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!
Necro Story
Rablo Games
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$14.99
Necro Story – October 7Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
A light-hearted creature collection RPG where you play as a powerful and (kind of) evil Necromancer. Helped by the ghost of a playful white mage, you must sneak into the Underworld to save humanity.
Diablo® IV: Vessel of Hatred™ – Ultimate Edition
Blizzard Entertainment
☆☆☆☆☆
94
★★★★★
$89.99
$80.99
Diablo IV – Vessel of Hatred – October 8
Uncover the next chapter of Diablo IV in Vessel of Hatred and continue your fight to thwart the diabolical plot of the Prime Evil, Mephisto. Battle as the all-new Spiritborn class and call upon mystical Spirits to empower your battle. Expand your map to the new region of Nahantu and traverse through its lush jungles. Take on new enemies, dungeons, and PvE co-op challenges, recruit new Mercenaries, and more. Plus, explore a plethora of base game updates that will introduce new power and continue to enhance the world of Diablo IV.
Mark of the Deep
Mad Mimic
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Mark of the Deep – October 8Xbox Play Anywhere
An epic pirate adventure with a strong narrative and a thrilling mix of elements from acclaimed Metroidvania and Souls-Like games. Embark on this journey as the pirate Rookie, explore the mysteries of a cursed island and find your missing pirate crew!
To the Moon
Serenity Forge
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
To the Moon – October 8Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Dr. Rosalene and Dr. Watts have peculiar jobs: They give people another chance to live, all the way from the very beginning… but only in their patients’ heads. This story follows their attempt to fulfill the dream of an elderly man, Johnny. With each step back in time, a new fragment of Johnny’s past is revealed — and his last wish is to go to the Moon.
Camp Sunshine
Hound Picked Games
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$7.99
Camp Sunshine – October 9Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
A 16-bit, blood-soaked horror RPG that pits you as Jez, who is dropped off at Summer Camp. He awakes in the middle of the night to discover blood everywhere, a rampaging killer on the loose dressed in a mascot costume and himself involved in a deadly game of cat and mouse!
Cats and Seek : Osaka
Silesia Games Sp. z o.o.
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Cats and Seek: Osaka – October 9
A hidden object game with plenty of meowing loaves of joy to discover! Look around – up, down, left, right… Because you’ll never know where you might find a friendly cat face.
Heavy Cargo – The Truck Simulator
Aerosoft GmbH
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Heavy Cargo – The Truck Simulator – October 9Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
In Heavy Cargo – The Truck Simulator, you transport oversized cargo through an extensive, freely accessible and lively game world, including dynamic weather and day-night cycle. Before you start your journey with your truck and its various trailers and cargo, you often must explore the route with the spotting vehicle first that you control yourself.
Mr. T-Shirt
Old School Vibes
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Mr. T-Shirt – October 9
Help Mr. T-Shirt in this adventure through a unique world of paper and doodles. Slide through black-and-white scenes, collecting the key to advance to the next level. Explore hand-drawn environments and face unique challenges in every stage.
Mimi the Cat: New Friends
Afil Games
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Mimi the Cat: New Friends – October 9Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Embark on a charming journey with Mimi, a delightful cat who loves puzzles and making new friends. Your mission is to help Mimi navigate through a variety of fun and challenging levels, moving, climbing, and stacking boxes to find her way to new friends and cozy spots.
Rogue Sentry
Eastasiasoft Limited
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Rogue Sentry – October 9Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Rogue Sentry is a hardcore twin-stick adventure shoot’em up where you’ll navigate the complex inner workings of a gigantic prison fortress, face gun and laser wielding machines, pick up human survivors along the way and attempt to escape to safety before it’s too late!
Tents & Trees
Frozax Games
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$9.99
Tents & Trees – October 9Xbox Play Anywhere
Your mission is simple: place tents next to trees in a nature-filled grid. The numbers around the grid tell you how many tents must be placed in each row and column but be careful: tents can’t touch each other. Each level has only one unique solution, so take your time and carefully plan your every move.
Amanda the Adventurer
DreadXP
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Amanda The Adventurer – October 10
Join Amanda and her pal Wooly on a series of adventures as they explore and learn about our wonderful world! With several NEW play-along, laugh-along, learn-along episodes there’s always fun to be had! Just make sure to do everything Amanda says or she might get angry.
Dagon: Complete Edition
Feardemic
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Dagon: Complete Edition – October 10Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Explore the unique works of H. P. Lovecraft via the interactive stories of Dagon: Complete Edition – an extraordinary collection depicting the horrors creeping beneath the waves, festering within delirious minds, and more.
Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire
PQube Limited
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire – October 10Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Relive the charm of classic RPGs with a touching story about the search for purpose. Take the role of Glenn Windwalker as you assemble your team of pirates and fight against the Alliance. Fight adversaries within the open blue skies in strategic turn-based dog fights. Tactically plan attacks and adapt your strategy to the ever-changing scenarios!
The Sekimeiya: Spun Glass
Viridian Software
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
The Sekimeiya: Spun Glass – October 10Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
In 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.
Casual Sport Series: Hockey
Revulo Games
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Casual Sport Series: Hockey – October 11
Grab your controller, hit the ice, and prove you’ve got what it takes to score big! Step onto the ice and experience hockey like never before in Casual Sport Series: Hockey! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the rink, this vibrant, action-packed game delivers fast, easy-to-pick-up fun that anyone can enjoy. Perfect for solo play or intense local multiplayer showdowns with friends, it’s the ultimate casual sports experience!
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Pre-Order
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$69.99
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero – October 11Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels. Become a super warrior and experience the earth-shaking, limit-breaking power of Dragon Ball battles! Unleash the strength of over 180 fighters, each with their own signature abilities, transformations, and techniques.
Knight And Mourning
Micah Edwards
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Knight And Mourning – October 11
Do you like 2D platformers? Are you constantly complaining about how bad you are at them? Well, continue to complain! Even if you think you are good at Knight And Mourning, you aren’t.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
SEGA
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$69.99
Metaphor: ReFantazio – October 11Xbox Play Anywhere
From the creative minds behind Persona 3, 4, and 5 comes Metaphor: ReFantazio, a unique fantasy world, where your protagonist will journey alongside his fairy companion, Gallica, to lift the curse from the kingdom’s lost prince. Control your destiny, face your fears and awaken magical Archetype powers that lie dormant in your heart.
My Big Sister: Remastered
Ratalaika Games S.L.
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
My Big Sister: Remastered – October 11
Meet Luzia, a sarcastic twelve-year-old with a playful sense of humor. If you believe what she says, My Big Sister is a top-down adventure game about two sisters trying to break a curse imposed upon Sombria. “My Big Sister” is a continuation of “Ashina: The Red Witch” which will showcase a lot of references between the two games.
Paper Plane Arena – A Medieval Fantasy
EpiXR Games
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$9.99
Paper Plane Arena – A Medieval Fantasy – October 11Xbox One X Enhanced
An experience that’s designed to ease your mind and have fun popping innocent balloons. Jump into the role of a little paper plane destined to rescue the world from evil balloon demons by dashing through them. You’re free to enjoy the game any way you see fit as the only enemies of the game are these balloons which generally are not well known for being too dangerous.
Spiral
Folklore Games
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Spiral – October 11
Spiral is a third-person narratively driven exploration game sharing a poetic vision of cognitive degeneration seen from the inside. It tells the story of Bernard, a man who wishes goodbye one last time to the memories that built him from his early childhood to who he is today. You accompany him on this journey, bearing witness to his life and remembering him as his mind slowly unravels into the void.
Starship Troopers: Extermination – Pre-Order Bundle
MY.GAMES B.V.
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$49.99
Starship Troopers: Exterminations – October 11
A fully licensed,16-player co-op FPS that puts you on the galactic frontlines of the acclaimed sci-fi series! Squad up, grab your rifle, and do your part as an elite Deep Space Vanguard Trooper to take back the galaxy from the Bug threat!
Torii Guardian
Flying Islands Team
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Torii Guardian – October 11
Torii Guardian is a top-down tower defense action game where you need to defend the Torii gate to another world from hordes of evil spirits. Strategically build towers and summon ancient spirits to protect your base and destroy enemies using a variety of different weapons and tools.
TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials
Outright Games Ltd.
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$39.99
Transformers: Galactic Trials – October 11Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Roll out for an intense fusion of arcade racing and combat in the Transformers Galactic Trials! Evil Nemesis Prime has stolen the Prime Relics, which bestow incredible powers on whoever possesses them. Now the Autobots and Decepticons are in an explosive race to recover the relics – the future of Cybertron is in your hands!
Undisputed
Deep Silver
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$59.99
Undisputed – October 11
An authentic boxing game developed with care by dedicated fight fans, alongside the professional boxing community. Play through the epic journey from amateur boxing tournaments, all the way to becoming Undisputed Champion, in the true-to-life Career Mode.