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Jump into Mecha Break on Xbox and Enjoy Exclusive Cosmetics with Game Pass
Reading Time: 4 minutesSummary
- Mecha Break is coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC on July 1.
- Engage in thrilling multiplayer mech battles across three game modes.
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members can customize their pilots and Strikers with exclusive cosmetics.
Pilots, to your stations! Mecha Break is coming July 1 to Xbox Series X|S and PC. With thrilling multiplayer action across three game modes, Mecha Break has something for everyone. On top of that, the team at Amazing Seasun Games has prepared some additional benefits exclusively for Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass PC members.
Personalization is at the heart of Mecha Break. Stand out on the battlefield with a custom character of your own creation. With a vast range of physical features and an abundance of wardrobe options, your pilot will reflect your own unique style. Xbox Game Pass members can take this a step further with the exclusive Emerald Surge Black Ops costume. This costume, and the entire Emerald Surge collection, has been designed with the Xbox community in mind.
Customizing your pilot is only the beginning. Players have a staggering number of design options to personalize their Strikers. The same goes for Game Pass members, who also have access to the exclusive Emerald Surge design for Alysnes. Alysnes is a well-rounded Striker that excels at mid-to-close range combat. It also boasts one of the most unique abilities in the game – Armor Purge. Once its health is initially depleted, Alysnes sheds its armor and gains significant enhancements to mobility. Alysnes and the Emerald Surge design are the perfect combination to stage a late-game comeback and look good doing it.
Strikers can be further customized with insignias. These special designs are the finishing touch that will make your Striker uniquely yours. For Xbox Game Pass members, an exclusive insignia has been prepared that might look familiar to you. The Emerald Surge Insignia can be placed on any Striker of your choosing.
Of course, cosmetics are only as exciting as the modes in which you get to utilize them. In addition to showing off your created character throughout the hangar, players can take to the battlefield across three unique modes.
Operation Verge: Engage in 6v6 multiplayer action, where unique abilities and team tactics are key to completing objectives and turning the tide of battle!
Mashmak: Squad up with your friends and battle both enemy units and opposing players across dangerous terrain. Feel the thrill of high-stakes combat as you fight to extract rare items. Game Pass subscribers will also get access to a coveted Airdrop Support Pack in this mode.
Ace Arena: Experience intense, close-quarters action in this 3v3 deathmatch. Fight opposing players head-on in a mode that features non-stop action.
The Emerald Surge series celebrates one of gaming’s most beloved brands with a green aesthetic that is sure to make an impression on the battlefield. We are delighted to bring Mecha Break to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC on July 1, and hope fans enjoy designs tailor-made for the Xbox community.
Mecha BREAK
Amazing Seasun
Mecha BREAK is a multiplayer mech game that allows players to choose from diverse mechs, customize appearances, and battle colossal war machines on treacherous terrain. Get ready for the ultimate showdown—blitz, brawl, blaze!The post Jump into Mecha Break on Xbox and Enjoy Exclusive Cosmetics with Game Pass appeared first on Xbox Wire.
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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for June 30 to July 4
Reading Time: 8 minutes Next Week on Xbox: New Games for June 30 to July 4
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox 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!
Mecha BREAK
Amazing Seasun
Mecha Break – July 1
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play AnywhereA free-to-play multiplayer mech game that allows players to choose from diverse mechs, customize appearances, and battle colossal war machines on treacherous terrain. Get ready for the ultimate showdown — blitz, brawl, blaze!
Irem Collection Volume 3
ININ Games
Irem Collection Volume 3 – July 1
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryInin is back with Volume 3 of the Irem Collection, delivering a trio of fantastical shoot ’em ups! This time, it´s magic, machines, and mayhem: Mr. Heli (Battle Chopper), Mystic Riders, and Dragon Breed.
No Heroes Here 2
Mad Mimic
$19.99 $15.99No Heroes Here 2 – July 1
Xbox Play AnywhereA group of non-adventurers is the last hope in defending the castle in this chaotic co-op tower defense game with roguelike features. With up to 4 players, your party must organize the castle, work as a team to craft ammo, and shoot at enemies to protect your kingdom!
Arena Renovation
FreeMind S.A.
Arena Renovation – July 2
Optimized for Xbox Series X|STake on the role of a one-man renovation team tasked with restoring various sports facilities to their former glory. Many of them have been destroyed because of time or lack of care. Don’t let them go into complete oblivion – roll up your sleeves and breathe new life into them!
Dead of Darkness
Eastasiasoft Limited
Dead of Darkness – July 2
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play AnywhereA 2D survival horror action-adventure presented in a mix of old-school pixel art and HD character illustrations. In 1985 England, private investigator Miles Windham follows a lead on the mysterious death of his daughter to Velvet Island. But once he arrives on the island, he soon realizes that the residents are behaving strangely and soon Miles finds himself in a struggle for his own survival.
Mystic Pathways: Crystal Quest Windows + Xbox Bundle
Afil Games
Mystic Pathways: Crystal Quest – July 2
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SMystic Pathways: Crystal Quest is the sparkling sequel that takes puzzles to a new level of strategic cuteness. Your job? Rotate pieces, build paths, and guide these tiny glowing creatures through mystical forests, portal-filled swamps, and glittering caves. All while trying to keep your sanity with trails that only get more challenging at every step.
Mystic Thief – Elemental Conquest (Xbox Series X/S)
Synnergy Circle Games
Mystic Thief – Elemental Conquest – July 2
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SPlay as Zevi, a mysterious, hooded wizard with the rare ability to steal magical staffs and harness the spells of others. Dive into the depths of the ever-shifting Elemental Dungeon, a perilous maze known only to wizards, teeming with ancient treasures, elemental foes, and forbidden sorcery.
Rally Arcade Classics
NETKDOS, SL
$19.99Rally Arcade Classics – July 2
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SRev up your engines, it’s almost time to race back to the past with Rally Arcade Classics! Including 44 iconic cars from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and 00’s, and 48 thrilling tracks to rev up their engines to the max while drifting every close turn, you will never run out of challenges to take upon.
SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off Extra Krusty Edition
Tilting Point
SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off Extra Krusty Edition – July 2
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryThe Xbox “Extra Krusty Edition” of SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off is here! It includes all the fun of the original with none of the grind! Access tons of free decorative items, costumes, kitchen gear and more, experience unlimited play and unleash four, Xbox power-ups to help you show off your skill behind the grill!
Music Drive: Chase the Beat
QUByte Interactive
Music Drive: Chase the Beat – July 3
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryMusic is the most valuable asset in the world, and hard drives filled with unreleased tracks have been stolen by a gang that wants to monopolize the charts. It’s up to you to recover them! You play as Tina & Tunner — she’s the best getaway driver in the hood; he’s a sharpshooter with perfect aim. Together, this couple uses their unique talents in high-octane missions, combining action and rhythm in a race against time to save the art that moves the world: music.
Aery: Titans of the Future
EpiXR Games
$11.99Aery: Titans of the Future – July 4
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SSoar through a breathtaking futuristic world in Aery – Titans of the Future, where nature and technology blend in a mesmerizing landscape. As a graceful bird, you’ll glide effortlessly through high-tech cities, towering robots, and vast mechanical structures, uncovering the mysteries hidden within this advanced world.
All The Words She Wrote
Ratalaika Games S.L.
All The Words She Wrote – July 4
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryTakaoka Mayo is a 24-year-old woman without any life plans, but she does have a passion: namely, Princess Luluna from the popular light novel series, Elf Forest. Mayo is content to admire her favorite fictional character from afar, until she receives an incredible opportunity. Elf Forest’s mysterious writer is looking for a housekeeper! The reclusive woman is named Komikado Hijiri, and soon Mayo finds herself living under Hijiri’s roof.
Beat of Life
Happy Player
$9.99 $8.99Beat of Life – July 4
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryFollow the beat to navigate your character in Beat of Life. Stay focused to help her organs function well. Bad habits can harm her health, so respond quickly. Life is fragile; one missed beat may lead to illness or death. Master the rhythm and ensure she lives a healthy, complete life.
Farm Together 2
Milkstone Studios
$25.99Farm Together 2 – July 4
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SFarm Together 2 improves over the original game in every way, offering a better polished experience and becoming the best way to enjoy your own farm! Start from scratch, with a small plot, and end with a huge area that extends further than the eye can see!
Frozen Axe
Gray Boss Game Studio
Frozen Axe – July 4
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SThe North Capital was destroyed by an ancient God. The age of peace, conquered through decades of hard work, was wiped out in just one night. If you don’t stand and fight now, the north will degrade to its bloody and savagery state of constant fear, where no one is safe and fear rules above every single soul.
Golf Guys
QubicGames S.A.
$4.99 $3.99Golf Guys – July 4
Xbox Play AnywhereGrab your golf club, check the wind direction, aim, choose the force of impact on the ball and hit it! Hurry up because no one is going to wait for you! This game is all about speed, precision and decision-making. Compete in tournament mode on random maps with different rules. Score as many points as possible by hitting the ball in the center of the target, be first in a race to hit the ball into the hole before others do, or find the best way to beat everyone in a mini-golf with various obstacles!
Hexa Road
Omegga Interactive
Hexa Road – July 4
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryConnect the roads and build a thriving city in this engaging puzzle game. With 40 challenging levels, a dynamic soundtrack, and sleek low-poly visuals, each puzzle you solve brings streets to life, sparking new homes and bustling traffic. Dive into a satisfying and strategic experience as you piece together the perfect path to grow your urban world.
Novel Rogue
KEMCO
$19.99Novel Rogue – July 4
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryIn the mystical Ancient Library, a young apprentice named Wright trains under Yuisil, the Witch of Portals. As part of his magical studies, he delves into the stories of four enchanted books, each offering a unique realm to explore. From reclaiming a fallen kingdom to unraveling the mysteries of the underworld, your choices shape the destinies of captivating characters and their intertwining tales.
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From Fur to Fury: The Legacy of Diablo’s Druid Class
Reading Time: 5 minutesSummary
- The new Druid class comes to Diablo Immortal on July 3.
- With changes in every iteration, the Druid always brings a blend of feral instincts, nature-based magic, and stoic survivalism.
- Take a deeper look at the Druid class throughout the ages of Diablo and see how it has evolved.
Picture this: you’re standing in the heart of a storm, lightning crackling in the sky, the ground trembling as if the earth itself feels your rage. Around you, wolves snarl and bears roar, ready to strike at your command. This is the primal power of the Druid, first introduced in Diablo II, making a triumphant return in Diablo IV, and soon to have their debut in Diablo Immortal on July 3.
Druidsrepresent a fascinating blend of feral instincts, nature-based magic, and stoic survivalism. Let’s dive into the evolution of this iconic playable class.
Origins of the Druid
In Diablo lore, the Druids are a reserved and reflective people, deeply connected to nature and its primal forces. Though they share a historical link with the Barbarians, Druids follow their own path. Where Barbarians celebrate raw, unshackled might, Druids harness nature’s power with precision and balance. Picture them as the calm before the storm—until they morph into a bear and decimate their foes, that is.
The Druid design pulls heavily from European (Celtic and German) myths and folklore, particularly the idea of shamans and natural spellcasters who draw power from the earth. However, the Diablo universe evolves these archetypes into something uniquely suited to its grim world, drawing a look and feel from the raw, primal essence of Sanctuary’s harsh wilderness, blending ferocity and mysticism in equal measure.
The Druid’s Skill Set
The Druid class skill kit offers a mix of nature-based elemental magic, shapeshifting abilities, and summoning loyal animal companions to aid in battle. Here’s what makes them a force to be reckoned with:
Elemental Magic
Druids wield the raw power of nature through earth-shattering spells, crackling lightning attacks, and poison damage. These abilities represent the destructive beauty of natural forces.
Summoning Companions
Choose from loyal wolves, towering bears, or ravenous vines, depending on the playstyle you favor. Your summons not only fight at your side but can be pivotal for drawing aggro or dealing critical damage.
Shapeshifting
Need even more power? Transform into a hulking Werebear for devastating melee attacks or a nimble Werewolf for swift strikes. This dynamic shapeshifting adds a visceral touch and lets you unleash your unique adventuring style.
The Druid’s Evolution
The Druid class has come a long way since its Diablo II debut. Each iteration refines the fantasy, addressing gameplay mechanics while holding onto the Druid’s core identity.
Diablo II (2000)
The Druid made an unforgettable debut, combining shapeshifting abilities with elemental magic to create a class deeply attuned to the forces of nature. Players could transform into a ferocious werewolf or a sturdy werebear, each offering unique tactical advantages that catered to different playstyles.
Elemental abilities provided additional versatility, allowing Druids to unleash the devastating power of storms and flames. Armed with primal weapons like axes, clubs, and special polearms, the Druid’s combat style resonated with its connection to the natural world.
Narratively, the Druid stood apart from other classes, with their isolation adding an air of mystique to enhance their lore.
Diablo IV (2023)
The Druid emerges as a class rich with dynamic possibilities. Earth and storm spells now deliver visually striking abilities, including summoning earthquakes to disrupt foes or unleashing lightning storms for devastating long-range attacks. Players can seamlessly transition between human, werewolf, and werebear forms during combat, and for further customization, specific items enable them to adopt their preferred form as a default, opening hybrid strategies like a resilient, earth-powered werebear or an agile, storm-infused werewolf.
Adding to the versatility, Totems return as specialized off-hand items, enriching the Druid’s arsenal with tailored bonuses that complement their iconic staves, axes, and clubs. These tools allow for builds that ensure a personalized experience. The Druid’s lore gains depth in their role as guardians of the wild and their command over nature’s elements.
Diablo Immortal (2022):
The Druid’s entry as the 9th playable class channels an untamed, primal energy, embracing a neolithic essence that stands apart even from the Scosglen Druids of Diablo IV. This version is wild and reckless, wielding the raw forces of nature with ferocity rather than control. Characterized as a hermit with a quirky and enigmatic personality, the Sharval Druid thrives in isolation, adding an unpredictable melee/summoner hybrid charm to the battlefield.
With Wild Magic at their command, their focused skillset and adaptability make them a versatile and fearsome force, while their eccentric, hermitic persona brings an air of mystique to the fast-paced mobile world of Diablo Immortal. Whether shaping the battlefield with elemental fury or summoning swarms of loyal creatures, this Druid iteration offers a uniquely feral experience.
Join the Pack
Balancing nostalgia with innovation, the Druid has maintained its identity while adapting its skills to fit the evolving mechanics of the Diablo universe.
The Druid’s fantasy is timeless. Whether you’re commanding the forces of nature, shapeshifting into feral beasts, or summoning animal allies, the class provides an immersive and customizable experience. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of smashing your enemies as a Werebear, followed by unleashing a storm of ravens to clear the battlefield. It’s gameplay that walks the line between serenity and ferocity.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 04 Reloaded – Full Debriefing
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FragPunk Season 2 Brings Transformative Updates, Including a New Lancer
Reading Time: 6 minutesSummary
- Introducing FragPunk Season 2: Rising Tempest, a transformative update surging into the free-to-play 5v5 hero shooter today.
- Season 2 includes a new Lancer, Hurricane, new maps, new Shard Cards, game mode and gameplay updates, and more.
- Stay tuned for this summer’s FragPunk Music Festival!
Season 2 of FragPunk, Rising Tempest, is available now – and it’s going to transform how you play. A brand new Lancer, Hurricane, will join the Lancer team alongside two new maps, Itzamna and Xibalba, which will provide players with unique gameplay experiences and tactical depth.
FragPunk’s Shard Card system remains a core feature, and the design of the Season 2 cards will not only introduce new and interesting options for you to play with, but will also further optimize the card update mechanism. The card pool will now be updated every two weeks, increasing the probability of new cards appearing.
Furthermore, in terms of gameplay, the rotating arcade mode will be updated to a selectable arcade mode – freely queue for any mode without rotation restrictions! And as if that wasn’t enough we’ll also see the grand opening of the FragPunk Music Festival this summer! Find out more by reading on.
New Lancer: Meet Hurricane
In Season 2, get ready to welcome a brand-new lancer – Hurricane. Hailing from the Arctic Fragment, he loves adventure. After saving an Arctic bear research team in distress during a storm, using equipment he crafted with his own hands, he became a Lancer to save more people.
With a robust physique, his first skill is a Tornado used to split the battlefield, while his second skill, Lightning Orb, explodes upon collision, blinding enemies. His third skill allows Hurricane to enhance himself with electric charge, granting him extra speed and increasing the damage taken by nearby enemies. Just imagine the sheer intimidation of a massive Arctic bear charging out of the smoke.
Hurricane’s Tornado skill His powerful rushing ability also pairs perfectly with other Lancers, such as performing a rapid dual advance with Corona, or executing a smoke-and-flash rush with Axon.
More Cards, More Fun
In Season 2, FragPunk brings even more fun and exciting cards, coming to both Shard Clash and Outbreak Mode. We also now we have themed card pools: Shard Clash and Outbreak will both see the debut of groups of cards with mode-specific abilities.
Let’s look at some of your new options. The Kindred Spirits card makes allies and enemies of the same color unable to attack one another! No melee combat – but hey, you can still slap a same-color enemy if you want!
Kindred Spirits Love showing off your sharpshooting skills under the spotlight but tired of waiting for a final-round tiebreaker? Rigged Duels will help your dream come true. Challenge an enemy to a 1v1 with your teammates cheering you on—victory is guaranteed!
Rigged Duels And the heavyweight champion of rule-breaking: Converter Thievery! Are you on defense, gotten stuck with a dropped bomb and been forced to guard it? Why not just pick it up, plant it yourself, and then defuse it? Completely shatter the bomb-defusal meta!
Meanwhile, our new cards will updated every 2 weeks with temporary drop-rate increases, meaning the pool will always be changing.
Choose Your Favorite Modes
The Arcade Modes in FragPunk offer a rich variety of options, but every player has their personal favorites. To give everyone more freedom in their gameplay experience, the existing rotation system will be replaced with free access to all modes.
Additionally, Chaos Duel Mode will now be permanently available, alongside the return of Mirror Duel Mode, further enriching the Arcade Mode lineup. With so many gameplay options to choose from, there’s something for everyone! In the near future, even more fun and exciting casual modes will be added – we hope every player can find their own comfort zone!
Mayan & Greek Mythology Maps: Itzamna & Xibalba
Itzamna is a map inspired by the Mayan civilization – but unlike the typical Mayan aesthetic, this one is set in a skyport, a brand new Shard Clash arena. The map features interactive ziplines, allowing Lancers to adopt different strategies and expand their tactical options. Get creative! But watch your step—it’s a long way down…
Itzamna Meanwhile, Xibalba is a fresh addition to the Outbreak map pool. Compared to previous Outbreak maps, it offers higher connectivity, encouraging players to experience not just classic holdout battles but also thrilling chases and escapes. And stay tuned – more Outbreak maps are coming soon!
Xibalba FragPunk Music Festival
What does summer mean? Parties and celebrations! The world of FragPunk is about to host a grand music festival – this is just a tease, we’ll tell you more soon.
FragPunk is available now for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC, with Season 2 launching tomorrow, June 26. Stay in the know by joining our Discord, or following us on X, YouTube, and Instagram.
FragPunk
Bad Guitar Studio
Bend the rules with Shard Cards!
No two rounds of FragPunk are ever the same. Discover over 100 Shard Cards with an activatable selection that changes every round creating new and unique combinations that create infinite possibilities! Cards can amplify your jump height, reverse the roles of attackers and defenders, engulf your bullets in flame or turn them into chain lightning, and even may resurrect you and your team! Frantic 5v5 Hero Shooter!
Each round lasts about 2.5 minutes, so get a move on! The short TTK means you have to aim well and react fast to win the fight. Pick between 12 heroes with diverse abilities, customize your weapon combination, choose your cards and get ready for a fight! Variety that fuels replayability
Pick your favorite hero from a selection of 12, each with their own unique abilities. Find your favorite guns among the 17 available, some which have special abilities, like shooting faster over time, bursts and more! Discover new hero, weapon and card combinations and develop your personal combat style! Immersive Maps & Vibrant Visuals!
Prepare for rich map designs and mixed visual effects including collages, graffiti and a blend of realistic and stylized textures. Feast your eyes on bold colors, sharp shapes and dynamic lines to provide you with diverse visual experiences while the bullets fly.The post FragPunk Season 2 Brings Transformative Updates, Including a New Lancer appeared first on Xbox Wire.
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Welcome to Carnevale – Little Nightmares III Gets to the Meat of the Matter
Reading Time: 4 minutesWell hello there, little one. Welcome back to the world of Little Nightmares. If you haven’t been here before, please allow us to introduce you.
Little Nightmares is a charming horror video game series that has been terrifying Visitors since 2017. In each game, a child protagonist must make their way through a different part of the Nowhere, a twisted reflection of the real world based on the darkest, ugliest human desires and impulses. It is a place inhabited by grotesque Residents – children do not belong there.
Under these hostile conditions, our little protagonists must solve puzzles to open tiny paths through the world, hide from monstrous adults who will destroy them on sight, and resist smaller threats who stand in their way.
In the upcoming Little Nightmares III, we’ll be following the story of Low and Alone, two kids who have been stuck in the Nowhere for a long time. They are trapped in an area known as the Spiral, traveling through mirrors in search of what Low believes is a way out of the Nowhere, back to a world where they’ll finally be free from this endless nightmare.
One area they’ll be exploring is the mysterious and unpleasant Carnevale, which we’re revealing for the first time today.
This frightful funfair is packed with attractions manned by child-sized Puppets, wooden creatures with a life of their own, unattached to visible strings or manipulative hands. Don’t try to get friendly with these marionette mascots, though. They are only interested in catering to the Herd, and they will happily tear up your tickets if you get too close.
Speaking of the Herd, these thundering fellows are the Puppets’ focus. The Herd trundles endlessly through the Carnevale, plodding from stall to stall in search of distraction and entertainment while chowing down on candy and stale popcorn. They may even become the entertainment from time to time, as the Puppets don’t much care about the wellbeing of their customers, only that they are kept busy. When someone goes missing, few would care to notice.
As Low and Alone navigate this rainy boardwalk, they’ll have to stay out of sight as much as they can; the Herd is always looking for a new bit of fun to snatch up and gobble down. Even if they try to hide under the floorboards, they might not always be safe! And should they run into Puppets, they’ll need to work together using Low’s bow and Alone’s wrench to knock their block off before they can pounce.
With all of the activity going on in this grim circus, it seems like there must be a ringmaster somewhere, but who? When Low and Alone sneak on to a rickety rollercoaster, it may take them somewhere closer to the answer to that question or, better still, their next mirror…
Find out what happens next by playing with a friend using online co-op or solo with an AI companion when Little Nightmares III launches October 10 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Xbox on PC as an Xbox Play Anywhere title. See you then, little ones.
Little Nightmares III
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.
Embark on a new adventure in the unique world of Little Nightmares. In Little Nightmares III, you follow the journey of Low & Alone, as they search for a path that could lead them out of the Nowhere. Trapped within the Spiral, a cluster of disturbing places, the two friends will have to work together to survive in a dangerous world full of delusions and escape the grasp of an even greater threat lurking in the shadows. For the first time in the franchise, face your childhood fears together with a friend in online co-op, or in solo with an AI companion.The post Welcome to Carnevale – Little Nightmares III Gets to the Meat of the Matter appeared first on Xbox Wire.
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Xbox June Update: Copilot for Gaming Available for Testing on Mobile, Aggregated Gaming Library, and More
Reading Time: 10 minutesThere are many exciting updates this month for Xbox. Copilot for Gaming is available now for early preview on mobile and will be coming to PC soon. Xbox PC app introduces a wave of new updates: Aggregated gaming library gives players quick access to games from Xbox, Game Pass, and other leading PC storefronts, and with publisher channels players can browse their favorite franchises. Updates for the Xbox Console includes customization for Most Recently Used, free-to-play benefits, Game Hubs, and dialog improvements for game saves. Read about these new features and updates below.
Copilot for Gaming (Beta) – Preview on mobile devices
We are introducing the ultimate gaming sidekick that helps players get to play faster, sharpen their skills with expert coaching, and enjoy a more interactive and social gaming experience. Currently available for early preview in the beta version of the Xbox mobile app, available on iOS and Android, and coming this holiday on the ROG Xbox Ally.
In this early version, players can ask Copilot about any games, including the game they’re currently playing, or seek assistance if they encounter difficulties. Try asking Copilot for tips, guidance, or even video to help guide you through your next quest. For more suggestions on what to try, see the official announcement here. Stay tuned for more.
PC Gaming Updates
Aggregated gaming library
Starting this week, Xbox Insiders can preview the new aggregated gaming library in the Xbox PC app for Windows and handheld devices. This holiday, the feature will be available on the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X.
With the aggregated gaming library, players can conveniently launch games from Xbox, Game Pass, Battle.net and other leading PC storefronts from a single library within the Xbox PC app. Whether you’re on a Windows PC or a handheld device, your Xbox library, hundreds of Game Pass titles, and your installed games from leading PC storefronts will always be at your fingertips. We’ll continue rolling out support for additional PC storefronts over time. Learn more information here.
Publisher channel
Players can now see a channel on the Xbox PC app’s Game Pass tab featuring iconic characters from various publishers. This feature highlights the diversity of publishers and games in Game Pass, enhancing discovery, and simplifying access to new titles. Interacting with the channel takes players to a gallery of all the publisher’s games, making it easy to find more titles from their favorite franchises. [Back to Top]
Xbox Console Updates
Most recently used customization
The recently played games and apps list on Home has three new features that allow players to customize their experience. Players can now hide system apps, pin favorites to the list, and reduce the number of tiles displayed. This update is part of our ongoing effort to make Home more personal, flexible, and responsive to feedback.
To find the new settings, go to Settings > General > Personalization > Games & apps or go to My games & apps > Manage > Games & apps. To pin and unpin favorites to and from the recently played games and apps list, select a tile on the list and use the Menu button to find the new options.
In-game benefits for free-to-play games
We’re making it easier for players on Xbox consoles and mobile to discover the in-game benefits for select free-to-play games available with their Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass memberships.
On console, check the More Benefits page to discover in-game benefits available for free-to-play games.
On mobile, you’ll find in-game benefits for free-to-play games on the game’s product detail page (PDP).
Members will get items like cosmetic skins, character unlocks, in-game currency, and additional features for select free-to-play titles. Learn more here.
Game Hubs
Now available to all players, game hubs provide relevant information about the selected game, including player stats, achievements, friends currently playing, recent captures, available add-ons, events, and more.
Game hubs will appear whenever a player selects a game from their recently played games lists, groups, or installed games. The default focus in game hubs is always on the Play button, so players can jump right into the action with a quick double-tap of the A button from the game tile to start playing.
We’ve also added new settings that allow players to decide where game hubs are enabled. To find these settings, press the Xbox button and go to Profile & System > Settings > General > Personalization > Games & Apps and toggle when and where game hubs appear.
Xbox Cloud Gaming – Game Save Improvements
Today, we’re adding new features on cloud and Xbox consoles to help players when game saves are left behind on a previous device in an offline state. A new progress bar, device names, timestamps, and additional details are now displayed when you have previous game saves on another device in an unsynced state, giving players the information they need. We have also added insights into the source of game syncs, their progress, and error messages with helpful tips if syncing gets stuck. Players are now better informed about when to wait or take action, reducing the risk of accidental data loss during save dialogs. [Back to Top]
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Xbox Games Showcase
The Xbox Games Showcase was livestreamed globally, highlighting our strong lineup of first-party and third-party games, our new handheld devices – ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X – and our commitment to Xbox Play Anywhere and Game Pass. Following Showcase, Obsidian Entertainment presented The Outer Worlds 2 Direct, with a surprise inclusion of Grounded 2, offering fans a deep-dive on the upcoming sci-fi RPG and survival action-adventure sequels. Find out everything we unveiled here.
Game Bar Updates: Microsoft Edge Game Assist is now available
Microsoft Edge Game Assist is here. As the first in-game browser built specifically for PC gaming, Game Assist brings a full browser right into your game with tips, walkthroughs, and access to your favorite sites like Discord, Spotify, and Twitch. Simply press the Windows + G shortcut to open the browser in Game Bar at any time during a gameplay session. Game Assist is also seamlessly connected to Microsoft Edge, giving you instant access to your favorites, passwords, history, and more, ensuring everything you need is always within reach. Learn more.
Xbox Accessories
Designed for players who seek accessories that blend beauty with performance, we recently introduced the Designed for Xbox Floral collection.
Xbox Consoles – Dynamic Backgrounds
Hundred Bullets, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt introduced new dynamic backgrounds for Xbox Series X|S consoles, allowing players to customize their consoles to match exciting new games. We also launched a new dynamic background, “Pride 2025,” that honors the strength of the LGTBQIA+ community and the power of supporting one another.
To learn how to customize your Xbox Series X|S console by choosing a dynamic background, visit the Xbox Support page. [Back to Top]
Xbox Adds Mouse and Keyboard and Touch Controls for More Games
Xbox supports the use of wired USB mice and keyboards for navigation in select games and apps, and for getting around on Xbox and Windows devices.
In addition, for Xbox players enjoying games on their mobile devices, Xbox touch controls are available for select games, allowing you to experience a different way to play – by touch and without a controller. Some games render their own controls in-game or supply custom control overlays, providing a more tailored experience for each game’s unique gameplay. Learn more about how you can set up and tailor your game’s touch controls here.
These titles became available this year:
Mouse and keyboard:
- Assassins Creed Shadows
- Assassins Creed Valhalla
- Blue Prince
- Mullett Madjack
- Planet Coaster 2
- Planet Zoo: Console Edition
- Smite 2
- Zenless Zone Zero
Touch:
- Avowed
- Crypt Custodian
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Zenless Zone Zero
For support on setting up devices, see here for more details. [Back to Top]
Stream Your Own Game – Over 200+ Games
We’re continuing to add more games to the “Stream your own game” collection for Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta). Game Pass Ultimate members can stream from a library of over 200+ cloud playable games they own on supported devices.
Recently added:
- Antstream Arcade
- Architect Life: A House Design Simulator
- Back 4 Blood: Standard Edition
- Batman: Return to Arkham
- Borderlands 2
- Date Everything!
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Graveyard Keeper
- Green Hell
- Hello Neighbor
- Just Cause 4
- Lego 2K Drive for Xbox Series X|S
- Lego DC Supervillians
- Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2
- Lethal Honor – Order of the Apocalypse
- Life is Strange 2
- Mad Max
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind
- MindsEye
- Mortal Kombat X
- MotoGP 24
- NieR:Automata Become as Gods Edition
- Outer Wilds
- Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
- Sid Meier’s Civilization 7
- Sleeping Dogs
- STAR WARS: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles
- The First Descendant
- Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands for Xbox Series X|S
- Tom Clancy’s The Division
- Tour De France 25
- Tron: Catalyst
- Twelve Minutes
- Valheim
- What Remains of Edith Finch
Coming soon:
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite
- American Arcadia
- Amnesia: The Bunker
- Black Desert
- Bus Simulator 21
- Darkest Dungeon II
- Dicey Dungeons
- Gothic Classic
- Lawn Mowing Simulator
- Payday3
- Remnant From the Ashes
- Skul The Hero Slayer
- Sniper Elite V2 Remastered
- The Jackbox Party Pack 7
- Train Sim World 4
- Who’s Your Daddy?!
- XCOM 2
Check out the full list of cloud-playable games available to stream on supported devices here. For more information, learn more here. [Back to Top]
More Games Added to Retro Classics
Retro Classics, a collaboration between Xbox and Antstream Arcade, has even more retro games to play for Game Pass members. This initiative is a step in our commitment to game preservation and backwards compatibility, allowing players to experience many timeless games on modern devices. Here are the recently added games to the collection:
- Cosmic Commuter
- Heart of China
- Skiing
- Solar Storm
- Subterranea
Game Pass members can keep an eye out for new tournaments, community challenges and more games added from Activision and Blizzard, expanding the Retro Classics collection to more than 100+ titles over time. Click here for more information on Retro Classics. [Back to Top]
Xbox Play Anywhere – Buy Once, Play Anywhere
With over 1,000 games now supporting Xbox Play Anywhere, players can seamlessly switch between PC, Xbox console, and supported handhelds at no additional cost, bringing even more value to our Xbox players. Progress including saves, game add-ons, and achievements, is carried over wherever the game is played. Simply log in with an Xbox account on any device to continue playing from where you left off.
100+ games have been released with this feature so far in 2025! In May, these games came into the Xbox Play Anywhere collection:
- 30 Birds
- Alexandria IV
- Astro Miner
- Black Pieces Move First
- Boxing Gym Story
- Bridge Race
- Crazy Chicken Kart 2
- CyberCorp
- DOOM: The Dark Ages
- Dream Town Island
- Dungeon Village 2
- Elemental War Clash
- Eyes: The Horror Game
- Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3
- Golf Up
- Helix Jump
- Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge 4
- Kittens and Yarn
- Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo
- Monster Train 2
- Preserve
- Retro Classics
- Shy Cats Hidden Tracks – Vol. 2
- Splitgate 2
- Spot Challenge Vol. 4
- Starlight Legacy
- Super Engine GT Turbo SPEC
- The Pyraplex
- to a T
- Trident’s Tale
Check out the full list of available games that players can enjoy anywhere. [Back to Top]
Help Shape the Future of Xbox
Stay tuned to Xbox Wire for future updates and the latest and greatest Xbox news. For support related to Xbox updates, visit the official Xbox Support site.
We love hearing from the community, whether you have a suggestion for a new feature that you’d like to see added, or you want to give feedback on existing features that could use some improvement. We’re always looking for ways to improve Xbox experiences for players around the world. If you’d like to help create the future of Xbox and get early access to new features, join the Xbox Insider Program today by downloading the Xbox Insider Hub for Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One or Windows PC.
Happy gaming. [Back to Top]
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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for June 23 to 27
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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for June 23 to 27
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox 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!
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
Nightdive Studios
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster – June 26
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliverySystem Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster by Nightdive Studios brings to you the modernized remaster of the FPS/RPG classic, featuring cross-play co-op multiplayer and more. It’s the year 2114 and as you awake from cryo sleep on the FTL ship Von Braun, you are unable to remember who or where you are… and something has gone terribly wrong. Hybrid mutants and deadly robots roam the halls while the cries from the remaining crew reverberate through the cold hull of the ship. SHODAN, a rogue AI bent on the destruction of mankind has taken over and it’s up to you to stop her.
Rust Console Edition S|X
Double Eleven Ltd.
$49.99Rust Console Edition – June 26
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SWelcome to Rust. The only aim in Rust is to survive – Overcome struggles such as hunger, thirst and cold. Build a fire. Build a shelter. Kill animals. Protect yourself from other players.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate – Launch Offer
Super Evil Megacorp
$29.99 $23.99Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate – June 24
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SGrab your friends, pick your favorite Turtle and jump into a roguelike adventure to save Master Splinter from the foot clan! Master ninja skills, unite in bodacious online and local co-op gameplay, and conquer iconic NYC locales. As a special offer for Xbox fans, if you buy Splintered Fate by July 8, 2025, you’ll get the Casey Jones DLC for free!
Stasis
Feardemic
Stasis – June 26
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryAn isometric, point-and-click, sci-fi horror adventure game. It intertwines a gruesome narrative with retro adventure gameplay. Combine items, interact with computers and solve puzzles while experiencing the gritty atmosphere.
I Am Your Beast
Strange Scaffold
I Am Your Beast – June 25
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play AnywhereHunt the military-industrial complex across stylish comic book micro-sandboxes in this fast-paced covert revenge thriller FPS from the developers of El Paso, Elsewhere.
Bee Flowers: Save the Garden
Afil Games
$4.99 $3.99Bee Flowers: Save the Garden – June 24
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SIn the third chapter of the Bee Flowers series, you’ll guide bees through stunning environments while solving logic puzzles on a hexagonal grid. The goal is simple: connect paths to deliver pollen to the flowers. The gameplay is accessible, but the challenges increase as you progress.
How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine
Maximum Entertainment
$12.99 $10.39How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine – June 24
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryThe unique co-op experience that made How 2 Escape a success is back with improved gameplay and new challenging puzzles! The latest edition in the How 2 Escape series, How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine, has you and a partner work together to locate a missing submarine and prevent the start of a global war.
Beautiful Sakura: Fighting Club
Cropware
Beautiful Sakura: Fighting Club – June 25
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SA gripping continuation of Kaito’s story, set in a world of fierce battles and emotional growth. After months of relentless training, Kaito enters his first professional fighting tournament, determined to prove himself. As he climbs the ranks, he faces not only skilled opponents but also people from his past — childhood friends, former crushes, and rivals turned companions. Each fight is charged with memories, tension, and hidden emotions.
Exo-Calibre
Eastasiasoft Limited
Exo-Calibre – June 25
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryMeet the Ex-Calibre Knights, elite pilots in state-of-the-art exo-mechs, defending peace, justice and hope across the world! The Exo-Tech corporation is dedicated to developing advanced weapons and defenses to aid humanity, but when AI drones go haywire and start attacking the populous, it’s up to you to take control of the Ex-Calibre Knights and restore order by any means necessary!
Grizzly Bear is Hungry – Xbox Series X/S
Synnergy Circle Games
Grizzly Bear is Hungry – June 25
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SThe fourth installment in the charming Is Hungry series. Join a ravenous grizzly bear on a wild adventure to stock up on food before winter hits! Roll through forests, smash through obstacles, defeat pesky enemies, and shake down trees to gather every bite. Only by eating enough can this bear settle in for a cozy, worry-free hibernation. It’s a feast-or-freeze kind of journey — are you ready to help him get his fill?
Mainframent
SilenGames
Mainframent – June 25
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SIn the most unremarkable places, a door to another, wonderful world can be hidden. It was through such a door that the janitor Kloof fell through when he washed the floor in the server room. The only chance to return home is to turn on the elevator. And for this – to make the supercomputer work, looking for and inserting punched cards into it.
My Recycling Center
Darius Bode
My Recycling Center – June 25
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryOperate and expand your own recycling center in this first-person simulation game. Take care of unloading, sorting and compacting the waste.
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 4
Mob Entertainment
$19.99Poppy Playtime: Chapter 4 – June 25
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryYou are pushed deeper into the undiscovered depths of the Playtime Co. factory, far below anything the world knew. Here, you’ll encounter terrifying new threats and discover shocking revelations. Can you outwit the unnatural new creations lurking in the shadows?
Anvil Saga
HeroCraft PC
Anvil Saga – June 26
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryTurn a ramshackle blacksmith shop into a successful enterprise in a challenging and endlessly varied world! Deal with local bandits, merchants, priests, as well as French and English soldiers. Manage workers with various quirks, improve facilities and tools to create better merchandise, decorate your smithy to attract high-paying customers!
Boxville 2
Triomatica Games
$12.99Boxville 2, from Triomatica Games, is the next part of an adventure game about cans living in a box city. Two can friends had an important job from the mayor to set up fireworks for the city’s celebration. But due to a mistake, the fireworks went off wrong, causing chaos in the city. Worse, one of the friends went missing. Now, the main character, a red can, must explore different areas and secret spots in Boxville and even travel outside the city to fix everything and find his friend.
Bullets and Brains
No Gravity Games and Development
Bullets & Brains – June 26
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryIn Bullets & Brains, you’ll find yourself immersed in a sprawling post-apocalyptic environment, teeming with engaging atmosphere and danger at every turn. As one of the last survivors, it’s up to you to navigate through the desolate streets, abandoned buildings, grimy alleyways, but also forests, sewers and even snowy mountains, fighting off waves of relentless zombies.
Cyber Tank Nano
Xitilon
Cyber Tank Nano – June 26
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SCyber Tank Nano is a puzzle game that innovates on the classic Sokoban formula by introducing a variety of new mechanics, including shot reflections, destroyable ice, crumbling floors, movable enemies, water that can be traversed by placing blocks into it, teleports, conveyors, collectible bonuses, and more.
Infernitos: Fiery Dishes
Afil Games
Infernitos: Fiery Dishes – June 26
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SGet your pans ready, push the plates, and serve the hungriest customers in hell! In Infernitos: Fiery Dishes, you once again embody the feared demon chef, now with even more spice and much more infernal confusion. With 30 devilishly challenging levels, grid-based movement, and the ability to undo your mistakes infinitely (because even demons deserve a second chance), this game will test your logic, patience… and your heat resistance.
Klaus Lee – Thunderballs
Assemble Entertainment GmbH
Klaus Lee – Thunderballs – June 26
Explore the neon-hued ’80s inspired 2D action-platformer with Klaus Lee. Though he almost became a cop in Beverly Hills, he ended up applying to be a private investigator in Hawaii but got tired of waiting. Returning to California, he worked as an unknown stuntman and led a team that was often outdone by a more successful group. He missed a job interview at a New York startup, where Zeddemore became a spirit exterminator.
My Cozy Room
©RedDeer.Games
Welcome to My Cozy Room, a relaxing sandbox home design game, where you can bring your dream spaces to life! Whether it’s a snug bedroom, stylish living room, modern kitchen, or a playful kids’ corner, the possibilities are endless. Start decorating and bring your dream cozy room to life today!
Paper Bad
Entity3 Limited
Paper Bad – June 26
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play AnywhereGet ready for a wild ride in Paper Bad, the ultimate arcade-style destruction game where the goal isn’t delivering newspapers—it’s causing as much mayhem as possible! Smash windows, dent cars, startle pedestrians, and unleash total chaos as you hurl newspapers across a variety of quirky neighborhoods.
RUFFY AND THE RIVERSIDE
Phiphen Games
$19.99Ruffy and the Riverside – June 26
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryJoin Ruffy on an exciting quest to stop the mischievous villain Groll from destroying the World Core and throwing Riverside into chaos. Along the way, you’ll travel to fantastic places with helpful friends like Pip the sassy bee, Sir Eddler the adventurous mole, and Silja the wise turtle.
Strike Mission
Cube Games
Get ready for an intense aerial combat campaign in Strike Mission, a top-down action game where you take control of elite pilot Jake Walker on a critical mission to save the world from a looming technological threat.
Antro Demo
Selecta Play
Antro – June 27
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SJourney through the most remote places in the underground metropolis of ANTRO. Your mission is to deliver a package with an unknown recipient and, while you’re at it, overthrow the totalitarian government of La Cúpula. Play to the rhythm of urban music in this adventure full of action, puzzles and 2.5D platforming.
Bambas!
DevilishGames
Bambas! – June 27
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryRemember when the streets were your playground, where every curb, puddle, or sidewalk became part of an epic mission? Bambas! brings that magic back, offering a sandbox game that lets you relive those carefree adventures with its innovative control system. Explore a vibrant Mediterranean coastal city bursting with detail, where creativity knows no bounds and exploration is your ticket to endless fun.
Dungeons of Paint
Ratalaika Games S.L.
Dungeons of Paint – June 27
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryA classic top-down shooter inspired by paintball. Explore dark dungeons, blast baddies, and leave a trail of colorful paint in your artistic path of destruction. Grab different guns and take down waves of enemies with ricochets of bouncy paint projectiles. Featuring 5 different dungeons, and 20 different challenges, Dungeons of Paint is a radiant paintball action adventure!
KreatureKind
Valiant Game Studio, Aurora Punks
$16.49KreatureKind – June 27
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SMagic is disappearing forever, unless your brave group of activists can save it! After centuries of increasing magic use, the world’s mana well is running dry. If entirely depleted, magic will be gone forever. This does not go unnoticed by Riley and her friends Mitra and Yui. They set out from their hometown, trying to convince people and monsters to use mana more consciously. Along the way, they meet and team up with other like-minded people.
MonCon
Megalithic Mainframe LLC
MonCon is the story of Joey, a young teenager struggling with social anxiety. Joey decides to attend one of the largest geek culture conventions in the world, in the hopes of meeting his hero – legendary game designer Mr. Miyashiro – and getting an autograph. With the help of his newfound friends, Joey will start to overcome his social hang-ups and learn that not everyone you meet is a monster.
Screw Master
Webnetic s. r. o.
Screw Master is a fun and engaging puzzle game where players must strategically remove screws to dismantle intricate wooden structures. Each level presents a new challenge requiring logical thinking and precise actions. With 50 levels of increasing difficulty, can you master the art of unscrewing?
Sausage Wars
QubicGames S.A.
$4.99 $3.99Sausage Wars is the craziest arena party game for up to 4 players and 20 bots! Player characters are sausages which brawl over sink domination! Take one of them, enter the battlefield and fight until death. Push your rivals off the edge or into a trap!
Zombies Overloaded
Brainium Games
$6.99Strap in and embrace the chaos! Trapped in an inescapable room, you’ll take on endless waves of zombies, mowing them down by the hundreds with randomly spawning weapons. Every five waves, a boss shows up to ruin your day. Survival demands quick reflexes, clever strategy, and just a pinch of madness!
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Get Ready to Shred: New Details on Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, Plus Play the Foundry Demo Today
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Ara: History Untold’s Biggest Update and First DLC Available Today for Xbox PC and Steam
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Chicken. Pork. Beef. Bread. Milk. None of these plants or animals existed in the Americas before European contact. Earth’s geography has always been imbalanced, and Ara: History Untold aims to vividly illustrate this asymmetry with the free version 1.4 update and first DLC, Untold Scenarios, available today for Xbox PC and Steam.
Version 1.4 of Xbox Game Studios’ ambitious historical 4X strategy game is the first update designed and developed by strategy and simulation experts Stardock Entertainment, who assumed production leadership in April. The companion DLC highlights what the game can now achieve.
Geography is Destiny
The free update overhauls the game’s map generator, making each randomly generated world more distinct. Meanwhile, the Untold Scenarios DLC features maps with resources positioned realistically, causing societies to evolve very differently. In the Mongol Invasion scenario, you will step into the boots of Genghis Khan, leading the Mongols who, uniquely, cannot found new cities. Without Settlers, you must conquer territory, using specialized technologies and units to dominate the Asian steppes.
Europe at the Crossroads, another scenario, places historical figures into critical positions at the dawn of the Enlightenment. How might history unfold if Caesar, Alexander the Great, and Elizabeth I led 18th-century Europe instead of Louis XIV, William III, and Peter the Great?
Living Strategy
Upon loading version 1.4, you will immediately notice the new Living Strategy view. Previously, Ara featured two modes: the detailed Living World and the icon-based Strategic View. The new Living Strategy mode combines these, clearly showing units scaled on the map to enhance visibility and strategic clarity.
Simulation Meets Strategy
Ara’s Living World has always been a vibrant simulation. Farmers, bakers, and soldiers are individually simulated entities with their own needs and behaviors. Version 1.4 leverages this deep simulation to dramatically reduce micromanagement. You now have the option to let citizens autonomously supply their homes and shops, removing the need for constant manual decisions about resource allocation.
Additionally, computer opponents have significantly improved thanks to Stardock’s experience crafting AI for strategy games like Galactic Civilizations, Fallen Enchantress, and The Political Machine. Opponents now play uniquely based on their traits, employing sophisticated economic and military strategies to challenge you from ancient times through technological singularity.
Prettier, Yet Faster
Oxide’s Nitrous engine has also been enhanced, dramatically improving performance, particularly in late-game scenarios. Smarter culling, optimized shaders, and refined simulations ensure a smoother experience, while visual enhancements make units and cities noticeably sharper and more detailed than ever.
If you’re a fan of history or strategy games, there’s never been a better time to rewrite history. Shape the past, influence the present, and rewrite the future – Ara: History Untold’s free 1.4 Update and Untold Scenarios DLC are available today!
Ara: History Untold is available on Xbox PC, Steam, and with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Unknown Scenarios DLC is available for $9.99 SRP (base game required to play).
Ara: History Untold – Untold Scenarios
Xbox Game Studios
Dive into eight compelling scenarios that immerse you deeply into pivotal and speculative moments of human history. From the vast steppes of Mongolia to Europe's Enlightenment, each scenario provides specialized gameplay, meticulously detailed historical context, and thrilling strategic dilemmas that demand your creativity, adaptability, and cunning. Key Features: · Historical and Hypothetical Worlds: Experience dramatic, detailed historical contexts and intriguing "what-if" scenarios, each carefully crafted for strategic depth. · Scenario-Specific Units and Technologies: Master unique units, like the Mongol Horse Archers, Royal Sentinels, or Indigenous Guerrilla fighters, unlocking new tactics tailored to each historical period. · Strategically Rich Maps: Adapt to dynamic challenges and historically accurate resource distributions that profoundly affect your strategic choices. Featured Scenarios: The Mongol Invasion Conquer without settlement as Genghis Khan using unstoppable Mongol units like Horse Archers and Wallbreakers, bolstered by the powerful "Yassa Doctrine." Or, stand defiant as Catherine the Great of Russia, strategically deploying knights and defenses to halt the relentless Mongol advance. Bronze Age Collapse Guide your civilization through the mysterious chaos of 1200 BC, navigating societal breakdowns triggered by droughts, raids, and calamities. Utilize an expanded Bronze Age tech tree, deploying unique units such as Royal Sentinels, Slingers, and Sea Raiders, to keep your people alive amid turmoil. Europe at the Crossroads Navigate the dynamic, resource-rich landscape of Enlightenment Europe with legendary leaders like Caesar or Alexander the Great. Begin with extensive Renaissance infrastructure but limited exclusively to advanced, era-specific units, forcing you to strategize carefully in a rapidly evolving historical context. American Expansion Face the stark contrasts of the 18th-century Americas. Choose settlers with European technology yet minimal infrastructure, or indigenous nations like the Cherokee, whose efficient guerrilla units grant immediate strategic advantages. Balance the long-term growth of your settlements against immediate tactical necessity. Clash of Continents Challenge your adaptability and innovation in a brutally realistic world map reflecting the harsh resource inequalities of 3000 BC. Iconic historical figures like Julius Caesar and Joan of Arc must strategically overcome severe resource shortages, testing every aspect of your strategic ingenuity. Islands Scenario Manage isolated island cultures with dramatically distinct resource pools, emphasizing diplomacy and strategic trade. Military might alone won’t secure survival—careful resource management and diplomatic acumen are essential. Last Survivor (Rome vs. Imperial China) Engage in an intense, improbable showdown between two ancient empires on a compact, resource-constrained battlefield. Fight fiercely for crucial resources like horses, balancing aggressive tactics with resource-conscious strategies to emerge as the sole survivor. Terra Reimagine Earth's geography in a scenario where continents connect differently and horses never vanished from North America. Explore exaggerated continents like Mega Britain and lush Africa, making rapid, impactful strategic decisions from the late Neolithic, reshaping human history in fascinating ways. Forge a new history, face unparalleled strategic challenges, and rewrite the past—or imagine an entirely new future—in Ara: History Untold – Untold Scenarios DLC.
Ara: History Untold Deluxe Edition
Xbox Game Studios
Build a nation and lead your people throughout history to the pinnacles of human achievement as you explore new lands, develop arts and culture, conduct diplomacy, and go head-to-head with your rivals to prove you are the greatest ruler ever known. It's Your World Now. The Deluxe Edition Includes • Ara: History Untold Base Game • Exclusive Leader Collection – featuring five exclusive leaders not included in the base game including: Charlemagne, Genghis Khan, Yoo Gwan Soon, Hildegard and Boudicca. • Modern Leader Skin Set – enhance five Ara: History Untold leaders (Elizabeth I, Genghis Khan, Nefertiti, Sappho and George Washington) with the Modern Leader Skin Set, featuring modern versions of their in-game costumes. With your pre-order of the Deluxe Edition receive the Gilded Leader Skin Set.
Ara: History Untold Standard Edition
Xbox Game Studios
PC Game PassBuild a nation and lead your people throughout history to the pinnacles of human achievement as you explore new lands, develop arts and culture, conduct diplomacy, and go head-to-head with your rivals to prove you are the greatest ruler ever known. It's Your World Now. Ara: History Untold is an evolution in historical grand strategy, featuring beloved classic PC strategy mechanics alongside innovative gameplay like a national crafting economy, true simultaneous turn resolution, a non-linear technology tree, and cloud-backed synchronous/asynchronous multiplayer – all with an expansive and vibrant presentation where you can zoom out from surveying the very edges of your empire all the way down to your citizens living their daily lives. In Ara, there are no pre-set paths to victory, leading to endless possibilities. Your choices will define the world you create, your experience, and your legacy. Explore an Immersive Living World Explore a dynamic living world filled with life and charm across sweeping landscapes ranging from tropical jungles to sand-swept deserts as you discover the resources you need to develop your nation. Witness the world come to life in vivid, realistic detail as citizens move throughout the world and react dynamically to times of health and sickness, war and peace, wealth and despair with unique biomes, cultures, and eras representing the diversity of human experience. Build Your Nation Serve your people and grow your prestige with numerous Improvements, from forges to libraries, citadels to cathedrals, public parks to industrial factories – as well as a global variety of the greatest architectural Triumphs ever conceived and built by human hands. Guide your people through the eras of human discovery Nurture your people’s brilliance and invention as you progress your Nation through twelve unique Technology Eras, making the hard choices about where to focus your Nation’s greatest minds. As you near the end of each Era, you’ll have to decide how fast to push your scientists along the path to the future – at the risk of the present. Oversee a rich and detailed national economy Harvest the bounty of the natural world and deploy the labor of your people with a depth-filled National Crafting system. Will you manufacture Amenities – like lavish feasts – to provide your cities and citizens with powerful benefits, or invest in the creation of Equipment – the weapons of war – to prepare your Armies to defend your nation or conquer your rivals? Whatever paths you choose you’ll need to carefully optimize your resources and production to achieve the most efficient systems if you want to outpace your rivals to fortune and lasting glory. Rule Your Way Choose from dozens of history’s most influential figures to embody as you reshape the world through your choices. The unique and varied global Leaders and Nations in Ara emphasize a wide variety of different playstyles. Experiment with gameplay-impacting Traits and powerful Leader Abilities drawn from the effect they had on world history. Whether friend or foe, each Leader has a distinct personality based on their historical background that informs their AI behaviors. Experience True Simultaneous Turns Every turn each nation's actions and choices resolve simultaneously, leading to suspense, anticipation, unique outcomes, and surprising twists on the classic turn-based formula. The fate of your people will be determined by your decisions and your ability to predict your opponent’s next move, putting your skill as a leader to the ultimate test. Defend your people by land, sea, and air Warfare in Ara is presented in the Living World, as thousands of years of military conflict reflect the progress and martial prowess of your people. Develop technologies to advance your weaponry against your rivals, hone your wartime economy and industry to gain the edge, and outthink your opponent’s strategies as maneuvers resolve authentically at once thanks to the power of True Simultaneous Turns. Prove Your Worth in Online Multiplayer Combining the speed and surprise of True Simultaneous Turns with the power of the cloud – multiplayer in Ara is fast, seamless, and able to be enjoyed asynchronously with a wide range of options to tailor you and your friend’s experience to the way you want to play together. A Microsoft Account is required to play online multiplayer.
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The Elder Scrolls Online: Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 is Available Now
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The Elder Scrolls Online: Seasons of the Worm Cult Part 1 is Available Now
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Digging Deeper: The Inspirations Behind Still Wakes the Deep: Siren’s Rest
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Digging Deeper: The Inspirations Behind Still Wakes the Deep: Siren’s Rest
Summary
- Still Wakes the Deep: Siren’s Rest arrives today for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC.
- The DLC expansion is set 11 years after the original game, with a new main character.
- Learn about the new inspirations behind this haunting new story.
Back in 2023, we shared some of the inspirations behind our narrative horror Still Wakes the Deep, which inspired its themes and structure, both in its grounded ’70s setting and its more fantastical horror elements. We took inspiration from a wide variety of sources, from classic horror films like The Thing and Annihilation to more unusual sources like Kes and Rosemary’s Baby.
For our new story expansion, Siren’s Rest, we wanted to explore the Beira D oil rig in a whole new setting, which comes with its own set of inspirations. Set in 1986, 11 years after the events of the original game, you’ll play as saturation diver Mhairi, who sets off on a journey beneath the North Sea to discover what happened on the Beira D. The ocean is a rich vein for exploring all kinds of tales, and these are just a few things that helped us craft this new story:
Thalassophobia
The fear of deep water is the origin of the entire psychological palette of Siren’s Rest. And for any players who haven’t felt this… we hope that Siren’s Rest will give them a chance to get a taste of this phobia.
We trawled through hundreds of articles of people experiencing this condition, people creating art about it, portraying it in a variety of thrilling and sensual ways. One thing that struck us: many thalassophobic photographs juxtapose a human with some yawning abyss or some looming form. The feeling you have isn’t just that this is a scary setting – rather, you feel a sense of enveloping dread for the person. Whoever that person is in that photograph, no matter how nonchalant they appear… you feel that they are in way over their heads (literally). They are facing their doom. That sense of overconfidence against the unknowable depths is something we wanted to capture in the game.
Even just an image like this we found on Reddit of an oceanic abyss gets the creative juices flowing. Also, did you know that a thick mysterious cloud called a brine pool can form in the bottom of the sea that creates these strange images? We wanted to hold that tension, between beauty and dread, at the heart of every visual design choice.
‘Last Breath’ (2018) and Saturation Diving
Saturation diving – named for the technique used to extend how long a diver can remain underwater – is an extraordinary profession. Dangerous, meticulous, weirdly poetic – everything deserving art to be made about it. It’s as dangerous as an astronaut going on a spacewalk… but far darker and far less well known. You are under tremendous pressure, literally, that messes with your mental state. You see things. You hear things. And all you are is a tiny flickering flame amid the everdark. This tension, loneliness, and thrill are all portrayed beautifully in the documentary ‘Last Breath’.
And for a more day-to-day explanation, just check out this Reddit AMA that was done a few years ago. Understanding what it means to live and work under such extreme conditions helped ground our narrative in real human stakes, even as the story veers into the surreal.
‘Blue Planet II –The Deep’
This episode of ‘Blue Planet II’ served as a powerful entry point for us into the mystery and otherworldliness of the ocean’s most unreachable places. Nature’s own level design and art design is off the charts! The strange colours, mysterious beings. Our wonderful Earth with its impossible underwater geographies provided us with a visual vocabulary for portraying the bottom of the sea not as some strange spectacle, but with this all-consuming silent awe…
Dante’s ‘Inferno’
As clear a metaphor as it gets, right? Dante’s descent through Hell, in gripping 14th Century poetic language, of increasing delusion as one moves further into tender darkness – influenced how we approached the structure of Siren’s Rest.
“Love, which quickly arrests the gentle heart,
Seized him with my beautiful form
That was taken from me, in a manner which still grieves me.”‘The Descent’ (2005)
This film is two decades old and still stands up incredibly well. It’s a Dante’s ‘Inferno’ story brought up to the modern-day. Definitely not for the faint-hearted, for sure! Its classic structure and masterful rhythm of making tense progress in unfamiliar, claustrophobic physical spaces is a huge inspiration.
Submerged corridors, the pitch-black crevices of the story’s setting, technical, sophisticated characters whose psyches are run ragged, the mix of terror and hope and dread – it’s all there.
‘The Lighthouse’ (2019)
A recent dark masterclass in isolation, yearning, and the mind tricks that these feelings can conjure up. The film portrays two men (played by Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe) unravelling under the weight of routine, myths, and their own strange company. Those parallel the emotional current running beneath Siren’s Rest – a deep, almost delirious human longing – for connection, for redemption, for closure…
A central relationship between two characters who are equally isolated, equally alone with their thoughts and expectations – that stuck with us. The surreal juxtaposition between the raw, unforgiving environment, the arcane chores needed for survival, and the distantly warm conjuring of lost memories… we certainly hoped to capture that.
The Unexplained Ocean Sound, “Julia”
Sometimes even just a sonic phenomena can serve as an inspiration. A low-frequency sound, recorded by NOAA on March 1st 1999 and dubbed “Julia”, remains unexplained. The sound was loud enough to be detected across the Pacific Ocean and lasted for about two minutes and 43 seconds. An absolute treasure trove of strange explanations exists, spanning from giant sea creatures to aliens, naturally.
Julia’s inclusion in our early discussions around Siren’s Rest served as a symbol of the unknown – the uncanny idea that something might be out there, massive or silent, beyond our comprehension…
Màiri Mhòr nan Òran
The Hebridean poet Màiri Mhòr nan Òran shares a name with our protagonist, and her work comprises much of the emotional tone of Siren’s Rest. Her verses, rooted in exile, land, and longing, speak to the cultural and personal ruptures at the heart of this new story. They anchor the narrative in a Scottish identity that feels both deeply local and profoundly mythic – a legacy we feel incredibly privileged to portray.
The Still Wakes the Deep: Siren’s Rest DLC expansion arrives today for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC.
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Xbox + AMD: Powering the Next Generation of Xbox
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Xbox + AMD: Powering the Next Generation of Xbox
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Minecraft: Vibrant Visuals and Chase the Skies Drop Out Now
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Minecraft: Vibrant Visuals and Chase the Skies Drop Out Now
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Coming to Game Pass: Rematch, Warcraft I & II: Remastered, Warcraft III: Reforged, Call of Duty: WWII, and More
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Hope you all completed your bingo card for the Xbox Games Showcase and Outer Worlds 2 Direct – between Xbox Play Anywhere, Game Pass, and World Premieres, that was almost a full row there! We’re on a roll and have more games for you to prep your download queue, so let’s get to them.
Available Today
FBC: Firebreak (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game PassAvailable on day one with Game Pass! A cooperative first-person shooter set within a mysterious federal agency under assault by otherworldly forces. As a years-long siege on the agency’s headquarters reaches its boiling point, only Firebreak – the Bureau’s most versatile unit – has the gear and the guts to plunge into the building’s strangest crises, restore order, contain the chaos, and fight to reclaim control.
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time (Console and PC)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass StandardCrash fourward into a time-shattered adventure with your favorite marsupials. Neo Cortex and N. Tropy are back at it again and launching an all-out assault on not just this universe, but the entire multiverse! Crash and Coco are here to save the day by reuniting the four Quantum Masks and bending the rules of reality.
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S)
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game PassAvailable on day one with Game Pass! Lost in Random: The Eternal Die blends dynamic real-time action, tactical combat, and risk-reward dice mechanics for thrilling second-to-second battles. Unravel an original stand-alone story as Queen Aleksandra, the once great ruler of Random, on a mission for vengeance and redemption.
Coming Soon
Star Trucker (Xbox Series X|S) – June 18
Now with Game Pass StandardHop into the driver’s seat of your rocket-powered big rig as you haul cargo, scavenge for salvage, and interact with an eclectic cast of star-hopping truckers in this Americana-infused journey on the ultimate open road – space!
Wildfrost (Console) – June 18
Now with Game Pass StandardTake on the elements in Wildfrost, a tactical roguelike deck builder! Collect and upgrade card companions, ready to withstand waves of deceptively cute Pengoons, Gobblers, and brutish boss monsters. Test your skills in daily challenges and build up the town of Snowdwell, unlocking more cards to aid in your fight against the everlasting frost…
Rematch (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) – June 19
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game PassAvailable on day one with Game Pass! Step onto the pitch in Rematch, a third-person, team-based football game where every pass, volley, and tackle matters. Designed for 5v5 online play, Rematch puts you in full control of one athlete, with no offsides, no fouls, and no downtime. Pass smart, play with purpose, and win together.
Volcano Princess (Cloud, Console, and PC) – June 24
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game PassPrepare the next monarch by finding her hobbies, training her for battle, and befriending the citizens she’ll one day protect. Dive into an all-new parenting-simulator-RPG adventure, where every decision you make will not only affect the future of your daughter but that of an entire empire!
Against the Storm (Cloud and Console) – June 26
Game Pass UltimateCurrently available on Xbox PC and coming soon to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta)! A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization’s last survivors.
Warcraft I: Remastered (PC) – June 26
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game PassExperience the inciting war between Orcs and Humans that shook Azeroth to its core. Defend the realm as the noble Alliance, or seek to conquer it as the bloodthirsty Horde, across thrilling faction campaigns or custom skirmish games. Warcraft I: Remastered features updated hand-painted art, widescreen battles, and rebalanced classic music. Enjoy modern UI tweaks, enhanced controls, and never-before-seen 1994 concept art!
Warcraft II: Remastered (PC) – June 26
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game PassCaptain your own fleet in the second Warcraft title created in 1995, now remastered with vivid, all-new visuals and modernized controls! War between orc and man rages on across the seas, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance as the great tacticians of the Horde and the Alliance clash. Only one thing is certain: winning this war will demand unprecedented cunning, courage, and nerves of steel.
Warcraft III: Reforged (PC) – June 26
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game PassWarcraft III: Reforged features a thorough visual overhaul, a suite of contemporary social and matchmaking features, and more. Command the Night Elves, Undead, Orcs, and Humans and relive epic battles, explore vast campaigns, build armies, and challenge friends in multiplayer matchmaking!
Call of Duty: WWII (Console and PC) – June 30
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass StandardCall of Duty: WWII is a thrilling experience that redefines World War II. Land in Normandy on D-Day and battle across Europe through iconic locations in history’s most monumental war. Experience classic Call of Duty combat, the bonds of camaraderie, and the unforgiving nature of war against a global power throwing the world into tyranny.
Little Nightmares II (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 1
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass StandardReturn to a world of charming horror in Little Nightmares II, a suspense adventure game in which you play as Mono, a young boy trapped in a world that has been distorted by the humming transmission of a distant tower. Will you dare to face this collection of new, little nightmares?
Rise of the Tomb Raider (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 1
Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass StandardMaking a return to the Game Pass library! Featuring epic, high-octane action moments set in the most beautifully hostile environments on earth, Rise of the Tomb Raider delivers a cinematic survival action adventure where you will join Lara Croft on her first tomb raiding expedition.
DLC / Game Updates
Fallout 76: Gone Fission – Available now
Head over to angler’s rest to begin your angler journey. Combine different baits and rods to catch over thirty new fish and perhaps even hook a Local Legend. Enjoy your hard-earned gains by cooking up new recipes or proudly displaying trophies at your C.A.M.P.Minecraft: Chase the Skies – Available today
Experience the joy of soaring above the Overworld with Minecraft’s Chase the Skies drop! Fly with your happy ghast, build high into the clouds, leash a caravan of camels together, find wandering friends with the Player Locator bar, and more. Players on Bedrock Edition can also soak in breathtaking views with Minecraft‘s biggest official visual refresh – Vibrant Visuals.Dead by Daylight: Five Nights at Freddy’s – Available today
Dead by Daylight: Five Nights at Freddy’s brings Springtrap – once known as William Afton – into The Fog as The Animatronic. A brutally efficient new Killer featuring unique gameplay mechanics and 3 fear-inducing Perks, Springtrap specializes in map wide surveillance, unrelenting pursuit, and delivering the jump-scares you love to hate.Leaving June 30
The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon. Be sure to check them out before they go or use your membership discount to save up to 20% on your purchase to keep them in your library.
- Arcade Paradise (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Journey to the Savage Planet (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- My Friend Peppa Pig (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- Robin Hood: Sherwood Builders (Cloud, Console, and PC)
- SteamWorld Dig (Cloud and Console)
- SteamWorld Dig 2 (Console and PC)
We’re adding more games over time to the Stream Your Own Game collection for Game Pass Ultimate members. Visit Xbox.com/Play to see the list of available cloud playable games to stream on supported devices if you own them.
As always, we’ll keep you up to date with the latest reminders of when “coming soon” turns into “available today” (and will give you a virtual high five if you did get Bingo during the Xbox Games Showcase!) on @Xbox, @GamePass, and @XboxGamePassPC. Will talk to you here soon!
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 — Returning Skaters
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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for June 16 to 20
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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for June 16 to 20
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox 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!
FBC: Firebreak
Remedy Entertainment
FBC: Firebreak Deluxe Edition Upgrade
Remedy Entertainment
FBC: Firebreak – June 17
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|SA cooperative first-person shooter set within a mysterious federal agency under assault by otherworldly forces. As a years-long siege on the agency’s headquarters reaches its boiling point, only Firebreak – the Bureau’s most versatile unit – has the gear and the guts to plunge into the building’s strangest crises, restore order, and blast their way back from the brink.
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
Thunderful Publishing
$24.99 Lost In Random: The Eternal Die – Fortune Edition
Thunderful Publishing
$28.99 $24.64Lost in Random: The Eternal Die – June 17
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play AnywhereLost in Random: The Eternal Die blends dynamic real-time action, tactical combat, and risk-reward dice mechanics for thrilling second-to-second battles. Unravel an original stand-alone story as Queen Aleksandra, the once great ruler of Random on a mission for vengeance and redemption. Start playing today by picking up the Fortune Edition.
TRON: Catalyst
Big Fan Games
Tron: Catalyst pulls you back into the world of Disney’s “Tron” to battle multiple opposing factions in the latest imaginative story from Bithell Games (Thomas Was Alone, Subsurface Circular, Tron: Identity). Tron: Catalyst is an all-new story-driven, isometric action adventure game, set in the immersive and diverse locations of the Arq Grid.
Gex Trilogy
Limited Run Games
Gex Trilogy – June 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SGex Trilogy reproduces all three original games in exacting detail, precisely the way you remember them. Assuming you’ve gone senile and remember them having high-definition native 16:9 widescreen visuals and fully analog controls. Which they didn’t. No, this is the Gex series the way it was meant to be played.
RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
SEGA
$49.99Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army – June 19
The story of apprentice detective and Devil Summoner extraordinaire Raidou Kuzunoha XIV returns in this remastered classic! Call upon your demons to solve supernatural mysteries and dispose of enemies.
REMATCH
Sloclap, Kepler Interactive
Rematch – June 19
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play AnywhereCredible Football, with an arcade twist. Feel like an amazing athlete, easily performing all the iconic moves of football. Non-stop action with no fouls, no offsides, no pauses… no time to rest.
Revival: Recolonization
HeroCraft PC
$29.99 $23.99Revival: Recolonization – June 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliverySet in a post-apocalyptic version of Earth, Revival is a 4x strategy game where the world and its rules can change at key moments, creating a deep and highly replayable experience. Explore a transformed planet, negotiate or conquer new territories and bring the light of civilization to regressing human colonies to prepare mankind for war with a despotic entity.
Date Everything! – Pre-Order
Team17
$29.99 $26.99Date Everything! – June 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play AnywhereCan’t wait to get down and dirty with your fireplace? Long for the sweet embrace from your fridge? Date Everything! brings an exciting new twist to the dating simulator genre. Your BFA in customer service unfortunately goes to waste as you lose your job to AI. But… a mysterious stranger sends a gift – magical glasses called ‘Dateviators’ – which make your house come alive and dateable!
Gatewalkers
A2 Softworks
Gatewalkers is a unique mixture of co-op game, survival and RPG. You, as a Gatewalkers, travel across different worlds in order to save your own. Explore procedurally generated worlds, face hostile inhabitants and challenges like extreme weather conditions, toxic atmosphere, lack of water and more.
Jewel Match Solitaire Collector's Edition
Ocean Media
Jewel Match Solitaire Collector’s Edition – June 17
Jewel Match Solitaire is the ultimate relaxing Solitaire game! Return to the world of Jewel Match in this beautiful new Solitaire adventure! Journey across an ancient land to rebuild epic castles of old. Over 320 levels in all, plus many Solitaire variants including Klondike, Spider, Freecell, Pyramid, and more!
Knights of the Round Peg
Ocean Media
Knights of the Round Peg – June 17
Step into the enchanting world of Knights of the Round Peg, where players embark on a musical journey alongside a brave knight through 80 captivating levels. Equipped with a lute and a quiver of musical notes, the knight bravely embarks on a journey, encountering peg-filled challenges along the way.
Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game
Shine Group and Radical Theory
Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game – June 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SRooftops & Alleys is more than just a game about Parkour & Freerunning. It’s the adrenaline rush of landing an impossible trick combo, defying gravity, and feeling like you’re flying… until you crash face-first into a dark alley 30 meters below.
Soulstone Survivors
Digital Bandidos
Soulstone Survivors – June 17 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
A fast-paced action roguelite that thrusts you into epic battles against relentless hordes and colossal bosses. Harness the power of the Void to craft unique builds, unlock powerful weapons, and push your characters to new heights — all in pursuit of godlike abilities.
CarX Street
CarX Technologies
$29.99CarX Street – June 18
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SConquer mountain slopes, vast highways, and bustling city streets in CarX Street. Build the car of your dreams with fine-tuning that reveals the full potential of CarX Technology physics. Take part in thrilling races, offline or online, and enjoy realistic gameplay and dynamic controls.
Dustwind: Resistance
Z-Software GmbH
$19.99Dustwind: Resistance – June 18
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play AnywhereLead a squad of warriors and your loyal dog, Diesel, against a brutal raider army. Pause and issue orders at any time. Choose your weapons, skills, and tactics. Shoot, chop, kick, or bite. Go in guns blazing or use stealth. Set traps, throw grenades, or crush enemies with an armored car. Deploy turrets and barricades to defend your home. The only thing you can’t do is surrender.
Football Mini Stars
Silesia Games Sp. z o.o.
Enter a colorful world that’s looking for a new football star! Defeat your opponents with your amazing skills and take the cup home! Get through the tutorial, master the game controls and choose your team to start your football career. Defeat all your opponents while collecting achievements and have fun with the different game modes.
No Sun To Worship
Hyperstrange
No Sun to Worship – June 18
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SNo Sun To Worship is a minimalist, stealth-action game that captures the brilliance of the first pioneers of the stealth genre and recreates their retro-aesthetic charm within an echo of a dying world.
Jewel Match Twilight Solitaire
Ocean Media
Jewel Match Twilight Solitaire – June 18
It was a dark and stormy night… for Solitaire! Jewel Match gets spooky in this new Solitaire adventure! Discover and rebuild eerie derelict castles, but beware of vampires roaming the land. Over 200 levels in all, plus 50 bonus mahjong levels to unlock! Dozens of unique game play variations mix up the classic Solitaire such as locked and frozen cards.
Pathfinders: Memories
Mens Sana Interactive
Pathfinders: Memories – June 18
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play AnywherePathfinders, supported by scientist Albert New, time travel to study past civilizations and gather relics for a human history museum. They face obstacles, traps, and enemies. Your task is to memorize these hazards and chart a safe course. Can you meet the challenge?
Without a Voice (Xbox & PC)
Eastasiasoft Limited
Without a Voice – June 18
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryWithout a Voice is a thought-provoking visual novel adventure told through detailed character portraits, scripted dialogue of more than 15,000 words, lush backdrops and a dozen unlockable event illustrations. Make key decisions to decide how the story plays out and discover 8 possible endings to this tale of love and intrigue between its leading ladies.
Architect Life: A House Design Simulator
Nacon
$39.99Architect Life: A House Design Simulator – June 19
Make the most of your extensive creative freedom, with a huge variety of materials, structures and items, and above all innovative construction tools which will enable you to design and customize your buildings, from the shape of each room to detailed roof drawings.
Crazy Cats vs. Crazy Cyborgs
Xeneder Team
Crazy Cats vs. Crazy Cyborgs – June 19
In this arcade shoot ’em up game you play as Princess Anna, the savior of cat people. Fight against the attack of Crazy Cyborgs for 12 boss rush levels!
Chronicles of the Wolf
PQube Limited – PIXELHEART Corporation
$19.99 $17.99Chronicles of the Wolf – June 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryPlay Mateo Lombardo, the last apprentice of the Rose Cross Order, on a quest to hunt the infamous Beast of Gévaudan. This dark and thrilling platforming adventure blends fast-paced combat, challenging exploration, and deep storytelling, making it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Robots at Midnight
Snail Games USA
$19.99Robots at Midnight – June 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SA retro-futuristic action RPG set on the planet Yob, a world left in ruins and haunted by the machines once built to serve it. After twenty years in cryo-sleep, Zoe wakes to find a world she barely recognizes. To survive and to save what’s left, she must track down her missing father, lost during the cataclysmic event known only as The Blackout. Along the way, she’ll take on gangs of corrupted robots, confront towering bosses, and uncover long-buried truths about Yob.
Jewel Match Solitaire: Winterscapes
Ocean Media
Jewel Match Solitaire: Winterscapes – June 19
Grab a hot drink and cozy up to the fire. It’s cold outside and you’re snowed in with a game of Solitaire! Travel the icy land and rebuild 5 frosty locations across 200 levels, plus unlock 12 bonus game variants such as Yukon and Emperor!
Through the Nightmares
Pingle Studio
Through the Nightmares – June 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryDive into the world of dreams in Through the Nightmares! This is a hardcore platformer where you play as the Sandman, a size-shifting spirit said to bring people good dreams. Several children are lost in the kingdom of Morpheus, the mad god of dreams, who turns sleep into a prison. To bring the children back to their families, the Sandman must descend to a place where even the most secret of fears come to life…
Star Overdrive Pre-Order Standard Edition
Dear Villagers
$34.99 $27.99Star Overdrive – June 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SSet off on a high-speed Hoverboard adventure in Star Overdrive, where fast-paced action collides with the mysteries of a distant alien world. After intercepting a cryptic distress signal, you, the protagonist Bios, find yourself stranded on an enigmatic planet called Cebete. Armed with your versatile Keytar and advanced Hoverboard, you’ll navigate diverse biomes, confront challenges, evolve your hidden powers, and uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of your beloved Nous.
Vessels of Decay
Headup
Vessels of Decay – June 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryCivilization has ended, and something else awakens in its place. From the world’s decay, ancient creatures stir, rise, and roam the land. Vessels of Decay is a post-apocalyptic action adventure following the story of Freja and Mud. In this retro-inspired tale, you’ll confront creatures of Scandinavian myth and folklore and explore the ruins of the civilization they inhabit.
Agarta
Dolores Entertainment
Agarta – June 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryAgarta has been designed to show you how valuable and important every decision you make in your individual life, every choice you make is. Because every choice you make is also a renunciation and you cannot undo any decision.
Bag Hero
Happy Player
$9.99 $7.99Bag Hero – June 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryBlast through monster hordes with crazy weapons in a wild bullet hell! It’s chaotic, casual, and seriously fun! Each run takes just 20 to 30 minutes — perfect for relaxing anytime! Whether you’re unwinding after a long day or just killing time, it’s a great way to de-stress.
Candivity
QubicGames S.A.
$4.99 $3.99Candivity – June 20
Xbox Play AnywhereYou’re about to dive into a sugary adventure! Combine sweets and prepare yourself for sugar overload! Race to merge the biggest candy while using clever tactics to slow down your opponent. Unleash tricky power-ups and prove who’s the ultimate candy master!
Knight Quest: Goblins Raid
Afil Games
Knight Quest: Goblins Raid – June 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SPut on your armor, grab your sword, and get ready to face what no sane knight would dare: noisy goblins, deadly traps, and platforms that seem to have a mind of their own. In Knight Quest, you are the hero the kingdom needs – even if no one warned you how complicated this mission would be.
Rogue Loops
NAISU
$7.99 $6.39Combine a multitude of skills and relics to create a wide range of powerful synergies, each offering unique advantages in your quest to escape the loop! With each buff you choose, the loop grows stronger by forcing you to select a curse. Your success hinges on making strategic decisions that enhance your power while managing the increased challenges posed by the loop, guiding you toward ultimate victory!
Rusty Rangers
Games Harbor
$14.99Rusty Rangers – June 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryNo one remembers what the world looked like before, except for a team of brave rangers. Now chaos and unpredictability reign everywhere – harmless creatures in the past bring destruction, and the world around is constantly changing, repeatedly nullifying the familiar environment around.
Machinetrix
RAFAEL V.F
Machinetrix – June 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SYou’re a combat robot activated in the last moments of the Matrix, where corrupted codes have given rise to cyber monsters thirsty for destruction. Combining intense action, retro-futuristic style and roguelite elements, this is a challenge where every decision matters — and each upgrade can mean the difference between survival and total defragmentation.
The Samurai Quest
Fa Games
The Samurai Quest is a 2D pixel art platformer that combines action, precision, and exploration in a campaign with 30 progressively challenging levels. Take on the role of an agile and skilled samurai who faces traps, enemies, and demanding obstacles in search of hidden ninja stars in each stage.
Little Strays
COMMANDO PANDA
$19.99Little Strays – June 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryPlay as a fearless stray in a city falling apart where every day is a fight to survive. Abandoned warehouses and silent streets hide danger and helpless kittens. Scavenge for food, rescue the lost, and protect the vulnerable.
Capybara Goes to Space
PedroFStudio
Capybara Goes to Space – June 20
Capybara Goes to Space is a lighthearted 2D platformer where you guide Capy, a laid-back astronaut capybara, through a strange alien planet in search of scattered spaceship parts. The world is full of bizarre creatures, radioactive traps, and mysterious landscapes that challenge your reflexes and curiosity. As you explore, you’ll uncover secret paths, dodge dripping toxic goo, and outsmart hilarious alien enemies.
Word Quest: Medival
Gametry LLC
Word Quest: Medieval – June 20
Dive into the captivating world of Word Quest, the ultimate word puzzle game. Discover concealed words among letter grids across 200+ levels while guiding a valiant knight. Unveil hidden words to empower the knight in battles against foes. With escalating challenges and immersive visuals, challenge yourself or compete globally to become the ultimate wordsmith and defender. Word Quest is more than a game; it’s an immersive journey to sharpen your mind and vocabulary skills.
Pipes Master
Gametry LLC
Test out your skills, and push them to the next level, while you try to connect the parts with into continual pipe. There are 250 unique levels, so there is always something new to enjoy, and the gameplay is very exciting and rewarding. Every new level is a true challenge, and you have dozens of them to choose from. Let’s play!
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 – Meet the New Skaters
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The new generation of skateboarding talent is a testament to the sport’s impact as young skaters from around the world take up the reigns by shredding in prestigious tournaments and sick skate videos. New skaters bring new tricks, new approaches to skating and style, and the promise of a bright future for the sport.
“To be in Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 is an honour because it’s such a fun and iconic game,” says Chloe Covell, who became the youngest Women’s Street Gold Medalist in X Games history at just 13 years old. “The game has influenced the skate scene in the past, so if people are playing the new game, it’ll encourage them to get involved and want to skate in real life, for the new generation.”
“[The original] Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 in particular had a huge influence on my skateboarding, from teaching me all the trick names as a kid to inspiring me to link tricks together to get a high score in competitions,” shares Andy Anderson, who has become known for his unique style of skating that blends classic tricks with modern twists. “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater has had an unbelievable impact on the world. The inclusion of freestyle tricks in the game may be the single most important action [that helped] to keep Freestyle Skateboarding alive in a world focused on Street Skateboarding.”
“It really feels like I’ve been living as a real life ‘Create a Skater’ in Career Mode, and I finally achieved the goal where you get to be in the actual game! I couldn’t be happier.”
When Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 launches this July, these are the new skaters ready to carry the torch and keep that combo meter climbing.
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Aniimo: Breaking Down This Beautiful Creature Collector – Sign Up for a Closed Beta!
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Summary
- Learn more about Aniimo, the creature collecting action-RPG revealed at Xbox Games Showcase.
- Aniimo is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud as an Xbox Play Anywhere title in 2026.
- Sign up for a closed beta today!
It’s been an exciting time for the whole Aniimo team as, during the Xbox Games Showcase, we were finally able to open the doors of Aniimo to players and welcome them to our passion project; an open world creature collecting action-RPG.
This is truly the game of our dreams. We’ve been focused on crafting something new and unforgettable, laying the foundations for a magnificent open world with immense potential. All of us are excited to have players join us in discovering the world of Aniimo, and getting them involved in the next step of development by sharing valuable feedback with us during an upcoming closed beta test.
If you’re keen to know more, let me break down our new game for you:
The Aniimo
Thanks to Aniimo, we have discovered a fascinating bunch of creatures called, you’ve guessed it, Aniimo. These are magical beings who we are getting to know better every day. The Aniimo have captured our curiosity, and we’re constantly learning more about them – their personalities, abilities, charm, our own emotional connections with them and how they adapt to Idyll, the world that they live in. One example is Budclaw, a shy crab-like Aniimo who is good at digging and navigating different terrains, but can’t see too well underground. That’s a good trick to know because if it hits a rock it will go dizzy and be easier to catch. Another is Nimbi, the cloud-shaped sheep who reacts to its environment, making it incredibly light and able to jump to huge heights – but who behaves very differently in thunderstorms.
This world is so rich and detailed that we’re still seeking more Aniimo out, learning about them, capturing them, battling with them, developing and evolving them, and we’re excited to be able to now have players join us on this journey of discovery.
The Gameplay
When players join us in the world of Idyll they will gradually embark on their own unique journey of exploration. This is a multiplayer game in a fully open world. Players can choose the areas they want to explore, and the narrative will be shaped by their choices. Everyone’s adventure will be different.
There are two battle modes in the game. By capturing an Aniimo you can engage in real-time battles with other Aniimo, and grow your own Aniimo’s strength and skills. But beyond having a creature with incredible abilities and powers, wouldn’t it be even better if you could experience those powers for yourself? By “twining” with the Aniimo, a spiritual connection takes place, essentially enabling us to become our chosen creature, and experience the game in a totally new way.
We can move through the world as an Aniimo, battle as an Aniimo and explore the world of Idyll through the unique features of the Aniimo we have twined with. This feature also immerses us more fully in the Aniimo’s society – the everyday exchanges and habits that the Aniimo have developed amongst themselves.
The Open World
Idyll is a huge, living world, but there are bigger reasons for travelling around it than simply to see the sights. Each Aniimo reacts to the different environments and conditions and adapts their behavior accordingly. For example, an Aniimo may be able to leverage terrain to burrow and dodge attacks, or use special vision to spot danger, which takes the discovery of the world to a whole new level.
Join the Closed Beta
This is just the beginning! We can’t wait to welcome players to Idyll and introduce you to the Aniimo! Our closed beta test will open for PC players later this summer and more information on how to participate can be found here.
Aniimo
Kingsglory Games
Aniimo is a next-gen open-world creature-catching ARPG set to launch in 2026.
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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 7 to 11
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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, 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!
Age of Empires IV: Knights of Cross and Rose
Xbox Game Studios
$14.99 $12.74
Age of Empires IV: Knights of the Cross and Rose – April 8
Console & PCEmbark on an epic journey with Age of Empires IV: Knights of Cross and Rose, the newest DLC that puts you in command of two well-known armies inspired by history. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or new to the series, this DLC delivers rich, historically inspired content that can be enjoyed across a variety of modes.
Faircroft’s Antiques: The Mountaneer’s Legacy Collector’s Edition
Ocean Media
IXION
Kasedo Games
IXION – April 8
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SWith Earth on the brink of ecosystemic collapse, DOLOS A.E.C. leads to efforts to find a new home for the human race. Whether by chance or fate, its prototype space station, the Tiqqun, finds itself cast adrift, a disintegrating ark upon which the remnants of humanity must find sanctuary – and you, Administrator, are at its helm.
South of Midnight
Xbox Game Studios
$39.99
South of Midnight – April 8
Console & PC / Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere /A spellbinding third-person, action-adventure game set in the American Deep South. As Hazel, you’ll encounter creatures of Southern folklore and explore a macabre, fantastical world. You can play early starting today, April 3, by picking up either the South of Midnight Premium Edtion or the Premium Upgrade Edition for Game Pass members.
Anima Flux
JollyCo
Commandos: Origins
Kalypso Media
$59.99 $53.99
Commandos: Origins – April 9
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|SWitness the very beginning of the legendary elite WWII force in Commandos: Origins. The long-awaited sequel to the Commandos series brings you right back to the foundation of the real-time tactics genre. And to the days where Jack O’Hara, the Green Beret, and his five companions met to form the infamous unit sent to complete missions which no others would dare to accept.
Detective From The Crypt (Xbox Series X|S)
Sometimes You
$9.99 $7.99
Detective From The Crypt – April 9
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SA mystical Victorian detective story in which you play as a ghost girl helped by a ghost cat. Jane wakes up in a crypt as a ghost and begins investigating the death of her family. Seeking and researching evidence, you’ll build a case by utilizing a laboratory to research evidence.
Ellphaser
Afil Games
Ellphaser – April 9
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SEllphaser throws you into a frozen world where every jump reshapes reality. In this 2D platformer with puzzle mechanics, platforms disappear and reappear with each jump, creating dynamic challenges at every move. Control a fearless elephant and plan each jump carefully to escape traps — sharp spikes, electric orbs, and unstable platforms are waiting for a misstep.
Little Droid
Stamina Zero LLC
$5.99
Little Droid – April 9
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play AnywhereAn adventure platformer that takes you to a world of mysteries, tough enemies, and hidden dangers. The journey is packed with challenges, requiring careful battery management to keep the droid energized at crucial moments.
Secrets In Green
Eastasiasoft Limited
Secrets In Green – April 9
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryFollowing an unfortunate episode of mental illness, Alma is sent to a cottage in the countryside where she finds peace tending to the overgrown garden. However, while admiring the large ivy growing across its fence, she discovers a leaf bearing a single written word – hello. Her father and caregiver brush it off as nothing but a hallucination, a symptom of her hysteria. Can you help Alma find her power and solve this dangerous mystery before it’s too late?
Suika And Dragons (Xbox Series X/S)
Synnergy Circle Games
Suika and Dragons – April 9 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
The moment of destiny has arrived — the dragon eggs are ready to hatch! As the revered Elder Dragon, it is your sacred duty to guide these young hatchlings, ensuring they grow, evolve, and rise to become majestic, unstoppable forces of nature. Will you lead them to greatness, forging a new era of dragonkind in this puzzle game inspired by Suika?
Blue Prince
Raw Fury
Blue Prince – April 10
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play AnywhereWelcome to Mt. Holly, the mysterious manor with shifting rooms. In Blue Prince, you embark on a genre-defying experience, filled with a unique mix of mystery, strategy, and puzzles that weave together to create an unpredictable journey. Will your explorative steps lead you to the rumored Room 46?
Hook: Complete Edition
Ultimate Games S.A.
Hook: Complete Edition – April 10
Experience the ultimate relaxing puzzle game collection with Hook: Complete Edition, featuring both Hook 1 and Hook 2 in one package. A minimalist puzzle game where your goal is to remove all hooks from the board using intuitive mechanics. No timers, no scores, just pure, stress-free gameplay complemented by a calming ambient soundtrack.
HordeCore Console Edition
E-Home Entertianment Development Co., Ltd
$11.99 $9.59
HordeCore – April 10
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SBecome the leader of an ever-expanding group of survivors. Manage supplies, upgrade your team, and craft deadly contraptions to defend yourself! Remember, exploration is vital in this harsh new world. Prepare to forge bizarre alliances and, together, face the many dangers of the wastelands.
Monaco 2
Humble Games
Monaco 2 – April 10
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SMonaco is a city overflowing with luxury and greed, which makes it a perfect target for you and your international gang of criminal masterminds. The best of the best has been assembled, and they’ll need to work together using their unique abilities to rob the city blind. Do you and your friends have what it takes to bring the city of Monaco to its knees?
Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game
Milestone S.r.l.
$59.99
Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game – April 10
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SGet ready for the official 2025 Supercross season with Monster Energy Supercross 25! Experience the thrill of racing on newly designed tracks that replicate real-world events and compete against the latest roster of professional riders: forge your path in a revamped career featuring intense competitions, rivalries, and strategic choices.
Pilo and the Holobook
©RedDeer.Games
Pilo and the Holobook – April 10
An exploration-based adventure game set in a colorful galaxy where you guide Pilo, an apprentice explorer, on a journey to document the universe’s wonders and solve mysteries. Using the Holobook, a powerful encyclopedia-like tool, Pilo collects stickers to record his discoveries and uncover the story behind a mysterious dark force known as the Tar.
Pocket Bravery Demo
PQube Ltd
Pocket Bravery – April 10
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryInspired by classic fighting games from the ‘90s such as Street Fighter, Fatal Fury, and The King of Fighters, Pocket Bravery channels the Neo Geo Pocket aesthetic for a modern fighting game with a retro twist! With original characters, vibrant colors and an impressive combat system, Pocket Bravery is designed with high-level players in mind, while making it easily accessible for beginners to pick-up-and-play!
Promise Mascot Agency
Kaizen Game Works Limited
Promise Mascot Agency – April 10
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SFrom the creators of Paradise Killer comes a mind-bending open-world narrative adventure mascot management simulator where mascots are more than just symbols – they’re unpredictable forces of nature! Step into the chaos, unravel the conspiracies, drive a tiny truck and try to keep it all together in Promise Mascot Agency!
Steel Seed
ESDigital Games
Steel Seed – April 10
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SSteel Seed is a single-player, stealth action-adventure game set in a dark sci-fi world. In her epic journey inside a hostile underground facility run by AIs, Zoe is alone with Koby, a flying drone, as her only companion.
The Sekimeiya: Spun Glass
Viridian Software
The Sekimeiya: Spun Glass – April 10
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryIn the rural town of Yushibana, the Ashiya family holds much of the wealth. After they discover a rare gemstone, a showing is scheduled in Ashiya Tower, drawing the attention of many of the townspeople. However, during the exhibit, the tower is flooded with smoke, activating emergency shutters that trap eight people inside. With twelve hours until their release, they must grapple with an increasingly complex series of unnatural events.
The Talos Principle: Reawakened
Devolver Digital
The Talos Principle: Reawakened – April 10
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SStep back into a world of thought-provoking puzzles, philosophical intrigue, and breathtaking visuals with The Talos Principle: Reawakened. This definitive edition revisits the groundbreaking narrative of The Talos Principle, immersing players in an expanded and remastered journey through the world of the Simulation.
BEAR ESCAPE MISSION
YUME GAME STUDIO
Bear Escape Mission – April 11
A casual platformer designed to be simple and relaxing. With 40 short and challenging levels, you’ll guide a cute bear through obstacles at a light and pressure-free pace, thanks to infinite lives. Easy to play, fun to master – perfect for any player, anytime!
Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy
GameMill Entertainment
$39.99 $35.99
Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy – April 11
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play AnywhereGet ready to lock, load, and dominate the wild like never before with Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy! This groundbreaking experience takes the #1 arcade hunting game to thrilling new heights, delivering over 3X the content of its hit predecessor.
The Black Within
Dolores Entertainment
The Black Within – April 11
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SA single-player, first-person psychological horror game that takes players on a chilling journey into the depths of the human psyche. When selling her soul for fame and fortune, Laila Rose faces the consequences of her actions. A tale where greed, fear, and change intertwine.
Capy’s Quest
ChiliDog Interactive
$4.99
Capy’s Quest – April 11
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryBecome the best chef on the summer islands! Play as a Capybara named Capy, a young chef who is out to prove that your culinary talent can outshine even the most renowned chefs in the world! Embark on a journey full of obstacles and puzzles and cook the most delicious dishes in exciting mini-games to delight as many residents of the summer islands as possible!
Mayhem Mail
Ratalaika Games S.L.
Mayhem Mail – April 11
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SThe mail has been scattered! Take on the mail route from hell, recover and deliver mail to its rightful place! Mayhem Mail is a classic single screen arcade platformer with some added puzzle elements.
Mob Control
QubicGames S.A.
$4.99 $3.99
Experience the strangely satisfying thrill of watching your mob multiply as you aim and shoot at the gates. Witness your army grow to massive proportions! Strategically deploy your mighty champions to break through enemy mobs and reach their bases. Choose the best combo to win!
Mortisomem
Sometimes You
$9.99 $7.99
Free Trial
Mortisomem is an adventure, mystery, and horror game with retro visual aesthetics. The game takes place in the year 1917, in the vast forest of inland Brazil. Explore the forests of inland Brazil, meet people, uncover the region’s history, and escape from Mortisomem alive.
West Escape
QubicGames S.A.
$5.99 $4.79
West Escape throws you into a chaotic frontier where the law is on your tail and alien invaders are wreaking havoc. As a fugitive desperate to reunite with your lost love, you’ll need to collect scrap, upgrade your gear, and face off against relentless extraterrestrial threats.
Windborn – Concrete Jungle
EpiXR Games
$6.99
Xbox One X Enhanced
Windborn – Concrete Jungle – April 11
Xbox One X EnhancedEmbark on an exhilarating journey as a bird navigating the skies alongside your flock. In this beautifully crafted adventure, you will soar through 11 vibrant and diverse levels, each offering unique challenges and breathtaking landscapes. Your mission isn’t just about speed—it’s about staying connected with your flock as you all journey together, guided by instinct and unity.
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