Welcome to our latest edition of the Xbox gaming preview where we provide a detailed look into the exciting new releases coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Xbox on PC. This week, a diverse range of games is set to hit your screens, offering everything from thrilling open-world adventures to nostalgic indie classics. Here is everything you need to know about these upcoming games:
Skate (Game Preview) – September 16
Developer: Electronic Arts
Key Features: Smart Delivery
The much-anticipated revival of the Skate franchise is finally here in Game Preview. Set in the vibrant and ever-changing city of San Vansterdam, players will find themselves immersed in an online multiplayer world where skateboarding, creativity, and community are at the forefront. The city’s dynamic environment ensures that each day brings new challenges and experiences, making it a must-try for fans of skateboarding games.
LEGO Voyagers – September 15
Developer: Annapurna Interactive
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
LEGO Voyagers is a charming 2-player co-op adventure that centers around friendship and exploration. Players embark on a mission to rescue an abandoned spaceship, which takes them on a journey beyond their imaginations. Through this adventure, players explore the importance of connection and teamwork.
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor – September 17
Developer: Ghost Ship Publishing
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere
Dive into a single-player survival shooter with Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor. As a lone dwarf on the dangerous planet Hoxxes, players will face relentless alien hordes while mining for resources and upgrading their arsenal. The game’s blend of survival mechanics and strategic shooting makes it a unique addition to the genre.
Dying Light: The Beast – September 19
Developer: Techland
Set in the hauntingly beautiful valley of Castor Woods, Dying Light: The Beast combines open-world exploration with action-survival horror. Players must navigate a world overrun by zombies, forming alliances and using all available tools to survive the night and face true horrors.
Formula Legends – September 18
Developer: 3DClouds
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
Formula Legends invites players to experience the evolution of open-wheel racing. From the roaring machines of the ‘60s to modern-day technology, this game offers a nostalgic journey through the sport’s most iconic eras in a beautifully stylized setting.
BrokenLore: LOW – September 15
Developer: Serafini Productions
In the psychological horror game BrokenLore: LOW, players explore the mysterious Japanese village of Kirisame Mura. The game blends realistic visuals and low-poly sequences, enhanced by original sculptures and developed in collaboration with a psychologist to deliver an emotionally deep experience.
Frame Cat – September 16
Developer: Xeneder Team
Frame Cat is a retro-style platformer where players control Catherine, a witch trapped in a cursed dimension. With magic fireballs and puzzles to solve, players must escape the clutches of the Cat Demon across pixel-perfect levels inspired by classic ‘90s games.
Goat Out of Hell – September 16
Developer: Afil Games
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Take on the role of a guardian goat in Goat Out of Hell, where you guide the souls of pets to sacred altars in a bid to restore order. The levels are filled with lava, rocks, and traps, offering a unique challenge for players.
Carrot Crusade – Mimika’s Reckoning – September 17
Developer: Synnergy Circle Games
In a world where nature’s magic is fading, join Mimika, a half-human, half-rabbit warrior, on a quest to recover the Rainbow Carrots. With a blend of action and exploration, players will navigate treacherous lands to restore balance to Mimika’s homeland.
Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 – September 17
Developer: Strange Scaffold
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere
Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 is a match-3 survival horror comedy RPG that combines humor with thrilling gameplay. Players will engage in match-3 combat, lockpicking, and much more, all set within a fictional universe with a rich backstory.
King of Ping Pong: MegaMix – September 17
Developer: Eastasiasoft Limited
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
King of Ping Pong: MegaMix adds a fighting game twist to table tennis. Players will face quirky opponents in intense matches, using their quick wit and timing to become the ultimate table tennis warrior.
Tennis Pro Tournaments – September 17
Developer: Ocean Media
Experience the thrill of global tennis tournaments with Tennis Pro Tournaments. Customize your player, compete in world-famous venues, and hone your skills to make tennis history.
Hidden Cats in Tokyo – September 17
Developer: Silesia Games Sp. z o.o.
Join the adventure in Hidden Cats in Tokyo, where players must spot cats transforming into monsters across Tokyo. This unique game challenges players to find hidden details to progress the engaging storyline.
Sokomine – September 17
Developer: Afil Games
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Sokomine mixes brains and blasts in a puzzle game where players push mining carts filled with dynamite to collect crystals. With explosive puzzles and strategic gameplay, Sokomine offers a fresh take on the genre.
Zoe Begone! – September 17
Developer: PM-Studios, Inc.
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Zoe Begone! combines run-and-gun mechanics with classic shmup action in a looping arena. Players will navigate through the Animator’s creations, engaging in fast-paced shooting and dashing gameplay.
Arctic Awakening – September 18
Developer: GoldFire Studios
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Arctic Awakening is a first-person narrative adventure set in the Arctic North. Alongside a robotic companion, players search for a co-pilot and uncover the region’s mysteries, offering an immersive storytelling experience.
Bio Block – September 18
Developer: Entity3 Limited
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
Bio Block challenges players with precision movement and block manipulation in a puzzle game filled with hazards and obstacles. With 60 levels to conquer, players will need strategic thinking to progress.
Extinction Rifts – September 18
Developer: QUByte Interactive
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
In Extinction Rifts, players equip themselves with a variety of weapons and skills to fight enemies and destroy Ancient Monoliths. The game offers intense action and strategic combat, requiring players to master the Extinction Gauntlet.
Labyrinthine – Console Edition – September 18
Developer: Klabater
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Labyrinthine is a cooperative horror game that emphasizes exploration, puzzle-solving, and storytelling. Players navigate terrifying mazes, working together to uncover the mysteries within.
Mel The Cat – September 18
Developer: Ember Box Studio
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Guide Mel, a courageous cat, through dangerous levels filled with spikes and cannons in Mel The Cat. With 40 handcrafted levels, players will need quick reflexes and precise timing to help Mel find her way home.
Moon Mystery – September 18
Developer: indie.io
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere
Moon Mystery takes players on an interstellar adventure where they unravel the secrets of the Moon. As an astronaut who loses contact with Earth, players will explore the Moon’s mysteries and face otherworldly challenges.
Petey Pedro unBEETable Adventure – September 18
Developer: Sparkley Barkley Games LLC
Help Petey Pedro escape a magical world in this nostalgic game inspired by the ‘80s and ‘90s. With a straightforward yet challenging play style, players will navigate through various obstacles to return home.
Platypus Reclayed – September 18
Developer: Claymatic Games
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
The iconic indie shoot ‘em up Platypus returns in Platypus Reclayed. Reimagined by its original creator, the game offers a fresh take on the classic with new features and enhanced visuals.
Spot Challenge 3D – September 18
Developer: Lucky Raccoon Games
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
Spot Challenge 3D offers a relaxing yet challenging experience where players find hidden differences in detailed 3D dioramas. Each scene tells a story, encouraging players to pay close attention to details.
Bear Squire Honey Journey – September 19
Developer: Sweet Bread Games
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Bear Squire Honey Journey is a platformer where players help the Bear Squire complete levels filled with engaging activities. With a mix of running, jumping, and hammer attacks, players will enjoy this fun and accessible game.
Car Mechanic Shop Simulator – September 19
Developer: PlayWay S.A.
Key Features: Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery
In Car Mechanic Shop Simulator, players manage a car parts empire, making strategic decisions to expand their business. The game offers an in-depth look at the world of car maintenance and repair.
Cat Needs – September 19
Developer: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Cat Needs challenges players to organize cats in a way that fulfills their needs, whether it be food or sleep. This lighthearted game offers a unique puzzle experience for players of all ages.
Gang Wars – Cards and Bullets – September 19
Developer: EpiXR Games
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Gang Wars – Cards and Bullets combines card and board game mechanics in a mafia-run city. Players command crews in tactical battles, blending strategy and action in this gritty game.
Green Soldiers Heroes: Extreme Bikers – September 19
Developer: DERIK D.F
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Inspired by ‘90s arcade motorcycle games, Green Soldiers Heroes: Extreme Bikers challenges players to complete courses and explore the city. With low-poly graphics and addictive gameplay, it offers a nostalgic experience.
Not Not 2 – A Brain Challenge – September 19
Developer: QubicGames S.A.
Key Features: Xbox Play Anywhere
Not Not 2 offers a brain-teasing challenge where players follow instructions on a cube to move in the correct direction. With a time limit and tricky puzzles, it tests players’ intelligence and reflexes.
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree – September 19
Developer: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
In this Roguelite adventure, players lead the guardians of the sacred tree to fight against Magatsu’s forces. With strong relationships and powerful swords, players determine the future of Shinju Village.
Totally Normal Journey: The Interactive Musical – September 19
Developer: Kimulator’s Films inc
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
Totally Normal Journey offers a whimsical experience where players engage in everyday tasks like chasing a monster on Mars. The interactive musical provides a unique blend of humor and gameplay.
Save Christmas with Santa – September 19
Developer: Zakym s. r. o.
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Join Santa on Christmas Eve to recover missing presents and save the holiday. With engaging gameplay and festive themes, Save Christmas with Santa is perfect for the holiday season.
SpotCat vs The Cheddar Mafia in Asia – September 19
Developer: Lucky Raccoon Games
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere
SpotCat takes on the notorious Cheddar Mafia in Asia, spotting subtle differences in hand-drawn scenes. With vibrant visuals and challenging gameplay, players must stay sharp to thwart the mafia’s plans.
ScootX – September 19
Developer: Mash Games
Key Features: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
ScootX is the ultimate scooter simulation game, offering satisfying physics and endless spots to ride. With realistic reactions to every trick, players can freely explore maps and try out new lines and tricks.
In summary, this week’s lineup of games promises something for every type of gamer, whether you’re into cooperative adventures, strategic puzzles, or intense action. Stay tuned for these releases and enjoy the diverse gaming experiences they offer.
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