New Xbox Games — October 16-22
As for notable releases next week, many will be looking forward to Sonic Superstars on October 17, Hellboy: Web of Wyrd on October 18, and Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged on October 19.
As for new games coming to Game Pass next week, so far, just one game has been confirmed, Lika Dragon: Ishin!, which joins the service on October 17.
From this page, you can view a game’s achievement list if it’s been released, subscribe to a game for news updates, and add them to your wishlist. Here’s a breakdown of everything coming to the world of Xbox next week. Let us know which of these you’re planning on picking up in the comments!
October 16
Cloudpunk — Xbox Series X|S
A neon-noir story in a rain-drenched cyberpunk metropolis. It’s your first night on the job working for the Cloudpunk delivery service. Two rules: Don’t miss a delivery and don’t ask what’s in the package.
Kingdom Eighties — Xbox Series X|S
Neon nostalgia comes to Kingdom! Kingdom Eighties is a new, standalone game in the award-winning micro-strategy series. You’ll lead a band of brave kids into an epic struggle to save their families and their town from the Greed. Will their bikes be fast enough?
October 17
Overpass 2— Xbox Series X|S
Identify the best routes and balance of power, speed and precision to overcome obstacles at the controls of a UTV, ATV or Rock Bouncer. In both solo and multiplayer mode, your talent and choices of technique will make the difference.
Skull Island: Rise of Kong — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Embark on a quest to avenge the death of your parents at the hands of the alpha predator: Gaw. Conquer waves of primal beasts and defeat the minions of your arch-nemesis. Traverse the mysterious island and uncover secrets as you encounter swamps, waterfalls, jungle, and skullite-filled caves.
Sonic Superstars — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
-A new Spin on a Classic: The 2D Sonic high-speed sidescrolling action platforming you know and love, reimagined with fully 3D graphics, new powers and abilities, an all-new setting, and new ways to play! You’ve never played classic Sonic like this before!
-Play as your Favorite Characters: Choose from Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy and take advantage of their unique abilities to blaze a path across the Northstar Islands as they race to defeat Dr. Eggman, who has teamed up with an old nemesis, Fang, and a mysterious new armored adversary.
-Harness the Power of the Chaos Emeralds: Multiply, swim up waterfalls, change form, and more with the powers of the Chaos Emeralds.
-More Friends, More Fun: For the first time ever in a Sonic game, play through the entire campaign with up to 3 other players with drop-in and drop-out 4-Player Local Co-op.
-Challenge Players From Around the World: Compete locally or online with up to 8 players in the all-new Battle Mode!
Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Test your mind against a slow burn of puzzles, light survival mechanics, and methodical action.
Wizard with a Gun — Xbox Series X|S
Wizard with a Gun is an online cooperative sandbox survival game set in a magical wilderness wrought with dangerous creatures and arcane mysteries. Embark on a journey alone or with a friend to collect, craft, and outfit your wizard however you see fit as you explore the unknown.
October 18
Royal Roads 3 — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Skeljump — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Ball laB II — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Stripping away modern complexities to return to a simpler, more challenging style of gaming, Ball laB II is a straightforward precision platformer presented in minimalistic pixel art graphics with a soothing color palette. Each puzzling stage fills a single screen, with the objective being to get from one end of the level to another without falling victim to spikes, pitfalls or other hazards.
You play as the ball. You can roll along flat surfaces, bounce to ledges, hop onto platforms, double-jump or ride elevators to reach your goal. If you hit a hazard, you’ll instantly respawn at the beginning of the stage, adding to your death counter with each attempt. How many tries will it take for you to clear all 50 challenges?
Cafe Owner Simulator — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Open your dream restaurant. Create a unique exterior and interior, hire the best workers and chefs, create a place where people will love to eat, spend time and spend their money. Simulation of the restaurant business
Hellboy: Web of Wyrd — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Hidden Cats in London — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Try the different game modes, find special cats, and unlock bonus levels!
NORMAL MODE
100 cats to find!
You’ll get three hints to help you out with any especially sneaky strays.
ADVANCED MODE
Find 150 cats – this time, in random positions.
In this mode you’ll get hints and unlock bonus stages as a reward for spotting special cats.
HIDDEN KITTENS BONUS
Find 50 hidden kittens on special levels: The Book Shop, Pub, Tube Station, Music Studio, and the Palace Room.
Kona II: Brume — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Northern Québec, 1970. A bizarre mist —the Brume— is disconnecting a rural mining village from its quiet reality. Step into the shoes of Detective Carl Faubert as he unfolds the mysteries haunting the region while battling for his own survival.
Life of Delta — Xbox Series X|S
After the Great War, all humans are wiped out. The only survivors are decaying service robots and humanoid lizards that were born from a long nuclear fallout.
Our story follows Delta, who is a small service robot and like any other robot, he is just trying to survive in this harsh environment. One day he is forced to embark on a journey through a vast post-apocalyptic world in order to find his lost friend. Because of his small size, he needs to use all of his wits to overcome all dangerous scenarios and challenges.
Slender: The Arrival — Xbox Series X|S
Slender Man returns more terrifying than ever. You’re on your own. No one to help you. No one to hear you scream. Relive the horror all over again with cutting edge visuals for the 10th Anniversary Update and experience survival horror at its finest.
Tricky Tanks — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Imagine a realtime WORMS x Towerfall x Bomberman on steroids.
Playable from 2 to 4 players, with a variety of absurd weapons ( Cheese Bombs, Elephants, Bowling Balls, etc…) and 4 different environments
October 19
The Jackbox Party Pack 10 — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Animal Hospital — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Bish Bash Bots — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Team up, build turrets and bash bots in this casual tower defense brawler. Build upgradable turrets, unlock gadgets and bash bots with giant hammers as you fight to save the world.
Endless Dungeon — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
ENDLESS™ Dungeon is a unique blend of roguelite, tactical action, and tower defense set in the award-winning ENDLESS™ Universe. Plunge into an abandoned space station alone or with friends in co-op, recruit a team of shipwrecked heroes, and protect your crystal against never-ending waves of monsters… or die trying, get reloaded, and try again.
Gargoyles Remastered — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Key Features
• Play as Goliath, leader of the Gargoyles: Use stone-crushing strength, scale stone towers and buildings with razor-sharp claws, and glide through the air as you master mid-air attacks and hand-to-hand combat in non-stop action to save the world from destruction.
• Immersive Graphics Experience: Seamlessly toggle in real-time between graphics inspired by the animated series and classic 16-bit mode true to the original game.
• Authentic Gargoyles Experience: Relive the story of Goliath and the Gargoyles’ battle against the evil Eye of Odin with new animations and sound effects inspired by the Gargoyles animated series.
• Customize Your Experience: tailor your gameplay with modern features including instant rewind, wide-screen presentation, and achievements!
• Remastered Soundtrack: Experience the original soundtrack, remastered and optimized for a more immersive adventure.
Harmony’s Odyssey — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Harmony’s Odyssey is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures, and magic. Embark on a fantastic journey through remote fabled lands tangled by a rowdy cat and bring peace to its inhabitants.
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
WE DID IT AGAIN!
If you thought the first chapter was awesome, well, buckle up because we are going to blow you away with incredible new features!
MORE WHEELS FOR YOUR FUN
First things first: make room on your virtual shelf because you can access more than 130 vehicles, and even more varieties! Yes, not only Hot Wheels™ Originals, but also Hot Wheels™ Monster Trucks and vehicles from the entertainment world. Now you can also ride motorbikes and ATVs, each with their own unique racing style to take on every track in the most strategic way!
A brand new system will define the vehicles’ category, which can be upgraded with the dedicated skill tree that will directly affect their performance. Watch your car become unstoppable!
NEW PLACES TO CALL HOME
Whether it’s the backyard of a house in the suburbs or a mini-golf course in a village in the Wild West, your tracks will be surrounded by the most stunning environments!
Discover 5 brand new locations, master their secrets, and you’ll feel right at home both there and on the podium.
New terrains are another fantastic new entry that will make your races even more exciting and challenging. Grass, sand and more will directly affect the handling of the vehicle: something to keep in mind when you’ll choose your ride. Strategy plays an even bigger role now!
SHOW OFF YOUR MOVES
Before impressing your opponents with a great victory, leave them speechless with new crazy moves! In addition to Drift and Boost, now you can show off your Lateral Dash and Single or Double Jump. Use them wisely and at the right time to bump into your rivals and kick them off the track… or simply to avoid those barriers!
And with the new Jumps you can skip the traffic ahead and also find new secret shortcuts!
JUST THE WAY YOU LIKE IT
Are you a daredevil who turns every race into pure adrenaline? Or maybe you’re the type who likes to test their limits? Did you say “fan of huge crashes”? Well, HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ 2 – Turbocharged brings to the table all of that and much more. Different game modes for whatever “fun” means to you, off and online.
UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY!
The most acclaimed editors are back! Create the track of your dreams with the powerful Track Editor, or use the best creations from the community!
And of course, beautiful tracks call for awesome cars. The new and improved Livery Editor is what you need: with new tools like the Stickers Editor you can design and save patterns and shapes, to create your masterpiece. We are sure the best one will come from your imagination!
IT’S A WHOLE NEW STORY
Literally. The new campaign mode features a brand new and original story-driven adventure! The city is under attack and only you can save it from the creatures. How? Easy, winning exciting dedicated races and challenges! Ok, it won’t actually be that easy… but it will surely be exciting! So get ready to be not just a winner, but a real hero!
Inescapable: No Rules, No Rescue — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Inescapable is a social thriller set in a tropical island resort: you’ve been kidnapped and forced to participate in a twisted reality TV show with 10 strangers. At the end of their stay, they’ll each receive $500,000… If they survive.
Jujubos — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Help these sweet creatures to escape from different biomes and climates and return home. But be careful. The resources are limited, so be smart and plan the perfect escape for each situation.
Spirit of the Island — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Spirit of the Island is a colorful coop life-sim RPG set on a tropical Archipelago. Your tropical life will be a busy one, so grab your tools and let’s get started!
The Gap — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Witchy Life Story — Xbox Series X|S
You have two weeks to save the harvest festival! Tend your garden and collect plants for spells and rituals to help the village of Flora (or not…). A cozy story filled with chaos, friendship, and romance!
October 20
NeonPowerUp! — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Burger Chef Tycoon — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Cyber Tank — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Loco Parentis — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Mummy Pinball — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Discover all the secrets inside the piramid, and find the tomb of the pharaoh, complete all the missions and become number 1 in the world or the best among your Friends, posting your high score on the online leaderboards.
– Arcade design.
– Multiball, Extraball, Skillshot, Jackpots…
– Reproduction with all the details, lights and sounds.
– 4 different cameras to choose from.
– Vertical Gameplay.
– Online Leaderboard.