Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for September 23-27! The biggest releases over the new few days are arguably Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and EA Sports FC 25, and don't forget the latter has a 10-hour free trial as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, while PC Game Pass members are also getting Ara: History Untold on the 24th.
Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:
New Xbox Releases (September 23-27)
- Anarkade (September 23): "A multiplayer arena shooter with pixel art graphics that mixes fast, intense matches with 2D platforming mechanics that are easy to learn but deceptively hard to master, featuring power-ups and a variety of deadly weapons while fighting on randomly generated arenas in local or online matches."
- Beyond Galaxyland (September 24): "Inspired by classic sci-fi movies, Beyond Galaxyland is an intergalactic, 2.5D adventure-RPG set among the stars."
- Bloomtown: A Different Story (September 24): "Bloomtown: A Different Story is a narrative JRPG mixing turn-based combat, monster taming and social RPG set in a seemingly pleasant 1960s Americana world."
- Ctrl Alt Ego (September 24): "A unique hybrid that blends open-ended puzzling, first-person exploration, and creative problem-solving — all wrapped in a captivating mystery about the nature of consciousness."
- Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (September 24): "Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed brings the magic of Disney to life in a vibrant 3D platformer. This faithful remake sends Mickey Mouse on an epic journey through Wasteland, a realm of forgotten Disney characters."
- Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns DLC (September 24): "Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns expansion is a massive drop of story, modes, skins, palettes, new and adjusted moves, bloody new Brutalities, all-new Animalities, and other bits, chunks, and tweaks that reintroduces three klassic characters whose pedigree and backstories both in and out of game stretch back almost to the beginning of the Mortal Kombat Universe."
- Ducky Dash (September 25): "A tribute to classic handheld games, featuring a charming green monochromatic palette and a retro soundtrack that evokes nostalgia."
- Farmer Survivors (September 25): "In Farmer Survivors, the excitement of arcade blends with the unpredictability of roguelike games. Each playthrough is unique, with elements of randomness for items and abilities."
- Ricky Recharge (September 25): "Ricky wakes up all alone in a robot apocalypse. Little did they know that this was exactly what he had been waiting for! Try to achieve the highest score while staying alive as long as possible!"
- ZombFarm (September 25): "ZombFarm is a life sim with an undead twist, presented in top-down pixel art style. Can you turn the farm around and turn it into a flourishing success while braving the zombie threat of the dark forest?"
- 3 Minutes to Midnight (September 26): "3 Minutes to Midnight pays homage to the golden era of gaming while forging its own path with innovative gameplay and storytelling."
- 63 Days (September 26): "The outbreak of WWII stripped me of my family, home, and future. We're angry, tired, but united. We're itching to do something, to regain some measure of control over our lives. My companions and I feel like we have only one choice: to get revenge and win back independence for our city and nation, or die trying."
- Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles (September 26): "Astrea is a DICE-deck-building roguelike that flips the script on deckbuilders by using dice instead of cards and an unique dual "damage" system: Purification vs Corruption."
- Creepy Tale: Some Other Place (September 26): "Creepy Tale: Some Other Place tells a completely new story that takes place in our fairytale world. A dynamic quest awaits you, packed with vivid events and characters."
- Dark Light (September 26): "A post-apocalyptic cyberpunk action-platformer with intense hack 'n slash combat. Explore the unknown, enhance your abilities with cyberwares, and face off against supernatural entities to seal the Dark Void and end the eternal darkness."
- Exographer (September 26): "Exographer is an exploration game based in science. Become an explorer, stranded in an alien planetoid, and discover the secrets of an extinct civilization."
- Games Advent Calendar 2024 (September 26): "In Games Advent Calendar 2024 you travel by train through a magical winter wonderland. Your journey is 25 magical days from the first of December till Christmas. Stop at each station for a new exciting gift. Get your game and just start playing."
- Golfing in Aether (September 26): "Minigolf for up to 16 players online, or 4 players via split screen. Features randomized course layout allowing you to experience something different every time you play."
- Iron Meat (September 26): "A fast-paced, run-and-gun shooter that immerses players in a world overrun by The Meat, an all-consuming interdimensional biomass."
- Lunacy: Saint Rhodes (September 26): "Lunacy: Saint Rhodes is a first-person survival horror game. Explore your dark family history and experience a gut-wrenching feeling of terror."
- Monopoly (September 26): "Monopoly is back with a fresh look and an improved game experience. Buy, sell, trade properties, and grow your empire in this faithful adaptation of the game we all grew up with!"
- Night Slashers: Remake (September 26): "Night Slashers is a pulse-pounding, horror-themed beat 'em up game, in a nightmarish world filled with bloodthirsty creatures and unspeakable horrors."
- Pocket Harvest (September 26): "Reap the joys of country life and cultivate your farm and fame! Leave the rat race behind and reap the joys of life on your very own farm in Pocket Harvest!"
- Shadows of Doubt (September 26): "An immersive sandbox detective stealth game set in a fully simulated sci-fi noir city of crime and corruption. Think like a private investigator and take on jobs to earn cash on your path to catching a serial killer."
- Shiny Ski Resort (September 26): "Your story starts with a small hotel on a snowy mountain. Develop land to build a spectacular ski course, and obtain materials for use in constructing new hotel facilities. Make your hotel popular, and your ski course will benefit as well!"
- The Holy Gosh Darn (September 26): "Rewind time and save the future in this hilarious time-travelling adventure game. In six hours, Heaven will be destroyed. Unless you can save it."
- Throne and Liberty (Early Access Pack) (September 26): "Throne and Liberty captures the essence of classic MMORPGs while introducing new gameplay elements, adding depth and excitement at every turn."
- Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition (September 26): "It's been 25 years since the intrepid invertebrates flung themselves onto our screens. To celebrate this, the much-loved Worms Armageddon returns in a special Anniversary Edition."
- Cube Railway (September 27): "A puzzle game where players must strategically fit blocks to complete a railway track and set the train in motion."
- EA Sports FC 25 (September 27): "EA SPORTS FC™ 25 has the best players from the biggest clubs and competitions around the globe, with match data from the world's top leagues powering how 19,000+ players move, play, and win in every match."
- egg boy (September 27): "EGG BOY" is a casual shooting parkour game full of challenges. You will fight rabbits, and the rabbits' weapons are distinctive carrots. Simple operation, extremely easy to use, move freely on the field, rush to the finish line, be careful where you step, don't fall, otherwise you will be in danger!"
- Emergency Crew (September 27): "Embark on heroic disaster relief missions in this casual Emergency Crew strategy game. With a huge variety of missions, 40 levels, and an in-depth story about a team of heroes."
- Five Nights At Freddy's: Into The Pit (September 27): "Survive five nights of terror in this chilling adventure game. Travel between time periods to solve puzzles, gather clues, and outrun the threat relentlessly pursuing you."
- Iron Sea Defenders (September 27): "Defend your fort from attacks by showcasing your tactical skill. Build cannons, save money, destroy the enemy with the help of secret weaponry and keep your wits about you."
- Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports (September 27): "Play against your friends featuring 4 classic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Golf and Tennis. Avoid the wacky obstacles and gain power-ups to incite chaos against your friends and family as you control your favorite Looney Tunes character."
- Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer (September 27): "Join Detective Guy and his trusty sidekick Cleo the clue-sniffing dog as they investigate the sudden and shocking death of a powerful video game publishing executive."
- NHL 25 Early Access - Deluxe Edition (September 27): "EA SPORTS™ NHL 25 is powered by ICE-Q, a new gameplay intelligence system that gives you the time and space to control every inch of the ice."
- Redneck Joe Vs the Swamp Zombies (September 27): "Embark on a thrilling journey of action and survival in this engaging third-person shooter, you take on the role of brave and fearless Joe, a typical swamp Redneck, whose courage will be tested amid a frightening zombie apocalypse."
- The Unexpected Quest (September 27): "Embark on quests, hunt down treasures and manage your resources as you build, battle, cast magic and brew potions to bring order to a world on the brink of disaster."
Xbox Game Pass Titles
- Ara: History Untold for PC (September 24)
- NHL 25 10-hour trial with EA Play (September 27)
