Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in!
Tinkertown
Headup
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Tinkertown – November 4
Grab a shovel, pickaxe, or sword and enter a realm full of treasures, magic, and dangers. A magical place awaits you, where you can let your imagination run wild. Create your little fantasy kingdom – from a cosy adventurer’s hut with a garden to small towns with their own parks.
Let’s Sing 2025
Plaion GmbH
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Let’s Sing 2025 – November 5Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Let’s Sing 2025 brings the ultimate karaoke experience straight to your living room! Sing along with your family and friends to the latest hits, as well as a generous selection of all-time classics. Complete your journey to stardom with a brand-new career mode, or join the VIP ranks to gain access to even more tracks. Perform at home or online with a global cast of singers!
Magical Girls vs Cat Aliens
Synnergy Circle Games
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Magical Girls vs Cat Aliens – November 5
The city has been invaded by cat aliens and the only one who can stop them is an ordinary high school girl! But wait, this girl has a secret. When no one is looking she can transform into a Magical Girl and protect the city! Can the heroine defeat all the enemies in the name of hope and justice and save the city?
Metal Slug Tactics
Dotemu
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Metal Slug Tactics – November 5
Metal Slug makes an explosive return! Dive into this dynamic tactical RPG with a roguelite thrill and experience the iconic run’n’gun action of the original series, redefined. Grab your weapons, assemble your squad and conquer the battlefield to defeat the infamous Rebel Army.
Pancho’s Mission
Ternox
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$4.99
Pancho’s Mission – November 5
A pixelated platformer where the brave panda, Pancho, rises to defend the world, liberating it from the tyranny of the sinister eagle and its faithful followers. Traverse through three unique locations — the forest, the desert, and the eagle’s cave — with a total of 45 thrilling levels.
Duck Run
Afil Games
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Duck Run – November 6Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Embark on an exciting adventure with a brave little duck determined to make it through countless obstacles. Your mission is to guide the duck through a series of dangerous traps across 40 action-packed levels, all while keeping track of the time it takes to complete each challenge.
Factory Escape
Old School Vibes
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Factory Escape – November 6
Has work ever tried to kill you? It certainly tried to kill Max, an ingenious employee who got trapped in a factory full of dangers. Determined to escape, he uses his rolling ability to navigate obstacles and avoid traps. Every move is crucial as he attempts to flee the factory that holds him captive.
The Fine Art of Murder
Infinite Zone
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
The Fine Art of Murder – November 6
Unravel the mystery, where every choice shapes your fate. A supernatural gamebook brought to life, with multiple endings to discover. Fully accessible – with or without the screen.
O.W.L Projekt
Eastasiasoft Limited
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
O.W.L. Projekt – November 6Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Get ready for an enigmatic and challenging adventure with O.W.L Projekt, a 3D isometric puzzle game that will test your mind and logic skills. Controlling Elysion, a young being created in a mysterious experiment, you will face the enigmatic Watchers in a journey to escape and uncover secrets.
Monarchy
Brain Seal Ltd
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Monarchy – November 6
Unleash your strategic brilliance in this 2D side-scrolling strategy game, where you must build a base, manage resources, explore the mysterious forest and conquer your enemies.
Planet Coaster 2
Frontier Developments
☆☆☆☆☆
19
★★★★★
$49.99
Planet Coaster 2 – November 6
Create a splash with Planet Coaster 2 – sequel to the world’s best coaster park simulator! Reach new heights of creativity, management, and sharing as you construct the theme parks of your dreams combining epic water rides and coasters to delight and thrill your park guests.
SlavicPunk: Oldtimer
Gaming Factory S.A.
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
SlavicPunk: Oldtimer – November 6Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
An isometric shooter based upon the works of Michał Gołkowski, a renown Polish sci-fi and fantasy books author. It is him who created the story of Yanus – a private investigator with a troubled past, now trying to solve an unexpected case revolving around a stolen data carrier, all this while fighting his own inner demons, the urban gangs and a nigh-omnipotent corporation responsible for the downfall of the city he used to call his own.
Bioframe Outpost
Omni Systems Publishing
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$24.99
Bioframe Outpost – November 7Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Inspired by classic 70s and 80s sci-fi, Bioframe Outpost is a 2d sci-fi action-adventure game, dedicated to exploration, experimentation, emergent gameplay and narrative. Its unique, photography-based approach to non-linear exploration and action gameplay offers a fresh take on metroidvania gameplay.
Empire of the Ants – Pre-order
Microids
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$39.99
Empire of the Ants – November 7Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Experience an immersive journey and defend your lands through tactical and strategic battles in an epic, microscopic world. Become #103,683, the Ant Savior: lead your colony, rebuild a home, protect it, make it prosper, and conquer new territories throughout different seasons. Exploration, strategy, combat skills, and alliances with local wildlife will be crucial to emerge victorious from the many challenges lying ahead.
Goat Simulator: Remastered
Coffee Stain Publishing AB
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Goat Simulator: Remastered – November 7Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
If you’ve had your horns in the sand for the last 10 years, Goat Simulator is a game about causing as much destruction as you possibly can, as a goat. Headbutt, backflip and ragdoll your way around each level to earn points and come up with creative ways to ruin an NPC’s day.
Magical Bakery
SOEDESCO
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Magical Bakery – November 7Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere
A single-player cooking and management game set in an enchanted bakery that sells all sorts of sweets and pastries with a twist — they may contain traces of magic! Experience a life full of magic, challenges, and the joy of creating sweets that will leave a spellbinding impression on your customers.
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival Pre-Order
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$49.99
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival – November 7Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Welcome to Omiko City, where everyone’s favorite Taiko elements come together in one place! Together with Don-chan, meet your new friend, Kumo-kyun and aim to become a Taiko Master! Drum along to the rhythm of your favorite songs and aim to play them from start to finish! Featuring 76 songs across multiple genres such as Anime, Game Music, and more.
Techtonica (Game Preview)
Fire Hose Games
☆☆☆☆☆
253
★★★★★
$29.99
$23.99
PC Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass
Techtonica – November 7Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
A first-person factory automation game is set beneath the surface of an alien planet. Work alone or in co-op to build factories, gather resources, research new technologies, mold the destructible terrain, establish a base of operations, and uncover long-forgotten secrets.
ELDERBORN
Hyperstrange
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Elderborn – November 8
In the times of legend, the barbarian tribes needed a new dark messiah. This self-described metal action fantasy slasher with brütal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression has been five years in the making, combines old-school single-player feel, a classic heroic story, and modern level of skill-based challenge.
Grim Idle
Desert Water Games
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Grim Idle – November 8
An idle RPG where the player explores shards of destroyed worlds and fights various enemies. Inspired by old-school dark fantasy RPGs, the game features complex character development, many unique items, and both active and passive playstyles.
Jetpack Kiwi
Ratalaika Games S.L.
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Jetpack Kiwi – November 8
A classic 2D side-scrolling shoot ‘em featuring 20 challenging levels, endless hordes of enemy spaceships, and five epic bosses. Aliens have arrived and they’re up to no good and only you can stop them and their thirst for conquest. Choose between multiple characters to play, each one with a unique special attack ability.
Pets Hotel
Ultimate Games S.A.
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Pets Hotel – November 8Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Start your adventure and open your own Pets Hotel! All your little guests have different needs. The owners will tell you all about them, and it is your job to feed the pets according to their demands. Don’t forget about grooming and play-time! A satisfied customer is the best business strategy of all!
Shieldwall
OverGamez
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$17.99
Shieldwall – November 8
Caesar needs you! Gaul won’t be conquered by itself in this funny, third-person tactical battle simulator with strategy elements. Feel like a squad leader right on the battlefield and stand under the Eagle and lead the legion for the glory of Rome!
Silver Axe – The Honest Elf
Happy Player
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Silver Axe – The Honest Elf – November 8
As a Forest Elf created by the goddess, take up the goddess’s Silver Axe and seek out the lost power. In this fairy-tale adventure, will you choose to be an honest elf? How will you decide to save the goddess and the forest?
Slitterhead
Bokeh Game Studio lnc.
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$49.99
Slitterhead – November 8Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Set in the densely cluttered streets of “Kowlong,” filled with obscurity and chaos, this battle action-adventure game casts players as the “Hyoki,” an entity devoid of memory and physical form. His only motive is to eradicate the monstrous beings known as “Slitterheads” crawling around the city, disguising themselves as humans.