Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in!
Crisis Core – Final Fantasy VII – Reunion – December 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
An HD remaster version of the smash hit prequel to Final Fantasy VII. In addition to all graphics being remastered in HD, fully voiced dialogue and new soundtrack arrangements make for a dynamic new retelling of a beloved classic. The game follows the story of Zack Fair, a young warrior admired by the boy destined to save the world, trusted by men renowned as heroes of legend, and loved by the girl who holds the fate of the planet in her hands.
High On Life – December 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Game Pass
Fresh out of high school with no job and no ambition, you’ve really got nothing going for you until an alien cartel that wants to get high off humanity invades Earth. Now, you and a team of charismatic talking guns must answer the hero’s call and become the deadliest intergalactic bounty hunter the cosmos has ever seen. Travel to a variety of biomes and locations across the cosmos, go up against the nefarious Garmantuous and his gang of goons, collect loot, meet unique characters, and more, in the latest comedy adventure from Justin Roiland (“Rick & Morty”).
Potion Craft – December 13
Game Pass
Potion Craft is an alchemist simulator where you physically interact with your tools and ingredients to brew potions. You’re in full control of the whole shop: invent new recipes, attract customers and experiment to your heart’s content. Just remember: the whole town is counting on you.
Wavetale – December 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Explore the open sea and the decaying archipelago of Strandville in Wavetale, a story-driven action-adventure game introducing you to fed-up fishermen, secretive hermits, and maybe a pirate or two. Traverse calm waters and surging waves as Sigrid, a young girl who befriends a mysterious shadow that provides her with the power to walk on water.
Raptor Boyfriend: A High School Romance – December 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Experience a satirical ’90s teen drama about trying to find love in your last year of high school! Take the role of Stella, a teenage girl who moves to a small town only to discover that it’s a secret community of cryptids. Determined to try to fit in during her final year of high school, Stella wants to make new friends and hopefully find romance, but it won’t be easy. Guide her decisions and interactions across a hand-drawn adventure filled with drama and comical situations.
Blacktail – December 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Become the guardian of the woods or the terror nightmares are made of. Forge the legend of Baba Yaga and live out its origins in Blacktail, a one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat, magic and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.
Discover the power of the Box Align puzzles! A simple yet challenging puzzle game where you put your brain to work while trying to eliminate all the boxes with as few moves as possible.
River City Girls 2 – December 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
The River City Girls are back! Misako, Kyoko, Kunio, and Riki – joined by newcomers Marian and Provie – hit the streets for an all-new beat-’em-up adventure! Team up for local or online co-op and explore a massive world packed with new abilities, enemies, locations, and more!
Aery – Path of Corruption – December 16
Each level of Aery – Path of Corruption represents a different path that the character could take and your task is to discover them, their possible outcomes, and help find a future for the unknown protagonist.
In a world where battles over Energi, the life energy have broken out, a young man with no memory meets a princess whose kingdom has been destroyed. Engage in turn-based battles, increase Energi levels by raising multiple elementals unique to the Alphadia series, and learn new skills. Alphadia Neo also features an original fishing game where you can exchange fish for powerful items or equipment.
Cassiodora – December 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Princess Cassiodora has been kidnapped by the evil sorcerer Kenzar. To save her the chosen knights Agni, Colden and Luken must face a vast army of witches, ghosts, and demons across the Kingdom of Astoria. Play with your friends or solo and shoot your way through this colorful shoot ’em up. Earn new items, customize your character, challenge yourself, and face huge bosses.
Grime – December 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Destroy… absorb… grow… Grime is a methodical and unforgiving 2.5D souls-like metroidvania in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function. Parry attacks to absorb prey, acquire their skills and empower your vessel in a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.
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