It’s a bustling week ahead for Xbox gamers as a fresh wave of new titles is set to hit the shelves. Leading the charge is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, brought to us by Sandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive.
This visually stunning, turn-based role-playing game first teased players during the Xbox Games Showcase back in 2024. Since then, developers have been steadily unveiling more about the captivating world, impressive art, and engaging gameplay that fans will experience once Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 makes its debut.
Excitingly, it will be accessible right from launch through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. So, if you’re subscribed to either of Microsoft’s gaming services, you can dive into the action the moment it drops on April 24, 2025.
If you’ve been out of the loop, don’t miss out on last week’s Xbox game releases. Now, let’s take a look at what’s coming to the Xbox store next week.
April 22, 2025
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Post Trauma (Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC): This game offers a fresh take on classic survival horror. As you delve into its eerie depths, solving mysteries and uncovering concealed truths becomes your mission—all while ensuring you stay alive.
- Steel Seed (Xbox Series X|S): Embark on a single-player stealth-action adventure in a chilling sci-fi setting. Journey with Zoe and Koby, her drone companion, through a treacherous AI-run underground facility.
April 23, 2025
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9th Dawn Remake (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Return to a reimagined massive open-world RPG full of dungeon-crawling excitement. Re-live the original’s magic, now enhanced with co-op options.
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ANNIE: Last Hope (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): In this voxel top-down shooter, Annie ventures into a 1990s world overrun by mysterious creatures to find her fiancé, pulling back the curtain on secrets as her journey unfolds.
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Cooking (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Set up your very own restaurant to delve into the art of iconic Japanese cuisine, mastering everything from meal preparation to developing your culinary prowess.
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Golden Rails: Valuable Package Collector’s Edition (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): After a bandit encounter that leads to missing packages, postman Philip and his friends, Jack and Jill, embark on a challenging delivery adventure.
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Hegzis (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): Put your strategic thinking to the test with this colorful hex-grid puzzle game that challenges you to form lines and solve unique puzzles.
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NanoApostle (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Join Anita in this thrilling sci-fi tale as she partners with nanotechnology to combat dangerous bio-weapons and seek freedom from her oppressors.
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Once Upon a Puppet (Xbox Series X|S): Dive into a whimsical 2.5D puzzle-platform adventure set on a theater stage, where puppet-inspired gameplay tells timeless tales of friendship and redemption.
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Oppidum (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Experience a survival adventure for up to four players in a story-driven world. Gather resources and craft equipment to thrive in a land full of mystery.
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Out of Moves (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): Navigate puzzling mazes with limited moves to secure valuable jewels while dodging lethal traps and utilizing strategic teleporters.
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Sunderfolk (Xbox Series X|S): Utilize a mobile device in this inventive RPG adventure, experiencing turn-based tactical gameplay with friends in the mystical Sunderlands.
- Viking Heroes V Collector’s Edition (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Join the Viking siblings on their journey across nine realms to uncover mystical challenges and restore balance to their world.
April 24, 2025
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Amerzone – The Explorer’s Legacy (Xbox Series X|S): Embark on a perilous journey as a young journalist to retrieve a mythical egg tied to a land’s fate, exploring a richly detailed world peppered with dangers.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC): Confront the Paintress in a bid to stop the cycle of yearly vanishing generations in a richly woven narrative of courage and hope.
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Deep Deep Deep Nightmare (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Battle through hordes of nightmare monsters in this top-down shooter, journeying through a dream turned terrifyingly real.
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FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (Xbox Series X|S): The iconic fighting series makes a triumphant return with a fresh installment that promises intense battles and fan-favorite characters.
- Paper Dash – Las Vegas (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Soar through the bright lights of Las Vegas with your paper plane, experiencing a whimsical journey filled with obstacles and excitement.
April 25, 2025
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Akinakes (Xbox Series X|S): Engage in fast-paced aerial combat in this shoot ’em up game, enhancing your ship and facing off against formidable bosses.
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Amaze! (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): Stretch your mind with colorful maze puzzles, where strategic thinking will guide you through complex challenges.
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EcoGnomix (Xbox Series X|S): Merge city-building and roguelite gameplay as you command a gnome village, exploring vibrant caves and expanding your isle.
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The Fairy’s Secret (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Continue Marnie’s enchanting story in a picturesque village, where family ties and magical secrets shape her journey.
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Gnomes and Knights (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Experience a dark fantasy world as you unravel its mysteries and meet eclectic characters in this atmospheric adventure.
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Pacify (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Embark on strange missions to neutralize supernatural threats in this co-op horror game. The stakes are high, but the rewards make it worth your while.
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Sky Revolver (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): Defy enemy forces in the sky in this classic shoot ’em up, guiding your fighter through relentless battles against the Empire.
- Survivalist: Invisible Strain (Xbox Series X|S): As settlements fall apart, journey into freedom, building a new life amid an unfolding survivalist narrative in a post-pandemic world.
Stay tuned for reviews, guides, and all the latest coverage on these exciting new releases that promise something for every type of gamer. Whether you crave thrilling adventures or strategic challenges, Xbox’s latest lineup is sure to delight.
