It’s a quiet week for AAA releases next week, but there are some exciting games to find on the list of upcoming Xbox games. Alongside adrenaline-fueled racing in Turbo Dash Kart 2024 Racing and mind-melting puzzles in Not Not – A Brain Buster, we can take a trip down nostalgia lane with the launch of Braid Anniversary Edition. Here’s a breakdown of everything coming to the Xbox platform next week. Let us know which of these you’re planning on picking up in the comments!
May 13
The Land Beneath Us — Xbox Series X|S
The Land Beneath Us: A turn-based rogue-lite dungeon crawler rooted in Welsh mythology. Unleash skill combos and wield stylish weaponry in Annwn’s Underworld. Conquer the Seven Lords, save The Creator, and retrieve vital Soul-Tech.
May 14
Athenian Rhapsody — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
ARE YOU READY FOR THE CRAZIEST GAME EVER? Forge your own zany story and explore the world of Athens in this one-of-a-kind, fast-paced, wacky comedy RPG!
Chip and Charge — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
A classic arcade-style tennis game with customizable characters and equipment as well as a wide variety of game modes to choose from, like Bomb mode where you don’t let the ball hit the ground. You can also play co-op with your friends.
Ziggy — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
In the world of Ziggy, you’ll take control of a character full of energy and determination. Your mission? Overcome all obstacles by jumping with skill and agility. But that’s not all! Ziggy possesses a special ability that sets them apart from everyone else: the powerful Dash.
Imagine yourself as a lightning bolt, zooming through the scenery at an impressive speed! Use the Dash to swiftly overcome obstacles, leaving your enemies bewildered as you soar above them. Nothing can stop you!
But beware, Ziggy! The path won’t be easy. Across 30 challenging levels, you’ll face increasingly complex obstacles. Be agile, make quick decisions, and showcase your skills to overcome all the challenges that come your way.
Are you ready to join Ziggy on this incredible adventure? Get ready to jump, slide, and unleash the power of the Dash in a game that will test your abilities and your capacity for triumph. Conquer the 30 challenging levels and become the ultimate master of Ziggy!
May 15
Awesome Pea 3 — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
What you will definitely find in this game:
– 69 different stages to show your skill
– Stylish pixel graphics
– Chiptune soundtrack
Braid, Anniversary Edition — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Control the flow of time to solve puzzles in this new version of the indie classic, featuring fully repainted artwork, a new world of puzzles, and seriously in-depth commentary.
Electronics Puzzle Lab — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Start with basic puzzles and progress to advanced challenges that will test your limits in logic and electronic knowledge. But don’t worry too much. Concepts are simplified enough that even those without electronics knowledge can solve the challenges as new components are gradually introduced. Replay completed stages anytime and try new ones as many times as it takes!
Please Fix The Road — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Oh dear. And now it’s your job to fix them all!
Each level gives you a limited set of tools that will help you get all the cars, boats, trains or animals from point A to point B. The mentioned animals include, of course, kittens, dogs and… cute ‘ol pink llamas.
Your tools of mass destruction (and repair) will let you destroy, rotate, copy, swap, raise, lower, push or move different segments of roads. And lakes. And paths. And more!
Your road repair doesn’t have to be beautiful, it just needs to get the job done! So please… Fix the road and have fun!
Time Trap: Hidden Objects Remastered — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Our story begins with John Doe, a journalist who has gone missing. He was investigating a hazardous disaster caused by the “Ring of Time” corporation that transformed the city into an abandoned quarantine zone. After finding proof that the quarantine zone was continuing to expand, John’s editor-in-chief contacted the police claiming that Doe was missing. He feared that John may have gone into the quarantine zone to carry out his own investigation. Now it is your job to follow John’s steps and uncover the secrets of the danger zone.
Turbo Dash Kart 2024 Racing — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
With stunning graphics and endless upgrades, this game promises an unforgettable ride for all speed enthusiasts. Become a racing legend in this adrenaline-fueled adventure! So, buckle up! The race begins now!
May 16
Anime Studio Story — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Produce your own hit anime starring a character of your making!
Select a face, body, and presto! Your completed hero can then explode onto the scene of your show, wowing watchers to rule the rankings! Categories include “Dateability,” “Popular with Kids,” and more! As the animaestro, only you can bring status to your studio!
Speaking of your studio, equip it with a library, motion capture room, and even a theater! Educate your staff in the anime way to craft a classic that will echo through the generations!
Ready to hit the drawing board?
Musashi vs Cthulhu — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
A fast-paced action game where you take control of Musashi, the most famous warrior from feudal Japan, as he fights for his life against unspeakable monsters. The enemies come from both sides of the screen and must be attacked with precise blows to bulging weak spots shown in their bodies. Challenge your friends to see who the most precise warrior.
PO’ed: Definitive Edition — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
PO’ed is an adrenaline-pumping space shooter that features gameplay elements inspired by generational powerhouses DOOM and QUAKE. Play as a chef who crashlands on an alien planet infested with extraterrestrial foes. Using a menu of “household” weapons, PO’ed puts your wits and reflexes to the test.
Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
ES88 is an esper tasked with capturing Golden Butterfly, a psychic entity hiding in the memories of others. Play as ES88 and join her cyborg colleague GATE, and the creature known as a NEURODIVER to help repair the memories Golden has damaged and stop them in their tracks in this “psy-fi” adventure!
The Ramen Sensei — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
ramen rivals and achieve greatness!
Build your ramen rep by fashioning the ultimate bowl from a vast assortment of noodles, soup, and toppings. From roast pork to miso, mackerel, and more–the only limit is your imagination, meaning you’ll need to use your noodle to nail the right recipes and bring hungry customers in by the crowd!
Enter contests and see how you size up against rivals, thus cementing your standing as superlative sensei of the savory! Succeed–and one day you might even have your own ramen theme park!
May 17
Claws & Feathers 3 — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
The birds and cats are back in an all-new puzzle adventure that sends them soaring across the galaxy in search of a new home! When a zombie apocalypse ravages their home planet, the birds set off for the stars. But they’re not alone. Their eternal rivals, the cats, snuck on board and will do everything they can to make the journey an unpleasant one!
FoxyRush — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Now he has to go through many levels and collect all the cherries to get his supplies back. Embark on an exciting journey through dense jungles, air clouds, and lava caves!
To complete all the levels and get your berries back, Foxy will have to show his dexterity, speed, and ability to solve puzzles.
Run, jump, slide on walls, cling to ropes, and dodge various traps and enemies!
Collect magic stars on each level that will unlock new characters.
Morbid: The Lords of Ire — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Morbid: The Lords of Ire is a continuation and reinvention of the critically acclaimed isometric Souls-like ARPG “Morbid: The Seven Acolytes” with the heroic Striver returning once more to do battle with horrific creatures in a dark and twisted world of pain and suffering.
Not Not – A Brain Buster — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Not Not – A Brain Buster messes up your brain and makes you doubt your belief that you really are an intelligent person.
Features:
– Do exactly what the cube says in a limited amount of time
– Test your reflexes and thought processing speed
– Exclusive Multiplayer Versus mode for up to 4 players! Share the brain busting in NORMAL, HARD or EXTREME difficulty level
– Classic mode. Each level raises the difficulty up with new instructions
– Challenge mode. Reach the best score in a bottomless pit of despair!
– Color blind accessibility mode
This misleading expert aims at crushing your brain’s ability to think properly. Can yours handle it? Find out now!
Outbreak The Fedora Files: What Lydia Knows — Xbox Series X|S
This two punch, two game pack based in the Outbreak Universe, explore the before and after of the Outbreak with new eyes.
FEDORA Files: What Lydia Knows
In our first file of “The FEDORA Files” three part limited series: What Lydia Knows, play as intrepid detective Lydia Daniels as she tries to discover the mystery behind her partner’s disappearance. Search for clues, probe allies and enemies, and solve the mystery of the Jackson Street Sewers in this installment that acts a prequel to Outbreak: Shades of Horror.
Spellcats: Auto Card Tactics — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Calling all cat lovers and card game aficionados!
Step into the paws of the only sentient feline in a human-dominated world. Gifted with the extraordinary magic power to summon other cats, you alone hold the key to freeing your kind. Fight the Nekocasters, a cadre of humans exploiting innocent ‘Nekos’ for their own nefarious gains, serving a greater evil.
