Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, 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!
Sydney Hunter And The Curse Of The Mayan
A love-letter to 8-bit action-adventure games with challenging platformer gameplay and a huge number of Maya-inspired bosses. As Sydney Hunter, adventure supreme, who by sheer luck manages to get trapped inside a massive Maya pyramid, soon discovers that the “Feathered Serpent” Kukulkan has broken up the sacred Haab calendar into seven individual pieces and has hidden them inside the very same pyramid!
Alisa Developer’s Cut
Elite Royal Agent Alisa – hot on the heels of a notorious thief in a fantastical world somewhat reminiscent of the 1920s – finds herself suddenly whisked away to an old, bizarre, Victorian-style mansion. Now trapped in a world upside down, Alisa must find a way to escape – all the while being haunted by the mansion’s strange, mechanized doll-like inhabitants. Can you survive the dollhouse… and escape with your humanity?
Dungeonoid 2 Awakening
Classic dungeon crawling gets a block-busting twist in Dungeonoid 2 Awakening, a top-down adventure presented in retro pixel art style! In this genre mashup, you’ll pick from four role-playing classes, each with their own unique stats and special skill, then set off on a quest to conquer evil by controlling a floating platform to deflect a magical orb into targets along the way.
Cannibal Abduction
From horror master Tomás Esconjaureguy, comes two twisted tales of terror! This thrilling VHS-styled low-poly survival horror pack is a must-have for any slasher enthusiasts. With cat and mouse style gameplay and light puzzles, avoid the killers at all costs by using the shadows or hiding spots. Can you survive, or will you join the ranks of those who have failed?
Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure
Welcome, adventurers! Explore the beautiful Ikonei Island, befriend magical creatures, and fight monsters with your friends or adventure solo. Gather resources, craft tools, and gear. Farm the land, build your base or a cozy home, and decorate it however you like.
INVECTOR: RHYTHM GALAXY
From Warner Music and the acclaimed indie game studio, Hello There Games, Invector: Rhythm Galaxy invites players to embark on a musical journey. Soar through vibrant celestial landscapes perfectly synched to the beat of chart-topping hits from some of today’s biggest stars, including Charlie Puth, PinkPantheress, Fifty Fifty, and many more.
Mustache In Hell
John Mustache is a tough-as-nails police officer. After some disquieting dreams, he finds himself awake in a strange place and must make an unexpected deal with the Grim Reaper to regain control of his life in this comical, twin-stick action game. You and your mustache must battle hordes of enemies, collect loot, upgrade weapons, and take on enormous bosses.
The Inquisitor
You are Mordimer Madderdin, an Inquisitor in God’s service, sent to the town of Koenigstein which is plagued by a series of mysteries and sin. Solve the various cases and crimes of those who have transgressed against the faith, all while uncovering the truth of a darker evil from another realm that is trying to enter the world of the living.
Choice of Life: Middle Ages 2
In the card game Choice of Life: Middle Ages 2, you must weigh every decision to not die ahead of time. Explore the kingdom from the snowy forests of the north to the endless fields of the south and meet its inhabitants. Rule graciously but firmly, deal with traitors, and do not confuse friends with enemies.
Control:Override
Control: Override is a puzzle game where you must switch control between yourself and the environment. Break the rules of physics. Solve puzzles. Stop the rebel AI. And maybe face the reality of why it turned against you.
Deathly Dangerous
Deathly Dangerous is a new twin-stick action game with high emphasis on dynamic combat, rogue-like elements, and a crisp pixel art style. This game gives you literally hordes of enemies and different tools to dispose of them — cartoonish violence has never been so fun before.
Jubilee
Jubilee is about pure precision platforming. Jump and spin through a variety of challenges: no upgrades, no power-ups. Collect gems and rescue animals. There’s multiple routes through the diverse regions of the world: make your own way to the exit… and freedom!
Manitas Kitchen
Bring together a group of dinosaurs with extraordinary skills to make up the best kitchen brigade the world has ever seen, all under the supervision of a very rude and very tiny boss. How does an Ankylosaurus knead dough? Why do Triceratops need a flamethrower? A Pterodactyl that cannot fly? Use their incredible skills to cook faster and better!
Prisonela DX
Get ready for platforming incarceration insanity in Prisonela DX. Use your special parkour abilities to overcome all the obstacles and avoid all the traps. Don’t expect to atone for your mistakes in this prison madhouse though — each time you die, you’ll be warped to a completely different level where you’ll have to adapt and survive.
The Tales of Bayun
The Tales of Bayun – February 9
The Tales of Bayun is a narrative adventure game with RPG elements in a grim Eastern European and Slavic fantasy setting. A unique world based on fairy tales and legends. Fascinating stories with unexpected plot twists. Authentic characters with their own secrets and motivation. Tough moral choices with unpredictable consequences.
