Release overview: New games and sales of the week (May 12th - May 18th 2025)

If you're looking for new game ideas or want to work off your wish list at a good price, you'll find plenty to choose from in the current weekly offers and other sales. From new releases to tried-and-tested classics, there's plenty to choose from again.

Game releases of the week

All the highlights on Gamesplanet in calendar week 18:

DOOM: The Dark Ages

Developed by id Software, DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells the epic...

Genre: Action| Release: 13.05.25
DOOM: The Dark Ages is a prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal and tells the story of the DOOM Slayer. Players experience the beginnings of his role in the fight against hell, embedded in a medieval-inspired world. The title remains true to the fast-paced shooter action of the series, but introduces new features, a different setting and narrative elements that focus more on the origins of the well-known character. The game can be played from May 13th in Advanced Access with the Premium Edition and regularly from May 15th.

Blacksmith Master

Manage your own medieval smithy in Blacksmith Master and supervise the entire process from mining ores and gems to designing and selling ...

Genre: Strategy | Release: 15.05.2025
In Blacksmith Master you run your own smithy. You produce tools, weapons and equipment, accept orders and supply towns with your products. Gradually, your workshop grows and you improve your processes and equipment. The game focuses on simple management and a medieval setting. Ideal for anyone who likes management games but wants to get started without too much complexity.

Tennis Manager 25

Dive into the most advanced tennis management experience to date. Manage your academy, develop your staff and facilities, and recruit the...

Genre: Action / Adventure| Release: 15.05.2025
If you like planning, developing talents and making decisions in the background, you'll get your money's worth with this sports simulation. Tennis Manager 25 lets you run your own academy, develop young players and take part in tournaments. With up-to-date data, revised controls and new functions, the title is aimed at fans of sports management games and anyone who wants to experience everyday life in professional tennis from a different perspective.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2

Capcom's new fighting collection hits the stage! Choose from fan-favorite games like Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 and Pr...

Genre: Action | Release: 16.05.2025
Capcom has a fine classics bundle for you: With the Capcom Fighting Collection 2, the publisher is giving you eight classic fighting games, such as Street Fighter Alpha 3 UPPER and Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001. With online leaderboards, high score challenge mode, bonus artwork, 300 music tracks that can be played at any time, adjustable difficulty level and the option to save almost any time.

Save with Gamesplanet: Sales and offers of the week

Weekly offers, publisher sales, promotions - we have new sales for you every week on Gamesplanet. Visit our offers page regularly to make sure you never miss a sale.

Ubisoft is once again firing on all cylinders and this time with a focus on action. In our Ubisoft Sale you will find well-known series such as Assassin's Creed or blockbuster games such as Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora with substantial discounts. So if you want to catch up on Ubisoft titles or simply fancy an action-packed experience, you should take a look. All 44 deals are available between May 11th and May 18th!

Strategy fans should make a note of the Hearts of Iron IV Promo Sale, which starts on May 15th. Paradox's World War II simulation is significantly reduced in price here, along with a dozen expansions for the main game. Anyone who has always wanted to familiarise themselves with the depths of historical warfare will be offered a complex overall package here, with many options for inexpensive add-ons.

On May 16th we will also be launching the Kalypso Publisher Week with offers including: The Inquisitor, Commandos: Origins and Railway Empire. A good time to stock up on relaxed strategy games or fill a gap in your own Kalypso collection.