In terms of new Xbox games, next week is slightly quieter than usual. Just 11 new games are coming to the platform across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. However, this does include a new upcoming Game Pass game. As for notable releases next week, Harold Halibut comes to Xbox Series X|S, PC and Xbox Game Pass on April 16. You can read more about the gorgeous, handcrafted adventure game in our interviews with developer Slow Bros, who told us all about Harold Halibut’s gameplay and story, and how it was made. Other interesting games hitting Xbox next week include round-based zombie horror shooter Sker Ritual and the viral hit party game Pummel Party, which both arrive on April 18.April 15Perish — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox OnePerish is a stylish four-player FPS with a cross to bear. Slay hordes of creatures on the black sands of Purgatory and sell their gold-stained corpses to craven priests. Kill magnificent bosses and use the proceeds to gain entrance to Elysium, a place of cosmic revelations.April 16Harold Halibut — Xbox Series X|S, WindowsHarold Halibut is a handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. Join Harold as he explores a vibrant retro-future world in his quest to find the true meaning of ‘home’.April 17The Mildew Children — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, WindowsFeaturing a blend of 2D adventure and visual novel, a grim tale about a village inhabited only by children who follow savage pagan traditions. A young witch named Kyrphel, along with her sisters, are bound to perform a macabre Ritual in order to save their village.Argonauts Agency 6: Missing Daughter — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox OneJoin the Argonauts in a new time management game and unravel the story of the missing daughter! Construct buildings, remove obstacles, repair damaged bridges. Over 40 beautiful levels await you, along with a multitude of varied quests, increasing difficulty, an upbeat plot, an extraordinary magical world, and exciting gameplay for all ages.April 18ArcRunner — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox OneReset an AI gone rogue as you traverse the space station, The Arc, in this beautiful Cyberpunk-styled action roguelite set in the far future! Start each run as an augmented, cloned human and save The Arc from destruction! Lunar Axe — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox OneLunar Axe is a point-and-click adventure game with locations and story inspired by real places with incredible hand-drawing art. The story begins after a massive earthquake rocks the city, trapping you inside the ruins of a collapsed building. Now, you must find a way to escape this abandoned house, unravel the mystery behind the strange tremors, and meet the guardian spirit of a mystical artifact.Investigate, collect, match clues and objects through various puzzles and HOG scenes. Find historical items that will help you understand the mystery that surrounds the city. Explore different locations based on real environments that offer a perfect combination of legend and history, learning more about the real facts that inspired the game with a gallery of references.You must solve puzzles and explore different environments to find a mystical weapon and discover the mystery behind earthquakes that are destroying the city.Pocket Clothier — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, WindowsA clothing shop management sim. Go from quaint corner shop to world-class brand!Ever wanted to run your own clothing store? Now you can! Let your inner fashionista flower as you cultivate a quaint corner shop into a world-class super brand!Position mannequins, run promotions, even set up an in-store crepe stand. Dream up other ways to stand out so that shoppers can’t stay away!Patrons will also rely on your fashion sense to coordinate ensembles for big occasions. Elevating their style level will unlock new career paths for them–meaning more revenue for you!Are you ready to try your hand at the trade of trend?Pocket League Story — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, WindowsTrain your team to battle to the top in this sensational soccer team simulation!Handpick players, train, and battle your way to the top of every league in this sensational soccer team simulation!Sell merch, erect a gym–even a stadium! Your fanbase will grow as you conquer your rivals and snag the hottest sponsors! The sky’s the limit in your quest for ultimate soccer stardom!As the crowd erupts in jubilation and the screams of “Goal!” echo throughout the stadium, will your team stand victorious? Try your hand at being a soccer team manager and find out!Pummel Party — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox OnePummel Party is a 4-8 player online and local-multiplayer party game. Pummel friends or AI using a wide array of absurd items in the board mode and compete to destroy friendships in the unique collection of minigames.Sker Ritual — Xbox Series X|SAn intense, round-based, zombie horror shooter by Wales Interactive. Play solo or up-to 4-players online, facing relentless waves of Quiet Ones whilst solving mysterious missions, uncovering Easter Eggs, upgrading steampunk weapons and obtaining Miracles — a vast network of Celtic God powers.• Old-school round-based FPS action• Play solo or up-to 4-players online• Story continued from Maid of Sker ‘evil’ ending• Optional objectives & hidden Easter Eggs• Supercharged ‘Elites’ with unique abilities• Collect and enhance ‘Miracle’ powers• Explore free reward systems ‘Dread Levels’ and ‘Sker Pass’April 19Richman 11 — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, WindowsBoard game mayhem comes to life with Richman’s biggest and zaniest multiplayer experience ever!The long-running Richman series arrives with its most advanced and addictive entry yet, Richman 11! In this high-stakes 3D board game of investments and property control, players can choose from a wide variety of fancy and energetic characters to represent them, set the number of players and enter a hilariously immersive game world all about getting rich and staying on top!From classic maps paying homage to the series’ 1989 origins to brawl boards with missiles and bombs, there are many ways to keep the multiplayer mayhem fresh and exciting no matter how many times you play, solo or against friends and family! Roll dice to move across the board, draw cards, buy empty land, build houses or chain stores, level up buildings to collect higher rent, make deposits when passing banks and punish the competition on your path to financial victory!
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