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!
Guardian of Lore – April 11
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Play as Prince Sayri and save the memory of ancient civilizations from wicked magic that aims to destroy the stories that contain it. Become part of beautifully crafted 2.5D worlds from Native-American folktales, and battle against an evil invader army threatening their disappearance. How much of each story will you be able to preserve for future generations to come? Become a Guardian of Lore and find out!
Sherlock Holmes The Awakened – April 11
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.
Hyper-5 – April 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Deep space scout ship Hyper-5 has received a distress signal and heads into battle against an unknown threat. On your own and facing nearly impossible odds, you’ll need to survive more than 40 enemy types and massive boss encounters across the varied land, air, and underwater stages of planet 4GDT.
King of the Arcade – April 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Step into the neon-lit world of King of the Arcade, where the ‘80s never died. Take on the role of Mac McCormick, a former arcade champion who has fallen on hard times, as he fights to save Castle’s Arcade from a hostile takeover by the ruthless landlord Jimmy Joysticks and the seven members of his arcade gang. With over 40 games and multiple genres, you’ll have hours of nostalgic fun.
Murderous Muses – April 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
As a security guard, explore a gallery in the echoing hours to uncover clues about a recent crime. Solve puzzles and use the Eyes of Mordechai to bring the portraits to life, restoring the past to find the killer… From the creators of The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker, The Shapeshifting Detective, and Dark Nights with Poe and Munro, Murderous Muses is a supernatural whodunit where choosing how to investigate is an art form.
Ghostwire: Tokyo – April 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Game Pass
Tokyo is overrun by deadly supernatural forces as a dangerous occultist causes the city’s population to vanish in an instant. Join forces with a powerful spectral entity on their quest for vengeance and master a powerful arsenal of abilities to unravel the dark truth behind the disappearance as you face the unknown in Ghostwire: Tokyo on April 12, including the new Spider’s Thread update. Playable on Console, Clould, and PC.
Cannon Dancer – Osman – April 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Set in the near future of the 21st century, the world is controlled by a single corrupt government and under the threat of an evil sorceress, Abdullah the Slaver. Luckily, a lone assassin and top-class agent named Kirin offers his skills as weapons for hire. Kirin must infiltrate the city to defeat several enemies, panic, and terror. But once inside the cult’s main temple, he gets attacked from the police force and left to die…
Dogfight – A Sausage Bomber Story – April 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Team up with the entire family for explosive action, signature humor, and thrilling adventure. Join the Sausage Bomber Corps for daring missions to defend the nations of Relishtonia and more against the world-conquering ambitions from the mysterious Vega Nation.
A puzzle game with innovative mechanics. Push the colored cubes into their correct positions; but first you need to paint yourself the same color to be able to push them.
Basketball Pinball – April 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Jump on the board and prepare to score points to win this match, score slam dunks and three-point shots. Discover all the secrets, complete all the missions, and prove that you’re the number one in the world or the best among your friends, posting your high score on the online leaderboard.
DE-Exit – Eternal Matters – April 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Embark on a surrealistic afterlife journey to discover the secrets of the broken and mysterious plane of memory in this atmospheric, light adventure with a hint of stealth. Explore a wonderful voxel world with an intense cinematic approach. Dive into this profound experience, meet the Plane’s inhabitants, and save the day.
Farm Slider – April 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
With colorful and minimalistic sliding puzzles, Farm Slider is easy to play, challenging to finish and impossible to put down! Challenge your brain and enjoy several hours of puzzling fun, suited for all ages. Slide your way through and rearrange the pictures until they match the original to complete the levels.
Split – Manipulate Time – April 14
A first-person puzzle game with the unique mechanics of creating copies of yourself and manipulating time. The gameplay combines many different types of puzzles and takes them to a whole new perspective. The control panel is riddled with numerous traps that will require both good reflexes and composure — you can try to destroy enemies or escape from them by using time manipulation and your own clones to distract them.
Ultra Pixel Survive – April 14
Command heroes with unique abilities, harvest natural resources to collect materials, then build and develop your military defenses. Each night the enemy hordes will attack the village and challenge your strategic and tactical prowess to survive. Explore dark underground dungeons and wage battle against gigantic bosses.