Xbox gamers, get ready! The upcoming week is stacked with fresh, innovative titles dropping across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass. Whether you’re looking for a high-stakes action epic, a cozy RPG, frantic co-op, or head-scratching puzzles, there is something for every player. In this comprehensive round-up, you’ll find previews for every single new game landing next week on Xbox—making it easy to discover your next favorite adventure and plan your play sessions.
Full List: All Upcoming Game Releases Next Week on Xbox (July 28 – August 1)
Below you’ll find every game coming to Xbox and Game Pass, with a short preview and highlights for each:
1. Grounded 2 (Game Preview) – July 29
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Developer: Xbox Game Studios
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Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC, Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, Cloud
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Story: The tiny survival adventure goes bigger—shrunk down again, but with a much larger, more mysterious world. Alone or with friends, scavenge for resources, craft gear, and ride new Buggy mounts. Confront new threats and mysteries, all while exploring a public park teeming with surprises.
- Get it now
2. Achilles: Survivor – July 29
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Developer: Dark Point Games S.A.
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Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
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Story: A single-player, bullet heaven roguelike set in Ancient Greece. Play as Achilles (or other legendary souls) facing relentless underworld enemies. Grow stronger with each run, building structures and powers in a Greek myth-inspired arena
3. (Dis)Assemble Xbox + Windows Bundle – July 29
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Developer: Afil Games
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Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Windows
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Story: Tackle minimalist 3D puzzles by controlling two geometric blocks simultaneously—one per analog stick. Think fast, react to obstacles, and guide your shapes through mind-bending levels that reward skill and coordination.
- Get it now
4. Day of the Shell – July 29
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Developer: Entalto Publishing
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Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Switch, PlayStation
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Story: A tactical roguelite where turn-based battles take just a click. Guide a monster huntress who seeks to challenge the gods amidst apocalyptic islands, combining strategy, action, and roguelike elements for replayable adventure.
- Get it now
5. Dragons vs Balloons TD – July 29
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Developer: Kanuni Games
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Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
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Story: Command a mighty fleet of dragons in this tower defense showdown against mischievous, strategic balloons. Play through increasingly tough levels, unlock a variety of dragon types, and use upgrades to maximize your defense.
- Get it now
6. Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights – July 30
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Developer: Current Games / Lion Castle BV
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Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, Epic
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Story: High-octane, neon-soaked racing meets arcade combat in this futuristic showdown. Drift, dodge hazards, and deploy wild abilities—solo or in cross-play multiplayer. Grand Circuits campaign and ranked battles round out the content.
- Get it now
7. Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings™ Game – July 29
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Developer: Private Division, Wētā Workshop
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Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC, Switch, PlayStation 5
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Story:
Step into the gentle, sunlit fields of the Shire for a life-sim adventure inspired by Tolkien’s Hobbiton. Decorate, explore, help fellow Hobbits, and soak in a cozy Middle-earth slice-of-life. - Get it now
8. Maiden Cops – July 30
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Developer: Eastasiasoft Limited
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Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere
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Story: Restore peace to Maiden City in this old-school, side-scrolling beat’em up. Battle through waves of criminals as Priscilla, Nina, and Meiga. Fast-paced, arcade-style action for co-op or solo crime fighting.
- Get it now
9. Morgan: Metal Detective – July 30
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Developer: subSilico
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Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
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Story: Embark on a wholesome treasure hunt across Glasden island with Morgan. Use your metal detector to find lost objects for the quirky residents, uncover mysteries at your own pace, and experience a charming, exploration-driven gameplay loop.
- Get it now
10. 9 Years of Shadows – July 31
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Developer: JanduSoft, Halberd Studios
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Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
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Story: Metroidvania fans rejoice! Journey with Europa inside the mechanical giant Talos as she seeks to end a curse of darkness in a vibrant, musical platforming adventure.
- Get it now
11. Above Snakes – July 31
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Developer: RedDeer.Games
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Platforms: Xbox
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Story: An isometric adventure mixing Wild West themes with survival, farming, and crafting. Piece the world together yourself as you build, explore, and fend off mysterious threats.
- Get it now
12. Cook Serve Forever – July 31
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Developer: Vertigo Gaming Inc.
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Platforms: Xbox
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Story: From the creators of Cook, Serve, Delicious! comes a new solarpunk culinary adventure. Play as Nori Kaga—grow your street food skills to rival Chef Rhubarb, manage your cart, and thrive in a bustling futuristic city.
- Get it now
13. A Dream About Parking Lots – July 31
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Developer: Take IT Studio! sp. z o. o.
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Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
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Story: A surreal, narrative-driven experience where you seek your lost car in a maze of parking lots and dreams, while reflecting on feelings of being lost in life.
- Get it now
14. NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound – July 31
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Developer: Dotemu
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Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
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Story: An epic blend of classic and modern Ninja Gaiden, fusing sharp 2D gameplay with 3D action. Embark on a journey of vengeance with Ryu Hayabusa, tackling brutal foes and challenging bosses.
- Get it now
15. Out of Moves: Another Try Windows + Xbox Bundle – July 31
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Developer: Afil Games
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Platforms: Xbox, Windows
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Story: A mind-bending puzzle game where every move counts. Plan your limited steps to reach the star, outsmarting obstacles in carefully designed grid mazes.
- Get it now
16. Spell Disk – July 31
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Developer: Sunpeak Games
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Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
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Story: A unique rogue-lite action game with “synergy building.” Each run is different—create crazy spell combos, adapt your loadouts, and defeat relentless waves of enemies.
- Get it now
17. Date with Devils – August 1
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Developer: Happy Player
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Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
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Story: Play as the Lord of Hell, judging mortals, speed-dating devils, and composing poems for angels. Use your infernal influence to change destinies in this demonic social simulator.
- Get it now
18. Esophaguys – August 1
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Developer: Esophaguys Team
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Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
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Story: Become a writhing, stretchy-necked elder in madcap co-op, competitive or solo play. Bite, swing, and reunite kin in wild, humorous obstacle courses.
- Get it now
19. Pokettohiro – August 1
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Developer: Ratalaika Games S.L.
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Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
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Story: Save the kingdom by uniting brave heroes, exploring an open world, and vanquishing the Black Knight. Puzzle-solving, combat, NPC quests, and dungeon crawling abound.
- Get it now
20. SOS OPS! – August 1
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Developer: PAYBOX SRL
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Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
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Story: Gather friends for chaotic cooperative missions to save a city overrun by madness. High adrenaline gameplay makes team tactics essential.
- Get it now
21. Tile Jong – August 1
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Developer: Webnetic s. r. o.
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Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
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Story: A relaxing yet strategic tile-matching puzzle game. Challenge your concentration and puzzle-solving skills with ever-more-intricate layouts.
- Get it now
22. Top Driver – August 1
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Developer: Entity3 Limited
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Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
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Story: A top-down racing game focusing on technical driving and time trials. Perfect your skills on diverse tracks—beating not just the clock, but yourself.
- Get it now
23. Wander Stars – August 1
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Developer: Fellow Traveller
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Platforms: Xbox Series X|S
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Story: An anime-inspired adventure in episodic format. Ringo and Wolfe must work together, overcoming past mistakes, exploring the universe, and collecting map fragments in search of answers and redemption.
- Get it now
This week’s Xbox lineup delivers something for every kind of player: survival, action, tactics, racing, puzzles, RPGs, narrative adventures, and cozy world-building. Do not miss the day one releases on Game Pass, and keep your eye on standout indie gems alongside AAA adventures. Whether you’re a die-hard achievement hunter, co-op lover, or simply on the hunt for something new, these 20+ new releases will keep your Xbox lit all week long.
Stay tuned to msftnewsnow.com for future updates on What’s Next Week on Xbox. Happy gaming!
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