Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! Buckle up as we dive into the exciting games that’ll be hitting Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass soon. Check out the details below and don’t forget to click on each game’s profile for more information (note: release dates might change). Let’s get started!
First up is Vagrus – The Riven Realms, available from March 31, boasting optimization for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery. This game invites you into a world undone by divine abandonment and magical disasters. As the leader of a nomadic troupe, you’ll trade, battle, and explore in this critically acclaimed, turn-based, post-apocalyptic fantasy RPG by Lost Pilgrims Studios.
Launching on April 2, Blankspace caters to fans of escape-room visual novels. Developed by Penguin Pop Games LLC, this game optimizes for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery. Join Beryl as you interact with the world around you, solve mysteries, and figure out how to leave the peculiar room you’re stuck in.
Also dropping on April 2 is Dagger Froggy from Eastasiasoft Limited, designed for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery. This strategy-based game lets you choose from diverse buffs and collect coins to unlock frogs with unique gear. Enhance your weapons and agility to conquer challenging stages and make it through alive!
For lovers of charming 2D platformers, Little Ant Adventure will be available on April 2. Crafted by Old School Vibes and optimized for Xbox Series X|S, help a courageous ant navigate through three vibrant worlds packed with traps and opponents. With its hand-drawn animations and catchy soundtrack, this game is bound to warm your heart.
Another April 2 release is Ninja Escape Danger, a retro pixel art platformer presenting tough challenges and intense action. Created by JM Neto Game Dev, you’ll test your reflexes controlling a swift ninja in a trap-laden dungeon. Eliminate foes with your sword and dodge hazards with precision.
Unleash your creativity with Poly Match, hitting on April 2. Developed by Ocean Media, this game challenges you to match polygon shapes and assemble stunning pieces of poly art. Swipe to find the right angle and indulge in the delightful world of polysphere puzzles.
Peek into the riveting world of gambling heists with Sol Dorado Heist, available on April 2 and optimized for Xbox Series X|S. Brought to you by Sometimes You, follow Alex Thorn’s curious journey as she grapples with amnesia, law enforcement on her tail, and the tantalizing lure of an upcoming casino heist.
Launching on April 3 is Autopsy Simulator from Team17. Step into the worn shoes of a pathologist dealing with a slide into misfortune and the eerie remnants of his past. Discover unsettling truths during a routine autopsy that plunge you into a relentless narrative.
Get ready for a buzz with Bee Flowers: Royal Garden, dropping on April 3 with Xbox Series X|S optimization. Created by Afil Games, guide determined bees on hexagonal grids to pollinate colorful fields as the game’s tranquil puzzles grow increasingly sophisticated.
Caligo, an immersive walking simulator, arrives on April 3 optimized for the latest Xbox consoles. With its atmospheric tone, it offers a personal journey through darkness that can evoke anything from relaxation to deep introspection, as you decide the nature of your journey.
Face the grizzly monsters in Fantasy Tower Defense, available on April 3. Crafted by Ocean Media, this game calls for strategic tower building against waves of fiends threatening your kingdom. Utilize elements, spells, and upgrades to guard your realm effectively.
Have a ball with Sociable Soccer 25, debuting on Xbox for the first time on April 3. This game from Tower Studios, optimized for Xbox Series X|S, offers a sporting adventure brimming with real-world rosters and engaging gameplay.
The same day brings Alien Cat Story, optimized for Xbox Series X|S. Delivered by Desert Water Games, join a cunning cat on an alien planet brimming with challenges, surprising allies, and puzzles, all in a quest to repair a ship and escape to safety.
Enter Chippy’s Stash on April 4, a tile-based puzzle game by Afil Games. Engage with Chippy the squirrel as he stashes acorns for winter. Use strategy to navigate obstacles and hide your valuable hoard in time for the cold.
Combining horror and puzzles, Is This Game Trying to Kill Me? hits on April 4. From Sometimes You, it traps you in a cabin where game and reality collide, raising real danger as you unravel the trial that intertwines both.
Light-It Up ignites on April 4, courtesy of QubicGames S.A. Engage in this stickman’s quest to light up and animate a vibrant, dark world. Quick reflexes and navigation of a colorful domain are key to mastering this adventure.
Explore My Little Universe starting April 4 with Xbox Series X|S support and co-op fun. SayGames invites you into a universe of friends, foes, and mysteries to untangle, making for an exhilarating multiplayer journey.
April 4 also beckons you into Project 13: Nightwatch. With Xbox optimizations by Dolores Entertainment, assume the role of a vigilant Observer ensuring the safety of the Motherbase from anomaly-filled infiltrators.
Lastly, step into the spine-chilling The Renovator: Origins on April 4. Presented by Axyos Games with Xbox Series X|S enhancement, immerse yourself in a horror narrative intertwining art, the supernatural, and a son’s quest within a family legacy.
Finally, explore Royal Romances: The Power of Chosen One on April 4, optimized for Xbox Series X|S. Brought by Legacy Games, unveil a fantastical narrative where your quest can determine the path of heroism or villainy in a mystical land.
Enjoy diving into these distinct games and experience the diverse worlds they offer!