This is where The Dark Ages truly breaks free from expectation. In my final (and longest) section of the demo, I’m placed into id’s take on a sandbox open zone and told to approach it however I’d like. My solitary goal is to close five demon-spewing portals, but how I do it, and what diversions I take, are entirely up to me. Over the course of an hour, I’m repeatedly reminded that I’ve never played a DOOM game like this before.
As you’d hope for, this sandbox sequence is stacked with optional goals – heavily protected artillery batteries to take out, caches of gold to spend on upgrades, and more. At one point, I’m simply running somewhere, when a cathedral-sized tentacle bursts out of the ground and begins to attack – this isn’t a scripted moment, or even an objective I’m given, it’s just another surprise hidden along the way.
But the core objectives themselves hold surprises, too. In that first story mission, closing portals was simply a case of clearing an arena, but it’s never quite the same in this case. Some portals transport me to a dungeon, requiring me to solve puzzles in order to find my way to the energy source powering them. Others introduce Leader enemies – overpowered beasts who are invulnerable to my attacks until I kill enough of their followers, and come with permanent upgrades after your victory. Along the way, I find new guns, augmenting my armory with new options. It’s restlessly, relentlessly inventive, as if id has been waiting for an opportunity to transplant new ideas into the DOOM format.
And that’s the key takeaway from my full session with DOOM:The Dark Ages – this feels like a developer brimming with enthusiasm, not just for DOOM itself, but for what DOOM could be. I was expecting a new story, new guns, and new demons – I wasn’t expecting new genres. I cannot wait to find out what else this team has in store.
DOOM: The Dark Ages launches for Xbox Series X|S, PC (via the Xbox app for Windows PC, Steam, and Battle.net), PlayStation 5, and cloud on May 15, 2025. It will be available day one with Game Pass.
Willkommen bei Next Week on Xbox! Wie immer stellen wir Dir alle neuen Spiele vor, die bald für Xbox Series X|S und Xbox One, Windows und im Game Pass erhältlich sind. Klick Dich einfach durch die Spiel-Details, um mehr zu möglichen Vorbestellungen zu erfahren (Änderungen vorbehalten).
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Begib Dich auf eine gefährliche Reise durch ein Reich, das von den Gottheiten verlassen und von obskuren Katastrophen heimgesucht wurde. In dem preisgekrönten, rundenbasierten und postapokalyptischen Fantasy-Rollenspiel musst Du Dir als Anführer*in einer Reisegruppe durch Handel, Kampf und Erkundung den Weg zum Erfolg bahnen.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery Blankspace ist ein visueller Escape-Room-Titel mit Point-and-Click-Elementen. Interagiere mit Beryl, erforsche Deine Umgebung, löse Rätsel und entkomme aus dem seltsam anmutenden Raum!
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Wähle strategisch aus einer Vielzahl von Vorteilen und gib Münzen aus, um bis zu 15 Frösche mit einzigartigen Ausrüstungen und Waffen freizuschalten. Erhöhe die Bewegungsgeschwindigkeit, maximiere die Waffenpower und mache dir weitere Upgrades zunutze. Sobald Du Dir permanente Upgrades verdienst, werden zusätzliche Herausforderungen freigeschaltet. Kannst Du sie alle meistern?
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Little Ant Adventure ist ein charmanter 2D-Plattformer, in dem Du eine tapfere Ameise durch drei lebendige Welten voller Fallen, Feinde und Herausforderungen führst. Mit 15 Leveln, handgezeichneten Animationen und einem mitreißenden Soundtrack können selbst die kleinsten Held*innen große Hindernisse überwinden!
Ein Retro-Pixelart-Plattformer, der intensive Action und anspruchsvolle Herausforderungen bietet. Mit seiner stilisierten, in verschiedenen Grüntönen gehaltenen Grafik fängt er die Essenz großer Spieleklassiker ein. Du steuerst einen flinken Ninja, der versucht, aus einem tödlichen Kerker zu entkommen. Benutze Dein Schwert, um Feinde zu erledigen, und Deine Geschicklichkeit, um tödlichen Gefahren auszuweichen. Schnelle Reflexe und Präzision sind unerlässlich, um in dieser unbarmherzigen Welt zu überleben.
Stelle Deine Polygon-Skills unter Beweis und sammle alle Bilder für dein Poly Artbook! Du musst das Poly-Puzzle nur so drehen, dass Du den richtigen Winkel zur Vervollständigung Deiner Figur findest. Erschaffe einzigartige Poly-Art-Meisterwerke und lasse Deiner Kreativität freien Lauf!
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Nachdem sie mit Amnesie aufgewacht ist, findet sich Alex Thorn verloren und verwirrt in einem Raum wieder, den sie nicht kennt. Über seltsame Flashbacks erfährt sie, dass sie zusammen mit einem mysteriösen Kriminellen namens „The Silent Ace“ Casinos ausgeraubt hat. Die Polizei ist ihr nun auf den Fersen, während The Silent Ace im Begriff ist, das größte Casino der Stadt auszurauben: Das Sol Dorado.
Du schlüpfst in die Rolle eines Pathologen mittleren Alters, dessen Leben sich zum Schlechten gewendet hat. Nach einem Karriereknick und dem Verlust seiner geliebten Frau ist sein Alltag zerrüttet. Eines Tages findest Du bei einer routinemäßigen Obduktion jedoch ein Relikt aus längst vergangenen Tagen, das in einer Leiche versteckt ist. Es fühlt sich an, als ob Dich etwas nicht loslassen würde…
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Tauche ein in die bezaubernde Welt von Bee Flowers, einem Puzzlespiel, in dem Du fleißige Bienen durch sechseckige Raster steuerst, um prächtige Blumenfelder zu bestäuben. Mit seiner entspannenden Spielmechanik und den immer schwieriger werdenden Rätseln bietet das Spiel die perfekte Mischung aus Herausforderung und Entspannung.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Ein stimmungsvoller Walking-Simulator, bei dem es darum geht, hinzuhören und hinzusehen. Caligo ist das Dunkel, dem sich jede*r einmal stellen muss und für jede*n von uns bedeutet es etwas anderes. Für manche ist es ein kurzes, aber aufregendes Abenteuer, andere sehen es als einen Ort der Entspannung. Wieder andere werden an ihre schlimmsten Albträume erinnert, während es sich für einige wenige wie eine Offenbarung anfühlen mag. Eines ist jedoch sicher: Alle werden eine große Frage beantworten müssen.
Eine Horde grausamer Ungeheuer greift Dein Königreich an. Errichte Deine Türme so schnell wie möglich, um den Wellen standzuhalten. Wenn Pfeile oder Steine nicht reichen, kannst Du die Elemente nutzen und sie alle töten. Errichte Türme auf den freien Plätzen und sie werden automatisch die Monster in Beschuss nehmen, die ihnen zu nahekommen. Nutze verschiedene Kombinationen aus Türmen und Elementen zu Deinem Vorteil. Wenn Du Dich immer noch bedroht fühlst, kannst Du auf Zaubersprüche setzen, mit denen sich Deine Türme bis zum Maximum aufrüsten lassen.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery In Sociable Soccer 25, das in dieser Saison zum ersten Mal für Xbox erscheint, erlebst Du die Faszination des weltweit beliebtesten Sports aus nächster Nähe. Mit einer Vielzahl von Funktionen, einer großen Anzahl von Spielern aus der realen Welt und einem intuitiven Gameplay legt das Spiel die Basis für ein Fußballabenteuer der besonderen Art.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Mach Dich bereit für ein unglaubliches Abenteuer auf einem fremden Planeten, das voller Gefahren, Rätsel und unerwarteter Verbündeter steckt. Nur Du kannst der Katze helfen, ihr Schiff zu reparieren und diese gefährliche Welt zu verlassen.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Der Winter steht vor der Tür, und Chippy, das cleverste Eichhörnchen des Waldes, muss seine wertvollen Eicheln verstecken! In Chippy’s Stash, einem charmanten, auf Kacheln beruhenden Puzzlespiel, musst Du Chippy helfen, Eicheln in hohle Baumstümpfe zu stopfen und alle Hindernisse zu überwinden, die den Verstand und das strategische Denken des kleinen Nagers auf die Probe stellen.
Eine Mischung aus Horror und First-Person-Rätsel. Du bist in einer Hütte tief im Wald gefangen, und der Besitzer bietet dir an, ein Computerspiel zu spielen, um freizukommen. Doch die Hütte und das Spiel haben mehr miteinander zu tun, als es im ersten Moment scheint. Fallen aus dem Spiel beginnen in der Realität zu erscheinen und Deine Handlungen in der realen Welt wirken sich auf das Computerspiel aus. Schon bald wird Dir klar, dass hier nicht weniger als Dein Leben auf dem Spiel steht.
In dieser großen, dunklen Welt bist Du ein kleines Strichmännchen mit einer großen Mission. Mach Dich bereit, echte Begeisterung zu entfachen und leuchte Dir Deinen Weg durch ein episches Abenteuer! Beleuchte jede Figur und erwecke sie mit leuchtenden Farben zum Leben. Mach Dich bereit, Deine Reflexe und Geschicklichkeit auf die Probe zu stellen, während Du Dich durch eine bunte Welt aus Formen und Lichtern bewegst!
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S/ Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere Das Universum ist riesig und natürlich sind Rätsel, die es zu lösen gilt und Feinde, die bekämpft werden wollen, nicht weit entfernt. Wer weiß, vielleicht triffst Du ja sogar ein paar freundliche Gesichter auf Deinem Weg. Noch spannender wird das Ganze, wenn Du mit bis zu drei Deiner Freund*innen den lokalen Koop-Modus ausprobierst, um die Abenteuer-Reise gemeinsam zu bestreiten.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Als gewissenhafte*r Beobachter*in wird Dir die Aufgabe zuteil, die Motherbase von Project 13 zu bewachen. Dein Auftrag ist klar: Du musst verhindern, dass „Beobachtergefangene“, die jeweils gefährliche Anomalien in sich tragen, in das Hauptquartier von Project 13 eindringen. Ausgestattet mit einem Hightech-Fernglas liegt in Deiner scharfen Beobachtungsgabe der Schlüssel zum Erfolg.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Erforsche die mysteriöse Welt der Kunst, in der alle Exponate die Rätsel und Geheimnisse ihrer Epoche und Schöpfer*innen bergen. Das Spiel entführt Dich in die Vergangenheit, beziehungsweise die Welt, die sich hinter den Gemälden verbirgt. Du spielst den Sohn eines Restaurators, der für das Museum gearbeitet hat und auf tragische Weise ums Leben kam. Auf der Suche nach Deinen Erinnerungsstücken schließt sich plötzlich die Tür, und seltsame Dinge beginnen zu geschehen. Bereite Dich darauf vor, in die paranormale Welt der Kunst einzutauchen.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Mit der Macht über die Drachen könnte der Auserwählte ein großer Held werden … oder ein übermächtiger Feind! Alte Freund*innen, eine Siedlung von Feen und viele uralte Kreaturen werden Dir zu Hilfe eilen, wenn Du den magischen Wald erkundest und nach versteckten Objekten suchst, um dem Königreich wieder zu Glanz und Stabilität zu verhelfen. Entdecke alles, was es in dieser magischen Welt zu entdecken gibt, und sei die Kraft, die die Waage des Schicksals wieder ins Gleichgewicht bringt!
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!
Embark on a perilous journey across a realm forsaken by the gods and devastated by an arcane cataclysm. Accompanied by a hardy crew, you must trade, fight, and explore your way to success as the leader of a traveling company in Vagrus, an award-winning turn-based post-apocalyptic fantasy RPG.
Blankspace is an escape room visual novel with point-and-click elements. Interact with Beryl, investigate your surroundings, solve puzzles, and find your way out of a strange-looking room!
Strategically choose from a variety of buffs and spend coins to unlock up to 15 frogs with unique gear and armaments. Increase movement speed, max out weapon power, and take advantage of other enhancements. As you earn permanent upgrades, additional challenging stages become available. Can you survive them all?
Little Ant Adventure is a charming 2D platformer where you guide a brave ant through three vibrant worlds filled with traps, enemies, and challenges. With 15 hand-crafted levels, hand-drawn animations, and an immersive soundtrack, even the smallest hero can overcome great obstacles!
A retro pixel art platformer that delivers intense action and precise challenges. With stylized, green-toned visuals, it captures the essence of classic games as you control a swift ninja trying to escape from a deadly dungeon filled with traps. Use your sword to defeat enemies and your dash to evade deadly hazards. Quick reflexes and precision are essential to survive in this unforgiving world.
Show everyone who is the best in polygon shape in games and collect all the unique pictures in the one poly artbook! All you need is to swipe to rotate the poly puzzle and find the correct angle at which the figure will be complete. Create unique poly art masterpieces and challenge yourself inside a polysphere world!
After waking up with amnesia, Alex Thorn finds herself lost and confused in a room she doesn’t recognize. A weird flashback tells her that she somehow has been robbing casinos with a mysterious criminal known as The Silent Ace. The police are now on her tracks, and The Silent Ace is about to rob the biggest casino in town: The Sol Dorado.
Play a middle-aged pathologist whose life has taken a turn for the worse. After a career downfall and the loss of your beloved wife, you live each day shattered and exhausted. One day during a routine post-mortem, you find a relic of your past hidden inside a body. Now, it feels like something just won’t let go…
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Bee Flowers, a delightful puzzle game where you guide busy bees through hexagonal grids to pollinate vibrant fields of flowers. With its relaxing mechanics and progressively challenging puzzles, the game offers the perfect blend of strategy and serenity.
An atmospheric walking simulator where you must look and listen. Caligo is the darkness everyone descends into one way or another, and to each of us it’s something different. For some it’s a short but exciting adventure, some will see it as a place to relax. Yet others will be reminded of their worst nightmare, while for a few, it might come as a revelation. One thing is certain however: everyone will have to answer one big question.
A horde of horrible monsters is attacking your kingdom. Build your towers fast and survive all the waves. If arrows or stones are not enough, use elements to your advantage and slay them all. Build towers on the free spots and they will automatically attack monsters that come near them. Use different combinations of towers and elements to your advantage. If you still feel pressured, use spells and upgrade your towers to maximum.
Embrace the excitement of the world’s favorite sport in Sociable Soccer 25, appearing on Xbox for the very first time this season. With its vast array of features, extensive real-world player roster and intuitive gameplay, the game sets the stage for a footballing adventure like no other.
Get ready for an amazing adventure on an alien planet, full of dangers, puzzles and unexpected allies in the game Alien Cat Story. Only you can help the cat fix his ship and leave this dangerous world.
Winter is coming, and Chippy, the cleverest squirrel in the forest, needs to stash his precious acorns! In Chippy’s Stash, a charming tile-based puzzle game, you must help Chippy push acorns into hollow tree stumps, overcoming obstacles that will test your wit and strategy.
A mix of horror and first-person puzzler. You are trapped inside a cabin deep in the forest, and its owner offers to play a computer game in exchange for freedom. But the cabin and the game are much more connected than you might think. Traps from the game begin to appear in reality, and your actions in the cabin affect the computer game. And very soon you realize that the stake in this game is your life!
In this big, dark world, you’re a little stickman with a huge mission. Get ready to ignite the excitement and light your way through an epic adventure! Light up each figure, bringing it to life with vibrant colors. Get ready to test your reflexes and agility as you navigate through this colorful world of shapes and light!
The universe is vast and filled with adventures, mysteries to solve, and enemies to fight… who knows, you might even meet a few friendly faces along the way. Better yet, invite up to three of your friends to join you in the split-screen local co-op mode because it’s always more exciting with friends!
An intense and immersive game experience where you take on the role of an Observer tasked with guarding the Motherbase of the Project 13 Organization. Your mission is clear: prevent any “Observator Prisoner”, each potentially containing a dangerous anomaly, from infiltrating the Project 13 Headquarters. Equipped with a high-tech binocular, your keen observation skills are the key to success.
The Renovator: Origins is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore the mysterious world of art, where each exhibit contains the mysteries and secrets of its era and its creator. The game will immerse you in the past and another world that is behind the paintings. You play as the son of a restorer, a museum worker who died tragically. While searching for the memorabilia, the door suddenly closes, and strange things begin to happen. The hero is waiting for immersion in the world of art and the paranormal.
With the power to command the dragons, the Chosen One could be a great hero… or foe! Old friends, a settlement of fairies, and many ancient creatures will come to your aid as you explore the magic forest and search for hidden objects in your quest to restore splendor and tranquility to the kingdom. See all there is to uncover in this magical world and be the force to tip the scale of fate!
Calling all Guardians! Today brings the latest content update to Sea of Thieves, and with it, some radiant new additions to the Pirate Emporium – Lightbearer items, inspired by the world and characters of Destiny, have arrived!
Whether your pirate is as silent as a Hunter, mighty as a Titan or wise as a Warlock, they’ll find a ship set to suit their style, complete with Collector’s cosmetics and a Ship’s Crest. An array of matching weapons and a costume set to round out the range ensures you’ll be ready to take on whatever otherworldly foes may stand in your way.
At first glance, venturing across the solar system may seem like a far call from securing swag in a tropical pirate paradise — so how did this celestial collaboration come to be? Adam Park, Director of Brand & Licencing at Rare, sheds light on the partnership:
“As we’ve seen with our other cosmetic crossovers and our Tall Tales, our teams are always looking for opportunities to bring other worlds into Sea of Thieves and put a unique spin on them, no matter where the inspiration comes from. Even though it might not seem like an obvious choice, Destiny’s classes and co-operative play presented a ‘crew-like’ bond that we thought was a great fit, along with some striking iconography, vivid art style and a sense of being mythical in tone and scope.”
Handily, there were already plenty of accomplished Guardians at Rare with a deep understanding of the Destiny universe, though the team completed more than their fair share of Quests while gathering ideas. If you want a sense of how much the team at Rare wanted to make this happen, just know that they’ve been working with Bungie on this idea since 2023!
Once plans were agreed, the next step in making the Lightbearer collection a reality was to create concept pieces for ship sets, weapons and clothing. Andria Warren, Director of Creative Operations at Rare, oversaw their development.
“Working with Bungie to bring Destiny 2 into Sea of Thieves was a creatively rich and deeply collaborative process. From the earliest concept sketches to finalising designs that honoured both universes, every step challenged us to think differently. We explored how iconic Destiny elements could be reimagined through a Sea of Thieves lens, translating tone, visual language, and character into something that felt fresh but unmistakably faithful. It pushed our teams creatively in the best possible way, and the result is something we’re truly proud of!”
Working alongside the Destiny team to iterate and refine the various Lightbearer items culminated in one of Sea of Thieves’ most comprehensive collections. “Partnerships like this can take a lot longer than people realise to make happen,” Park muses, “But when you see the results it really does showcase the talent and hard work of everyone involved. We’re sure the Lightbearer items will be a big hit with Destiny fans old and new, and can’t wait to see people making creative use of them as they go about their adventures. Good luck, Guardians!”
You can check out the trailer below to see the full Lightbearer assortment, and then visit the Pirate Emporium to gear up and get ready for battle – the seas are counting on you!
The power of Xbox is now in your hands—anywhere, anytime. The new Designed for Xbox: Backbone One Xbox Edition transforms your phone into the ultimate companion for gaming on mobile.
Enjoy your games with an enhanced D-pad for precise control and magnetic adapters that secure your phone in place, even with your phone case on. Quickly access your Xbox dashboard with a single press of the Xbox button and jump straight into games like Halo Infinite and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. All this, with a look that captures the classic Xbox design, featuring a stunning translucent green inspired by the original Xbox.
Stream with cloud gaming and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, play natively, or use remote play from your Xbox console or PC—wherever you are. Designed for low-latency and responsive controls, Backbone One Xbox Edition keeps you in the game.
The Backbone app unifies your gaming experience, connecting your favorite titles, streaming services, and social features into one intuitive hub. And to kickstart your adventure, each purchase includes one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at no cost (for new members only), unlocking hundreds of games ready to play on the go.
Backbone One Xbox Edition is available now for $109.99 USD through Backbone in the U.S. and coming to additional markets in April 2024. The device is compatible with iPhone models with USB-C (15 and up) and Android devices running Android 6.0+.
Willkommen bei Next Week on Xbox! Wie immer stellen wir Dir alle neuen Spiele vor, die bald für Xbox Series X|S und Xbox One, Windows und im Game Pass erhältlich sind. Klick Dich einfach durch die Spiel-Details, um mehr zu möglichen Vorbestellungen zu erfahren (Änderungen vorbehalten).
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery Breakout ist zurück! Choice Provisions (Bit.Trip) hat die legendäre Serie auf den Kopf gestellt. Oder besser gesagt auf die Seite. In dieser neongetränkten Version des Klassikers musst Du buchstäblich jedes Puzzle zerstören, indem Du Steine entfernst, um Dein Ziel zu erreichen. Je länger Du spielst, desto mehr Kombos kannst Du bilden und desto intensiver werden die Effekte, die als Belohnung auf Dich warten. Erzeuge mit geschickten Moves eine spektakuläre Lichtshow!
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery Atomfall ist ein Survival-Action-Spiel, das von realen Ereignissen inspiriert ist und fünf Jahre nach der Nuklearkatastrophe von Windscale in Nordengland spielt. Erkunde die fiktive Quarantänezone, plündere, bastle, tausche, kämpfe und diskutiere Dich durch eine britische Landschaft voller bizarrer Charaktere, Mystik, Sekten und skrupelloser Regierungsbehörden. Atomfall stammt von Rebellion, dem Studio hinter Sniper Elite und Zombie Army. Lüfte das dunkle Geheimnis, um mehr darüber zu erfahren, was wirklich passiert ist.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery Ein interaktives Spiel, in dem Du in die Rolle des Protagonisten Morris schlüpfst. Bewege Dich durch die Stadt, plaudere mit verschiedenen NPCs, spiele Klavier oder interagiere mit vielen anderen Gegenständen. Der Hauptteil des Spiels besteht aus verschiedenen Minispielen und Abenteuern. Außerdem erfährst Du durch anschauliche Zwischensequenzen, die zu Schlüsselmomenten des Spiels eingespielt werden, mehr über Morris‘ Geschichte.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Der Basketballplatz Deiner Heimatstadt ist in Gefahr: Einst war er die Heimat eines Spitzenteams, das viele neue Talente hervorgebracht hat, jetzt ist er von Spinnweben und Staub übersät. Ein großer Bauunternehmer wartet nur darauf, sich das Gelände unter den Nagel zu reißen, um dort ein neues Einkaufszentrum zu errichten. Doch das wirst Du nicht akzeptieren. Hauche den Sportanlagen in diesem storybasierten Simulator neues Leben ein. Stelle den Glanz der alten Turnhallen, Sportplätze und Spielfelder wieder her und verschönere Sie mit Deinem ganz eigenen Stil.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S The First Berserker: Khazan ist ein Hardcore-Action-RPG, das auf dem Universum von Dungeon Fighter Online (DnF) basiert, dem Flaggschiff von Nexon mit mehr als 800 Millionen Spieler*innen weltweit. Das Abenteuer spielt 800 Jahre vor den Ereignissen von DnF auf dem Kontinent Arad und erzählt die Geschichte von Khazan, dem ersten Berserker. Mach Dich bereit, Khazans legendäre Reise hautnah mitzuerleben und erlerne komplizierte Kampfmechaniken, um strategische Schlachten zu meistern und die epische Geschichte von Khazan zum Leben zu erwecken.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Dollhouse: Behind the Broken Mirror ist ein furchteinflößendes Ego-Horror-Adventure, das eine düstere und mysteriöse Geschichte im Filmstil erzählt. Lerne den Geist von Eliza de Moor, einer einst gefeierten Sängerin kennen, die nun im Labyrinth ihrer längst vergessenen Erinnerungen gefangen ist. Seit sie während eines Auftritts auf der Bühne zusammengebrochen ist, leidet Eliza unter Amnesie. Die einzige Hoffnung, ihre Erinnerungen wiederzuerlangen, liegt bei Dr. Stern und seiner experimentellen Medizin.
Willkommen bei Next Week on Xbox! Wie immer stellen wir Dir alle neuen Spiele vor, die bald für Xbox Series X|S und Xbox One, Windows und im Game Pass erhältlich sind. Klick Dich einfach durch die Spiel-Details, um mehr zu möglichen Vorbestellungen zu erfahren (Änderungen vorbehalten).
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere VILE ist zurück auf der Bildfläche und ausnahmsweise haben ACME und Carmen Sandiego einen gemeinsamen Feind. Im Rahmen einer temporären Allianz muss die größte Diebin der Welt das Syndikat aufspüren, ehe sie ihren nächsten großen Raubzug begeht. Anfänger*innen und erfahrene Detektiv*innen können ihre Fähigkeiten auf die Probe stellen, sei es in der handlungsorientierten Kampagne oder im klassischen Modus „Die A.C.M.E.-Dateien“.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Begib Dich auf ein entzückendes neues Abenteuer mit Marshmallow Marvin! Eure Reise führt euch durch einen magischen Wald voller bunter Geheimnisse, skurriler Kreaturen und verborgener Rätsel. Erforsche jeden Winkel und jedes Versteck und vergiss nicht, dass jeder Schritt neue Herausforderungen und Überraschungen bereithalten kann. Mach Dich bereit für ein unvergessliches Erlebnis in einer Welt voller Süßigkeiten und Wunder!
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Das Menschenreich steht vor einer Nahrungsmittelkrise und die einzige Möglichkeit, zu überleben, besteht darin, die Monster aus einem mythischen Land namens Sugarbound zu besiegen. Aber Achtung: Nur ein*e Meister-Konditor*in kann die bezwungenen Monster in genießbare Nahrung verwandeln! Chloé Fondant ist die einzige Hoffnung für das Überleben der Menschheit (und den Verzehr köstlicher Torten).
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Zwei der kühnsten Abenteurer von Point County sind in die entlegensten Winkel der Welt gereist und mit einzigartigen Artefakten zurückgekehrt. Stelle sie in Deinem Museum aus und teile die Koordinaten eines neuen Expeditionsstandortes, an dem eine exklusive Sonderausstellung und verschiedene Veranstaltungen stattfinden werden. Bestelle das Spiel jetzt vor und erhalte exklusive Sonic-Themengegenstände, mit denen Du Dein Museum dekorieren und Deine Gäste unterhalten kannst! Alternativ kannst Du auch schon heute losspielen, indem Du Dir die Two Point Museum: Explorer Edition Version sicherst.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Mach Dich bereit für taktische Mech-Action in War Robots: Frontiers, einem kostenlosen Multiplayer-Mech-Shooter. Konstruiere und personalisiere Deine Kriegsroboter, verbünde Dich online mit anderen Spieler*innen und wirf Deine Maschinen in riesige Schlachten, die zwischen den Sternen toben. Setze auf eine enge Teamkoordination und taktische Gambits, um Deine Rivalen in einer Vielzahl von PvP-Modi auszuschalten. Kämpfe im Team-Deathmatch um die totale Zerstörung, in Last Robot Standing um das Überleben, in Warp Rush um die meisten Punkte und in den Ligen um Auf- oder Abstieg.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Beautiful Sakura: Racing Club ist ein fesselnder Bildroman über Kaito, einen jungen Träumer, der fest entschlossen ist, ein professioneller Rennfahrer zu werden. Mit der Leidenschaft in seinem Herzen und der Unterstützung seiner Freunde muss er aufregende Herausforderungen meistern, schwierige Entscheidungen treffen und emotionale Momente durchleben, um seinen Traum zu verwirklichen. Wirst Du Kaito zum Sieg auf der Rennstrecke und im Leben führen? Es liegt an Dir, seine Träume zu verwirklichen.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Du bist ein ganz normales Teenager-Mädchen, das auf der Suche nach einem Job ist, nachdem Deine Träume vom College nicht ganz aufgegangen sind. Doch als Du Dich während einer nationalen Debatte hinter die Bühne verirrst, findest du viel mehr: einen Haufen sprechender Katzen, die für die Präsidentschaft kandidieren. Und das ist noch nicht einmal das Seltsamste – sie alle wollen Dich als Wahlkampfmanagerin einstellen!
Ein Ausflug in den Dino-Park mag toll klingen, und das ist er auch, aber was wäre, wenn es dort auch noch Katzen gäbe, die gefunden und gestreichelt werden wollen. Du hast eine Vorliebe für Katzen? Dann wäre der Dino-Park mehr als dankbar, wenn Du helfen würdest, die felligen Vierbeiner aufzuspüren. Finde in fünf Leveln mehr als 500 Katzen und lasse Dich von den handgezeichneten Grafiken und dem Soundtrack des Spiels verzaubern.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Mach Dich bereit für ein weiteres rätselhaftes und herausforderndes Abenteuer mit O.W.L Projekt 2, einem isometrischen 3D-Puzzlespiel, das Deinen Verstand auf die Probe stellt. Wieder übernimmst du die Rolle von Elysion, einem jungen Wesen, das in einem mysteriösen Experiment erschaffen wurde, und stellst Dich den mysteriösen Watchers, um zu entkommen und Geheimnisse zu lüften.
Xbox One X Enhanced Tauche ein in die Welt von Solid Void, einem einzigartigen Rätselerlebnis, das zwei klassische Rätselstile in einer fesselnden Reise vereint. Entschlüssele zunächst das komplizierte Nonogramm-Rätsel, um das Raster zu vervollständigen. Sobald das Raster komplett ist, kannst Du die nächste Stufe nehmen, indem Du pentominoähnliche Blöcke platzierst, um wunderschöne Designs zu erstellen.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Sonnenscheinbärchi, Brummbärchi, Teile-gern-Bärchi, Hurrabärchi und Glücksbärchi befinden sich auf einer Mission, um das Silberfutter vor Blusters bisher hinterhältigsten und gewagtesten Plan zu retten! Ein gigantischer, unkontrollierbarer Bösewicht richtet auf dem Silberstreif Chaos an. Wenn er nicht bald gestoppt wird, stecken das ganze Land und seine Bewohner*innen in großen Schwierigkeiten!
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Die abenteuerlichen Welten von Eldrador sind in Gefahr! Führe wehrhafte Kreaturen durch rundenbasierte strategische Kämpfe, um eine mysteriöse Bedrohung zu bekämpfen. Mache Dir eine Reihe zugänglicher Taktiken zunutze, um Deine Feinde zu überlisten.
Beginne Deine FragPunk-Kämpfe, indem Du die Regeln elegant umgehst! Mit dem Kauf des FragPunk-Pre-Order-Pakets erhältst Du plattformexklusive Skins, Sticker und ein Amulett sowie den Premium-Battle-Pass für die erste Staffel zu einem attraktiven Preis! FragPunk wird kostenlos spielbar sein, wenn es am 6. März 2025 erscheint – das exklusive Paket wird nach Ablauf der Vorbestellfrist jedoch dauerhaft aus dem Shop entfernt.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Ein 2D-Videospiel, das Jump’n’Run und Action mit einem Hauch von Erkundung kombiniert. Du steuerst Morkull, den Gott der Finsternis und Herrn der Ragast. Morkull ist dazu in der Lage, die vierte Wand zu durchbrechen, was ihm die Möglichkeit bietet, auf vielfältige Weise mit Dir zu kommunizieren. Dein Ziel? Hilf Morkull, aus dem Ragast zu entkommen, damit er die Welt beherrschen und seine bösen Pläne umsetzen kann.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Sorry We’re Closed ist ein eigenwilliges, storybasiertes Survival-Horror-Spiel über Engel und Dämonen, das feste Kameraperspektiven mit Kämpfen im Arcade-Stil kombiniert. Michelle muss ihr drittes Auge benutzen, um zwischen die Welten zu sehen und Geheimnisse zu lüften. Begleite sie in ihren letzten Tagen, während sie darum kämpft, den Fluch zu brechen, der ihr von einem mächtigen Erzdämon auferlegt wurde. Hilf den neugierigen Bewohner*innen aus Michelles belebtem Londoner Stadtteil (oder behindere sie!), während sie versucht, sich von ihrem vorzeitigen Ableben zu befreien.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Erlebe atemberaubende Momente, während Du tief in die verschiedenen Welten von Split Fiction eintauchst – einem bahnbrechenden Koop-Action-Adventure des Studios, das hinter It Takes Two steht. Mio und Zoe sind zwei sehr unterschiedliche Schriftstellerinnen – die eine schreibt über Science-Fiction, die andere über Fantasy. Doch nun sind beide in ihren eigenen Geschichten gefangen, nachdem sie an eine Maschine angeschlossen wurden, die ihnen ihre kreativen Ideen rauben soll. Sie müssen lernen, sich aufeinander zu verlassen, um sich mit ihren intakten Erinnerungen zu befreien. Hierfür müssen sie zusammenarbeiten und mit ihren Fähigkeiten Herausforderungen meistern. Zwischen Science-Fiction- und Fantasy-Welten entsteht so eine unerwartete Freundschaft.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere Die legendären JRPGs von Konami, Suikoden I und Suikoden II wurden neu aufgelegt – mit verbesserten Hintergrundgrafiken, überarbeiteten Effekten, die den Pixel-Art-Animationen neues Leben einhauchen und neuen Umgebungsgeräuschen für ein packendes Erlebnis.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery In diesem interaktiven Spielerlebnis schlüpfst Du in die Rolle eines kleinen Vogels, der durch atemberaubende Landschaften fliegt und dabei magische Kristalle sammelt, die bestimmte Orte markieren. Im Spiel geht es nicht darum, Feinde zu besiegen oder gefährliche Hindernisse zu überwinden, sondern vielmehr darum, in eine friedliche und ruhige Umgebung einzutauchen. Der Titel ist so konzipiert, dass er Geist und Seele entspannt und dabei einen Gegenpol zum Alltagsstress darstellt.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere Arga trainiert täglich, um sich mit seinem Vater zu messen, der als der stärkste Mann der Welt gilt. Er erlernt die Fähigkeit der Seelenveränderung, die es ihm und seinen Begleiter*innen ermöglicht, zwischen der Form eines Erwachsenen und der eines Teenagers zu wechseln. In rundenbasierten Kämpfen kannst Du zwischen diesen Rollen wechseln und verschiedene Fähigkeiten und Strategien einsetzen, um zu gewinnen. Erkunde eine riesige Pixelwelt mit rätselhaften Dungeons, sammle Zutaten, bewältige Quests und entdecke alles über Alter Age!
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Erlebe die Natur auf Deine Art. Tauche mit dem Camping Simulator in die Schönheit und die Herausforderungen der freien Natur ein. Egal, ob Du auf der Suche nach einem friedlichen Ausflug oder einem Test Deiner Überlebensfähigkeiten bist – dieses Spiel bietet Dir ein dynamisches Campingerlebnis, das auf Deine persönlichen Vorstellungen zugeschnitten ist.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery In diesem Spiel kommt es auf die richtige Strategie und Präzision an, um jedes Level voller bösartiger Ganoven mit Schlägern, Messern, Pistolen und anderen Waffen zu meistern. Sammle die Waffen gefallener Feinde ein und nutze sie zu Deinem Vorteil. Untersuche ein gefährliches Bandenversteck, beende den perfiden Drogenhandel und räche Dich an den berüchtigten Verbrecher*innen, die dafür verantwortlich sind. Kannst Du Dich dieser Herausforderung stellen und all Deine Feinde besiegen?
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Mach Dich bereit für die elektrisierende Welt von Steampunch, einem lässigen und herausfordernden 2D-Plattformer! Überwinde Feinde, Fallen und Hindernisse, um den Aufzug zu erreichen, der Dich ins nächste Level bringt. Renne, springe und gleite mit Präzision durch die Wände. Nutze Doppel- und Luftsprünge, um geheime Orte zu erreichen und Herausforderungen zu meistern!
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, the Xbox App on Windows PC, 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!
VILE is back on the scene, and for once, ACME and Carmen Sandiego have a common enemy. In a rare and temporary alliance, the world’s greatest thief must track down the syndicate before they can pull off their next big heist. Rookie gumshoes and seasoned detectives are invited to put their sleuthing skills to the test whether it’s in the narrative driven main campaign or the classic mode ‘The Acme Files’.
Embark on a delightful new adventure with Marshmallow Marvin in Greenwood! Journey through a magical forest brimming with colorful mysteries, eccentric creatures, and hidden secrets. Explore every nook and cranny, where each step unveils fresh challenges and surprises for our squishy hero. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in a world full of sweetness and wonder!
The human kingdom is facing a food shortage crisis and the only option to survive is defeating the monsters from a mythical land called Sugarbound, but only a master patisserie can transform the defeated monsters into edible food! Chloé Fondant is the only hope humanity must survive (and eat delicious cakes).
Two Point County’s most daring adventurers have travelled to the far reaches of the known map and returned with unique artefacts to host in your museum, along with the coordinates of a new expedition location, home to an exclusive special exhibit and events! Pre-order now for exclusive Sonic themed items to decorate your museum and entertain your guests with! Or you can also start playing today by picking up Two Point Museum: Explorer Edition version of the game.
Gear up for tactical mech action in War Robots: Frontiers, a free-to-play multiplayer mech shooter. Construct and customize your War Robots, squad up with other Pilots online, and fire up your engines in massive battles across the stars. Using tight team coordination and tactical gambits to edge out rivals in a variety of PvP modes: Push for all-out destruction in Team Deathmatch, fight for survival in Last Robot Standing, control points in Warp Rush, and rank up in Leagues.
Beautiful Sakura: Racing Club is a captivating visual novel about Kaito, a young dreamer determined to become a professional racing driver. With passion in his heart and the support of his friends, he must navigate through thrilling challenges, tough decisions, and emotional moments to chase his dream. Will you guide Kaito to victory on the racetrack and in life? The journey is yours to unfold!
You’re just an ordinary teen girl looking for work after your college dreams didn’t quite pan out. But when you get lost backstage during a national debate, you find so much more: a bunch of talking cats who are running for President. And that’s not even the weird part – they all want to hire you as a campaign manager!
A trip to the Dino Park may sound awesome, and it is, but what if that trip was also full of cats to find and pet? If you have a penchant for seeking cats, the Dino Park would be thankful for your help with spotting them all! The game features 500 cats to find, along with many special cats to collect. It offers five levels dense with friendly-looking, handmade drawings, three adorable music tracks to make your game nice and cozy.
Get ready for another enigmatic and challenging adventure with O.W.L Projekt 2, a 3D isometric puzzle game that will test your mind and logic skills. Once again controlling Elysion, a young being created in a mysterious experiment, you will face the enigmatic Watchers in a journey to escape and uncover secrets.
Immerse yourself in Solid Void, a unique puzzle experience that merges two classic puzzle styles into one addictive journey. Start by solving intricate nonogram puzzles to complete the grid. Once your grid is complete, take the challenge to the next level by placing pentomino-like blocks to complete beautiful designs.
Funshine Bear, Grumpy Bear, Share Bear, Cheer Bear and Good Luck Bear are on a mission to save the Silver Lining from Bluster’s most devious and daring plan so far! A ginormous, uncontrollable Bad Seed is wreaking havoc across the Silver Lining. If it isn’t stopped soon, the entire land and its inhabitants will be in big trouble!
The adventure-filled worlds of Eldrador are in danger! Lead battle-ready creatures in turn-based strategic combat to defeat a mysterious shadowy menace. Utilize a range of accessible tactics to outsmart your opponent.
Kick off your FragPunk fights by bending the rules in style! Purchase the FragPunk pre-order bundle to get platform-exclusive skins, stickers, and a charm as well as the first season’s premium battle pass at an exceptional value! FragPunk will be free-to-play when it releases on March 6, 2025 — this exclusive bundle will be permanently removed from the store after the pre-order period ends.
A 2D video game that combines platforming and action with a touch of exploration, control Morkull, God of Death and Darkness and Lord of the Ragast. His main mechanic – breaking the fourth wall, which allows him to communicate with you in a multitude of ways. Your objective? Help Morkull escape from the Ragast so he can rule the world and carry out his evil plans.
An eccentric story-driven survival horror game about angels and demons that mixes fixed-camera exploration and arcade-style shooting. Michelle must use her Third Eye to see between worlds and uncover secrets. Follow her final days as she battles to break the curse placed on her by a powerful archdemon looking for love. Help (or hinder!) the lives of curious residents in Michelle’s bustling London borough as she pursues freedom from her own untimely demise.
Embrace mind-blowing moments as you’re pulled deep into the many worlds of Split Fiction, a boundary-pushing co-op action adventure from the studio behind It Takes Two. Mio and Zoe are contrasting writers – one writes sci-fi and the other writes fantasy – who become trapped in their own stories after being hooked up to a machine designed to steal their creative ideas. They’ll have to rely on each other to break free with their memories in-tact, working together to master a variety of abilities and overcome diverse challenges while jumping between sci-fi and fantasy worlds in this unexpected tale of friendship.
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars + Pre-Order Bonus
The legendary Konami JRPGs, Suikoden I and Suikoden II, have now been remastered in HD, bringing upgraded background illustrations, updated effects that breathe new life into the pixel art animation, and new environmental sound effects for an immersive experience.
In this interactive game experience, you step into the role of a small bird, soaring through breathtaking landscapes while collecting magical crystals that mark certain locations. The game is not about defeating enemies or overcoming dangerous obstacles, but rather about immersing yourself in a peaceful and tranquil environment. It is designed to relax your mind and soul, providing a soothing escape from the stresses of everyday life.
Alter Age
KEMCO
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$19.99
Alter Age – March 7 Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
Arga trains daily to measure his strength against his father, known as the world’s strongest. He learns Soul Alter, enabling him and his companions to switch between adult and preteen forms. Facing many challenges, they alternate roles in turn-based battles, using various skills and strategies to win. Explore a vast pixel world with puzzle dungeons, gather ingredients, complete quests, and uncover all of Alter Age!
Experience nature, your way. Immerse yourself in the beauty and challenges of the great outdoors with Camping Simulator. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful escape or a test of survival skills, this game offers a dynamic camping experience tailored to your style.
You’ll need strategy and precision to clear each level full of malicious hoodlums toting bats, knives, guns, and other arms. Pick up the weapons of fallen enemies and use them to your advantage. Investigate a dangerous gang hideout, shut down an insidious drug-selling operation, and get your revenge against the notorious criminals responsible. Can you take on this challenge and defeat all your enemies?
Get ready for the electrifying journey of Steampunch, a casual and challenging 2D platformer! Overcome enemies, traps, and obstacles to reach the elevator that takes you to the next level. Run, jump, and wall-slide with precision. Use double jumps and air dashes to reach secret areas and overcome challenges!
This April, the Horizon Festival evolves with Horizon Realms.
This brand-new feature will let players dig into Forza Horizon 5’s history of Evolving World updates. Explore 12 fantastic Evolving World locations: 11 of the best previously limited-time locations and the premiering Stadium Track.
Collect new Horizon Realms-exclusive accolades to unlock four new-to-Horizon reward cars.
Revisit your favorite environments, or discover them for the first time, in Horizon Realms available for every platform on April 25!
A Selection of the Best Evolving Worlds
Horizon Realms gives players the chance to explore a hand-picked collection of some of the community’s favorite previously released Evolving World updates.
Get ready to (re-)discover and adventure though these beloved locations while behind the wheel of your favorite cars:
Stunt Park
Ice Rink
Oval Track
Summer Party
Neon Airstrip
Día de Muertos
Winter Wonderland
Lunar Drift Arena
Retrowave Highway
Cars and Coffee
Stadium Maze
Along with these 11 returning environments, we are bringing the brand-new Stadium Track!
You can also race around this Evolving World with the new permanent race route coming to the game, the Horizon Stadium Circuit. You can find details further into this post.
New Dedicated Accolade Tab
A new Accolade Tab exclusive to Horizon Realms will be added to the game featuring 60+ accolades. While most of them are new to this update, you will also be able to unlock previously released accolades tied to the returning Evolving Worlds that are now accessible with Horizon Realms.
Each of the Evolving World locations featured in Horizon Realms includes 5 new accolades to unlock! Find them under the Horizon Realms Accolades tab. You can also find an Accolade for the Horizon Stadium Circuit under the Road Racing tab.
Complete Horizon Realms Accolades to acquire 12 new badges coming to the game. Plus, for the first time ever, unlocking an accolade will reward the player with #Forzathon Points! Go for a 100% in every Realm and unlock rewards with your newly acquired Points.
Earning accolades will also score new cars for your garage. Complete unique challenges featured on every Realm to unlock four new-to-Horizon reward cars:
Lamborghini’s take on a hyper hybrid, the 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto
Stomp the off-road scene with the 2023 Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato
The mightiest version of the Exige, the 2018 Lotus Exige Cup 430
Ride the king of the Ice Age with the 2022 Hennessey Mammoth 6×6
Two Ways to Dive into Horizon Realms
There will be two different ways to experience Horizon Realms:
Skill Mode
Choose one of the Horizon Realms to enter and try to bank as much Skill Score as possible. Each Evolving World has its own separate Skill Score leaderboard, and there will also be a total Skill Score Leaderboard tallying up all points banked on each Realm – so try to take the top spot in all of them!
Earning enough Skill Score will also unlock new player Badges unique to Horizon Realms!
Free Mode
This mode puts the leaderboards to the side and focuses on players having a good time in their favorite Realms.
Enter on your own or with your friends in a Convoy to explore your favorite Realms, obtain Badges tied to previous content updates, unlock accolades to earn #Forzathon Points, and more!
Start Your Engines at the New Horizon Stadium Circuit
Line up at the starting line of a brand-new race route: the Horizon Stadium Circuit! Featuring corners, bends, and racing decorations, this new track will become a permanent race route in the game – complete with its own event icon on the map and Rivals leaderboard!
Score your best time on this new race route in Rivals and Horizon Open and explore the Stadium Track Realm in Horizon Realms‘ Free Mode and Skill Mode.
Explore Nissan’s Heritage with a New Car Pack
Four new cars from throughout Nissan’s automotive history will become available for purchase as Forza Horizon 5 releases for PlayStation 5 with the Nissan Retro Rides Car Pack.
This new DLC pack includes the 1989 Nissan Pao, 1991 Nissan Figaro, 1989 Nissan Scargo, and the 1987 Nissan Be-1.
Add these cars to your collection and customize them how you want!
The Nissan Retro Rides Car Pack will be available starting April 25 for $4.99/€4.99/£3.99. Players who bought the Ultimate Car Pack Collection will receive this Car Pack at no additional cost.
Pre-order Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation 5 Today!
Forza Horizon 5 is now available for pre-order ahead of its PS5 release on April 29! Visit the PlayStation Store to pre-purchase one of Forza Horizon 5’s different editions.
Standard Edition comes with the complete base game and its free content and features like Horizon Realms.
Get access to an extra 42 cars added with Car Pass by purchasing the Deluxe Edition of Forza Horizon 5.
Upgrade your adventure to the fullest with the Premium Edition. This edition comes with both Forza Horizon 5 expansions (Rally Adventure and Hot Wheels), 42 additional cars from Car Pass, VIP Membership, and extra perks that are included in the Welcome Pack.
Pre-ordering Premium Edition also grants you Early Access to the game, starting April 25, 2025!
No matter which version of the game you choose to pre-order, you will get a special bundle completely free of charge with your purchase including:
Forza Horizon 5’s cover car: the 2021 Mercedes-AMG Mercedes-AMG ONE
5,000 #Forzathon Points which can be used to buy cars and cosmetics
5 Backstage Passes which can be used to unlock any hard-to-find car available in the Backstage Shop
If you’re already playing Forza Horizon 5, be sure to share the news with your PS5 friends and invite them to join us at the Horizon Festival as cross-play will be available between all platforms!
PlayStation 5 Graphics Modes
Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 features two rendering modes to choose from: Performance (60fps) and Quality (30fps).
On PS5 Pro, the Performance mode receives increased visual fidelity, while Quality mode adds ray traced car reflections to Races and Free Roam.
We hope you are looking forward to exploring Forza Horizon 5’s vast open world and features with Horizon Realms across all platforms the game is available on. Remember that you can pre-order any version of Forza Horizon 5 starting today on the PlayStation Store to receive a special bundle; pre-purchasing Premium Edition will grant you Early Access on April 25.
Auch dieses Mal werden mit dem neuen Xbox-Update wieder frische Features ausgerollt. Ab heute kannst Du als Game Pass-Abonnent*in Deine Freund*innen ganz bequem über einen Link zu Deinen Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta)-Sessions einladen. Außerdem stehen noch mehr über Cloud spielbare Xbox-Titel zur Verfügung. Falls Du es verpasst haben solltest: Xbox forscht aktiv an der Nutzung von K.I. im Gaming, und im Januar haben wir einen Netzwerkqualitätsindikator eingeführt. Außerdem gibt es ein neues Controller-Update zur Verbesserung des Gameplays. Weitere Details findest Du weiter unten im Text:
Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta)
Sende Einladungslinks an Deine Freund*innen, um gemeinsam in einer Cloud Gaming-Session zu zocken.
Ab heute kannst du als Xbox Game Pass Ultimate-Abonnent*in, während Du den Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) Service in Deinem Webbrowser oder auf Deinem unterstützten Fernseher verwendest, Links generieren, um andere Game Pass Ultimate-Abonnent*innen zu Deinen Spielsitzungen einzuladen.
Während des Spielens kannst du als Xbox Game Pass Ultimate-Mitglied einen Session-Link erstellen, indem Du das Spieleinladungsmenü im Guide oder im Spiel öffnest und dann nach dem Abschnitt „Anyone“ suchst. Kopiere diesen Link und schicke ihn an Deine Freund*innen, damit sie an der Spielsitzung teilnehmen können.
Einladungslinks bieten Flexibilität bei der Auswahl der Personen, die zu einer Spielsitzung eingeladen werden sollen. Du kannst eine direkte Nachricht senden, eine Gruppe zum Chatten einladen oder den Link in einem sozialen Netzwerk teilen. Eingeladene Spieler*innen können sofort über ihren Webbrowser oder einen unterstützten Fernseher an deiner Cloud-Gaming-Sitzung teilnehmen.
So nimmst Du über einen Webbrowser oder ein Mobilgerät an einer Spielesitzung teil:
So nimmst Du an einer Spielesitzung auf einem Fernseher teil:
Öffne den Einladungslink auf einem PC oder Mobilgerät.
Klicke auf die Schaltfläche „Auf einem anderen Gerät beitreten“, um deinen Code zu erhalten.
Öffne den Xbox Guide auf Deinem Fernseher und wähle die Option „Hast du einen Code für eine Spielesitzung?“ aus
Gib den Code über den Webbrowser ein und spiele.
Bei der Nutzung dieser neuen Funktion sind einige Dinge zu beachten:
Alle Spieler*innen müssen über ein Xbox-Konto verfügen und für einige Spiele ist der Xbox Game Pass Ultimate erforderlich.
Alle Spieler*innen müssen über eine Berechtigung für das Spiel verfügen, um spielen zu können.
Die Anzahl der Spieler*innen, die über den Einladungslink beitreten können, hängt von der maximalen Anzahl der Spieler*innen ab, die das Spiel zulässt.
Nach dem Erstellen eines Links können die Hosts der Session diesen jederzeit widerrufen, um zu verhindern, dass neue Spieler*innen beitreten.
Die Möglichkeit, vorhandene Spieler*innen aus der Sitzung zu entfernen, hängt vom Spiel ab.
Streame Dein Spiel – Neue Cloud-Titel verfügbar
Diesen Monat fügen wir der Sammlung von „Stream Dein eigenes Spiel“ noch mehr Spiele hinzu. Als Abonnent*in des Game Pass Ultimate kannst Du über 50 Cloud-Spiele auf unterstützten Geräten streamen, sofern Du sie besitzt.
Kürzlich hinzugefügt:
Blasphemous 2
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
Slime Rancher 2
Subnautica
Subnautica: Below Zero
The Talos Principle 2
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered
Bald verfügbar:
Atomic Heart
Cult of the Lamb
Hotline Miami
Killer Frequency
Neva
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
Phanton Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate
Serious Sam Collection
Trepang 2
Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition
Und mehr…
Die vollständige Liste der Cloud-Spiele, die auf unterstützten Geräten gestreamt werden können, findest Du hier. Weitere Informationen findest Du hier.
Falls Du es verpasst hast
Xbox forscht gerade an der Nutzung von KI im Gaming. Außerdem enthielt das Xbox Update im Januar eine neue Ausführung des Netzwerkqualitätsindikators für Cloud-Gaming, ein Controller-Update und Updates für PC-Gaming, die die Stabilität, Auffindbarkeit von Titeln und Benutzerfreundlichkeit verbessern.
Durchbrüche in der generativen KI
Nach einer auf der Webseite Nature veröffentlichten Studie, haben wir kürzlich ein neues generatives KI-Modell für die Spielkonzeption namens Muse angekündigt. Wir untersuchen, wie dieses Modell eines Tages sowohl Spieler*innen als auch Spieleentwickler*innen zugutekommen kann: Von der Wiederbelebung nostalgischer Spiele bis hin zu einer schnelleren Ideenfindung und -umsetzung für Entwickler gibt es zahlreiche mögliche Anwendungsmöglichkeiten.
Weitere Informationen zu diesem Durchbruch findest Du in diesem Artikel.
Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) – Aktualisierung des Netzwerkqualitätsindikators
Der neue Netzwerkqualitätsindikator ist jetzt für alle verfügbar und hilft bei der Diagnose potenzieller Netzwerkprobleme während gestreamter Spielsitzungen. Die meisten Audio- und Videoprobleme werden durch Probleme mit der Netzwerkverbindung verursacht. Diese neue Funktion hilft dabei, die Qualität der Netzwerkverbindung zu verfolgen, während Du über Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) auf unterstützten Geräten spielst.
Um die Netzwerkwarnsymbole ein- oder auszuschalten, gehe zu Deinem Profilbild > Einstellungen > Streaming > Netzwerkqualitätsanzeige. Weitere Informationen zu dieser Funktion und Tipps zur Fehlerbehebung findest du hier.
Xbox-Zubehör – Firmware-Update für den Xbox Wireless Controller
Wir haben ein Firmware-Update für den Xbox Wireless Controller veröffentlicht, das Verbesserungen bei der automatischen Zentrierung des Daumensticks, der Anpassung des Auslösers und der Maus-zu-Daumenstick-Eingaben enthält. Installiere dieses Update über auf Xbox Series X|S und Xbox One oder einem Windows-PC.
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Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, the Xbox App on Windows PC, 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!
A genre-evolving 3v3 tactical shooter driven by Duality. Use Duality to control two bodies in real-time, letting you defend two sites at once, cover your own cross, or even trade yourself. Master tactical gunplay and an arsenal of future tech to achieve infamy.
The conqueror, who has gone through many trials in his life, decided to retire and become a hermit, to simply lie in his solitary cave away from people. But fate throws new challenges even in such a simple endeavor. The tomb where he loves to sleep has disappeared. Now he must embark on a quest to find it and solve many mysteries along the way.
In this new anthology release of Crime Opera, explore a variety of short stories that take place before, during and after the events of the original visual novel, all presented in beautifully crafted hand-drawn style to convey the drama, emotion and gritty truth surrounding characters’ lives in the criminal underworld.
Experience a new chapter in the mafia tale surrounding the Gallos family! This story begins 9 years after the original. Xander Gallo is now bitter, alone and out of control. He’s causing problems for not only other families within the syndicate but also for younger Gallo members as well.
Open cars and boxes, rummage through piles of wood, search the forests. Cats are well hidden, but they meow when you get near so listen closely and you might just be able to find them all. Features more than twelve charming winter landscapes with over 120 little cats to find.
Save your family by going on an adventure as a cute bunny. Collect berries, find secrets with bonuses, throw objects at enemies or jump on them to win. Find secret stars and change costumes. Defeat the bosses and get to the last one to save the little rabbits from captivity. Explore green fields, caves, rivers, snowy mountains, icy lakes, deserts and ruins.
Crowns and Pawns is a modern-day point and click adventure. The game highlights the less-explored history of Europe. Experience the legendary stories of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, bring to light the villainous branch of the KGB, solve puzzles and follow hints to reveal the secrets of the King who was never crowned.
The cult classic from the ’90s returns! Glover is a charming 3D platformer where you control a magical glove on a quest to restore balance to the kingdom. Roll, jump, and manipulate your magic ball to solve puzzles, overcome challenges, and defeat the evil glove threatening the world!
Ready to set sail on an adventure full of challenges and treasures? In Pirate Trails, you are the master cartographer of the seven seas. But instead of sailing, your mission is to chart the best course for pirate ships to collect treasures and safely anchor at the final port. Rotate and swap hexagonal tiles to create the perfect route – but beware, a wrong path might lead your ship straight to the Kraken!
Embark on a journey of anomalies and repetition in Prison Loop, a captivating puzzle game. Test your observation skills, critical thinking, and ability to manipulate time to your advantage. Explore a meticulously designed prison filled with hidden secrets, atmospheric details, and haunting visuals.
Two Point County’s most daring adventurers have travelled to the far reaches of the known map and returned with unique artefacts to host in your museum, along with the coordinates of a new expedition location, home to an exclusive special exhibit and events! The Explorer Edition brings a selection of decorative items to embellish your halls, walls and floors with bespoke designs and well-travelled statues. As well as exclusive items to help your experts replenish faster to send out on more expeditions
A new game concept inspired by the classic Tower of Hanoi. Assemble towers stacking pieces of the same color on a hexagonal board with a mysterious and relaxing atmosphere. Unlock blocked hexagonal cells by building a tower of the same color to open new paths and advance in the resolution of the level.
An unremarkable princess in an unremarkable castle has been kidnapped by a group of mysterious ninjas. Luckily for her, a young ninja named Casey is aware of the situation and embarks on a mission to save her because… he is the Ninja of Justice! Join Casey and learn the art of ninjutsu as he explores a land full of secrets and dangerous enemies!
The ultimate hunting experience awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds. Fulfill your duty as a Hunter, tracking down and defeating powerful monsters while forging strong new weapons and armor from the materials you harvest, as you work to uncover the connection between the people of the Forbidden Lands and the locales they inhabit.
An interactive game experience that is designed to ease your mind and have fun popping innocent balloons. Jump into the role of a little paper plane that is supposed to rescue the world from evil balloon demons by dashing through them. An excellent game for relaxing and blowing off some steam after an exhausting day of hassle.
The master of golf sims is back! Tee off with the world’s top golfers on the most storied courses on golf’s biggest stages. Pre-order PGA Tour 2K25 Standard Edition and receive the Extra Butter x adidas Pack, which includes actor, “pretty great golfer,” and now playable character Chris McDonald. Included are three stylish cosmetics — hat, jacket and shoes. Plus, with your pre-order (by February 27, 2025), you’ll also get PGA Tour 2K23 Standard Edition (digital) to play while you wait!
Willkommen bei Next Week on Xbox! Wie immer stellen wir Dir alle neuen Spiele vor, die bald für Xbox Series X|S und Xbox One, Windows und im Game Pass erhältlich sind. Klick Dich einfach durch die Spiel-Details, um mehr zu möglichen Vorbestellungen zu erfahren (Änderungen vorbehalten).
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Ein bahnbrechender 3v3-Taktik-Shooter, geprägt von Dualität. Steuere zwei Körper in Echtzeit und schütze zwei Standorte, gib Dir selbst Deckung, oder setze Dein Leben aufs Spiel. Erkämpfe Dir mit taktischem Gunplay und futuristischer Technik Deinen Ruf.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Der Eroberer, der in seinem Leben unzählige Herausforderungen gemeistert hat, beschließt, sich zurückzuziehen und ein Einsiedler zu werden. Er möchte einfach in seiner Höhle liegen, weit weg von den Menschen. Doch das Schicksal höchstpersönlich erschwert ihm selbst dieses Vorhaben. Die Gruft, in der er so gerne schläft, ist verschwunden. Nun muss er sich auf die Suche machen und dabei unterschiedliche Rätsel lösen.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Dieser neue Sammelband von Crime Opera enthält eine Reihe von Kurzgeschichten, die vor, während und nach den Ereignissen der originalen Visual-Novel spielen. Sie alle werden in einem wunderschönen handgezeichneten Stil präsentiert, um die Dramatik, die Emotionen und die düstere Wahrheit über das Leben der Charaktere in der kriminellen Unterwelt authentisch zu transportieren.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Die Mafia-Erzählung um die Familie Gallos wird um ein neues Kapitel reicher! Diese Geschichte beginnt neun Jahre nach dem Original. Xander Gallo ist inzwischen verbittert, allein und völlig außer Kontrolle. Er bereitet nicht nur anderen Familien innerhalb des Syndikats Probleme, sondern auch den jüngeren Gallo-Mitgliedern.
Xbox Play Anywhere Öffne Autos und Kisten, stöbere in Holzstapeln, durchsuche die Wälder. Die Katzen sind gut versteckt, aber sie miauen, wenn du Dich ihnen näherst. Also hör gut zu, um sie alle zu finden. Es warten mehr als zwölf bezaubernde Winterlandschaften auf Dich, in denen es mehr als 120 kleine Kätzchen zu finden gibt.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Rette Deine Familie, indem Du Dich als niedliches Häschen auf ein spannendes Abenteuer begibst. Sammle Beeren, lüfte Geheimnisse, die Boni enthalten, bewirf Deine Feinde mit Gegenständen oder springe auf sie, um zu gewinnen. Finde geheime Sterne und wechsle die Kostüme. Besiege die Bosse und erreiche den Endgegner, um die kleinen Hasen aus der Gefangenschaft zu retten. Erkunde grüne Felder, Höhlen, Flüsse, verschneite Berge, eisige Seen, Wüsten und Ruinen.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Crowns and Pawns ist ein modernes Point-and-Click-Abenteuer. Das Spiel beleuchtet die weniger bekannten Seiten der europäischen Geschichte. Lerne das legendäre Großfürstentums Litauen kennen, decke den bösartigen Zweig des KGB auf, löse Rätsel und folge Hinweisen, um die Geheimnisse des Königs zu lüften, der nie gekrönt wurde.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Der Kultklassiker aus den Neunzigern kehrt zurück! Glover ist ein charmanter 3D-Plattformer, in dem Du einen magischen Handschuh steuerst, um das Gleichgewicht des Königreichs wiederherzustellen. Rolle, springe und manipuliere Deinen magischen Ball, um Rätsel zu lösen, Herausforderungen zu meistern und den bösen Handschuh zu besiegen, der die Welt bedroht!
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Bist du bereit, die Segel zu setzen und ein Abenteuer voller Herausforderungen und Reichtümer zu erleben? In Pirate Trails giltst Du als Meisterkartograph*in der sieben Weltmeere. Doch anstatt selbst in See zu stechen, besteht Deine Aufgabe darin, den besten Kurs für Piratenschiffe zu kartographieren, damit diese Schätze sammeln und sicher im Zielhafen ankern können. Drehe und tausche sechseckige Kacheln, um die perfekte Route zu erstellen – aber Vorsicht, ein falscher Weg könnte Dein Schiff direkt zu den Kraken führen!
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Begib Dich auf eine Reise voller Anomalien und Wiederholungen in Prison Loop, einem fesselnden Puzzlespiel. Teste Deine Beobachtungsgabe, Dein kritisches Denken und Deine Fähigkeit, die Zeit zu Deinem Vorteil zu manipulieren. Erforsche ein Gefängnis voller versteckter Geheimnisse, stimmungsvoller Details und eindringlicher Bilder.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Zwei der kühnsten Abenteurer von Point County sind in die entlegensten Winkel der Welt gereist und mit einzigartigen Artefakten zurückgekehrt. Stelle sie in Deinem Museum aus und teile die Koordinaten eines neuen Expeditionsstandortes, an dem eine exklusive Sonderausstellung und verschiedene Veranstaltungen stattfinden werden. Die Explorer Edition enthält eine Auswahl dekorativer Gegenstände, die Deine Hallen, Wände und Böden verschönern werden. Außerdem warten exklusive Gegenstände auf Dich, mit denen Du Deine Expert*innen schneller zur nächsten Expedition schicken kannst.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere Ein neues Spielkonzept, inspiriert von dem Klassiker Tower of Hanoi. Baue Türme aus gleichfarbigen Steinen auf einem sechseckigen Spielbrett, das eine mysteriöse Atmosphäre versprüht. Entriegele blockierte Zellen, indem Du einen Turm der gleichen Farbe baust und eröffne neue Wege, um so das nächste Level zu erreichen.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Eine unscheinbare Prinzessin wurde von einer Gruppe mysteriöser Ninjas aus ihrem unscheinbaren Schloss entführt. Zu ihrem Glück ist ein junger Ninja namens Casey auf die Situation aufmerksam geworden und begibt sich auf die Suche nach ihr…denn er ist der Ninja der Gerechtigkeit! Begleite Casey und erlerne die Kunst des Ninjutsu, während er ein Land voller Geheimnisse und gefährlicher Feinde erkundet!
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S In Monster Hunter Wilds erwartet Dich das ultimative Jagderlebnis. Erfülle Deine Pflicht als Jäger*in, indem Du mächtige Monster aufspürst und diese bezwingst. Sammle Materialien, um damit neue Waffen und Rüstung zu schmieden. Dabei versuchst Du, die Verbindung zwischen den Einwohner*innen des Verbotenen Landes und den Orten, die sie bewohnen, aufzudecken.
Ein interaktives Spielerlebnis, das zum Entspannen einlädt. Du übernimmst die Kontrolle über einen kleinen Papierflieger, dessen Aufgabe darin besteht, die Welt vor bösen Ballon-Dämonen zu retten, indem er durch sie hindurchfliegt. Ein ausgezeichnetes Spiel, um nach einem anstrengenden Tag etwas Dampf abzulassen.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Der Vorreiter der Golfsimulationen ist zurück! Schlage mit den besten Golfer*innen der Welt ab und zeige Dein Talent auf den berühmtesten Plätzen des Sports. Wenn Du die PGA Tour 2K25 Standard Edition vorbestellst, erhältst Du das Extra Butter x adidas Pack, das Chris McDonald als spielbaren Charakter Chris enthält, dazu. Darüber hinaus erhältst Du drei stylische Kosmetika – Hut, Jacke und Schuhe. Und wenn Du das Spiel bis zum 27. Februar vorbestellst, gibt es die PGA Tour 2K23 Standard Edition (digital) sogar noch gratis dazu!
A major expansion to The Hunter’s Call sends pirates in pursuit of new victories!
The Sea of Thieves has always been a wild, untamed sanctuary for pirates, but in Season 15 the stakes across these scattered islands and open waters are being raised once again! The latest free Seasonal update sees The Hunter’s Call Trading Company vastly expanding their offerings while two uniquely powerful Megalodons join the fray, with further hunt-related excitement set to follow in the months ahead. Here’s what you can expect from Season 15 of Sea of Thieves…
The Hunter’s Call Grows
Season 15 is all about exploring the wilder side of life on the Sea of Thieves, and who better to lead the charge than The Hunter’s Call? This Trading Company, first introduced with our original Anniversary Update in 2019, sets itself apart from the others with a focus on fishing and, as the name would imply, hunting. Until now, pirates have been able to climb to rank 50 by delivering fish and meat to The Hunter’s Call representatives at Seaposts or, more recently, to the Sovereigns on their behalf.
From Season 15, however, The Hunter’s Call undergoes a major expansion. First and foremost, it’s being brought in line with other Trading Companies in terms of ranking prospects, with the reputation cap being raised to 100 and five levels of Distinction added. This means you can continue to progress with the Company well beyond what was previously possible, unlocking themed cosmetics as you go.
You can also choose to raise a Hunter’s Call Emissary Flag for the first time, enabling increased rewards for treasure handed in – but at the cost of making yourself a target for any Reapers lying in wait nearby! At the same time, new Fishing and Raid Voyages provide opportunities to set out in search of Company-specific loot, including exotic Treasured Fish hauled up from the depths and ready to make you rich…
Megalodon Mutations
Growing alongside The Hunter’s Call are the new dangers introduced to the seas, most notably two terrifying Ancient Megalodons that have crossed over from the Sea of the Damned, ready to unleash carnage with abilities that make them substantially more dangerous than any everyday shark.
The Feared Redmaw has risen from the boiling depths, wreathed in flame and wielding a devastating explosive attack to torch any ship that drifts a little too close. Keep your water barrel full to deal with fires breaking out or you’ll quickly find yourself in the hot seat! Meanwhile, the armour-plated Barnacled Dread torments sailors with Eel-ectric invasions, spawning these formidable Ocean Crawlers onto the decks of attacking ships. Repel boarders while using your cannons to chip away at the Megalodon’s coral armour until you can strike the beast directly!
These fearsome monsters offer tantalising loot if you manage to best them, but finding them isn’t always easy. In this, Hunter’s Call Emissaries have the advantage: ships flying a Grade 5 Emissary Flag will be able to track Ancient Megalodon locations using their Map Table and sail headlong into battle…
Hunter’s Gear
With a new Season, as always, comes 100 new levels of Renown to be earned and all the associated rewards! You can work towards earning new themed cosmetics such as Hungering One Hunter’s clothing, as well as a hoard of gold, Doubloons and Ancient Coins – while purchasing a Plunder Pass also lets you unlock the enigmatic Dynasty of the Deep collection and an extra 750 Ancient Coins.
The Pirate Emporium shopkeepers also debut the fabulous Rococo set this month, inviting you to indulge in the finest historical fashion. This collection includes a ship set with optional Collector’s items, weapons, costume and makeup to add some ostentatious flair to all aspects of the pirate life. Inclined towards the edible arts? You may also enjoy the Culinary Cadet Emote Bundle, with four cooking-themed emotes to get you in the gastronomic spirit!
All This and More
To keep the new content flowing steadily, not all of Season 15’s features will be landing at launch! The monthly updates in March and April will deliver further features on the hunting theme, as teased in our Season 15 launch trailer.
Over the next few months, you can expect to take up a new throwable hunting spear that will prove highly effective at taking down wild beasts, and experience a sudden bloom in the range of ambient wildlife you’ll see on your travels. Following that, some decidedly less passive wild boars will be taking up residence across the islands with their own stashes of loot to protect…
To help keep the feisty local fauna under control, The Hunter’s Call will offer pirates new Hunting Voyages, sending them off to seek a savage Grand Boar or trail in the wake of a rampaging Megalodon as it causes chaos across the waves. To get to grips with all the changes coming soon to the seas, be sure to dive into each month’s release notes when the accompanying updates go live!
Looking to amp up the action? With EA Play, members get unlimited access to EA’s most exciting sports games on The Play List, including the newly added EA Sports F1 24. Along with the hottest racing titles around, EA Play members can also enjoy in-game bonuses, discounts on digital purchases, up to 10-hour trials of fan-favorite games, and unlimited access to titles like EA Sports Madden NFL 25 and beyond.
EA Sports F1 24
EA Play members continue to win this month as EA Sports F1 24joins the Play List today! Players can join the grid and drive like the greatest in this official video game of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship. EA Sports F1 24 features an overhauled Career mode, the all-new EA Sports Dynamic Handling, a new broadcast presentation package and cutscenes that add to the race day immersion, actual driver audio samples taken from F1 broadcasts and much more. Play as your hero and build on their existing stats and reputation, bring back legendary icons from the past to continue their F1 legacy, or play as yourself and climb the ranks as an F1 or F2 rookie.
EA Sports Madden NFL 25
In addition to F1 24, EA Sports Madden NFL 25 is currently available on the Play List for EA Play members. Madden NFL 25 introduces upgraded iterations of FieldSense and Boom Tech on Xbox Series X|S — groundbreaking physics-based tackling and player control technologies — allowing players to be immersed in the game like never before. Alongside these innovative updates, Madden NFL 25 also brings new signature styles and mechanics to the field as well as overhauled visuals and presentation, including two additional commentary teams, to deliver unparalleled levels of NFL realism through all modes of play.
February Rewards
This month, EA Play members continue to unlock the thrill of special rewards, including:
EA Sports Madden NFL 25Supercharge Pack – February 6 to March 6
EA Sports Madden NFL 25MUT Pack – Now to February 28
EA Sports F1 245000 XP Boost – Now to February 28
EA Sports F1 24Champions Icon Pack – February 20 to March 18
EA Sports FC 25 Victory Wings Right Leg Tattoo & Clubs Coins – Now to March 13
EA Sports FC 25Football Ultimate Team Draft Token– February 15 to March 14
EA Sports NHL 25WOC Battle Pass XP Modifier Tokens – Now to March 27
EA Sports NHL 253000 CHEL Coins – Now to March 27
Apex Legends Fast Money Weapon Charm – Now to March 3
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Shape your destiny as an Envoy chosen by a mysterious god, wielding divine powers to confront ancient threats, unravel hidden mysteries, and decide the fate of the Living Lands.
Forge your own playstyle with four expansive skill trees—Fighter, Ranger, Wizard, and Godlike—and fight using powerful weapons, magic, and unique abilities like Grimoire Snap and Blood Magic.
Your companions are more than just allies—their unique abilities, personal struggles, and choices shape not only your journey but the world of Eora itself.
The wait is finally over—Avowed, Obsidian Entertainment’s highly anticipated fantasy RPG has officially launched! Step into the breathtaking Living Lands, a wild and mysterious island located in the Pillars of Eternity world of Eora, and embark on a journey filled with danger, discovery, and adventure.
Play today on Xbox Series X|S, the Xbox app for Windows PC, Battle.net, Steam, and cloud, to experience Obsidian’s latest RPG adventure. Available day one on Game Pass!
A Land in Turmoil
The Living Lands is a frontier unlike any other. This rugged and untamed island has become a haven for exiles, dreamers, and adventurers seeking a fresh start. Its vibrant regions and scattered settlements pulse with life, each hiding untold stories and ancient secrets waiting to be uncovered.
But this land of promise is fraught with peril. The Dreamscourge, a devastating soul-plague, is driving settlers to madness and turning them against one another. The very land itself resists colonization, haunted by echoes of lives long past. As an envoy chosen by a foreign emperor and blessed by a mysterious god, you are thrust into the heart of this chaos. With divine powers at your fingertips and the will to shape your own destiny, you’ll confront ancient threats, unravel mysteries, and decide the fate of the Living Lands. Will you unite its people or watch as their struggles tear them apart? The choices you make will define the future of the Living Lands—and the person you become.
Forge Your Own Path
In Avowed, the power of choice is yours. Create a character and shape your playstyle with four expansive skill trees—Fighter, Ranger, Wizard, and Godlike. Using two separate weapon loadouts, you can play as a stealthy sniper armed with dual pistols and a longbow or a spell-slinging barbarian wielding an axe and a grimoire, or whatever combination of loadouts you choose. This means that the possibilities are endless. Your choices define who you are and how you’ll tackle the challenges ahead.
But you’re not alone on this journey. Your companions each bring their own skills, personalities, and deeply personal stories:
Kai, the steadfast protector, whose calm demeanor and unwavering loyalty make him a dependable shield in battle.
Giatta, a brilliant animancer scientist, whose relentless curiosity drives her to uncover the mysteries of the Dreamscourge, even at great personal risk.
Marius, a lone-wolf hunter, whose sharp wit and tracking expertise make him an invaluable ally in the wilderness.
Yatzli, a fiery Godless expert, harnessing explosive magic and a rebellious spirit. Her disdain for the gods adds complexity to her character and your choices.
Their history, relationships, and perspectives intertwine with your story, adding depth and weight to every decision you make. Will you earn their trust, challenge their beliefs, or forge something more profound? How you guide your companions—and how they influence you—shapes the adventure in unexpected ways.
Your Living Lands, Your Way
Avowed is a game built to immerse you in its world. The Living Lands is a sprawling playground for adventurers, rewarding exploration at every turn. Traverse rugged cliffs, wade through winding rivers, and uncover unique hidden treasures—from ancient elemental weapons to fragments of God Shrine Totems that come together to create powerful new abilities.
Combat is equally immersive, offering a seamless blend of magic, melee, and ranged attacks. Unleash shockwaves with Grimoire Snap, trade health for devastating power with Blood Magic, wield weapons you have upgraded and enchanted, or mix and match abilities to create a playstyle that’s entirely your own. Every encounter is an opportunity to experiment, strategize, and push the boundaries of your party’s potential.
At the heart of Avowed lies its dedication to player choice. Inspired by the freedom of tabletop RPGs, the game puts the power in your hands. Your decisions ripple across the Living Lands, shaping alliances, influencing factions, and determining the fate of your companions. Whether you negotiate peace, spark conflict, or carve your own path through the chaos, your actions leave a lasting impact on the world of Eora.
This seamless blend of storytelling, exploration, and creativity makes Avowed an unforgettable RPG experience, one where every choice matters and every discovery feels personal.
Start Your Adventure Today
Whether you’re a longtime fan of Obsidian Entertainment or new to Eora, Avowed invites you to dive into a world of wonder, danger, and opportunity. With its vibrant setting, unforgettable characters, and deeply immersive gameplay, this is the role-playing experience you’ve been waiting for.
The Living Lands are calling. Gather your courage, forge your path, and let the adventure begin!
Avowed is available now for Xbox Series X|S, the Xbox app for Windows PC, Battle.net, Steam, cloud, and with Game Pass. Avowed also supports Xbox Play Anywhere, meaning when you buy the game through the store on Xbox or Windows, it’s yours to play on Xbox and Windows PC at no additional cost, and your game progress and achievements are saved across Xbox and Windows PC.
When you purchase Avowed on Battle.net or Xbox, or have an Xbox Game Pass membership (PC or Ultimate only), and connect your Battle.net and Xbox accounts, it’s also yours to play on Battle.net, Xbox and Xbox App for Windows at no additional cost. Avowed lets you pick up where you left off, bringing all of your saves, game add-ons, and Xbox achievement progress with you.
Avowed Premium Edition
Xbox Game Studios
☆☆☆☆☆651
★★★★★
$89.99
Premium Edition includes: – Avowed base game – Up to 5 days early access – Two Premium Skin Packs – Access to Avowed Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack Welcome to the Living Lands, a mysterious island filled with adventure and danger.
Set in the fictional world of Eora that was first introduced to players in the Pillars of Eternity franchise, Avowed is a first-person fantasy action RPG from the award-winning team at Obsidian Entertainment. You are the envoy of Aedyr, a distant land, sent to investigate rumors of a spreading plague throughout the Living Lands – an island full of mysteries and secrets, danger and adventure, and choices and consequences, and untamed wilderness. You discover a personal connection to the Living Lands and an ancient secret that threatens to destroy everything. Can you save this unknown frontier and your soul from the forces threatening to tear them asunder? The Weird and Wonderful Living Lands
The Living Lands is a place that feels foreign yet somewhat intrinsic to you as it feels the island itself is calling out to you for help. Explore an island home to many different environments and landscapes, each with their own unique ecosystem. Visceral Combat to Play Your Way
Mix and match swords, spells, guns, and shields to fight your way. Dig into your grimoire for spells to trap, freeze or burn enemies, bash them with your shield, or use range bows to attack from a distance. Companions as part of your journey
Companions from a spread of species will fight alongside you, with their own unique set of abilities. From a former mercenary to an eccentric wizard, they will be part of your journey with your choices shaping them as you help them with their quests.
Avowed Standard Edition
Xbox Game Studios
☆☆☆☆☆560
★★★★★
$69.99
Welcome to the Living Lands, a mysterious island filled with adventure and danger.
Set in the fictional world of Eora that was first introduced to players in the Pillars of Eternity franchise, Avowed is a first-person fantasy action RPG from the award-winning team at Obsidian Entertainment. You are the envoy of Aedyr, a distant land, sent to investigate rumors of a spreading plague throughout the Living Lands – an island full of mysteries and secrets, danger and adventure, and choices and consequences, and untamed wilderness. You discover a personal connection to the Living Lands and an ancient secret that threatens to destroy everything. Can you save this unknown frontier and your soul from the forces threatening to tear them asunder? The Weird and Wonderful Living Lands
The Living Lands is a place that feels foreign yet somewhat intrinsic to you as it feels the island itself is calling out to you for help. Explore an island home to many different environments and landscapes, each with their own unique ecosystem. Visceral Combat to Play Your Way
Mix and match swords, spells, guns, and shields to fight your way. Dig into your grimoire for spells to trap, freeze or burn enemies, bash them with your shield, or use range bows to attack from a distance. Companions as part of your journey
Companions from a spread of species will fight alongside you, with their own unique set of abilities. From a former mercenary to an eccentric wizard, they will be part of your journey with your choices shaping them as you help them with their quests.
For those of you that have been exploring the Living Lands in Avowed, thank you for taking a break to check out the latest Game Pass news! We have some exciting new reveals and exclusive Perks to tease your install buttons. Also, mark your calendars and check out the ID@Xbox Showcase during IGN Fan Fest 2025 on Monday, February 24 at 10am PT for even more Game Pass announcements. Let’s get to the games!
Available Today
Avowed (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – February 18 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Available on day one! Welcome to the Living Lands, a mysterious island filled with adventure and danger. Set in the fictional world of Eora that was first introduced to players in the Pillars of Eternity franchise, Avowed is a first-person fantasy action RPG from the award-winning team at Obsidian Entertainment. Check out Xbox Wire for Starting Tips to Help You on Your Adventure in the Living Lands.
Coming Soon
EA Sports F1 24 (Cloud, Console, and PC) EA Play – February 20 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass
Join the grid and chase podium glory with unlimited access to EA Sports F1 24, coming soon to The Play List. Members can master every turn and feel at one with the car with Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta), PC Game Pass, or Game Pass Ultimate via EA Play. Plus, score in-game rewards including 5,000 XP monthly.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – February 20 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is an isometric RPG by Owlcat Games, set in the grim darkness of the 41st millennium. As a powerful Rogue Trader, you command a starship, assemble a crew, and explore the Imperium, making fateful decisions in tactical, turn-based combat.
Watch Dogs: Legion (Cloud, Console, and PC) – February 25 Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard
Explore a massive urban open world featuring London’s many iconic landmarks and fun side activities where you can recruit (and play as) anyone. Everyone you see has a unique backstory, personality, and skill set for unique situations. Team up with your friends to complete new four-player co-op missions and PvP matches online.
In Case You Missed It
Ryse: Son of Rome Available with Cloud Gaming Game Pass Ultimate
Jump back in this immersive action-adventure story of struggle, brutality, and heroism with Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta). Amidst the chaos of the late Roman Empire, become soldier Marius Titus and embark on a perilous campaign to avenge the death of your family and defend the honor of Rome. In Gladiator Mode, step into the Colosseum and fight for the glory, spectacle, and entertainment of the crowds.
DLC / Game Updates
Sea of Thieves: Season 15 – Starting February 20
Sea of Thieves is more exciting than ever as new life abounds across the waves. Set forth on new Voyages for The Hunter’s Call, grapple with wild boars and deadly sea monsters, master using hunting spears and more, with new features to enjoy each month.
Ark Survival Ascended: Astraeos DLC – Available Now Game Pass members save 10%! Embark on your next epic odyssey within the world of Ark with Astraeos! Explore and immerse yourself in an elysian land of colossal proportions, steeped in Greek mythology. At over 260km², this massive new map is overflowing with stunning scenery, ancient ruins, and sacred temples. Face off against powerful new bosses, alpha dino variants with enhanced loot, and a fearsome miniboss lurking in mysterious caves.
Forza Motorsport: Update 17 – Available Now Update 17 celebrates cars that are fun, compact, and performant. Race four new-to-Motorsport cars: 2023 Toyota Camry TRD, 2022 Hyundai i20N, 2022 Toyota GR86, and 2021 Hyundai #98 Elantra TCR. Get the 2021 Toyota Yaris GR and 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5N in the Challenge Hub.
Age of Mythology: Retold – Immortal Pillars Expansion – March 4 Game Pass members can save 10% on their pre-order of Immortal Pillars, the highly anticipated first expansion for Age of Mythology: Retold. Harness the power of ancient Chinese mythology and discover a world where gods, monsters, and legends collide in an epic new chapter of mythical strategy.
Game Pass Ultimate Perks
Find all these Perks and more in the Game Pass section on your console, Xbox mobile app, or Xbox app on Windows PC to find new in-game content, consumables, and offers included with your Game Pass Ultimate membership.
Madden NFL 25: EA Play Supercharge Pack – Available Now Madden NFL 25 is now on The Play List. Get your Ultimate Team ready for the gridiron with the Supercharge Pack.
Minecraft: 1 Month Marketplace Pass – Available Now Get access to the Marketplace Pass for 1 month! Discover 150+ pieces of content including worlds, skin packs, add-ons and more refreshed monthly. This Perk requires a payment instrument to redeem. Terms apply.
Monster Hunter Now: MH Now Bundle – Available Now Claim 2 Ultra Hunting Tickets, 2 Paintballs, 2 Potions, a Wander Orb, and a Tigrex crafting material for weapons and armor. This Perk content requires Monster Hunter Now (mobile) to use. Valid only for iOS and Android versions of the game.
MultiVersus: MVP Pack 5 – Available Now The MultiVersus MVP Pack offers in-game content to further customize and boost your play for Game Pass Ultimate members. MVP Pack 5 includes a Rare Banner – Bun Power and a Legendary Taunt – Treat Break.
Naruto 4-Movie Collection: Free movies – Available Now (US Only) Claim four Anime classic movies including Naruto Shippuden The Movie: Blood Prison, Naruto Road to Ninja, Naruto The Last, and Boruto: The Naruto Movie. More Naruto titles are on sale during Anime month. Available in the US only.
Leaving February 28
The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon. Whether there are loose ends to tie up or you still want to try these out, this is your call to jump back in. Remember to use your membership discount to save up to 20% on your purchase to keep it in your library.
F1 22 (Console and PC) EA Play
Gris (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Maneater (Cloud, Console, and PC)
PAW Patrol World (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Space Engineers (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Wo Long Fallen Dynasty (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Yakuza 3 Remastered (Cloud, Console, and PC)
Yakuza 4 Remastered (Cloud, Console, and PC)
We’re adding more games over time to the ‘Stream your own game’ collection for Game Pass Ultimate members. Go to Xbox.com/Play to see the list of available cloud playable games to stream on supported devices if you own them.
As always you can tune into Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and Xbox on social for a reminder when these “coming soon” announcements turn into “play today.” Otherwise we’ll be back here to talk more games soon. Cheers!
Willkommen bei Next Week on Xbox! Wie immer stellen wir Dir alle neuen Spiele vor, die bald für Xbox Series X|S und Xbox One, Windows und im Game Pass erhältlich sind. Klick Dich einfach durch die Spiel-Details, um mehr zu möglichen Vorbestellungen zu erfahren (Änderungen vorbehalten).
Game Pass / Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere Willkommen im Land der Lebenden, einer geheimnisvollen Insel voller Abenteuer und Gefahren. Avowed, ein Fantasy-Rollenspiel aus der Ego-Perspektive vom preisgekrönten Team von Obsidian Entertainment, spielt in der fiktiven Welt von Eora, die erstmals in der Pillars of Eternity-Reihe vorgestellt wurde. Game Pass Ultimate- und PC Game Pass-Mitglieder können das Avowed Premium Upgrade Add-on erwerben, um bis zu 5 Tage Early Access, zwei Premium Skin-Sets und Zugang zum Avowed Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack zu erhalten.
Blow it up ist ein Physik-Zerstörungsspiel mit leichten Puzzle-Elementen. Dabei feuerst Du Bomben ab, um Feinde zu zerstören, die sich hinter Turm-ähnlichen Konstruktionen verstecken. Meistere sieben einzigartige Bomben in einer realistischen Physiksimulation und erkunde über 70 Level voller Chaos.
Verbessere und verwalte Zoos, um der Top-Tycoon in Idle Zoo Park zu werden! Restauriere alte Zoos und baue neue, füge verschiedene Tiere hinzu, um die Attraktivität und die Einnahmen zu steigern, baue einkommensgenerierende Orte und locke mehr Besucher*innen an, um Dein Zooimperium zu vergrößern und den Tycoon-Status zu erreichen!
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Reise zurück in die 90er Jahre und erlebe den prägenden Sommer von vier Highschool-Mädchen, die durch ihre wachsende Freundschaft, ihre Punk-Band und ein unerklärliches Ereignis, das ihr Leben für immer verändern wird, eng zusammenrücken.
Tauche ein in die zauberhafte Welt von Bee Flowers, einem bezaubernden Puzzlespiel, in dem Du fleißige Bienen durch sechseckige Gitter lenkst, um bunte Blumenfelder zu bestäuben. Mit seiner entspannenden Spielmechanik und den immer schwieriger werdenden Puzzles bietet das Spiel die perfekte Kombination aus Strategie und Entspannung.
Tauche ein in kreative Bauaktivitäten, indem Du im Build Lands-Modus drei Inselwelten wiederaufbaust oder im Land Editor Deine eigenen Kreationen erschaffst und mit anderen teilst. Dank einer großen Auswahl an Baublöcken kannst Du vielseitige Strukturen gestalten – von Berghütten und Burgen bis hin zu dichten Wäldern und einzigartigen Designs.
Mona reist wieder durch die Dimensionen! Nach ihren Abenteuern trifft sie ihren göttlichen Beschützer, bevor ein magisches Portal sie in eine zusammenbrechende Welt schickt. Dort findet sie sich in der verfallenen Interdimensionalen Universität der Magie wieder. Nun muss sie in diesem Wimmelbild-Abenteuerspiel atemberaubende Welten mit einzigartigen Herausforderungen, Kreaturen und Verbündeten erkunden.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Ein wunderschön gestaltetes 2D-Plattformspiel, das für ein entspannendes und dennoch fesselndes Erlebnis sorgt. Mit faszinierenden handgezeichneten Landschaften und einem beruhigenden Soundtrack werden die Spieler*innen eingeladen, eine ruhige Welt voller leichter Herausforderungen und fesselndem Gameplay zu erkunden.
Ein First-Person-Survival-Horror-Spiel mit Found-Footage-Elementen. Es erzählt die Geschichte eines Jugendlichen, der 1998 versehentlich in die Tiefen von „The Backrooms“ fällt.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Ein 2D-narratives RPG, das in einer von Osteuropa des 19. Jahrhunderts inspirierten Welt mit modernem Twist spielt. Begleite Liza, eine junge Vampirin, die mit ihrer Moral und der übernatürlichen Welt ringt, in die sie hineingezogen wurde. Wirst Du Deine Menschlichkeit bewahren oder tiefer in das Grauen abgleiten, zu dem Du geworden bist?
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Goro Majima, ein berüchtigter Ex-Yakuza, findet sich nach einem Schiffbruch plötzlich auf einer abgelegenen Insel im Pazifik wieder. Ohne Erinnerung – nicht einmal an seinen eigenen Namen – begibt er sich auf die Suche nach Hinweisen auf seine verlorene Vergangenheit. An seiner Seite ist Noah, ein Junge, der ihm das Leben gerettet hat. Doch schon bald geraten die beiden in einen gefährlichen Konflikt zwischen skrupellosen Verbrechern, modernen Piraten und zwielichtigen Gestalten – alle auf der Jagd nach einem legendären Schatz.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Ein böser Fluch hat das Land heimgesucht und die Toten in lebende Leichen verwandelt. Die einzige Möglichkeit, die Nation vor dem Untergang durch die Armeen der Untoten zu bewahren, ist die Vernichtung der Untoten. Doch ganze Heere von Soldat*innen wurden ausgelöscht und in Zombies verwandelt. Nur ein Mann hat die Fähigkeiten, unbemerkt in feindliches Gebiet einzudringen und den Anführer zu stürzen – der Meister der Tarnung, Ninja-Meister Toru!
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere Weiche aus und blockiere die herannahenden Katzen! Benutze Power-Ups, um das Blatt zu wenden. Wenn Du schon immer Deine Freund*innen mit einem riesigen Laserpointer oder mit einer Käsekanone abschießen wolltest, kannst Du das jetzt tun! Pass nur auf die fliegenden Wollknäuel auf.
Du dachtest, sie kommen aus dem Weltall? Falsch gedacht! In diesem legendären Shoot ‚em up aus der Heimcomputer-Ära, das für moderne Plattformen neu aufgelegt und originalgetreu nachgebildet wurde, liegt es an Dir, eine Alien-Invasion aus den Tiefen des Ozeans zu stoppen!
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S Bay Breaker ist ein Spiel, bei dem man durch ruhige Meereslandschaften navigiert und mit einem Boot Bälle verschießt, die Felsen zerschlagen. Die Spieler*innen sammeln Juwelen und Münzen, die in den Levels versteckt sind. Zerstören alle Blöcke und verdiene Verzauberungen, um Deine Fähigkeiten zu verbessern.
Ein Arcade-Spiel für jedes Alter. In 40 Levels musst Du mit Geschick und schnellen Reflexen alle Blöcke auf dem Bildschirm zerstören. Die Blöcke werden im Laufe des Spiels immer schwieriger, so dass Du clevere Strategien entwickeln musst. So bleibst Du am Ball und hast nach jedem Level das Gefühl, etwas erreicht zu haben.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Dr. Cavor wird von den mysteriösen Seleniten im Inneren des Mondes gefangen gehalten. Er versucht, zur Oberfläche und von dort zur Erde zu entkommen, aber zuerst muss er sich den Bewohner*innen der Mondunterwelt stellen, deren Katakomben komplex und tödlich sind!
Ein elektrisierender Twin-Stick-Shooter, der Dich in einen Wirbelwind aus Action und Intensität stürzt. Tauche ein in ein fesselndes Erlebnis mit blitzschnellem Gameplay, das Deinen Adrenalinspiegel in die Höhe treibt und Deine Reflexe schärft.
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere Nach vielen Jahren der Kämpfe beschloss eine Gruppe Wikinger*innen, dass es an der Zeit war, neue Länder zu erobern. Mit dem Schutz des Gottes Njord macht sich ein neuer Clan, der sich auf die Navigation spezialisiert hat, auf die Suche nach Ruhm! Ordne in diesem Logik-Puzzlespiel die Dörfer auf den Inseln an, um ihr Herrschaftsgebiet zu erweitern!
Optimiert für Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery Lulu’s Temple fordert Dich heraus, Dich in eine tiefe, schreckliche Pyramide voller gefährlicher Feind*innen, Fallen und Geheimnisse zu wagen. Schlüpfe in die Rolle einer*eines neugierigen Archäolog*in, die*der in einen Tempel hineinstolpert und sich einschließt. Benutze Deine mächtige Waffe, um die Untoten zu vernichten, und Deine Fackel, um Dir den Weg zu leuchten.
Der Meister der Golfsimulation ist zurück! Schlage mit den weltbesten Golfer*innen auf den berühmtesten Plätzen der größten Golfbühnen der Welt ab. Bestelle PGA Tour 2K25 Legend oder die Deluxe Edition vor, um ab dem 21. Februar bis zu sieben Tage früher auf das Spiel zugreifen zu können. Mit der Legend Edition wertest Du Dein Spiel und Deinen Look mit sechs zusätzlichen Inhaltspaketen voller leistungsstarker Upgrades, schicken Kosmetika und einem neuen spielbaren Charakter sowie dem Clubhaus-Pass Premium (Saison 1-5) auf.
Xbox One X Enhanced Ein gemütlicher Slice-of-Life-Visual-Novel, der in einer fiktiven Version von Wellington, Neuseeland, spielt. Geboren als Fuchs in den Wäldern Koreas, trägt Miho die Erinnerung an einen Reisenden in sich, der ihr einst Freundlichkeit zeigte und von seinem Zuhause sprach. Jetzt, mehr Mensch als Fuchs, hat Miho eine lange, lange Zeit damit verbracht, diese Person zu suchen.
Das ultimative Rennen hat begonnen – und Du bist eine*r der auserwählten Fahrer*innen der Erde! Tritt in einem außergewöhnlichen Turnier jenseits von Zeit und Raum an, ausgerichtet von den Gottheiten der Galaxie. Jedes Planetensystem entsendet eine*n einzige*n Fahrer*in, um auf 27 atemberaubenden Strecken voller gigantischer Titan*innen um den Sieg zu kämpfen. Doch die Einsätze sind hoch: Wenn Planeten verlieren, droht ihnen die Eliminierung.
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, the Xbox App on Windows PC, 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!
Avowed Standard Edition
Xbox Game Studios
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$69.99
Avowed – February 18 Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere
Welcome to the Living Lands, a mysterious island filled with adventure and danger. Set in the fictional world of Eora that was first introduced to players in the Pillars of Eternity franchise, Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG from the award-winning team at Obsidian Entertainment. Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members can purchase the Avowed Premium Upgrade Addon to receive access up to 5 days early, two sets of premium skins, and access to the Avowed Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack.
Blow it up is a physics destruction game with light-puzzle elements where you shoot bombs to destroy enemies hidden behind tower-like structures. Master seven unique bombs in a realistic physics simulation and explore over 70 levels of mayhem.
Upgrade and manage zoos to become a top tycoon in Idle Zoo Park! Revive old zoos and construct new ones, add various animals to boost appeal and income, build income-generating spots, and attract more visitors to grow your zoo empire and achieve tycoon status!
Rewind back to the 90s and live the defining summer of four high school girls as they forge bonds through their growing friendship, their punk band, and an unexplained event that will forever change their lives.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Bee Flowers, a delightful puzzle game where you guide busy bees through hexagonal grids to pollinate vibrant fields of flowers. With its relaxing mechanics and progressively challenging puzzles, the game offers the perfect blend of strategy and serenity.
Engage in block-building activities by reconstructing three sets of islands in the Build Lands mode, or by building and sharing your own creations in the Land Editor. With a wide selection of blocks, you can create various structures such as mountain cabins, castles, forests, or other designs.
Harmony Chronicles: Demon Of The Void Collector’s Edition
Mona is about to travel through dimensions again! After her adventures, she meets her divine protector before a magic portal sends her to a collapsing world, finding herself at the decayed Interdimensional University of Magic. Now she must navigate awe-inspiring worlds with unique challenges, creatures, and allies in this hidden object adventure game.
A beautifully crafted 2D platformer designed to provide a relaxing yet engaging experience. With mesmerizing hand-drawn landscapes and a soothing soundtrack, players are invited to explore a serene world filled with light challenges and immersive gameplay.
A 2D narrative RPG set in a 19th century Eastern European inspired world, with a modern twist. Guide Liza, a young vampire struggling with her morality and the supernatural world she has been pulled into. Will you retain your humanity or descend further into the horror you have become?
Goro Majima, a notorious ex-yakuza suddenly finds himself shipwrecked on a remote island in the Pacific. Unable to remember even his own name, he sets sail in search of clues to his lost memories, accompanied by a boy named Noah who saved his life. Before long, they’re caught up in a conflict between cutthroat criminals, modern-day pirates, and other scoundrels over a legendary treasure.
An evil curse that transforms the dead into living corpses was cast upon the land. The only way to stop the entire nation from crumbling to the undead is defeating the Kind of Undead, but entire armies of soldiers were annihilated and transformed into zombies. Only the master of steath, Ninja Master Toru, can infiltrate into the enemy territory and claim the leader’s head!
Dodge, roll, block incoming cats! Use power-ups to turn the scores. If you’ve always wanted to catch your friends with a giant laser pointer or shoot’em with a cheese cannon you can do it all! Just watch out for those flying yarn balls.
You thought they’d come from space? Wrong! It’s up to you alone to stop an alien invasion from the depths of the ocean in this legendary, home computer era shoot ‘em up, dredged up and faithfully rebuilt for modern platforms – X-Out: Resurfaced!
Bay Breaker is a game that involves navigating across serene seascapes and using a boat to launch balls that break rocks. Players can collect jewels and coins hidden within the levels. The game includes challenges where players destroy all the blocks and earn enchantments to improve their abilities.
An arcade game for all ages. With 40 levels, your goal is to use skill and quick reflexes to destroy all the blocks on the screen. The blocks get tougher as you progress, requiring clever strategies, keeping you engaged and provides a sense of achievement with every level.
Dr. Cavor is trapped inside the Moon, held captive by the mysterious Selenites. He endeavors to escape to the surface and from there to Earth, but first he must match wits with the dwellers of the lunar underworld, whose catacombs are complex and deadly!
An electrifying twin-stick shooter that propels you into a whirlwind of action and intensity. Dive into an immersive experience with lightning-fast gameplay that will keep your adrenaline pumping and your reflexes sharp.
After many years of battles, a group of Vikings decided it was time to conquer new lands. With the protection of the god Njord, a new clan specialized in navigation sets off in search of glory! Arrange the Viking villages in the islands to expand their domains, in this logic puzzle game!
Lulu’s Temple challenges you to venture inside a deep horrifying pyramid, filled with dangerous foes, traps and mysteries. Play as a curious archaeologist who foolishly traps himself inside a temple after stumbling his way in. Use your powerful gun to blast the undead and your torch to light your path ahead.
The master of golf sims is back! Tee off with the world’s top golfers on the most storied courses on golf’s biggest stages. Pre-order PGA Tour 2K25 Legend or Deluxe Edition for up to 7 days of Advanced Access starting on February 21. Get the Legend Edition to upgrade your play, and your look, with a staggering six extra content packs full of powerful upgrades, chic cosmetics, and a new playable character as well as the Clubhouse Pass Premium (Seasons 1-5).
A comfy, slice-of-life visual novel set in a fictional version of Wellington, New Zealand. Born as a fox in the forest of Korea, Miho carries with her the memory of a traveler who showed her kindness and spoke of home. Now more human than fox, Miho has spent a long, long time searching for her person.
The ultimate race is here, and you are one of Earth’s chosen drivers. Compete in an extraordinary tournament beyond time and space, hosted by the galaxy’s gods. Each planet sends one driver to race through 27 stunning tracks filled with giant titans. The stakes are high: losing planets face elimination.
The Living Lands are full of exciting adventure, hidden treasure, captivating secrets… and danger!
We’ve compiled some of our favorite tips and strategies to help you on your first steps into the world of Avowed.
Avowedis launching February 18, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, the Xbox app for Windows PC, Battle.net, Steam, cloud, and will be available on day one with Game Pass. Start playing today by picking up the Avowed Premium Edition on the Xbox Store, Battle.net, and Steam. Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass members, and standard edition owners can purchase the Avowed Premium Upgrade Addon for early access.
The Living Lands is ripe with adventure, excitement, and a significant amount of danger – and we’re here to help. We’ve been exploring Avowedfor a while now and throughout our time with Obsidian’s next great RPG, we’ve come away with a few tips to share with new adventurers who are about to take their first steps into this new corner of Eora. These are not meant to be an all-encompassing guide to the Living Lands, but we think you might benefit from one or two of these to help you on your journey.
Explore!
Avowed is a deeply inviting game – each of its open zones are truly dense, not just with the typical quests and side quests, but hidden treasure, buried lore, and points of interest. If something looks or sounds a little odd, there’s almost always a reason for that.
Did that NPC just say something interesting as you passed? They might not have a quest marker over their head, but that doesn’t mean it won’t kick off a cutscene when you talk to them. Does that out-of-the-way balcony look a little too conspicuous? Work out a parkour route to it and you might just find – to take an example – a room full of spirits and treasure.
And it’s not just solid ground that is brimming with treats – the waters of The Living Lands are also ripe with goods. Secrets are scattered across the bottoms of riverbeds, underground pools, and most importantly, nestled behind waterfalls, making it worth your while to take a dip wherever you can.
If you can resist the urge to plough on with the main story, there’s so much to discover here.
Don’t Neglect Upgrades to Your Equipment
Unlike a lot of RPGs, your ability to tackle tougher quests is tied to your gear more than your level – which means you should be thinking about upgrades to your equipment often at the workshop in your Party Camp. Quests are clearly marked in your Journal with skull ratings. No skull showing? You’ll be fine. One skull? It might be tough but be careful and you’ll make it through. Three skulls? Here be some ferocious enemies.
While you can find better equipment as you travel, it’s often more efficient to simply upgrade what you have, using crafting materials you’ll find all over the world to incrementally improve your weapons and armor. Find your preferred items and keep levelling them when you can, and your progression will keep feeling smooth.
Here’s a tip to speed up the gather/trudge to camp/upgrade/return to what you were doing process: Once you’ve gathered what you need for an upgrade, you can fast travel to a previously established Party Camp to do your business from almost anywhere by popping open the map. Then when you’re ready to get to exploring, select Exit to Previous Location at the Adra Stone or preferred fast travel point, to pick up exactly where you left off. Easy!
And remember: You can easily send items directly to your Party Camp from your Inventory at any time by pressing the X button if you become over encumbered. And you can break down any unused weapons or items by holding down the X button from your inventory – helpful if you’re coming up short on crafting ingredients like wood and metal.
Speak to Your Companions
At the Party Camp, you’ll always have a chance to catch up with your travelling companions – and this can be more practical than you might think. You’ll know when a party member wants to speak to you when you see their icon pop up with a speech bubble on the left of the screen. Once you head to Party Camp, aside from learning their backstories (and filling out your own), you may even stumble on some real benefits.
For instance, early on, Kai may bring up that he’s been studying your fighting style, and has some pointers. You can ask him to train you in his own style, leading to permanent stat buffs that would have taken multiple levels’ worth of upgrades to get. It’s a huge bonus, simply for stopping for a chinwag.
Pay Attention to Companion Abilities
You’re not the only one levelling up in your party – for every few of your levels, your companions will also open up the opportunity to learn or upgrade an ability, and some of these can be gamechangers. Every active ability they learn can be accessed easily in combat, and while your party members will use them on their own, we highly recommend working them into your combat loop.
For example, if you’re playing primarily as a magic user, it may mean you do a lot of damage but also take a lot of damage. Kai’s ability to leap onto an enemy can not only stun them but taunt them as well, meaning you can get out of a pinch by redirecting their ire onto him, letting you step back and drop ice knives out of a blizzard without fear. It’s saved us more times than we can count already.
Your Map is Your Guide… and Your Shopping List
The Living Lands are a colorful, visually dense world, filled not only with awe inspiring sights, but lots of stuff you’re going to want to pick up. The best way to separate the signal from the (beautiful) noise? Your minimap.
In the early game, the biggest limiter to your being able to upgrade is the ‘Paradisan Ladder’ – these handy plants are usually hidden away in crannies in and outside of settlements, just out of sight. And if you’re having trouble locating them, make sure you check for an up or down icon on the marker. That will give you better insight on where to look.
Back to that mini-map: it not only shows the location of harvestable plants, but there’s a specific icon just for that Paridisan Ladder (and later, its more potent varieties like Hylea’s Talon). It looks like this (left). Now you can spare the occasional glance at the map to get what you need, but keep your eyes focused where they’ll already be drawn to: the danger and beauty of The Living Lands.
Examine All of the Abilities
Building out your character and assigning abilities is one of the highlights of customization in Avowed. And even though you may start approaching combat as a specific build type, like Fighter, Ranger, or Wizard, you should know that as a classless game, there are many complimentary abilities hiding within each of these trees that can help you become a well-rounded adventurer.
For example, even though you may be going down the Fighter branch, one of the most helpful abilities that you can get early on is Parry, which is located under the Ranger branch as a passive ability. So, it’s worthwhile to take some time and look over all the abilities afforded to you which can be helpful in creating a balanced character as you set out on your adventure. And if you find that you’d like to change your build later, you can reset everything by spending your skeyts.
Utilize Combat Techniques
As much fun as it could be to just swing wildly at your enemies, there is a strategic flow to battle in Avowed where being able to step aside from attacks, blocking them, or masterfully parrying them to run up the stun meter are key to your survival in the Living Lands.
One of the key indicators you want to pay attention to in combat are the colored circles that will appear on enemies – putting points into Perception can help here. For example, if you see a red circle on an enemy as they’re about to attack, that’s unblockable so you should be nimble and dodge (A button) that attack. Or if you see a white diamond hovering over the location of an enemy while aiming with a rifle, pistol, or bow, that’s a weak point you should focus your attack on.
Weapon Swapping
This is for those of you who (like us) were so dang excited to jump into Avowed, that you somehow breezed through the section of the opening level that explained that you can hot-swap between two weapon builds by tapping Y on your controller or hitting U on your keyboard. Now that admission is out of the way, this is one of the more important aspects of combat for you to utilize and master, and it all comes down to how you like to play, giving you flexibility in how to approach a variety of enemies and combat situations.
A few of our favorite combos include pairing an arquebus with a sword and shield, giving us a great option to use in wide open areas or while navigating narrow caverns. Another pairing we like is having a pistol and shield mixed with a grimoire and wand, providing a mix of magic-based and projectile-based attacks (with a shield to help guard attacks as you load your pistol). Or if you prefer a quieter approach, we were also partial to wielding a two-handed bow in one loadout setting and a combination of a wand and grimoire in the other, which helped for stealthily picking off enemies before launching into a flurry of aggressive magic after being discovered.
Go Treasure Hunting
A good way to get off the beaten path and to explore more of Eora is to pick up bounties or unearth treasure maps to not only line your pockets with new weapons and crafting materials, but to get a better sense of the world around you – and you never know what you’ll stumble upon as you dive deeper into the Living Lands. Once acquired, treasure maps won’t simply drop a marker on your map, oh no. They artistically illustrate an area – maybe a cave, a path by a river, etc, with a classic X marking The Spot. Commit that vista to memory, because the only way you’ll find that treasure is by paying attention. And even then, don’t expect a chest to just be sitting on the beach, but the map should get you close enough to hear the telltale twinkling of treasure. My precious!
Use Your Environment
There’s a logic to the lay of the Living Lands if you take the time to assess what’s in front of and around you. See some xaurips up ahead surrounded by tall grass? Perhaps a stealthy approach could work best. Notice that brick wall that’s hanging on by a thread? A well-thrown grenade — or, if you’re lucky, a well-aimed shot at a nearby exploding barrel — can give you a surprise advantage against a group of enemies. Mysterious ice looking plant located above a body of water? Shoot it down to create an ice platform for you to jump on.
Another mantra that has been repeating for us as we explored pockets of the Living Lands was ‘anything but the front door’ – there is often an obvious, visible entrance to a building or area, but entering could cost you a fair few lockpicks. Instead of using up those precious picks in the early game, consider scouting around the location you’re exploring – perhaps there’s a hidden window to crawl through or a weak wall that you can destroy. This often offers an alternate route in that saves your lockpicks and may even give you an upper hand on any nasties lurking inside.
The point here is to not always rush into every situation (although that too can be fun) but recognize the way the land and world is presented to you for your adventure. Player freedom is at the heart of Avowed and all these unique ways to approach it is intentional. So have some fun experimenting on the ways to utilize the environment to your advantage.
Don’t Forget Your Grimoire
Even if you find yourself focusing your abilities as more of a Fighter or Ranger, you’ll discover that always having access to a Grimoire of Elements (which you get for free at the start of the game) will come in handy more times than you can count.
Yes, it can be effective in battle, but it’s also very useful at helping you solve many of the environmental puzzles. For example, being able to cast lighting spells to activate an electronic switch or being able to burn away a batch of cobwebs that could reveal a shortcut that wasn’t available to you before.
So even if you’re not wielding it in your off-hand, make sure you give it a little spot in your inventory. You’ll never know when you’re going to need it (spoiler: you’re going to need it).
Avowed is launching February 18, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, the Xbox app for Windows PC, Battle.net, Steam, cloud, and will be available on day one with Game Pass. Avowed also supports Xbox Play Anywhere, meaning when you buy the game through the store on Xbox or Windows, it’s yours to play on Xbox and Windows PC at no additional cost, and your game progress and achievements are saved across Xbox and Windows PC.
When you purchase Avowed on Battle.net or Xbox, or have an Xbox Game Pass membership (PC or Ultimate only), and connect your Battle.net and Xbox accounts, it’s also yours to play on Battle.net, Xbox and Xbox App for Windows at no additional cost. Avowed lets you pick up where you left off, bringing all of your saves, game add-ons, and Xbox achievement progress with you.
Avowed is currently available for pre-order on the Xbox Store, Battle.net, and Steam. The Premium Edition (or Premium Upgrade Addon for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members or standard edition) offers up to five days early access, two premium skin packs, and access to the Avowed Digital Artbook & Soundtrack.
At first blush, South of Midnight could be described as a classic action-adventure: a heroine thrust from ordinary life into a remarkable journey; magical weapons and abilities; ability skill trees. But spend just a few minutes with it, and that feeling simply floats away. We’ve never seen a gaming world quite like this. In playing through its full third chapter, it’s a revelation that strikes again and again – this setting, this story, these ideas, even the music are something brand new, all underpinned by challenging combat and blissful exploration along the way.
The preview begins as our hero, Hazel, has already set off to find her mother, who’s been swept away by a flood. Before we step into her sneakers, she’s discovered she’s a Weaver, able to wield an ancient form of magic that allows her to fight and explore by pulling on the once-invisible threads holding reality together. But around her, that reality seems to be warping. We step into a Deep South-inspired countryside that Hazel doesn’t recognize – and that is, in places, actively hostile to her.
Trailers have showed us a lot of the world and story of South of Midnight, but getting your hands on it reveals the tight, action-focused game simmering underneath. As you travel the world, you’ll see shimmering spheres of energy, refracting light like an oil-slicked puddle. Entering one will see you facing off against Haints, creatures from real Southern folklore. These creatures come in various forms – some rush you, pulling off melee flurries, others flee for ranged attacks, while some simply pump out grotesque insects to harry you. It quickly becomes an element of strategy to work out which Haint needs to be taken down first in any given situation.
South of Midnight doesn’t pull its punches here. Combat is tricky, often pitting you against multiple Haints at once, each able to lop off chunks of your health-bar in a single hit. It transforms into a lean, fast action game in these moments – you’ll flit around shimmering arenas switching up your attacks to cope. Melee combos are the obvious fixtures, able to take down enemies quickest, but leaving you open to follow-ups. You’ll also have magic at your disposal; enemies can be pushed and pulled (you can even fling smaller enemies as an ersatz weapon), or tied down with magical strands.
Upgrades allow you to specialize further – I quickly opted for a passive ability that made tied enemies take more damage, allowing me to neutralize and take down major threats quickly. Aggression is key here – even a perfect dodge becomes an attack, setting off a blast of weaving magic where you once stood. It’s a great first impression – there’s more ticking away under the surface of combat than you might expect.
And none of this is to speak to how it moves. Each character has been built to mimic the looks of hand-crafted stop-motion maquettes – in cutscenes, they take on a gorgeous, almost uncanny movement style that echoes the animation classics it draws from. When you take control, however, it’s beautifully smooth, each of your actions reacting to your button presses immediately, never losing the immediacy of an action game. The added art is in how smoothly Compulsion transitions between the two.
Then there’s the world around those characters. Islands jut out of mangrove swamps, abandoned shacks and tumbledown walkways failing to withstand nature’s chokehold around them. Huge tangles of thorns block your path, and giant peaches bob, gently rotting in the water. Reach higher ground, and you’ll find that, despite the traversable spaces being compact knots of smart level design, the world you can see extends far beyond what you can actually touch, offering a sense of huge scale to your travels. It’s a thrillingly unfamiliar location for a game, all pulled together by incredible lighting, a low sun casting soupy beams through the knotted treeline and low-hanging mist enveloping you.
Getting around this world is a matter of using your Weaving powers (all your combat magic can be used in exploration, too) – conjuring remnants of the past back into existence to help you platform around, gliding across the flooded landscape, and using your powers to push and pull the world around you to uncover paths to hidden details. There’s a specific path to follow (which you can be guided along with a click of the right stick), but nooks and crannies hold upgrade materials for your abilities, not to mention narrative-widening notes. Understanding your powers, and the clues given by the world around you, will see you spending just as much time off the beaten path as on it.
Once you’ve decided to follow the golden path, however, you meet Catfish, the game’s combined narrator/companion character, who’s currently trapped in the clutches of a humanoid tree – the mission he gives you works on something like dream logic. To secure his release, you need to collect a magic bottle from a bottle tree (you can see one on the game’s logo), and use it to absorb the latent psychic pain that’s twisting the tree, and the area around it.
While this may sound a bit whimsical, the trauma you’re trying to heal is quickly revealed to be spectacularly dark – without spoiling anything, you’ll slowly learn the story of how this part of the world has transformed a regular man into a horizon-blocking tree through a (tragically shortened) lifetime of torment.
It’s another facet of South of Midnight that feels refreshingly new – just like the combat, this story doesn’t hold back. Hazel isn’t afraid to swear (let’s face it, you would too if you were in her situation), and the stories she uncovers are far from the fairytales we’re used to. Compulsion Games has always called this a Southern Gothic tale, and that’s incredibly evident – the tales it tells can be truly bleak, and there’s no flinching from the horror that’s suffused this world. Hazel’s role as a Weaver is to mend what’s broken – and this world is very broken.
But South of Midnight has more surprises in store. Just as you feel you have a handle on the flow of combat and exploration, the preview enters its final stages by turning the tables on you – something unkillable begins to chase you, and combat quickly turns to escape. In a thrilling sequence, the gentle platforming you’ve been doing suddenly becomes a survival method, asking you to string together jumps, glides, and wall runs to get back to safety. South of Midnight is willing to shift things on a dime, changing the form of the game you’re playing under your feet.
The preview’s standout final sequence does this all over again. We already knew that every major area in the game will feature a Mythical Creature – gigantic obstacles drawn from real folklore, standing in Hazel’s way. But here, we realize that not all of the Mythical Creatures will end with the expected boss battle. You’re ultimately a healer, not a destroyer, and in this case, that giant tree you’re aiming to cure isn’t a threat – it’s just hurt. The climax of this level sees you scaling your way up, offering an incredible view of everywhere you’ve just journeyed, not to kill your target, but heal its wound.
As you take on this platforming challenge, the game’s music reflects your ascent. Throughout the level, you’ll have heard snatches of a song float like mist across the soundtrack, but as you climb, that song comes to life, telling the tale you’ve pieced together, offering more information for every bough you reach. It’s a marriage of gameplay, story, and music in a single moment – there’s nothing quite like it.
And that goes for this game as a whole – a single level reveals how Compulsion Games has created something truly unique. If there’s so much that feels new, this early in the game, that only makes its mysteries further down the line all the more compelling.
South of Midnight will be available on April 8, 2025, on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox App for Windows PC, Steam and cloud, and arrives on day one with Game Pass. If you want to immerse yourself into the macabre and fantastical world of South of Midnight early, get the Premium Edition to play up to 5 days early, and get access to digital extras.
South of Midnight Premium Edition
Xbox Game Studios
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$49.99
Immerse yourself into the macabre and fantastical world of South of Midnight with the Premium Edition, which includes the full game, up to 5 days early access, and digital access (in English) to: • South of Midnight Artbook • Original Soundtrack composed by Olivier Deriviere
• The Boo-Hag Comic book by Rob Guillory
• Music Video: Songs & Tales of South of Midnight • Documentary: Weaving Hazel’s Journey, Director’s Cut UNRAVEL THE PAST From the creators of Contrast and We Happy Few, South of Midnight is a spellbinding third person action-adventure game set in the American Deep South. As Hazel, you will explore the mythos and encounter creatures of Southern folklore in a macabre and fantastical world. When disaster strikes her hometown, Hazel is called to become a Weaver: a magical mender of broken bonds and spirits. Imbued with these new abilities, Hazel will confront and subdue dangerous creatures, untangle the webs of her own family’s shared past and – if she’s lucky – find her way to a place that feels like home. A DARK MODERN FOLKTALE When a hurricane rips through Prospero, Hazel is pulled into a Southern Gothic world of memory made real and must embark on a journey to rescue her mother and safeguard her hometown. In this folktale for modern times, Hazel will need to reconcile the weight of family, history, and legacy against her own identity. CONFRONT MYTHICAL CREATURES Wield an ancient power to restore creatures and uncover the traumas that consume them. Cast weaving magic to fight destructive Haints, explore the diverse regions of the South, and reweave the tears in the Grand Tapestry. HAUNTING BEAUTY OF THE GOTHIC SOUTH Discover the lush, decayed county of Prospero and its locals. Experience a crafted visual style, touching storytelling, and immersive music inspired by the complex and rich history of the South.
South of Midnight
Xbox Game Studios
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$39.99
From the creators of Contrast and We Happy Few, South of Midnight is a spellbinding third person action-adventure game set in the American Deep South. As Hazel, you will explore the mythos and encounter creatures of Southern folklore in a macabre and fantastical world. When disaster strikes her hometown, Hazel is called to become a Weaver: a magical mender of broken bonds and spirits. Imbued with these new abilities, Hazel will confront and subdue dangerous creatures, untangle the webs of her own family’s shared past and – if she’s lucky – find her way to a place that feels like home. A DARK MODERN FOLKTALE When a hurricane rips through Prospero, Hazel is pulled into a Southern Gothic world of memory made real and must embark on a journey to rescue her mother and safeguard her hometown. In this folktale for modern times, Hazel will need to reconcile the weight of family, history, and legacy against her own identity. CONFRONT MYTHICAL CREATURES
Wield an ancient power to restore creatures and uncover the traumas that consume them. Cast weaving magic to fight destructive Haints, explore the diverse regions of the South, and reweave the tears in the Grand Tapestry. HAUNTING BEAUTY OF THE GOTHIC SOUTH
Discover the lush, decayed county of Prospero and its locals. Experience a crafted visual style, touching storytelling, and immersive music inspired by the complex and rich history of the South.
This all feeds into the various cultures you will encounter along the way — what’s important to them (like their gods) is what gives life to the game. The Aedyrans, for example, are a nation that heavily values the ideas of rightful rule, leadership, and order – and now they’re plopped into the greatest frontier of Eora. What would it look like as they start to try and blend in with the locals? It may be a small change in their outfit or adapting to how they choose to live. This “Wild West” attracts all sorts, and rigidity may not blend very well with what’s required to survive the Living Lands.
“Someone who primarily reveres [the goddess] Woedica, values her emphasis on law, order, justice, and rightful rulership above other things. If you venerate Abydon, who is the Smith, it’s not that you don’t believe in the other gods, but you value that sense of industry, hard work, and dedication above other things. This allows us to imbue those factions and groups with certain ideals that are recognizable and help us clearly inform the player about what they’re about,” adds Patel.
I see this in the architecture and outfit design as well, and how the two feel intricately woven together. “This world has been an actual, living, breathing thing. It’s represented in the game, but it feels like it’s been like that in the development,” explains Lead Environment Artist Dennis Presnell. “It’s such an iterative process that as we go, and as our team members come up with new assets or clever ideas or storytelling, we all build upon that and stand on each other’s shoulders. All of it coalesces into something that has so much variety; a big, cohesive, authentic world.”
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, the Xbox App on Windows PC, 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!
A cozy board game in which the player’s main task is to make a quilt from patterned fabric scraps. By smartly combining the colors and patterns of the scraps, the player can not only score points for the completed design but also sew on buttons and attract adorable cats, who have their own preferences for bedding patterns.
The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier’s Civilization VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known! In Civilization VII, your strategic decisions shape the unique cultural lineage of your evolving empire. Rule as one of many legendary leaders from throughout history and steer the course of your story by choosing a new civilization to represent your empire in each Age of human advancement. You can start playing today by picking up either the Civilization VII Deluxe or Civilization VII Founders Edition on the Microsoft Store for Xbox .
Caught amid the zombie apocalypse and with time running out, Anling will stop at nothing to ensure her son, Cody, gets to safety. Enduring countless perils, including the zombie infection that’s beginning to take over her body, not to mention teaching Cody how to survive their harsh new reality.
After saving the Alpaca Goddess and vanquishing the eternal darkness, you now have to save the Alpaca World again! Fragments of darkness started appearing and it’s your job to destroy them and ensure peace will remain into the colorful Alpaca World.
Immerse yourself in the beauty and challenges of the great outdoors with Camping Simulator. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful escape or a test of survival skills, this game offers a dynamic camping experience tailored to your style.
Assist Marsi in awakening from her deep slumber by gathering five-star shards in this engaging platformer. Navigate through five distinct locations, each presenting unique adversaries and challenges. Traverse the Enchanted Forest, the depths of the Volcano, Sandy Island, Snowy Peaks, and the Darkest Dungeon. Acquire new abilities with every star fragment collected.
Get ready to flap, dash, and soar in Penguin Flight, a delightful 2D pixel art platformer that blends charm, challenge, and creativity! Join a little penguin with big dreams as he embarks on a journey to touch the skies, navigating through 40 meticulously designed levels brimming with fun mechanics, vibrant visuals, and heartwarming adventures.
Your former mentor has disappeared inside an ancient Egyptian pyramid. Will you be able to find him? Pyramids and Aliens is an escape room game that will test your skills as an archaeologist. Solve puzzles, find clues, and reveal the secrets of the pyramid. Spoiler: it was not built by humans!
Super Forklift 3000 is an arcade space shooter with a twist: you drive a forklift that carries and shoots up to three boxes, each with unique effects. Defeat enemies and bosses while managing your different box types. Be careful not to run out of ammo!
Run, jump, fly and dash your way across dozens of unique stages in 2.5D style as you dodge enemies and collect bombs as fast as you can. Complete levels without dying to gain extra lives and use bonus rounds to multiply your score. Collect coins, practice, earn flight licenses and even unlock new playable heroes!
Welcome to the Living Lands, a mysterious island filled with adventure and danger. Set in the fictional world of Eora that was first introduced to players in the Pillars of Eternity franchise, Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG from the award-winning team at Obsidian Entertainment. Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members can purchase the Avowed Premium Upgrade Addon to receive up to 5 days early access, two sets of premium skins, and access to the Avowed Digital Artbook & Original Soundtrack. Standard edition launches on February 18.
Recall: Empty Wishes is a psychological thriller set in Taiwan during the 2010s. Follow Yonny, a sister determined to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of her brother, Tommy. As she delves deeper, she confronts unsettling secrets, blurring the lines between reality and illusion.
A side-scrolling run-and-gun action game set in the future. The main character, Kevin, who lost everything and was reborn as a cyborg, begins to take revenge on Golida, an alien who took everything from him.
Sequel to Marfusha, the second entry in the series of high-tempo shooting games with simple controls. Play as Snezhinka, an employee of a private military company in a dystopian world depicted in beautiful 2.5D pixel art. Go to various different battlefields and defend your objectives from the enemy’s onslaught.
Taking place in the vibrant city of Jakarta, capital of Indonesia, Afterlove EP is a blend of visual novel, narrative adventure and rhythm game from the creator of Coffee Talk and What Comes After.
Chase Jones lost his family at a young age and must piece together what happened to them. As he uncovers the truth, he realizes what actions he must take and those responsible for his family’s fate have started hunting him. Now he must survive long enough to discover the truth and locate the responsible party before they find him.
A story-driven 3D flight exploration game where you guide a small bee on its quest to find a new home. As the bee embarks on this journey, it discovers distant landscapes, encounters friendly and serene animals, and explores breathtaking yet mysterious habitats.
A game inspired by Japanese ninja games from the 80s and 90s. Chibi Ninja Shino-kun: Treasure of Demon Tower is a fast and smooth retro platformer in which you climb a giant tower while dodging enemies, traps and other obstacles. Use your wall jump, hookshot and ceiling running abilities to make it past the various enemies and discover the legendary treasure of Demon Tower!
100 years ago, humans triumphed over dragons, bringing peace to the world. But whispers of their return ignite a thrilling tale! Take on the role of a brave protagonist, uncover the mystery behind a young girl tied to the dragons, and decide the fate of an entire world.
Welcome to a world of strategic card-based RPG, where you must liberate the forest kingdom from the Mad King’s tyranny. You, once close to the royal family, are falsely accused of the princess’s disappearance. To clear your name and restore order, journey through a perilous forest to reach the royal castle. Along the way, collect powerful items and cards, and encounter unique forest inhabitants, some of whom are misled or coerced into hunting you.
A platformer game where you play as a German Shepherd named Ollie, trapped in his own dreams. Can you pass the main challenge and free Ollie from captivity? The game will delight you with pleasant graphics, diverse locations, the ability to improve character characteristics, and dynamic events in locations that will help you not to get bored.
Dive into the addictive and satisfying world of Hole Theory! Control a growing black hole and consume everything in your path to clear each level. Strategically maneuver around obstacles, avoiding dangerous colored blocks that can end your run instantly.
Play as Hannah, video editor for up-and-coming boy band The Replay Boys. When their manager calls in sick right before their first big concert, Hannah is the only one who can fill in and save the day. Help the band through their arguments and uncover their fears and anxieties, while dealing with crazy fans, a cult, and time loops!
Embark on an epic journey with the nimble and fearless stickman in Stickman Odyssey! This fast-paced action platformer takes you through stunning, otherworldly landscapes filled with perilous traps, towering platforms, and menacing foes.
Her legacy lives on! Play the next series of Tomb Raider adventures in this remastered collection of the Darkness Trilogy with Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Tomb Raider: Chronicles, and Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness.
A powerful villain has no fear of the law. After the high-profile murder of the mayor, it becomes clear that anyone could be a target. Do not let him escape justice! There are tons of new cases to tackle in this installment of the Unsolved Case series. Track down evidence, speak to suspects, crack complex puzzles, and make choices that determine the outcomes… for better or for worse!
Step through the magic mirror, break the fourth wall, and uncover the real you! Explore the entire island with your trusted companions, crossing golden wheat fields and snowy plains, visiting the library, and climbing the magical tower. Join the island’s charming inhabitants to uncover the secrets of the isolated land and reveal the truth behind the Demon King!
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