Welcome to the upcoming week in gaming on Xbox! This weekly segment keeps you in the loop about the exciting new titles arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows, including those hitting Game Pass. Dive into the details of these anticipated releases below and explore their profiles for more specifics (note that release dates are subject to change).
First up, let’s talk about Vagrus – The Riven Realms, launching on March 31 and optimized for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery. This award-winning turn-based RPG plunges you into a godforsaken world wrecked by magic. As the leader of a roving mercantile caravan, you’ll navigate this post-apocalyptic realm through trade, combat, and exploration.
Next, on April 2, Blankspace makes its debut. Also optimized for Xbox Series X|S, this title mixes escape room mechanics with a visual novel approach. Engage with the character Beryl, solve intricate puzzles, and escape the confines of a peculiar room in this point-and-click adventure.
On the same day, prepare for Dagger Froggy. A strategic adventure where you select buffs and unlock up to 15 uniquely equipped frogs, enhancing their speed and weaponry as you take on increasingly difficult stages. Test your tactical skills to survive this vibrant odyssey.
Also hitting on April 2 is Little Ant Adventure. This charming 2D platformer guides you through three colorful worlds teeming with hazards and adversaries. Boasting 15 intricately crafted levels and an engaging soundtrack, it’s a testament to overcoming adversity, no matter your size.
Ninja Escape Danger arrives the same day, offering a retro-style pixel art platformer challenge. Navigate a treacherous dungeon, overcoming obstacles with quick reflexes and strategic use of your ninja skills to triumph over foes while evading danger.
Fans of unique puzzle games will find Poly Match intriguing, launching on April 2 as well. Rotate poly puzzles to reveal stunning images, challenging your spatial reasoning as you craft one-of-a-kind poly art pieces.
On April 2, Sol Dorado Heist invites you to join Alex Thorn in an enigmatic heist adventure optimized for Xbox Series X|S. Awaken in unfamiliar surroundings, unravel your amnesiac past, and get embroiled in a thrilling casino heist.
For those with a penchant for darker narratives, Autopsy Simulator, available from April 3, promises a haunting experience. In this role, a middle-aged pathologist’s life takes unexpected twists as they uncover relics from the past during a routine autopsy.
Explore Bee Flowers: Royal Garden, a puzzle game set for April 3, where you direct busy bees through flower-laden hex grids. This game blends strategy and serenity with progressively challenging tasks that enhance its calming appeal.
April 3 also brings Caligo, a captivating walking simulator that delves into the existential, drawing each player into their own personal revelation or nightmare as they explore its atmospheric depths.
Fantasy Tower Defense, also arriving on April 3, challenges you to defend against monstrous waves by strategically building towers. Adapt to the threats with elemental boosts and powerful spells to safeguard your kingdom.
Football enthusiasts will relish Sociable Soccer 25, debuting on April 3 and optimized for Xbox Series X|S. With its broad feature set and realistic player roster, it promises an exhilarating soccer experience unlike any other on Xbox.
Then on April 4, embark on a surreal expedition with Alien Cat Story. This adventure leads you through a perilous alien world filled with puzzles and allies, as you help a feline protagonist return home.
Equally charming is Chippy’s Stash, releasing April 4, where you assist a squirrel in the pursuit of stashing acorns for winter. This tile-based puzzle game is a delightful challenge for puzzle solvers.
For a blend of horror and puzzle, Is This Game Trying to Kill Me?, launching April 4, offers a unique adventure. Trapped in a cabin, solve computer game challenges while navigating reality-threatening traps that blur the lines between video game and life.
Available April 4, Light-It Up gives players the mission of bringing light and color to a vast, dark world. This game tests agility and reflexes as you illuminate beautiful, living shapes.
My Little Universe arrives April 4, optimized for Xbox Series X|S. Join either solo or with friends in local co-op mode to explore a universe brimming with mysteries, enemies, and thrilling adventures.
Also on April 4, Project 13: Nightwatch tasks you with securing the Motherbase, defending it against anomalies using high-tech equipment, honing your observation skills to prevent security breaches.
The Renovator: Origins, set for April 4, combines psychological horror with gaming as you delve into a world where art meets the supernatural.
Finally, on April 4, experience Royal Romances: The Power of Chosen One where you can shape the fate of a magical kingdom. Command dragons, ally with mystical creatures, and uncover hidden treasures to restore peace and splendor.
Dive into these immersive gaming experiences and explore the worlds that await on Xbox this coming week!
