Welcome to next week on Xbox! In this weekly feature, we’re covering all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! Find out more about these upcoming games below and click on their profiles for more information (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in!
Crisis Core – Final Fantasy VII – Reunion – 13th December
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
An HD remastered version of the hit Final Fantasy VII prequel. In addition to all graphics being remastered in HD, fully voiced dialogue and new soundtrack arrangements make for a dynamic new retelling of a beloved classic. The game follows the story of Zack Fair, a young warrior admired by the boy destined to save the world, trusted by men known as heroes of legend, and loved by the girl who holds the fate of the planet in her hands.
high in life – 13th December
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Game Pass
Fresh out of high school, with no job and no ambition, you really have nothing to offer until an alien cartel bent on getting high on humanity invades Earth. Now you and a team of charismatic talking guns must heed the hero’s call and become the deadliest intergalactic bounty hunter the cosmos has ever seen. Travel to a variety of biomes and locations across the cosmos, face off against the nefarious Garmantuous and his band of thugs, collect loot, meet unique characters, and more in the latest comedy adventure from Justin Roiland (“Rick & Morty”) ).
potion craft – 13th December
game pass
potion craft is an alchemist simulator where you physically interact with your tools and ingredients to brew potions. You have full control of the entire store: invent new recipes, attract customers and experiment to your heart’s content. Remember: the whole city is counting on you.
trough – 13th December
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Explore the open sea and crumbling archipelago of Strandville in trough, a story-driven action-adventure game that introduces you to weary fishermen, mysterious hermits, and maybe a pirate or two. Traverse calm waters and surging waves as Sigrid, a young girl who befriends a mysterious shadow that gives her the power to walk on water.
Raptor Boyfriend: A High School Romance – December 14th
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Experience a 90’s satirical teen drama about trying to find love in your senior year of high school! Take on the role of Stella, a teenage girl who moves to a small town only to find out it’s a secret community of cryptids. Stella is determined to fit in her senior year of high school and wants to make new friends and hopefully find a romance, but it won’t be easy. Guide their choices and interactions through a hand-drawn adventure filled with drama and comic situations.
Blacktail – December 15th
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Become the guardian of the forest or the terror that nightmares are made of. Forge the legend of Baba Yaga and live its origins in Blacktaila unique blend of intense archery, magic and dark storytelling in a living fairy tale world.
Discover the power of box align puzzles! A simple but challenging puzzle game that will have you straining your brain while trying to clear all the boxes in as few moves as possible.
River City Girls 2 – 15th December
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
The River City Girls are back! Misako, Kyoko, Kunio, and Riki – along with newcomers Marian and Provie – take to the streets for an all-new beat ’em up adventure! Team up for local or online co-op and explore a massive world filled with new abilities, enemies, locations and more!
Aery – Path of Corruption – December 16th
Any level of Aery – Path of Corruption represents another path that the character might take, and your task is to discover them and their possible outcomes, and help find a future for the unknown protagonist.
In a world where battles have broken out over Energi, the life energy, a young man with no memory meets a princess whose kingdom has been destroyed. Engage in turn-based battles, increase your energy levels by raising multiple elementals unique to the Alphadia series, and learn new skills. Alphadia Neo also includes an original fishing game where you can trade fish for powerful items or equipment.
Cassiodora – December 16th
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Princess Cassiodora was kidnapped by the evil wizard Kenzar. To save her, the chosen knights Agni, Colden and Luken must face a massive army of witches, ghosts and demons across the kingdom of Astoria. Play with your friends or alone and blast your way through this colorful shoot ’em up. Earn new items, customize your character, challenge yourself and face huge bosses.
dirt – December 16th
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Destroy… absorb… grow… dirt is a methodical and unforgiving 2.5D Soul-like Metroidvania in which you crush your enemies with living weapons that alter form and function. Parry attacks to absorb loot, acquire their abilities, and strengthen your ship in a world of anatomical horrors and intrigue.
