Welcome to Next Week on XBOX! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, 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!
TCG Card Shop Simulator (Game Preview)
OPNeon Games Sdn Bhd
TCG Card Shop Simulator (1.0) – September 14
Game Pass / XBOX Play Anywhere
TCG Card Shop Simulator is a trading card shop simulation where you sell card booster packs to earn money and build your card shop business. Design your own TCG shop. Organize shelves and card packs to make customer shopping experience smooth and easy. Open the booster packs yourself and collect the cards. Find rare cards and sell them to make a fortune, or keep them to complete your card collection. Set your card game format and fee, invite players to play card games in your shop. Be sure to keep your store clean and hygienic for the players or they might leave!
RuneScape: Dragonwilds
Jagex: The RuneScape Company
RuneScape: Dragonwilds – September 15
Game Pass / Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play Anywhere
On RuneScape’s forgotten continent of Ashenfall, dragons have awoken. Gather, build, skill and craft in this co-operative survival adventure. Only by mastering survival and uncovering ancient secrets can you hope to face the ferocious Dragon Queen. Embark on quests, level your skills and explore a beautiful, hand-crafted world. This all-new adventure blends high-fantasy and iconic RuneScape lore on a brand-new continent. RPG systems reward you with unique abilities and spells as you progress through each skill. Battle legendary RuneScape creatures like Zogres, challenge Black Knights and the entirely new and fearsome Garou, all set to a sweeping soundtrack of reorchestrated RuneScape classics and hours of brand-new music.
Aniimo
Pawprint Studio
Aniimo – September 16
Game Pass / Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play Anywhere
Aniimo is a free-to-play, next-gen creature-catching open-world RPG. On the vast continent of Idyll, you’ll encounter countless unique creatures known as Aniimo. Twine with them and experience the beauty of this world from a completely new perspective and with new abilities. You can also travel to a metropolis floating in the sky, where you’ll meet other Pathfinders, share stories, and engage in thrilling competitive battles. Choose your Aniimo and embark on an epic journey – one full of exploration, discovery, and adventure!
Train Sim World® 7: Standard Edition
Dovetail Games
Train Sim World 7 – September 15
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere
Embark on a thrilling journey as you explore 3 diverse routes aboard easy to learn, hard to master locomotives: Head for the north of England and through the quaint hills of Yorkshire with the AIREDALE & WHARFEDALE NETWORK, featuring the Northern BR Class 331 & LNER Azuma. Wind your way around the low peaks of Bavaria on thrilling long-distance & regional services with BAHNSTRECKE NÜRNBERG – WÜRZBURG in the DB BR 440 & more. With Conductor Mode, Free Roam, Creators Club, Photo Mode & more, embark on your journey in your own way.
Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection
SEGA
Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection – September 16
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S
Behold the Full Health Collection, bringing you Two Point Hospital and ALL the DLC in one easy to swallow bundle! This complete collection of DLCs offers you a wealth of new locations, new hospitals, new items, new gameplay and more! For the first time ever on consoles, cure a creative crisis in Culture Shock, aid anachronistic ailments in A Stitch in Time, and manage unorthodox ambulances in Speedy Recovery, introducing 9 new hospitals to manage, new gameplay mechanics, and over 80 new illnesses to cure – and that’s not all! The Full Health Collection also includes Bigfoot, Pebberley Island, Close Encounters & Off the Grid expansions PLUS a booster of free items, including the Retro Items Pack, Fancy Dress Pack, and more!
Dune: Awakening – Deluxe Edition
Funcom
Dune: Awakening (Deluxe & Ultimate Editions) – September 17
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S
Dune: Awakening is a single- and multiplayer Open World Survival game with immersive adventure and RPG gameplay. Explore, build, craft, and unravel a cinematic Dune story as you rise from survival to greatness on the most legendary planet in the universe. Just remember: the sandworm always comes.
ENDLESS Legend™ 2 (Game Preview)
Hooded Horse
ENDLESS Legend 2 (1.0) – September 17
ENDLESS Legend 2 is a fantasy strategy game where you lead wildly varied factions as they build grand empires and wage planet-spanning wars on an ever-evolving ocean world at the brink of extinction. Cataclysmic events have wrought havoc on the natural order, and the very world will change as time goes on revealing new opportunities for exploration and conquest to the bold and daring. Establish expansive cities to spread your influence and strengthen your economy, raise armies and command troops in turn-based tactical battles to overcome your enemies by force, and push forth into the unknown to uncover the dark secrets that lie at the planet’s core.
NASCAR 26
iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, LLC
Battle your way through all four NASCAR National Series in Career, Quick Race, Championship, Multiplayer, or our all new mode featuring The Chase! And, with all the laser scanned assets of iRacing, the level of authenticity has never been higher with dynamic track, an all new peak performance training mode, and enhanced driving physics across every chassis. And, with our new cross-play multiplayer feature, you can take on all your friends and show them who’s best!
Pre-Order the NASCAR 26 Gold Edition and receive 72-hour early access, 5,000 Career Bonus Dollars, 500 Career Rep Points, and an exclusive Kyle Larson paint scheme.
The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival
Trailmark Games
The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival – September 17
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play Anywhere
The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival challenges you to intense arcade brawling in the unforgiving world of AMC’s “The Walking Dead.” Play as iconic survivors Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, Michonne, and unlockable Negan while fighting through walker-infested tunnels, devastated settlements, and hostile strongholds packed with explosive encounters. Face Alexandria’s most ruthless foes, the Saviors led by Negan, along with overwhelming waves of Walkers as you unleash crushing combos, signature weapon attacks, and devastating finishers in a relentless battle for survival.
EA SPORTS FC™ 27 Ultimate Edition XBOX One & XBOX Series X|S
Electronic Arts
EA SPORTS FC 27 Ultimate Edition – September 18
Smart Delivery
Welcome to The World’s Game in EA SPORTS FC 27. Step into The Grounds, a social football playground where the streets meet the stadium. From Kickabouts and 1v1s to teaming up with friends in Clubs, connect with renowned football mentors, improve your abilities, and express yourself on and off the pitch. Feel greater control in every game mode with more fluid, true-to-life gameplay, featuring dynamic corners, enhanced attacking awareness, player-focused defending tailored for competitive play, and more community-driven innovations.
Pre-order EA SPORTS FC 27 Ultimate Edition to get up to 7 days Early Access and more.
Catch Flex
Vilegacy LLC
Your body is the controller. Catch Flex tracks your whole body with a single camera — no VR headset, no gamepad, no wearables. Even the menus are gesture-controlled, so you never touch a button. Stand up, clear some space, and move to the beat.
FEROCIOUS
tinyBuild
FEROCIOUS – September 14
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play Anywhere
Wake up stranded on an uncharted island where danger comes from every direction. Ancient ruins, apex predators, and a constantly shifting environment shape your fight for survival. Explore carefully, adapt fast, and turn the island’s dangers to your advantage. Face mercenaries, dinosaurs, and mechas in fast, brutal combat. Scavenge resources from the environment to craft weapons and gear suited to your playstyle. Every encounter demands a different approach, and every fight is a fight for your life.
FOUNTAINS: Extended Edition
Crunching Koalas
FOUNTAINS: Extended Edition – September 14
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S
The Fountain of Youth is unearthed – but the One Kingdom hides far more than one secret. Face brutal, precise soulslike combat across a sprawling, interconnected world, then descend into the forsaken Vainlands with Shattered Shape, where new foes, weapons, skills and a new land await.
5 in 1 Arcade Vault
Xitilon
5 in 1 Arcade Vault – September 15
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S
Five games. Five different challenges. One arcade collection. 5 in 1 Arcade Vault brings together five unique arcade games, each with its own gameplay, visual style, and challenges to master. Hunt monsters, dive deep in search of a legendary golden fish, test your reflexes, sharpen your focus, and take on fast-paced challenges where every new attempt is a chance to beat your best score.
Cipher Monk: Cassette Equation (Xbox Series)
Afil Games
Cipher Monk: Cassete Equation – September 15
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S
Get ready for a journey of logic and discovery in Cipher Monk: Cassette Equation, a relaxing puzzle game inspired by a number system created by Cistercian monks in the 13th century. Here, ancient numbers come to life in challenges that will test your attention, reasoning, and ability to find the perfect combination. Your mission is simple to understand, but it can be surprisingly challenging: use the number system of the ancient monks to discover the correct answers and solve each puzzle. Drag, rotate, and carefully position the pieces until you form the required number.
Dimensional Animals
Eastasiasoft Limited
Dimensional Animals – September 16
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Guide 5 animal friends through a pixelated retro adventure using their unique abilities to overcome precision platforming challenges! Join Bingo the dog, Scott the cat, Fidget the duck, Papo the frog and Tucker the racoon in a perilous multi-dimensional adventure! Dimensional Animals is a side-scrolling precision platformer about cute animal friends with crazy abilities. Swap between protagonists on the fly as you master each animal’s unique abilities to overcome obstacles and explore a massive, interconnected map in retro pixel art style.
Roman Sands RE:Build
Serenity Forge
Roman Sands RE:Build – September 16
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S
Welcome to Roman Sands RE:Build, an apocalyptic trip from the studio behind the IGF Award-winning Paratopic. A shape-shifting absurdist adventure that twists two stories together, taking you from a luxury tropical resort to post-apocalyptic survival. Wash up on the beach of an indulgent Resort. According to the guests, you work here – and you’re slacking off. Race against time to rank up and earn equipment to stem their never-ending tide of demands. The only catch to your employment: the sun is days away from swallowing the world, and the guests couldn’t care less.
Unbox the Room
Omni Games
Unbox the Room – September 16
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Unbox the Room is a relaxing simulator where you play as an interior designer helping clients move into their new homes. Unbox and arrange their belongings to create a cozy space, placing everything just right — from the smallest cup to the largest sofa.
Woodo
Daedalic Entertainment
Woodo – September 16
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S
Woodo is a cozy 3D puzzle game based on simple diorama assembly mechanics with a beautiful visual style. The game is a reminiscence of childhood memories playing with a tiny wooden constructor, immersing players in a peaceful, safe and creative world. Follow the story of Foxy, who grew up in a big city but is sent to the countryside for the summer and experiences a vastly different world. This takes her on a journey of self-discovery, tranquility and newfound balance.
Airport Baggage Sim
Three River Games (3RG)
Airport Baggage Sim – September 17
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play Anywhere
Welcome to Airport Baggage Simulator! My name is Günther Gewinn and I am the boss here! Recently, a position opened up with us because our previous baggage handler, Rolf, has changed careers. Flights arrive and matching baggage is delivered for inspection. You pick it up, place it on the table, scan it green or red depending on whether the tag is correct, and then place it on the corresponding output belt. After that, you load it onto a baggage cart at the gate and move on to the next suitcase.
Au Revoir
Nuntius Games
Au Revoir – September 17
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere
In a future where immortality is a privilege of the wealthy, Au Revoir Ltd. dominates the market with synthetic brains capable of storing human consciousness. Sentinels are tasked with locating these minds and carrying out the recovery and transfer process into new bodies. Explore interactive environments, collect documents and clues, solve unique puzzles, and make decisions that influence the course of the story. Use your car to navigate different areas and interact with characters who hide more than they reveal.
Flamecraft
Monster Couch
Flamecraft – September 17
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere
Flamecraft is a cozy, turn-based strategy board game for 1 to 5 players. Become a Flamekeeper and help artisan dragons and shopkeepers delight the townspeople with their craft. Gather and manage resources, enhance the shops by casting enchantments, and become the Master of Flamecraft.
The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas
Outright Games Ltd.
The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas – September 17
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere
Every Who in Who-ville is jingling, singing, and celebrating. And this time, the Grinch can’t wait to join them! With a heart three sizes bigger, he’s determined to prove he’s changed by decorating the most spectacular Christmas tree ever. Play as the Grinch and leap through snowy 3D worlds, collecting ornaments to make your tree sparkle. Overcome platforming challenges and master grinchy gadgets, from the Rocket Skates to the Snowball Maker.
Owlbound Tomes (Xbox Series)
Afil Games
Owlbound Tomes – September 17
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S
Get ready to enter a magical library where even the paths can disappear! In Owlbound Tomes, you follow a small owl librarian on a mission to recover runaway magical books, deliver them to the correct Book Return Tables, and finally reach her cozy perch. But there is one important detail: the paths are not permanent. Some tiles collapse after one passage, others survive two, while special tiles can withstand up to three crossings. Every movement must be planned carefully, because a path used too early may simply disappear when you need it most.
Panda: Shards of Aurora
Ember Box Studio
Panda: Shards of Aurora – September 17
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S
Panda: Shards of Aurora is a challenging platformer set in a frozen world trapped in an endless winter. Take control of a young panda and embark on a journey across 30 handcrafted levels, guided by the mysterious Ancient Bear, an ancient guardian who will help you uncover the secrets of the frozen valley. Navigate icy platforms, slippery surfaces, deadly spikes, fragile terrain, and dangerous environmental hazards as you search for the legendary Shards of Aurora.
Sniper Dan
PQube Ltd
Sniper Dan – September 17
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery, XBOX Play Anywhere
Meet Dan. Dan has a sniper rifle. Don’t panic, he’s not here to harm anyone. Dan’s a professional and his job is fixing things. From a distance. With pinpoint accuracy and good intentions. Sniper Dan is a hidden object game unlike any other. Objects aren’t always well hidden and the solution involves shooting them. Each job follows a simple and highly respected method.
Death Simulator
MagicProStudio
Death Simulator – September 18
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play Anywhere
You are Death’s newest employee. With 200,000 souls dying daily worldwide, the afterlife runs like a corporation — and you just got hired. Armed with spectral chains, soul-hunting arrows, and a quota that could make or break your eternal career, welcome to the most intense job in existence. Every soul has a countdown timer. When it hits zero, you collect — or face the consequences. Miss your target? That soul becomes a problem. Miss your quota? Management has very creative punishments.
Moving Simulator
PlayWay S.A.
Moving Simulator – September 18
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere
Moving Simulator puts you in charge of your very own moving business! Experience the thrill and challenges of managing house relocations—from packing boxes and disassembling furniture to carefully loading items onto trucks. Each move brings new surprises, humorous accidents, and unexpected obstacles, testing your problem-solving skills and patience.
One Button Games 5-in-1 vol. 9
Xitilon
One-Button Games 5-in-1 vol. 9 – September 18
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S
One-Button Games 5-in-1 | Vol. 9 is a compilation of five fast-paced arcade games with the quirk that they can be controlled with just one button, exploring different genres and game idea and extending what’s possible with the length of just one button!
Shadow Cat (Xbox Series)
AVGAM
Shadow Cat – September 18
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S
Darkness has swallowed the land. Only one unlikely hero is brave enough to fight back. Shadow Cat is a focused 2D action-platformer that puts you in control of a fearless cat boy on a mission to save a world overrun by evil creatures. Run, jump, and dash through 25 handcrafted levels set across dark forests, abandoned factories, dangerous caves, and forgotten tunnels.
Sugar Box (Xbox Series)
Avgam
Welcome to Sugar Box, a cozy shape-packing puzzle game where cookies, candies, and chocolates become the pieces of a delicious challenge. Pick up each cluster of square sweets, study the remaining space, and fit every piece inside the decorative box. When the last sweet falls into place, the order is complete and another customer is ready to be delighted.
Zombuffoonery
Brainium Games
Zombuffoonery – September 18
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere
The world has fallen. Hordes of monsters rage in its ruins, their waves only growing more violent. You are the last line of defense. Take matters into your own hands and prove that humanity will not go down without a fight. Your fortress is your life. Build fortifications to slow down the creatures and deploy turrets to turn them into mincemeat. Your arsenal has everything you need to survive: from a reliable pistol and a powerful grenade launcher to a bloody axe and deadly knives.
