We have so many upcoming Xbox Series X games to look forward to. With fresh releases that are just around corner as we make our way through the tail-end of June, there's also plenty on the way in the months to come and beyond. Plus, thanks to the Xbox Games showcase 2025, we were treated to reveals for yet more new games for 2025, as well as a deep-dive look at two upcoming Obsidian games that are set to land this year.
The first half of the year has already treated us to so many memorable adventures - as our pick of the best games of 2025 so far can attest to. From the likes of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, to Avowed and Doom: The Dark Ages, you can also get our verdict on another gem to land on Xbox Series X in our The Alters review. But happily, there's many more to come, from big Xbox exclusives to a wealth of third-party games set to find a home on the console, the Summer Game Fest 2025 schedule gave us plenty to keep an eye out for.
This list is in order of release date for easy browsing, and we've also included confirmation as to whether the new releases will also be landing on Xbox Game Pass. So, if you're looking to mark your calendars, or you want to build up your wishlist, you've come to the right place. Read on below to find a helpful roundup of all of the biggest upcoming Xbox Series X games on the way.
All upcoming Xbox Series X games to keep an eye on
2025
Date Everything
Developer: Sassy Chap Games
Release date: June 17, 2025
Game Pass: Yes
One of the most anticipated new dating sims is heading to Xbox this June, and it will also be available on Game Pass. Date Everything throws you into a world where every inanimate object is a potential love interest, thanks to a handy pair of glasses that turns things like your bed into a hot 2D character. There are over 100 characters for you to woo in Date Everything and multiple endings for you to explore and unlock. It looks like it will be hours of fun, and personally, we can't wait to see if we are compatible with our fridge.
FBC: Firebreak
Developer: Remedy Entertainment
Release date: June 17, 2025
Game Pass: Yes
Fresh off the back of Alan Wake 2's Lakehouse DLC, Remedy Entertainment has revealed the studio's first multiplayer shooter, FBC: Firefight. Set in the world of Control, FBC: Firefight will task players with teaming up to defend the surreal Oldest House from supernatural invaders. A co-op shooter may be the last thing you'd expect from Remedy, but from what we've seen of the game's Left 4 Dead 2-style horde combat and wacky guns, another trip to the Bureau seems like an easy sell.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4
Developer: Iron Galaxy Studios
Release date: July 11, 2025
Game Pass: Yes
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 are making a comeback this year, with a shiny re-release that brings additional skaters, new parks, and fresh tricks to the experience, along with plenty of music tracks to shred to on your preferred board. Happily, the games will also be coming to Game Pass day one, so you can jump right in.
Shadow Labyrinth
Release date: July 18, 2025
Developer: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.
Game Pass: TBC
Ever wanted a PAC-MAN game that's a dark sci-fi 2D action platformer? Well, you’re in luck because Shadow Labyrinth is coming out in July this year. In this new Xbox game, you'll play as the "Swordsman No. 8" who must navigate a cyberpunk setting with the help of a trusty yellow floating orb named PUCK. Engage in fast paced combat, explore levels and consume your enemies to grow your power. Thanks to gameplay trailers, we also know that in this upcoming title you can combine with PUCK, turning you into a dangerous PAC-MAN hybrid. Cool, right?
Killing Floor 3
Release date: July 24, 2025
Developer: Tripwire Interactive
Game Pass: TBC
The king of zombie horde shooters is back. Killing Floor 3 is the next instalment in Tripwire's legendary FPS series, and it's got more zombie-blasting bullet-busting action than you can shake an AK-47 at. All of your favorite grotesque ZEDs are making a grand return, with some new faces in tow for good measure. Guns will also be fully moddable this time around, meaning it'll be time to get extra creative with your zombie slaying.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
Release date: July 24, 2025
Developer: Lenzee
Game Pass: Yes
We've been waiting for more Wuchang: Fallen Feathers news since its reveal in 2024, and last October's Xbox Partner Showcase delivered. Thanks to its latest trailer, we now know that we'll be visiting a fantasy-tinged Ming Dynasty as the titular Wuchang, a pirate who must fight in brutal soulslike combat to save (or doom) the land of Shu. With a day one Game Pass launch.
Tales of the Shire
Release date: July 29, 2025
Developer: Wētā Workshop
Game Pass: TBC
Tales of the Shire is the cozy game that every Middle-earth fan has been waiting for. In the new Xbox game you'll get to live out your hobbit life as you farm, cook, and throw dinner parties for the rest of the folk in Bywater. The concept of Tales of the Shire alone has the potential to make it one of the best Lord of the Rings games that we've seen in recent years. However, during our Tales of the Shire preview, we did notice that it wasn't quite perfect yet and that it still is a bit fetch-quest heavy. Hopefully, we'll see Tales of the Shire reaching its true hairy foot potential come July 2025.
Grounded 2
Release date: July 29, 2025
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Game Pass: Yes
Surprise! If you thought Obsidian had its hands full with The Outer Worlds 2, here's a twist: it's had Grounded 2 cooking this whole time, and we'll be able to jump into its minituarized adventure as soon as next month. From its debut trailer, it looks like we'll be exploring far beyond The Backyard – and we'll have buggies to explore the sequel's new park setting. It all looks very promising, although it won't be a walk in the park – Obsidian has teased something that speaks to the player on their journey, and it's waiting for the right time to strike. Best not to think about, maybe?
Metal Eden
Release date: Summer 2025
Developer: Reikon Games
Game Pass: TBC
Xbox players who love to play sci-fi FPS games have a treat coming their way, with the upcoming game, Metal Eden. Metal Edan follows a Hyper Unit Aska, who are sent on a suicide mission to try and save their citizens. However, when they end up on Moebius, an orbital city filled with bots, they are met with chaos. From clips and trailers for this upcoming title we've seen plenty of bright colors, cybernetic warfare and fast gameplay on display. It looks like a wild, fun time and should be on your radar if you love blasting things with digital guns.
Mafia: The Old Country
Release date: August 8, 2025
Developer: Hangar 13
Game Pass: TBC
Gritty historical action-adventures exactly your style? Gear up for Mafia: The Old Country, because it's already looking set to blow our tiny minds. Transporting players back in time to 1900s Sicily, this narrative-heavy peek into Italian-American gang culture will bring us "back to the roots of what fans love about the Mafia series." Set to deliver a linear experience that explores a "thrilling narrative", we'll be following the story of Enzo, as we delve into the origins s of organized crime.
Dying Light: The Beast
Release date: August 22, 2025
Developer: Techland
Game Pass: TBC
Get ready for some zombie action because Kyle Crane is making a comeback in the new game Dying Light: The Beast. Initially, this new Xbox game started as a DLC for Dying Light 2 before morphing into a standalone title. From what we've seen from the game's trailer, we know that players will control a super-powered Crane (who has been infected with zombie DNA) as he sets out on a quest for revenge. Currently, this upcoming horror game is set to drop on August!
Gears of War: Reloaded
Release date: August 26, 2025
Developer: The Coalition
Game Pass: Yes
Gears of War: Reloaded is an upcoming remaster of the original Gears of War game that is a must-play if you love shooters and hardcore sci-fi stories. Not only has this iconic title been enhanced for next-gen consoles, but it comes with all the post-launch DLC and extra content found in the Gears of War: Ultimate Edition. It's being described as the "definitive way to experience" Gears of War by Xbox, so if you're a fan of the franchise, it'll be an August release worthy of your attention.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Release date: August 28, 2025
Developer: Konami
Game Pass: TBC
News of Konami's MGS3 remake caused major hype when Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater was announced as part of the PlayStation Showcase 2023. The game is said to be a faithful reimagining of the 2004 action title, and with no platform exclusivity, we can expect to see it on Xbox Series X in the not-too-distant future. We know that an August 28 release date has been confirmed, and we loved what we've played so far, though, saying in our Metal Gear Delta: Snake Eater hands-on preview that it's "shaping up to be the definitive way to experience Big Boss' origins."
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
Release date: August 28, 2025
Developer: SEGA
Game Pass: TBC
Do you love platformers? Do you love beautifully drawn games about ninjas? Well, look no further because Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is the new Xbox game for you. Revealed during the last PlayStation State of Play showcase, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a 2D action platformer helmed by the creators of Streets of Rage 4. You'll play as the ninja Shinobi Joe Musashi, who sets out on a quest for vengeance after finding his village destroyed. From trailers that we've seen so far, the upcoming Xbox game looks stunning and seems like a great game like Hollow Knight to keep you busy this August.
Hell is Us
Release date: September 4, 2025
Developer: Rogue Factor
Game Pass: TBC
Hell is Us may just be one of the most stylish upcoming Xbox games on the horizon. In this semi-open world action-adventure game, you will have to explore a world that’s still reeling from the effects of a mysterious calamity. Discover secrets and hack your way through enemies and you seek to uncover the truth of the land. There’s no map, compass, or quest tracker marker here so you’ll have to dive fully into the unknown. It looks amazing from what we’ve seen so far, so we don’t mind the possibility of getting lost in Hell is Us.
Borderlands 4
Release date: September 12, 2025
Developer: Gearbox Software
Game Pass: TBC
At Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024, we got the biggest reveal of the year: Borderlands 4 is coming out in 2025. Yep, that's right, we are getting some more looter shooter action. However, we won't be returning to Pandora this time around. Instead, players will explore new alien planets as they hunt for treasure and blast their way through waves of enemies. We can't wait, and this is easily one of our favorite upcoming Xbox Series X games to keep track of.
Marathon
Release date: September 23, 2025
Developer: Bungie
Game Pass: TBC
A classic extraction shooter is getting a fresh lick of paint, as Bungie pivots from its Destiny 2 and Halo IPs to revive this 90s gunslinger. The announcement trailer for Marathon shows a litany of brightly-suited characters wielding some impressive weapons, looking not unlike battle royale hero shooters akin to Fortnite or Apex Legends. We don't yet know when the title is expected to launch, but it's one to watch for 2024 and beyond.
Directive 8020
Release date: October 2, 2025
Developer: Supermassive Games
Game Pass: TBC
If you are a fan of some of the best horror movies like The Thing or Alien, then Supermassive Games' upcoming Xbox outing, Directive 8020, will be right up your street. Releasing this October, The Until Dawn and The Dark Pictures Anthology developer will be throwing players into a story revolving around an alien who mimics its prey. You'll be playing as the crew of a colony ship who have to use their wits to try and survive. This seems like the perfect way to get into the Halloween season mood, and honestly, we can't wait to be spooked once this launches.
Keeper
Release date: October 17, 2025
Developer: Double Fine
Game Pass: Yes
Keeper from Psychonauts developer Double Fine is a third-person puzzle adventure set in an atmospheric island. Said to explore a story told without words, you take on the role of a lighthouse that still stands on the shore. With limbs jutting out of its weathered form, you'll set out to on a journey towards the center of the island with a seabird for company.
Jurassic World Evolution 3
Release date: October 21, 2025
Developer: Frontier
Game Pass: TBC
Jurassic World Evolution 3 is bringing the dino-filled simulation series back in a new entry that is set to include a variety of new enhancements, including dinosaur families, intuitive park management tools, and much more. Oh, and Jeff Goldblum is back as Dr. Ian Malcom, who narrated the official announcement trailer.
Ninja Gaiden 4
Release date: October 21, 2025
Developers: PlatinumGames Inc. / Team NINJA
Game Pass: Yes
One of the most iconic hack and slash ninja series is making a come back in 2025. That's right Ninja Gaiden 4 was announced during the Xbox Developer Direct 2025 showcase and introduced fans to the next chapter in the story. This time we'll be primarily following the brand-new ninja Yakumo, with the legendary Ryu Hayabusa also returning but not as the sole protagonist this time round. Currently, it's set to come out in October this year!
The Outer Worlds 2
Release date: October 29, 2025
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Game Pass: Yes
The Outer Worlds 2 is set to bring us a fresh adventure in the setting of Arcadia, with a new colony that's said to be known for its "skip drive technology". This time around, we'll be taking on the role of the of an Earth Directorate agent who's sent out to investigate the source of strange rifts that threaten the galaxy. Once again, Obsidian promises to put player choice at the forefront, meaning you can shape your own journey and decide how you help - or don't help - the new cast of companions that will be joining you.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
Release date: October 2025
Developer: The Chinese Room
Game Pass: TBC
The original game was a slightly ramshackle but beloved cult classic that was more or less ‘Deus Ex but Vampires.’ This takes the same idea but updates it to a modern setting where 'The Masquerade' - the rules by which vampires stay hidden - has been broken upheaving the brittle peace between numerous factions, each with different skills and abilities. Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is about crafting a supernatural character whose abilities shape your approach to its open missions - you can fight, sneak, or talk your way through a world of turf wars, subterfuge, and political machinations with your actions affecting everyone around you.
TBC 2025
Cronos: The New Dawn
Release date: TBC 2025
Developer: Bloober Team
Game Pass: Yes
Bloober Team is back and, feeling fresh from its time with Silent Hill 2, it has another upcoming horror game in the works for us. Cronos: The New Dawn feels like the Dead Space 2 remake we haven't got yet, offering all the deep space terrors and grisly body horror a third-person shooter fan could ask for. Even better: Cronos looks set to come to Xbox Game Pass as a day-one entry, and with a Fall release date in the pipeline, get ready to celebrate Halloween in terrifying style.
High on Life 2
Release date: TBC 2025
Developer: Squanch Games
Game Pass: Yes
The zany and off-kilter High on Life packing some surprisingly fun FPS action in to go alongside its irreverent Rick and Morty-esque humor, silly gun designs packing personality and a dodge system emphasizing momentum. High on Life 2 continues to push things further in this direction, really leaning on that momentum with a reveal trailer that centers almost entirely around first-person skateboarding. Still packing plenty of strange weapons, we can't wait to see how speedy this colorful blaster can get.
Little Nightmares 3
Release date: TBC 2025
Developer: Supermassive Games
Game Pass: TBC
Little Nightmares 3 is set to see the series return in another unsettling adventure, only this time it's being developed by The Quarry and Until Dawn developer, Supermassive Games. With online co-op support, you take on the role of either Alone or Low, two friends who got lost in a nightmare in the world of Nowhere. Either with a pal or solo with an AI companion, you'll have to work together and face the frightening dangers as you try to find your way through The Spiral.
Moonlighter 2
Release date: TBC 2025
Developer: Digital Sun
Game Pass: Yes
Moonlighter 2 is the sequel to the 2018 action-RPG, Moonlighter. Coming from developer Digital Sun once again, the new entry sees you play an adventurer leading a double life not unlike the first game, only you'll be starting over with no coin to your name. Now stranded in a village known as Tresna, you'll set out in search of treasure to sell in the shop you run by delving into dungeons. Part shop management, part action-RPG, with a dash of roguelike elements, the follow-up looks like one to watch out for. We certainly loved the original experience - our Moonlighter review speaks to that.
Clockwork Revolution
Release date: TBC 2025
Developer: inXile
Game Pass: Yes
A brand new upcoming RPG from the Wastelands team, Clockwork Revolution was announced at Xbox Games Showcase 2023. The trailer shows a steampunk-infused world that feels both historical and futuristic, complete with blimps overhead alongside floating steam trains weaving through the cityscape. It looks an awful lot like BioShock: Infinite in more ways than one, but we're still keen to see more from this first-person gunslinging adventure in the coming months.
Crimson Desert
Release date: TBC 2025
Developer: Pearl Abyss
Game Pass: TBC
Crimson Desert is one of the most exciting upcoming open world games heading our way in 2025. From the developers of Black Desert Online, players will be thrown into a sprawling medieval adventure as they fight to survive on the war-torn continent of Pywel. So far, we know that the new Xbox Series X game will launch sometime in Q2 2025. However, we’re still waiting for a specific release date and news on whether or not it will be available on Game Pass as well. So, stay tuned for updates!
Digimon Story Time Stranger
Release date: TBC 2025
Developer: Media. Vision Inc.
Game Pass: TBC
Pokémon step aside because a new Digimon game is on it's way and will be grabbing all our attention this year. Digimon Story Time Stranger is the latest outing in the iconic monster taming series and will be throwing us into a story that transcends dimensions. It's up to you to discover why your world is collapsing, and on your quest you'll have to enter different realities and meet a collection of characters along the way. We are still waiting for a solid release date for this new Xbox game, so stay tuned!
Mixtape
Release date: TBC 2025
Developer: Beethoven and Dinosaur
Game Pass: Yes
90s tunes, skateboarding, and the ravages of youth. That's the vibe Mixtape wants to encapsulate when it launches in 2025. Set against a soundtrack of veritable bangers, each one unlocking a core memory from the hazy days of youth, Mixtape is one for the nostalgic 80s and 90s kids who still hold their battered old Walkman in the highest regard (as well as the skateboarding scars to prove their mettle). Life is Strange fans, look no further.
Replaced
Release date: TBC 2025
Developer: Sad Cat Studios
Game Pass: TBC
Replaced is set in a 2.5D sci-fi retro-futuristic world where you play as Reach, an artificial intelligence that's trapped in a human body against its own will. As an action platformer, Sad Cat Studios describes Replaced as an experience that "combines cinematic platforming, pixel art and free-flow action combat" that's set in an alternate take on the 1980s.
Subnautica 2
Release date: TBC 2025
Developer: Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Game Pass: Yes
While we still bicker over whether Subnautica is a horror game, Unknown Worlds Entertainment has quietly cracked on with its long-awaited sequel. Set to launch in Early Access within early 2025, Subnautica 2's biggest addition will be co-op, and it will be available on Game Pass from day one. Besides that, we know very little about Subnautica 2 - but that's just part of the fun (or fear), isn't it?
Witchbrook
Release date: TBC 2025
Developer: Chucklefish, Robotality
Game Pass: TBC
Cozy gamers have been waiting for Witchbrook since 2018, and luckily, our patience has finally borne magical fruit since the life-sim will be launching on Xbox Series X sometime later this year. In this upcoming title, you'll be playing as a witch who has just moved into the adorable-looking seaside town of Mossport. There you'll attend Witchbrook College and master your magic, as well as meet new friends, and perhaps fall in love too. If you love games like Stardew Valley with a fantastical twist, Witchbrook will be right up your street.
2026
Resident Evil Requiem
Release date: February 27, 2026
Developer: Capcom
Game Pass: TBC
Resident Evil Requiem is the next mainline game in the series, aka Resident Evil 9. Officially unveiled for the first time at Summer Game Fest Live 2025, Requiem promises to bring us "a new era" of survival horror" with a story of rich characters and more immersive gameplay.
GTA 6
Release date: May 26, 2026
Developer: Rockstar Games
Game Pass: TBC
Rockstar has announced that GTA 6 has been delayed to 2026, but that hasn't changed how hyped we are for it. Bringing us back to Vice City and set in the present day, the latest Grand Theft Auto instalment is set to push the boundaries of open world game design, leveraging the power of the Xbox Series X to deliver a crime story led by new protagonist Lucia – a criminal who is trying to survive the chaos of the sunshine state.
TBC 2026
There are No Ghosts at the Grand
Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Friday Sundae
Game Pass: Yes
A hotel renovation game with a musical twist, There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, will follow a protagonist who's inherited a run-down hotel from their missing father. While renovating the hotel with a talking decorator gun – yes, you read that right – you'll extend your decorative skills to the surrounding town, which seems to have a penchant for ska. There's just one catch: something fishy is going on, and if you're not careful while looking for your missing dad, "they will Wicker Man your ass". That's probably nothing – don't worry about it!
Animo
Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Pawprint Studio
Game Pass: No
The pop tunes that score this introductory trailer are infectious, the star hero hoverboarding around a colorful world as they make friends with all manner of creatures. Somewhere between the likes of Pokemon and Palworld, Animo's big twist seems to come from the ability to actual control the critters you befriend by somehow transforming into them, exploring the world from their perspective as you battle some much bigger but no less cute beasties in real-time (one is called an Alpha Tubster). The vibes are immaculate, and this looks like a world that'll be worth getting lost in as you seek to befriend and then become them all.
Mudang: Two Hearts
Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: EVR Studio
Game Pass: NO
What makes you feel rage? That's what is at the heart of this tonally intriguing Korean thriller that puts you into the tactical boots of a soldier and a scared office worker – and perhaps even simultaneously. While the soldier does some brutal stabs and tactical FPS action, mixing in some sneaky elements via some rope climbing, the office worker must hide and evade a pursuer in a more mundane environment armed with only a shock gun. Weird nanotech-style science seems to underpin some of the conspiracy, as enemies embrace rage to throw our protagonists around like ragdolls. There's a cool aesthetic throughout it all. But what happens when we too embrace the rage?
Aphelion
Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Don't Nod
Game Pass: Yes
The original Life is Strange developer has been busy off the back of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, but its latest game seems to break from its home brand point-and-click narrative format. Made in collaboration with the European Space Agency, Aphelion looks like a stunning action adventure set on a hostile alien planet, where "tense stealth gameplay" will be our bread and butter if we want to survive. The announcement trailer shows our player character crash landing on said planet, having to traverse unforgiving landscapes in an effort to find someone named "Thomas". We still have loads of questions, but with a 2026 release window in its sights, we'll just have to keep an eye on Aphelion for now.
Beast of Reincarnation
Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Game Freak
Game Pass: Yes
You might best know Game Freak for Pokemon, but Beast of Reincarnation is a different sort of monster battling entirely. Playing as Emma the Sealer in the year 4026, you must pursue the titular beast, which seems to be causing nature to run rampant in ways that are somewhat destructive – blight and corruption spreading as much as it brings bloom. Also in the mix are strange humanoid machines. Emma also looks to have a loyal wolf companion who will help out. Clashing blades means Emma takes the task into hand directly, but she'll have to do more than simply slay the beast to stop this force of nature. Will she be able to find balance with a land that wants to be restored? Get ready to scrap and find out for yourself.
Super Meat Boy 3D
Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Team Meat
Game Pass: Yes
Ever wanted what Super Meat Boy would be like if it jumped from its two-dimensional roots into three dimensions? Don't expect a leap that's as game-changing as going from Super Mario Bros. to Super Mario 64, which is a good thing for fans of the brutally punishing precision platformer. The masochistic level design returns, only now in 3D, floating platforms harboring all sorts of saw blades and other traps that'll turn Meat Boy into viscera, allowing you to try again instantly. In essence, this is Super Meat Boy with added depth as you move in and out of hazards, rather than anything too different.
Plague Tale Legacy Resonance
Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Asobo Studio
Game Pass: Yes
So long to Amicia and Hugo - the new Plague Tale game features what looks like a new protagonist. Plague Tale Legacy Resonance looks like it's set in even more ancient times, with Roman soldiers strutting about despite inflections of modernity. I'm talking, of course, about the giant glowing cable running through the underground, rocky terrain we see in the announcement trailer. We don't know much else about the upcoming action-adventure, but this is one to watch in 2026 for all fans of dark medieval fantasy.
Infinitesimals
Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Cubit Studios
Game Pass: TBC
Infinitesimals is a third-person action-adventure that sees you take on the role of a leader of an elite alien squadron who finds themselves stranded on a mysterious planet. Being essentially the same size as an insect, you'll have to explore a massive world with towering wildlife to find your missing team.
Mortal Shell 2
Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Cold Symmetry
Game Pass: TBC
Mortal Shell 2 was officially revealed during Summer Game Fest Live 2025. As a standalone sequel to the 2021 game that delivered a unique take on the souslike genre, Mortal Shell 2 looks set to bring us more high-stakes combat and expand on what came before in an open-word setting. It looks like we'll have lots of big foes to take on across a twisted landscape in the follow-up.
Code Vein 2
Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Game Pass: TBC
Code Vein 2 is officially set to follow-up from the 2019 RPG with over-the-top powers in the mix and souslike action. With a debut trailer showing off the the direct sequel, it's set to take us on a journey across eras where we'll be taking on the role of a Revenant hunter and face creatures known as horrors in what looks to be more combo-heavy combat.
End of Abyss
Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Section 9 Interactive
Game Pass: TBC
As a new action-adventure from developer Section 9 Interactive, End of Abyss is set to bring us to a mysterious underground compound where we'll investigate a disturbance that pulls us down into a strange abandoned world as combat technician, Cel. It looks set to be filled with plenty of darkness and mysterious monster-like creatures.
Gears of War: E-Day
Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: The Coalition
Game Pass: Yes
Gears is back, but it's not Gears of War 6 like you might have hoped for. Instead, Gears of War: E-Day is rewinding the clock to give us a prequel of the very first game, featuring plenty of returning faces. Set 14 years before the original Gears of War, we follow Marcus and Dom as they face the Locust Horde. Developed on Unreal Engine 5, the reveal trailer came during the Xbox Games Showcase back in 2024, and is set to arrive in 2026 as part of the 25th anniversary of Xbox celebrations.
Fable 4
Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Playground Games
Game Pass: Yes
The wait for news was more than worth it after Fable started the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 off strong. Fable 4 sees the series' trademark British, tongue-in-cheek humor is returning, and we can't wait already. We've had our first look at the fantastical world of Albion as it stands in the new game, and with Richard Ayoade showing up as a hero-grabbing big boss, it's safe to say Playground looks set to impress us when it launches in 2026.
MARVEL 1943: Rise of Hydra
Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Skydance Media
Game Pass: TBC
One of the most exciting new Xbox Series X games of 2026 also happens to be one of the best upcoming Marvel games as well. Skydance Media has recently revealed that MARVEL 1943: Rise of Hydra will be heading our way sometime next year, giving all of us superhero fans something to look forward to. From what we can glean from the trailer, in this upcoming game, we'll see Captain America and Black Panther team up during WW2 in occupied Paris. We love historical romps as well as the MCU, so we're keen to learn more about this one soon. In the meantime, MARVEL 1943: Rise of Hydra should still be on everyone's wish list.
007 First Light
Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: IO Interactive
Game Pass: TBC
007 First Light is a new narrative-driven James Bond adventure in development at IO Interactive (of Hitman fame). The game is an entirely original James Bond story with a re-imagined take on the iconic agent that focuses on his origins.
Pragmata
Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Capcom
Game Pass: No
Pragmata is a new sci-fi action adventure from Capcom with its own unique hacking twist. With an updated look at what's in store, the game is set to follow the story of protagonist Hugh and his android companion Diana as they have to work together to fight back against AI in a lunar research station.
At Fate's End
Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Thunder Lotus Games
Game Pass: Yes
Thunder Lotus really loves to bring the feels, and if Spiritfarer made you weep, At Fate's End looks set to make you bring out the tissue box all over again. The upcoming side-scrolling platformer shows two once-close sisters embroiled in a bitter feud, set against the backdrop of a beautiful fantasy world that's "fractured" by the sisters' quarrel. Pitched by the developer as a "more intense, more action-driven game, but no less intimate" than the likes of Spiritfarer, we'll get to see what all the beautiful hand-crafted action is all about when At Fate's End launches sometime in 2026.
TBC
Persona 4 Revival
Release date: TBC
Developer: Atlus
Game Pass: Yes
Inaba is looking particularly luscious in our first look at the long-rumored remake of Persona 4. Where Persona 3's was titled Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4's gets a snazzy title in Persona 4 Revival. We've only gotten a glimpse of Yu – the player character – getting to run around the familiar locations in full 3D that looks to be evolving on the fidelity presented in P3R, but we already feel like going back to the town is a homecoming. TV imagery remains rife, of course, as the RPG party here explores shadow worlds within televisions. Yet, could the strange red images on the sets in the trailer be more than foreshadowing the events we know. After all, with a title like 'revival', we wonder if there may be more story to eke out of how things end up with Inaba's small town murder mystery plot.
Call of Duty Black Ops 7
Release date: TBC
Developer: Treyarch
Game Pass: Yes
Call of Duty has been returning to grounded historical and present-day settings for long enough, which is why it's great to see Call of Duty Black Ops 7 come back to the inventiveness of a near-future mission. Set more than 40 years after Black Ops 6 in 2035, we don't yet know much about the plot of the next installment, but with sleek new weapons, invisibility, and jumps out of cool new dropships, the trippy imagery in its initial reveal trailer suggests a deeper dive into the weird, dream-like pseudo-horror sequences we loved in BLOPS 6. And yes, Zombies mode also appears to get a tease.
Atomic Heart 2
Release date: TBC
Developer: Mundfish
Game Pass: TBC
Atomic Heart 2 was officially revealed at Summer Game Fest Live 2025 with a trailer featuring Queen's Don't Stop Me Now. Set to bring us back to the retrofuturistic universe from the first game, the direct sequel promises to put us up against new dangers and introduces us to new faces as we explore an open-world.
The Cube
Developer: Mundfish
Release date: TBC
Game Pass: TBC
The Cube is a new MMORPG shooter set in the same universe as Atomic Heart. Set to include an intriguing narrative, powerful bosses to fight, and plenty of enemies to face, a mysterious levitating cube is said to change reality with each turn and it's up to you to survive whatever it throws our way.
Chrono Odyssey
Release date: TBC
Developer: Chrono Studio
Game Pass: TBC
Chorno Odyssey is a new action MMORPG developed in Unreal Engine 5 that's set in a "seamlessly designed open-world". We'll be able to team up with pals or other players to explore its vast setting, take on mighty big foes, and use time-manipulating powers. With a wealth of dungeons to take on, it also features crafting elements and raids.
Out of Words
Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: WiredFly, Kong Orange
Game Pass: TBC
Out of Words is a new co-op platforming adventure in a world that's entirely crafted by hand, which is reflected in its unique puppet-like artstyle. With a friend online (with cross-play support) or via couch co-op, you'll take on the role of either Kurt or Karla and try to solve "physics-defying" puzzles.
Crescent County
Release date: TBC
Developer: Electric Saint
Game Pass: TBC
Upcoming delivery life-sim Crescent County sees you take on the role of a courier who rides on the back of a motorbroom on a colorful island. As you plan your day by picking different jobs to help the locals and earn yourself some cash, you can also get to know a cast of characters, customize your witch-tech broom, and more. Currently on Kickstarter, it looks like one magical adventure that's set to land on the Xbox Series X sometime in the future.
Ark 2
Release date: TBC
Developer: Studio Wildcard
Game Pass: Yes
Ark 2 is the sequel to one of the best survival games ever made, Ark: Survival Evolved. This time around it could be that the game will lean a little more into its story, particularly with Vin Diesel starring and onboard the dev team. Otherwise though, expect more of the same dinosaur taming, surviving but in a bigger, beautiful world than ever before.
Outbound
Release date: TBC
Developer: Square Glade Games
Game Pass: TBC
Outbound is a new open-world exploration game that puts you behind the wheel of your very own camper van. But you won't just be driving the vehicle since it serves as your home base that's yours to shape and customize. As you scavenge for resources, you can use them to craft and build inside and on top of your van. You can also play with your pals since the adventure supports 4-player online co-op.
Assassin's Creed Hexe
Release date: TBC
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Game Pass: TBC
Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe is the most mysterious upcoming Assassin's Creed game, with Ubisoft Montreal having only teased a vibe and location. Looking at the first trailer, it would appear that the vibe is super creepy, while the setting is rumored to be 16th Century Europe as it was becoming enveloped in the devastating witch trials. Codename Hexe is in development at Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Ubisoft Montreal, so we're certainly excited to see what the team can come up with this time.
The Blood of Dawnwalker
Release date: TBC
Developer: Rebel Wolves
Game Pass: TBC
Konrad Tomaszkiewicz (aka one of the directors for The Witcher 3) has a new project in the works - a vampire RPG called The Blood of Dawnwalker. In the new game, you'll play as Coen, a half-human, half-vampire who must race against the clock to save his family. The game looks stunning, moody, and filled with strong lore and world-building. We'll keep you posted as soon as there's a release date.
Hela
Release date: TBC
Developer: Knights Peak
Game Pass: TBC
Hela is a new 3D adventure that sees you take on the role of a little mouse who sets out to help a witch. With puzzles to solve in a lush world that's yours to explore solo or with friends in split screen co-op or online, the landscapes take inspiration from Scandinavia. Coming to us from the developers behind Unravel, Hela promises to take us on a heartwarming journey in a beautiful natural setting.
Contraband
Release date: TBC
Developer: Avalanche Studios
Game Pass: Yes
From the creators of Just Cause comes Contraband. This is a brand new, open-world, co-op game that is set in the fictional world of Bayan during the 1970s. This smugglers paradise is a bit of a mystery at present, as is the core gameplay, so watch out for more details on this upcoming Xbox Series X game.
Dune: Awakening
Release date: TBC
Developer: Funcom
Game Pass: TBC
Dune: Awakening is a new survival MMO set on Arrakis that will see you trying to make it on the harsh, sandy planet alongside thousands of other players. As a massively multiplayer experience with survival elements, you'll be building shelters to weather sandstorms, and trying to avoid sandworms lurking beneath the surface as you hunt down spice. While the new game will be coming to PC in early 2025, Xbox players are still waiting for a release date.
Everwild
Release date: TBC
Developer: Rare
Game Pass: Yes
Everwild is a brand new IP from Rare – the developer behind Sea of Thieves, Banjo-Kazooie, Battletoads, and more – and all we have so far is one trailer. It's filled with colorful and fantastical creatures that interact with humans cautiously in a slightly otherworldly setting. It's not clear yet what kind of game it'll be, but there's clearly a threat from predators in this world too. Whatever form it eventually takes, it's clear that this upcoming Xbox Series X game is going to be a beauty.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Release date: TBC
Developer: Team Cherry
Game Pass: Yes
The long-awaited sequel to Team Cherry's Metroidvania action-adventure is officially coming. Taking on the role of Hornet, the princess, and protector of the Hallownest, we'll get to explore a new haunted kingdom. After being captured, you'll have to fight through enemies and solve mysteries as you set out on a pilgrimage. With the chance to see new lands, use new powers, and more, Hollow Knight: Silksong's appearance during the Xbox and Bethesda showcase confirmed it will be coming to Game Pass.
Jurassic Park: Survival
Release date: TBC
Developer: Saber Interactive
Game Pass: TBC
Jurassic Park: Survival is a single-player action-adventure game starring Dr. Maya Joshi, an InGen scientist stuck on Isla Nublar. While the island and company will be familiar to fans, the game will feature an original narrative-driven adventure with a mixture of stealth and action in order to evade dinosaurs and survive the dangerous park.
Mass Effect 5
Release date: TBC
Developer: Bioware
Game Pass: TBC
After much praying to the video game gods, there is, in fact, a new Mass Effect game en route. Technically Mass Effect 5, it's looking likely that it will pick up after the events of Mass Effect 3 - if the trailer clues are anything to be believed. Info is scarce right now, but it's all looking very promising indeed for Mass Effect fans.
OD
Release date: TBC
Developer: Kojima Productions
Game Pass: Yes
The long-rumored Xbox game from Hideo Kojima, OD "explores the concept of testing your fear threshold," according to the announcement, as well as "what it means to OD on fear." It's described as a new form of media somewhere between a game and movie, and features popular actors Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schaffer, and Udo Kier in lead roles. Did we mention Jordan Peele is involved?
Perfect Dark
Release date: TBC
Developer: The Initiative, Crystal Dynamics
Game Pass: Yes
This one came as quite the surprise at the Game Awards 2020 - there's a new Perfect Dark game en route from new Xbox Game Studios developer, The Initiative. Rather than another remaster, this is a reboot of the series that keeps the secret agent gameplay and our hero, Joanna Dark, into an eco sci-fi tale set in the near future. Expect plenty of spy gadgets, some gloriously hybrid buildings, and some aliens along the way.
Routine
Release date: TBC
Developer: Lunar Software
Game Pass: TBC
Routine is a brand new survival horror game from developer Lunar Software. If that name sounds familiar, it's because Routine was actually announced a decade ago. The studio announced it, showed a little of its haunting sci-fi world to the public, and then disappeared from the face of the planet. We're happy Routine is back though, because between the low-fi tech you'll need to wield to survive, some genuinely awe-inspiring environments, and hellishly creepy androids, this looks like an unmissable horror game. Routine doesn't have a release window, but it is set to launch on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Game Pass.
State of Decay 3
Release date: TBC
Developer: Undead Labs
Game Pass: Yes
State of Decay is back with the third entry in the zombie survival-horror series. Cleverly called State of Decay 3. Currently in early development, it's looking to bring fans the 'ultimate' zombie survival sim, and from the looks of the first trailer, it's going to brutal. Zombie deers, folks. Zombie deers. Graphically the game looks fantastic, so expect things to be even more gruesome than ever before.
She Dreams Elsewhere
Release date: TBC
Developer: Studio Zevere
Game Pass: Yes
Trapped in a coma, Thalia's only hope of escape is to confront her own nightmares that are keeping her there. She Dreams Elsewhere has a surreal art style that nods towards Undertale and Earthbound (and has similar turn-based combat to match), the strange world within Thalia's mind is filled with interesting and intriguing places to explore. Characters can be customized in combat using Charms, and further enhanced by building Connections with them (which we hope is a little like Persona in action).
Tides of Annihilation
Release date: TBC
Developer: Eclipse Glow Games
Games Pass: TBC
Tides of Annihilation is an upcoming Xbox games that's a stunning looking hack-and-slash fantasy adventure, set in the backdrop of London in ruins. Here you'll play as the young Gwendolyn who is the city's last survivor. However, there are a ton of fantastical looking foes and bosses, eager to finish off humanity once and for all. Tides of Annihilation was announced during the February 2025 PlayStation State of Play showcase, and from the clips of the game that we've seen so far, it looks like the action is at the forefront and that the unique setting works beautifully. For sure, it's one to keep an eye on.
For more new picks, check out our lists of all the upcoming PS5 games and new PC games heading our way. We also have a breakdown of all the best Xbox Series X games that you can play right now.
