Category: Next Week on XboxNext Week on Xbox: New Games for November 17 to 21Will Fulton, Xbox Wire EditorPublishedNovember 14, 2025Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in!☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowSpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the TideTHQ Nordic GmbH☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$39.99Pre-orderSpongebob Squarepants: Titans of the Tide – November 18How do you stop the two biggest egos of the Seven Seas from fighting? A clash between the Flying Dutchman and King Neptune has unleashed ghostly mayhem all over Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob and Patrick will need all their skills, bravery and – dare I say – wit, to return life to what passes for normal in their undersea home. Join Bikini Bottom’s most notorious duo on their ghostliest adventure yet!Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (Game Preview)11 bit studios☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowMoonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (Game Preview) – November 19Game PassDive deep into Action-RPG with roguelike elements and a tale about new beginnings. With no coin to your name, you and the other townsfolk find yourselves stranded in the distant village of Tresna. Now, it’s up to you to get back on your feet and turn your humble shop into the beating heart of the village’s wealth. Explore dangerous dungeons, gather relics, sell them, and reinvest in your friends’ establishments. Unlock new weapons, armor, shop decorations, and—more importantly—restore hope that things can one day turn around.This game is a work in progress. It may or may not change over time or release as a final product. Purchase only if you are comfortable with the current state of the unfinished game.Monsters are Coming! Rock & RoadRaw Fury☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowMonsters are Coming! Rock & Road – November 20Game PassIn Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road, gather what resources you can to prepare defenses for an ever-moving city. Are you ready to take on a never-ending army of darkness in a tower-survivor, action-rogue-lite on wheels?Outlaws + Handful of Missions: RemasterLucasfilm, Disney, Atari, Nightdive Studios☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$29.99Pre-orderOutlaw + Handful of Missions: Remaster – November 20Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryFrom the team that brought you Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster comes the return of the 1997 western FPS classic, Outlaws! Saddle up and ride back into the Wild West with the gunslinging ex-Marshal, James Anderson, and face off against the good, the bad, and the even worse this side of the Mississippi as you work to uncover a twisted plot of greed and corruption. With your trusty six-shooting .45 Revolver, Scoped .44 Rifle, 10-Gauge Shotgun, and good ol’ Sawed-Off 12-Gauge Shotgun, you’ll be packin’ plenty of firepower to take out all manner of outlaw varmints.Terrifier: The ARTcade GameSelectaPlay☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$19.99$7.99Pre-orderTerrifier: The Artcade Game – November 21Optimized for Xbox Series X|SStep into a world of pixelated carnage with Terrifier: The Artcade Game, a gory retro fighting beat ’em up packed with intense action, dark humor, and tons of fun! Inspired by the classic beat ’em up games of the 80s and 90s. Become Art The Clown, the sinister and unpredictable villain from the Terrifier series, as you unleash chaos across a variety of locations. Each stage is a movie set where a film about Art is being produced, but you’re here to disrupt the show!The Berlin ApartmentBlue Backpack, ByteRockers Games☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowThe Berlin Apartment – November 17Optimized for Xbox Series X|SDilara joins her father Malik, a handyman tasked with refurbishing an old apartment in the city of Berlin, Germany. In the course of their extensive renovation work, Dilara digs deeper and deeper into the history of the apartment. Relics from past times turn out to be silent witnesses and former companions of the apartment’s previous inhabitants. With each new find, Malik tells his daughter the story behind this trace of a past adventure – with its own protagonists, its own genre, and its own atmosphere, yet always set within the same four walls.Remnants of the RiftBromio☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowRemnants of the Rift – November 18Optimized for Xbox Series X|SOne day the world’s experiencing a golden age of technology, the next it’s forcibly merged with an alternate dimension. It happens. Now there’s a new reality, a world between worlds: The Bast. Remnants of the Rift is a roguelite tactics game where you can pause, plan, and play. You are Morgan, dimension-diving merc, delving deeper and deeper into The Bast at the request of the factions looking to exploit this new reality.RoboHeroXitilon☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowRoboHero – November 18Optimized for Xbox Series X|SClassic Sokoban with a twist and a sci-fi theme! A scientific organization sends a robot-expeditor developed on artificial intelligence to the newly discovered exoplanet Xeran, on which, most likely, there are very valuable resources for humanity.SektoriKimmo Factor Oy☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowSektori – November 18Optimized for Xbox Series X|SSektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. Choose your upgrades carefully and create powerful builds to take on the relentless enemies and epic bosses on a constantly evolving battlefield. Sektori is a game that requires your complete focus, a game where the high-adrenaline visuals, music, and gameplay come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.Spikeball SmashThe Munky☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowSpikeball Smash – November 18Xbox Play AnywhereSpikeball Smash brings the party to your room. Tap into the real-life energy of Spikeball solo or with up to four players. Feel the sand between your toes as you serve from the beach or listen to the cheers from the party as you dominate in the quad. Play to win with authentic Spikeball rules.The Cute Whale (Xbox Series)Afil Games☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowThe Cute Whale – November 18Optimized for Xbox Series X|SGet ready for an ocean full of puzzles and charm. Guide a lovable whale through 30 handcrafted stages where strategy meets relaxation. Push the turtles onto the buoys and help restore harmony to the sea in this adorable adventure of logic and calm. Explore three peaceful worlds, the Caribbean Sea, Coral Reef and Deep Sea, each filled with cozy pixel art and soothing ocean vibes. Every move brings you closer to mastering the art of gentle thinking, as you plan routes, reposition turtles and find the perfect solution at your own pace.DemonschoolYsbryd Games☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowDemonschool – November 19Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryDemonschool is a new-style tactics RPG where motion equals action. Defeat big weirdos in between the human and demon worlds as Faye and her misfit companions, while navigating university life on a mysterious island.Secrets of Blackrock Manor – Escape Roommc2games☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowSecrets of Blackrock Manor – Escape Room – November 19Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryAfter the mysterious deaths of his three children, Augustus Blackrock hid his fortune so no one could claim it. But was that his only secret? What really happened to the Blackrock family? Observe, think, and connect clues to solve the eight escape rooms within the manor. Every object could be a hint. Keep your eyes open!Slide Stories: Neko and FriendsSilesia Games Sp. z o.o.☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowSlide Stories: Neko and Friends – November 19Sit back, relax, and follow the flow as you complete each puzzle to unlock the next story chapter. Experience it all in a unique mix of anime-inspired art, graphic novel storytelling, and soothing lo-fi music.StarLightRiders: HyperJumpEastasiasoft Limited☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowStarLight Riders: Hyper Jump – November 19Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryBlast swarms of enemies and charge your warp drives in retro shoot’em up style! Defend Earth in this fast-paced arcade shooter! Take command of the HyperJump ships and blast through swarms of alien invaders. Charge your warp engines by collecting reactors—but beware, the enemy strikes back harder the stronger you become!The Last Shot Arcades (Xbox Series X|S)Sometimes You☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$9.99$7.99Pre-orderThe Last Shot Arcades – November 19Optimized for Xbox Series X|SArcade machines in the universe of The Last Shot! In this collection, you can drive a bus, fly a fighter jet, shoot a bow and slingshot, tickle some dinosaurs, robots, and zombies, and defend your base from waves of enemies. A wild mix of arcades, strategy, shoot-’em-ups, physics-based games, and awesome music from street performers.Wiz Quest: Crystal Power (Xbox Series)Paulo Pinheiro Game Dev☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowWiz Quest: Crystal Power – November 19Optimized for Xbox Series X|SWiz Quest: Crystal Power is a retro-style action survival game where you control a young wizard facing relentless waves of monsters. Defeat enemies, collect magic crystals, and unlock new powers to enhance your attacks. Each run is a new challenge — test your reflexes, master your magic, and see how long you can survive!Bus WorldUltimate Games S.A.☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$19.99$15.99Pre-orderBus World – November 20Optimized for Xbox Series X|SBus World is a game about transporting passengers under various conditions – from regular daily routes to emergency rescue missions during natural and man-made disasters. Play through gripping scenarios or enjoy the freedom of creating your own routes in free mode.Cat God RanchE-Home Entertainment Development Company Ltd☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$12.99$10.39Pre-orderCat God Ranch – November 20Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart DeliveryCat God Ranch is an animal-themed casual strategy roguelite game. Manage hundreds of animals to pay tribute to the Cat God! 8 animal families, 100+ animals, 10+ Cat Gods, 100+ items, and various animal combinations waiting for you to explore!Football, Tactics & Glory – Treble Deluxe EditionMarkt+Technik Verlag GmbH☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowFootball, Tactics & Glory – Treble Deluxe Edition – November 20Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart DeliveryTactics meet passion – lead your team to glory! From the modest soccer pitch to the large stadium: You’ll make history in Football, Tactics & Glory – Treble Deluxe Edition. Not only are you a coach, you’re also a strategist, motivator and the architect of your career. Every decision counts, both on and off the pitch, from line-ups and transfers to the next series of moves. This is not only a question of reflexes and button-mashing, but about sophisticated tactics!KioskFeardemic☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowKiosk – November 20Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryRun the cozy, rain-soaked kiosk and serve the meals to some very “interesting” customers. Keep the orders coming, soak in the eerie atmosphere and try not to think too hard about what happened to the last guy who worked here (He’s… gone. Let’s leave it at that).Neon InfernoRetroware☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowNeon Inferno – November 20Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryNeon Inferno is a hybrid side-scroller and gallery-shooter where the action takes place in both the foreground and the background. As warring factions battle for control of a dystopian New York City, you enter the fray as an assassin for the Family — a notorious crime syndicate determined to eliminate its rivals and dominate the metropolitan battlefield. Rendered in beautiful pixel art and backed by an evocative soundtrack, Neon Inferno delivers a stylish, modern 2D action experience with cyberpunk flair.Pad Quad (Xbox Series)Afil Games☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowPad Quad – November 20Optimized for Xbox Series X|SGet ready to bounce into action with Pad Quad, a lightning-fast platformer where padel meets pure arcade fun! Control adorable pixel mascots inspired by Quad Sports rackets and race across futuristic arenas packed with enemies, traps, and tricky jumps.SaborusQUByte Interactive☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowSaborus – November 20Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliverySaborus is a thrilling horror adventure in which you guide a brave chicken through a deadly slaughterhouse where everything wants to kill you! You, as the chicken, will solve puzzles and face the relentless pursuit of the Saborus slaughterhouse workers. Make your way through the sinister surroundings of a creepy slaughterhouse, full of suspense and surprises! Can you survive?Samurai Academy: Paws of FuryMaximum Entertainment France SAS☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$24.99$19.99Pre-orderSamurai Academy: Paws of Fury – November 20Optimized for Xbox Series X|SThe village of Kakamucho is under attack by the Shogun’s cat armies! Join Hank, a dog samurai in a world of cats, and his friends as they reveal a sinister plot and save the day, samurai-style. Slash, dash, and laugh through this wacky third-person action adventure.Solid Void Art NonogramsInfinite Zone☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$8.99Pre-orderXbox One X EnhancedSolid Void – Art Nonograms – November 20Solid Void combines classic nonogram puzzles with pentomino-like jigsaws. Uncover the art bits hidden in nonograms and finish them in the other puzzle style to see beautiful artwork! Solid Void delivers hours of relaxing but also challenging gameplay. Whether you’re a nonogram veteran or a newbie, the game is well-balanced and you’ll surely enjoy your time spent on solving the puzzles.Aery – Peace of Mind 4EpiXR Games☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$11.99Pre-orderAery – Peace of Mind 4 – November 21Optimized for Xbox Series X|SAery – Peace of Mind 4 is an interactive game experience that is designed to relax your mind and soul. You jump into the role of a little bird, explore beautiful landscapes and collect magical crystals that mark certain landscapes. Because there are no enemies or any other danger in this game you will be able to lean back and enjoy the scenery and the sensation of flying. It is a great game for relaxing and calming down after an exhausting day full of hassle.A Maze Against TimeZazenfly Development DOO☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowA Maze Against Time – November 21Optimized for Xbox Series X|SA Maze Against Time is a dynamic game where you race in one labyrinth after another against a timer that gets smaller every time you win. To top that, if you rack high enough of a highscore the labyrinth gets more complex! Find the exit, accelerate and blow the maze walls up in this puzzler action game!Burger MasterGametry LLC ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowBurger Master – November 21Step into the fast-paced world of sizzling patties and hungry customers in Burger Master, a deliciously fun cooking game where your goal is simple: become the top burger chef in the city! Test your culinary speed and strategy across 3 unique worlds, each packed with 60 exciting levels. That’s 180 levels of non-stop cooking action where timing and precision are everything.Castle HeroesGametry LLC ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowCastle Heroes – November 21Castle Heroes is a game where you need to create a team of heroes that will help protect your castle. You are entering an amazing adventure where you have to use all your skills in order to try and win. It’s a very engaging, fun strategy and action game where proper team management and state-of-the-art gameplay will make the experience more engaging and interesting than ever before.Chompy Chomp Chomp Party: Ultimate Tournament EditionUtopian World of Sandwiches☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$9.99Pre-orderChompy Chomp Chomp Party: Ultimate Tournament Edition – November 21Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryGet ready for a wild and wacky multiplayer experience with Chompy Chomp Chomp Party: Ultimate Tournament Edition! Whether you’re chomping your way to victory or trying to avoid getting chomped yourself, this fast-paced action party game is pure, chaotic fun for players of all ages. Gather your friends, family, or even foes and dive into a colorful world where strategic munching meets frenetic competition.Croc's Dynamite BlastSprakelsoft GmbH☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$6.99Pre-orderFree TrialCroc’s Dynamite Blast – November 21Croc’s Dynamite Blast is an explosive arcade action game full of strategy, chaos, and fun! Join Croc and his friends in a fun game where dynamite is your best weapon! Choose between Croc, Baby Croc, Roodie or the clever Mole – each with their own charm, all ready to blast their way to victory. Fans of the beloved Croc’s World series will recognize these characters, but this time they’re leaving platforming behind for high-energy battles packed with dynamite, chain reactions, and endless surprises.Diamond Painting ASMRQubicGames S.A.☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowDiamond Painting AMSR – November 21Xbox Play AnywhereRelax as you follow the numbers and paint at your own pace! Dive into unique canvases full of unicorns, hearts, cakes, and other stunning images. Enjoy the satisfying ‘click’ as each diamond snaps into place, bringing vibrant colors to life! Bring a dinosaur back from the past or draw a diamond castle in 3D – whatever you imagine, you can paint it… with diamonds!Drizzlepath: PicturaePlaystige Interactive☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowDrizzlepath: Picturae – November 21Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryHave you ever wandered inside images? Images that blow your soul away? In Drizzlepath: Picturae, you embark on a journey of gorgeous landscapes. While some of these landscapes melt your heart, some will give you the chills. Do not fear though; at the end of the day, you will have a heck of a good time viewing a variety of beauties, listening to haunting music, and a real talent of a voice actor.Empire InvasionGametry LLC ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowEmpire Invasion – November 21Empire Invasion is the ultimate test of your strategic mastery—a thrilling tower defense game where every decision can mean victory or destruction. Brace yourself to hold the line against relentless waves of enemies determined to breach your defenses. With 40+ handcrafted levels, each offering three escalating difficulty settings, you’ll sharpen your tactics and push your limits in a deeply satisfying progression. Every stage brings fresh challenges, demanding clever planning and quick reactions.Fantasy AquariumHappy Player☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$9.99Pre-orderFantasy Aquarium – November 21Optimized for Xbox Series X|SRaise your favorite fish and build your dream underwater world! It’s your very own aquarium. Buy the fish you love, raise them from tiny fry, and watch them grow and flourish. Create your dream underwater world—calm, colorful, and completely yours.JDM: Japanese Drift MasterGaming Factory☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowJDM: Japanese Drift Master – November 21Optimized for Xbox Series X|SExplore the birthplace of drift and dive into Japan’s iconic car culture! JDM: Japanese Drift Master combines realistic, carefully-tuned physics in a simcade experience that’s as smooth on a controller as it is with sim racing hardware. Tackle hundreds of kilometers of open-world roads and uncover story-driven events and quests along the way. Hone your drifting skills, perfect grip races, take on challenges, and feel the thrill of authentic Japanese street racing.NeonBlastEntwicklerX – GbR Thomas Claus und Frank Menzel☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowNeonBlast – November 21In NeonBlast, the gamepad is used to control a ball that can be recolored via color fields and destroys blocks of the same color. Furthermore, there are sliding stones and skull fields that cost a life. A level is solved when all destructible blocks are destroyed, the faster this happens, the more bonus points you get.Sailing the WindsChiliDog Interactive☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$6.99Pre-orderSailing the Winds – November 21Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart DeliveryAn adventure blending exploration, fishing, and mystery. You play as a seeker helping a friend find their missing father on a pirate-legends archipelago. Discover islands, caves, and shipwrecks hiding artifacts. Even small details may unlock secrets.Save Room – The MerchantRatalaika Games S.L.☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowSave Room – The Merchant – November 21Optimized for Xbox Series X|SBuy, sell, and acquire crucial items required for combat missions while interacting with the Save Room’s enigmatic weapons dealer. To progress through each level, you must possess specific elite and essential battle gear. In order to obtain the necessary goods, meticulously arrange your arms and treasures within your inventory. Then you’ll need to engage in the process of selling your treasures to the strange merchant. Can you build your war chest?.post-template-default .xwsrc-block-content-block .wp-block-column.flex-basis-50.push--25.column--content {flex: 100%;margin-left: 0;}Related Stories for “Next Week on Xbox: New Games for November 17 to 21”Category: Next Week on XboxNext Week on Xbox: New Games for November 10 to 14Category: Next Week on XboxNext Week on Xbox: New Games for November 3 to 7Category: Next Week on XboxNext Week on Xbox: New Games for October 27 to 31The post Next Week on Xbox: New Games for November 17 to 21 appeared first on Xbox Wire.