, Nintendo Switch and as an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.epicgames.com\/en-US\/p\/vampire-the-masquerade-swansong\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epic Games<\/a><\/strong> Exclusive on PC.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jigCpKFOd_8\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Sniper Elite 5 \u2013 26 May<\/h3>\n<p>Sniper Elite 5 is the latest instalment in the award-winning series and will introduce players to thrilling tactical third-person sniper action.<\/p>\n<p>You will play as a US Ranger named Karl Fairburne, who is tasked with weakening the Atlantikwall fortifications along the coast of Brittany in 1944 and stopping a secret Nazi project known as Operation Kraken.<\/p>\n<p>Sniper Elite 5 notably introduces a unique multiplayer feature that will allow you to play in co-op with your friends while playing the campaign and let other players invade your world, further adding to the sniper experience.<\/p>\n<p>Sniper Elite 5 releases on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X\/S, and PC (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1029690\/Sniper_Elite_5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steam<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.epicgames.com\/en-US\/p\/sniper-elite-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epic Games<\/a><\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DSXLHrjKag8\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">My Time At Sandrock \u2013 26 May<\/h3>\n<p>My Time At Sandrock will release into early access on 26 May and has players assume the role of a fledgling builder.<\/p>\n<p>It will be up to you and your tool-set to gather resources, construct machines, and save the town from economic ruin.<\/p>\n<p>The game takes place in a wholesome post-apocalyptic world where humans have successfully restarted civilisation.<\/p>\n<p>My Time At Sandrock releases into early access on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1084600\/My_Time_at_Sandrock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steam<\/a><\/strong> and<a href=\"https:\/\/store.epicgames.com\/en-US\/p\/my-time-at-sandrock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Epic Games.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GHUiQVggJX8\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/pc\/124800-diablo-immortal-to-launch-in-june\">Diablo Immortal to launch in June<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are the titles that are coming to Epic Games in May. 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