New Xbox games — April 22 to 28
Kicking off the week, we have Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (Game Pass), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants, and Tales of Kenzera: ZAU on April 23. Then on April 25, Another Crab’s Treasure launches on Xbox, joining Game Pass on day one. Finally, on April 26, there is TopSpin 2K25 and the PC release of Manor Lords, which joins PC Game Pass.
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!
April 23
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes is designed to bring players a modern take on a classic JRPG experience. Get ready to lead 100+ playable characters through a war-torn world only you can save.
Hammerwatch II — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Gather your heroes and journey beyond the dungeons of Castle Hammerwatch to explore a pixelated world like never before.
Aid King Roland’s resistance while helping villagers along the way. Battle beasts, finish off hordes of the undead, and face the forces of evil in this epic ode to classic ARPG.
Lunar Lander Beyond — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Guide a roster of colorful pilots, eclectic advisors and state-of-the-art landers through a taxing series of missions. Deliver cargo, retrieve resources, and rescue stranded pilots as you navigate a mysterious universe of moons and planets.
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
– a 10% discount
– Kalunga’s Blessing visual effect variant
– 2 shaman points to unlock up to 2 skills in-game
– “Soulshifters” digital companion comic
A grieving boy begins to read a Bantu tale written by his late father. Adventure into the beautiful and treacherous lands of Kenzera as Zau, a young shaman who bargains with the God of death to bring his Baba back from darkness.
With your cosmic powers and untried courage, you advance into unknown mythological lands. Once bursting with life, Kenzera is now rife with lost ancestral spirits. As Zau advances toward his goal, three mighty beings lie in wait, fearsome in their strength yet somehow strangely familiar. Will you embrace the dance of the shaman?
Become the warrior shaman – Embark on a poignant single-player story shaped by actor Abubakar Salim’s own experience with grief, discovering how love gives us the courage to press on after devastating loss. As Zau, you must face your own emotions to become a worthy Nganga: a spiritual healer. Own your journey alongside mythical characters and formidable foes from whom you will gain valuable life lessons.
The Dance of the Sun and Moon Masks – Wield cosmic powers from the Sun and the Moon to defeat restless spirits in rhythmic combat, from ordinary warriors to the mighty Impundulu or GaGorib. Manipulate time and crystallize enemies using the power of the Moon mask or launch fiery spears with the Sun Mask, all in meticulously hand-crafted animations. Leap, glide, and unlock abilities to advance through the Highlands, Woodlands and Deadlands in this metroidvania-style adventure.
Set foot in a mystical realm – Discover a universe inspired by Bantu tales, rich with untold lore of chaos and order, memories of ancient shamans, sacred spirits and fascinating creatures. Journey through mystical 2.5D realms awash with colour and depth, emboldened by multi-award-winning composer Nainita Desai’s enchanting original score.
Crafted by Surgent Studios, the entertainment studio founded by actor Abubakar Salim (Assassin’s Creed: Origins, Raised by Wolves) and published by EA Originals, Tales of KenzeraTM: ZAU takes you on a thrilling emotional journey inspired by the rich myths of Bantu cultures.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Re-experience the 2017 arcade classic with 3 additional stages and 6 additional boss battles! Take control of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello or Raphael in this classic beat-em-up inspired by the cult favorite Turtles in Time. Play with your friends through 4 player local co-op
April 24
Farm Tycoon — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Manage your own farm in the game Farm Tycoon! Expand your farm business, produce cheap and sell your products at high prices. Control the land cultivation process, select the best employees, buy the most appropriate farm equipment, raise livestock and process the harvested crops. Various camera modes allow you to enter into a strategic view as well as to look at the world through the eyes of the employee. Respond to the changing weather and seasons. Create a greenhouse to sell crops in early spring. Buy new and used special agricultural machinery to quickly harvest and sell crops before their expiration date. Optimize costs and employ seasonal workers only during the harvest time. Accept challenges from neighbors to prove who is the best farmer in the area.
Hidden Cats in New York — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Relax and look around the city, and with enough patience, find over 700 feline friends!
The city only gets more vibrant the more cats you find! 🙂
Features:
– 700+ furballs to pet;
– A huge cityscape to colour in;
– A few extra places… full of the tiniest of cats 🙂
Insurmountable — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Confront various terrains as a lonely mountaineer and endure the countless dangers of climbing! Many tough decisions await you in a risky environment. Make your way up and down the mountain, overcoming insurmountable heights!
Metro Simulator 2 — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Various game modes
In Free Mode, you can become a Train driver. You can choose station or dead end where you start the game by yourself. You can drive on the line without passengers, but in any time you can set the desired route and set up the schedule. It’s important to follow it and depart from stations in time!
In Scenarios, conditions are pre-determined. You’ll face different unusual situations which may occur in Metro. Listen to dispatcher’s orders and follow them.
Moscow Metro Line 6: 24 stations, various tunnels and objects inside them
By using modern technologies, the game delivers all the experience of Russian capital’s subway. Stations on this line were built in different time periods, so they reflect their era’s developments.
Advanced speed control system
Speed control system will allow to prevent collisions and other unwanted events. Keep an eye on speedometer value and traffic lights ahead, and your drive should be alright.
Main characters of the game are trains
Two trains are featured in the game, and each one has its own controls. They are equipped with all basic functionality for safe passenger transportation.
Ratyrinth — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Take the role of a nimble rodent separated from his family and lost in a frightening forest filled with fearsome foes! Ratyrinth is a side-scrolling precision platformer with brainteasing level design and retro presentation. Run, jump, cling to walls, swim and climb through mazelike stages presented in minimalistic 2-tone style with fluid pixel art animation.
If you fail, don’t worry too much, as you’ll instantly respawn at the start and can retry as many times as it takes. Challenge increases with each level you clear, gradually introducing new mechanics and enemies as you progress.
April 25
Another Crab’s Treasure — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
In this uniquely colorful soulslike, Kril the hermit crab must wear trash as shells to survive a dangerous undersea world on the verge of collapse. Hone your skills, defeat lethal predators, and embark on a treasure hunt to decide the fate of the ocean. The second game from Aggro Crab.
Assault Suit Leynos 2 S-Tribute — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
In the 2120s, humanity’s primary spatial weapon is a humanoid weapon called the “Assault Suit”.
These robots move at high speed, jump high, and shoot accurately thanks to the AIM system.
Enter your Assault Suit and win this war!
●Customize your robot to win every fight!
Choose the best model of Assault Suit, the best weapons, and the best components to make ameliorate your vision, become more powerful, and increase the amount of ammo you can carry.
Some components are not compatible with your machine. Additionally, should you fail a mission, you can restart it anytime.
It is up to you to build the best machine ever!
●The story unfolds mission after mission!
During a mission, the situation can change. Your comrade reacts to those changes.
If you struggle, your comrades struggle too. If you succeed in the mission quickly, they praise you. The tension of the scenario and the payoffs the main character will face depend on how you play the game.
●Win the battle with the new features
Use the “Rewind”, “Quick Save&load” and “Tips” functions for smoother gameplay. You can also get power-ups with your Assault Suit.
Gather all components and robots and aim for 100% completion!
●About Assault Suit Leynos 2
This robot action game was developed by MASAYA in 1997.
It gained popularity at the time thanks to its customizable features, the incredible robots, the engaging storyline, and its position as the next installment in the Leynos series.
Wrath: Aeon of Ruin — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Blast, slice and shred through your enemies in this hardcore FPS inspired by the icons of the 90s, crafted by veterans of the Quake scene. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, unearth long-forgotten secrets and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World.
April 26
Manor Lords — Windows
Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord — the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.
Aery Cyber City — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
In Aery Cyber City you play a little bird on its journey to find a home after losing its dear friend.You will discover unknown, giant, and beautiful environments and you will be able to enjoy the feeling of flying while exploring a whole world filled with beauty and little secrets.Within every area of the world, you must find a certain amount of memory shards to remember the path that leads to your destination and advance with the story. Once you have found all the memory shards you are free to explore the next area.
Sand Land — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Use your tact and imagination to develop tanks and other vehicles for your adventures utilizing a wide array of part combinations. Build up your base of operations into a thriving city with the help of the people you meet along the way in the vast desert.
TopSpin 2K25 — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
The TopSpin franchise returns with TopSpin 2K25, featuring tennis legends Roger Federer, Serena Williams, and a cast of other playable pros, competitive single-player and multiplayer modes, all four historic Grand Slams, and much more!
Zombies, Aliens and Guns — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
It won’t be long before the invaders have destroyed the planet unless somebody with guns stands in their way. That’s where you come in! Lead a cadre of soldiers who are ready to take down every last enemy in their path.
You can fight alone or with a friend thanks to the local co-op mode! Try to beat the 33 levels and unlock all the 7 survival levels and the boss rush mode!
Features:
* 33 levels of carnage
* 7 survival levels and boss rush mode
* 2.5D shooting action gameplay
* Variety of terrain and scenarios
* Multiple weapons
* Boss battles
