Xbox fans, get ready for a packed week of new releases, remastered classics, and innovative indies as the latest “Next Week on Xbox” blog post unveils the full lineup of games arriving between June 16th and June 20th, 2025. Whether you’re a Game Pass subscriber, a retro enthusiast, or searching for your next multiplayer obsession, there’s something for everyone in this week’s diverse slate of launches. Here’s a comprehensive look at all the upcoming titles, their unique features, and why they should be on your radar this June.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for June 16th–20th, 2025: Blockbusters and Game Pass Day-One Releases
FBC: Firebreak (June 17th) – Game Pass / Xbox Series X|S Optimized
Remedy Entertainment, renowned for their narrative-driven action titles, returns with FBC: Firebreak, a cooperative first-person shooter set within a mysterious federal agency under siege by otherworldly forces. Players join Firebreak, the Bureau’s elite crisis unit, to battle through supernatural threats, restore order, and survive a years-long siege that’s reached its breaking point. With Xbox Game Pass support and Series X|S optimization, Firebreak promises intense co-op action and immersive storytelling for fans of Remedy’s signature style.
FBC: Firebreak Deluxe Edition Upgrade
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die (June 17th) – Game Pass / Xbox Series X|S Optimized / Xbox Play Anywhere
Thunderful Publishing’s Lost in Random: The Eternal Die blends real-time action, tactical combat, and risk-reward dice mechanics. Players step into the shoes of Queen Aleksandra, embarking on a quest for vengeance and redemption in a standalone story. The Fortune Edition offers additional content for those who want to dive deeper into this whimsical, unpredictable world. With Game Pass and Play Anywhere support, it’s a must-try for fans of action-adventure with a twist.
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
Lost In Random: The Eternal Die – Fortune Edition
Tron: Catalyst (June 17th)
Bithell Games, the studio behind acclaimed narrative adventures, brings Tron: Catalyst, an all-new story-driven, isometric action adventure set in Disney’s iconic Tron universe. Players will navigate the Arq Grid, battling opposing factions and uncovering a fresh narrative in a visually striking digital world. Tron: Catalyst is poised to attract both Tron fans and newcomers with its blend of action, exploration, and storytelling.
Classic Revivals and Remastered Favorites
Gex Trilogy (June 16th) – Xbox Series X|S Optimized
The wisecracking gecko returns in the Gex Trilogy, which meticulously recreates all three original games with modern enhancements, including native 16:9 widescreen visuals and fully analog controls. For fans of 90s platformers, this collection is a nostalgic trip that also welcomes new players to experience Gex as it was meant to be played—now optimized for today’s hardware.
RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army (June 19th)
SEGA revives the cult classic Devil Summoner adventure with RAIDOU Remastered. Players return as Raidou Kuzunoha XIV, an apprentice detective and demon summoner, solving supernatural mysteries and battling enemies with the help of summoned demons. This remaster brings updated visuals and gameplay enhancements, making it accessible for a new generation of players.
RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
Innovative Indies and Unique Experiences
Rematch (June 19th) – Game Pass / Xbox Series X|S Optimized / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
Rematch reimagines football with an arcade twist—no fouls, no offsides, and non-stop action. Designed for quick, exhilarating matches, it’s perfect for both solo and multiplayer sessions. With Game Pass support and cross-platform play, Rematch is set to become a favorite for sports fans seeking something new.
Revival: Recolonization (June 16th) – Xbox Series X|S Optimized / Smart Delivery
Set in a post-apocalyptic Earth, Revival is a 4x strategy game where the rules of the world can shift at key moments, altering gameplay and replayability. Players must explore, negotiate, or conquer territories to prepare humanity for a looming conflict with a despotic entity. Its dynamic world and deep strategy mechanics make it a standout for strategy enthusiasts.
Date Everything! (June 17th) – Xbox Series X|S Optimized / Xbox Play Anywhere
Injecting humor and absurdity into the dating sim genre, Date Everything! lets players romance everyday objects after losing their job to AI. With magical glasses that bring household items to life, the game delivers a quirky, lighthearted experience for those seeking something truly different.
Action, Adventure, and Platforming Galore
Gatewalkers (June 17th)
A co-op survival RPG where players traverse procedurally generated worlds, facing hostile environments and challenging conditions. Gatewalkers combines exploration, resource management, and teamwork for a fresh take on the survival genre.
Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game (June 17th) – Xbox Series X|S Optimized
This adrenaline-fueled parkour and freerunning game captures the thrill of executing impossible trick combos across urban landscapes. With gravity-defying stunts and high-risk maneuvers, Rooftops & Alleys offers a unique blend of sports and action gameplay.
Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game
Soulstone Survivors (June 17th) – Xbox Series X|S Optimized
A fast-paced action roguelite, Soulstone Survivors thrusts players into epic battles against relentless hordes and colossal bosses. The game emphasizes build variety, weapon upgrades, and the pursuit of godlike abilities, making each run unique and rewarding.
Racing, Sports, and Simulation
CarX Street (June 18th) – Xbox Series X|S Optimized
CarX Street delivers realistic street racing across mountain slopes, highways, and city streets. With deep car customization and both offline and online modes, it’s a comprehensive racing experience for fans of the genre.
Dustwind: Resistance (June 18th) – Xbox Series X|S Optimized / Xbox Play Anywhere
A tactical squad-based game where players lead warriors (and a loyal dog) against a raider army. With real-time and pause-and-command gameplay, Dustwind: Resistance offers strategic depth and replayability.
Football Mini Stars (June 18th)
A colorful, arcade-style football game where players master skills, defeat opponents, and compete for the cup across various modes and challenges. It’s an accessible sports title for all ages.
Visual Novels, Puzzle, and Creative Games
Without a Voice (June 18th) – Xbox Series X|S Optimized / Smart Delivery
A visual novel adventure with branching narratives, detailed character art, and multiple endings. Players make key decisions that shape the story, exploring themes of love and intrigue between the leading characters.
Architect Life: A House Design Simulator (June 19th)
For fans of creative simulation, Architect Life offers extensive tools and materials to design and customize buildings, from room shapes to roof details. It’s a sandbox for aspiring architects and interior designers.
Architect Life: A House Design Simulator
Platformers, Roguelites, and More
Chronicles of the Wolf (June 19th) – Xbox Series X|S Optimized / Smart Delivery
A dark platforming adventure blending fast-paced combat, exploration, and rich storytelling. Players hunt the legendary Beast of Gévaudan, uncovering secrets and facing challenging foes.
Robots at Midnight (June 19th) – Xbox Series X|S Optimized
A retro-futuristic action RPG set on a ruined planet, featuring exploration, boss battles, and a quest to uncover the truth behind a cataclysmic event. Robots at Midnight combines classic RPG elements with modern design.
Through the Nightmares (June 19th) – Xbox Series X|S Optimized / Smart Delivery
A hardcore platformer where players, as the Sandman, rescue children lost in a dream world ruled by the mad god Morpheus. The game features size-shifting mechanics and imaginative, fear-driven environments.
Quirky, Casual, and Family-Friendly Titles
From Bag Hero’s bullet-hell chaos (June 20th) to Capybara Goes to Space’s lighthearted platforming (June 20th), this week’s lineup includes a variety of casual and family-friendly experiences. Whether you’re solving puzzles in Pipes Master (June 20th), embarking on word adventures in Word Quest: Medieval (June 20th), or braving the elements in Little Strays (June 20th), there’s no shortage of accessible fun for all ages.
Additional Xbox Releases for June 16–20, 2025
- Jewel Match Solitaire Collector’s Edition (June 17th)
A relaxing Solitaire adventure with over 320 levels and multiple Solitaire variants (Klondike, Spider, Freecell, Pyramid, and more). Journey across an ancient land to rebuild epic castles. - Knights of the Round Peg (June 17th)
Embark on a musical journey with a brave knight through 80 levels of peg-based challenges, using a lute and musical notes to overcome obstacles. - Jewel Match Twilight Solitaire (June 18th)
A spooky Solitaire game set in eerie castles, featuring over 200 levels and 50 bonus mahjong puzzles, with unique gameplay twists like locked and frozen cards. - Pathfinders: Memories (June 18th)
A puzzle adventure where you time travel to study lost civilizations, memorize hazards, and chart safe courses for museum relic recovery. - Crazy Cats vs. Crazy Cyborgs (June 19th)
An arcade shoot ’em up where you play as Princess Anna, fighting cyborgs across 12 boss rush levels to save the cat people. - Jewel Match Solitaire: Winterscapes (June 19th)
Travel icy lands and rebuild frosty locations in this Solitaire game with 200 levels and 12 bonus variants such as Yukon and Emperor. - Star Overdrive (June 19th)
Set off on a high-speed hoverboard adventure on an alien world, using a keytar and hoverboard to navigate diverse biomes and uncover mysteries. - Vessels of Decay (June 19th)
A post-apocalyptic action adventure inspired by Scandinavian folklore, where you confront ancient creatures and explore the ruins of civilization. - Agarta (June 20th)
A narrative adventure that emphasizes the importance and irreversibility of every decision you make. - Candivity (June 20th)
A sugary puzzle game where you merge candies, use power-ups, and outsmart your opponent to become the ultimate candy master. - Knight Quest: Goblins Raid (June 20th)
A platformer where you battle goblins, dodge traps, and conquer tricky platforms to save the kingdom. - Rogue Loops (June 20th)
A roguelite where you combine skills and relics to create powerful synergies, balancing buffs and curses to escape the loop. - Rusty Rangers (June 20th)
An action platformer set in a chaotic, ever-changing world, where brave rangers face unpredictable dangers. - Machinetrix (June 20th)
A retro-futuristic roguelite action game where you’re a combat robot battling cyber monsters in the Matrix’s last moments. - The Samurai Quest (June 20th)
A 2D pixel art platformer featuring action, precision, and exploration across 30 challenging levels as an agile samurai.
The week of June 16th–20th, 2025, is shaping up to be one of the most diverse and exciting periods for Xbox players this year. With high-profile launches like FBC: Firebreak and Lost in Random: The Eternal Die debuting on Game Pass, the return of beloved classics in Gex Trilogy and RAIDOU Remastered, and a wealth of innovative indie titles, Xbox continues to deliver experiences for every type of gamer. Stay tuned to msftnewsnow.com for ongoing coverage, reviews, and tips as these games launch. Happy gaming!
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