Category: Next Week on XboxNext Week on Xbox: New Games for September 1 to 5Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire EditorPublishedAugust 29, 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!Cronos: The New Dawn – Pre-Order EditionBloober Team S.A☆☆☆☆☆3★★★★★$59.99Pre-orderCronos: The New Dawn – September 5Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play AnywhereCronos: The New Dawn is a brutal third-person survival horror where you fight for the future by salvaging the past. Burn monsters before they merge. Extract souls from the living. Adapt or die. Set in a grim world where Eastern European brutalism meets retro-futurist technology, Cronos: The New Dawn lets you experience a gripping story that straddles the line between past and future. Pick up the Cronos: The New Dawn Preorder Deluxe Edition to start playing on September 3.Daemon X Machina: Titanic ScionXSEED Games / Marvelous USA, Inc.☆☆☆☆☆4★★★★★$69.99Pre-orderDaemon X Machina: Titanic Scion – September 5Optimized for Xbox Series X|SBecome the ultimate high-tech warrior in an action-packed new entry in the Daemon X Machina series. Fly into battle in your customized Arsenal, unleashing a variety of attacks tailored to your playstyle. Feel the exhilaration of fast-paced combat as you freely explore a deadly and dangerous open world on land or in the air. Suit up for a dark sci-fi story where you can face the titanic boss battles alone or with up to two other players online.NBA 2K26 Standard Edition2K☆☆☆☆☆200★★★★★$69.99Pre-orderNBA 2K26 – September 5Optimized for Xbox Series X|SBragging rights are on the line in NBA 2K26. Build your legend in MyCareer, collect and compete with stars in MyTeam, and make executive decisions in MyNBA on Xbox Series X|S or MyLeague on Xbox One. Dominate every possession with immersive technology that directly translates NBA footage into realistic gameplay on Xbox Series X|S. Feel more connected to every dribble and crossover, and move with freedom as you unleash dynamic playmaking using all-new features.Bad CheeseFeardemic☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowBad Cheese – September 1Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryBad Cheese is a psychological horror game inspired by the eerie charm of 1920s animation. Step into the tiny paws of a mouse spending the weekend at home with a dysfunctional Dad while Mom’s away. Be on your best behavior and keep daddy happy! Complete tasks, eat snacks, find toys, and navigate the “complicated family dynamic.” Experience the gruesome reality of a child-mouse trying to maintain a sense of normalcy in a not-so-normal household.Scar-Lead SalvationIdea Factory International, Inc.☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowScar-Lead Salvation – September 2Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play AnywhereWhen Willow Martin awakens with no memories in an unfamiliar room, she can’t figure out how she got there. Without any semblance of who she is or where she came from, can she trust the AI who aids her? You’ll never know what comes next as you make your way through the military facility. Each floor will present a procedurally generated layout complete with new enemies to face and equipment to grab.NachtmahrMangy Goblin Games, LLC☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowNachtmahr – September 2Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play AnywhereA third-person adventure where you play as a magical unicorn, exploring five realms filled with puzzles, collectibles, and secrets. Uncover a poetic story as you journey through a world of wonder and magic.Attic ArchivePixel Games☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowAttic Archive – September 3Optimized for Xbox Series X|SThe Attic Archive presents a curious collection of forgotten games from the 1980s. Originally published for the Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, and Sinclair ZX Spectrum home computer systems, these games are authentically reproduced in all their 8-bit glory. Featuring classics from Ocean Software, Artic Computing, Imagine Software, and Atlantis.Deadzone: RogueProphecy Games☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowDeadzone: Rogue – September 3Optimized for Xbox Series X|SDeadzone: Rogue is a fast-paced roguelite FPS set aboard the ISS- X, a space station overrun by rogue machines. Venture into The Deadzone solo or team up with up to 3 friends in online co-op. Wield over 30 upgradable elemental weapons to carve through enemies and powerful bosses. Improve your build each mission with augments, rare gear, and upgrades that amplify your strength and versatility. Snipe from afar, sneak in close, or go all-in with melee. Grow stronger in death. Fight. Die. Revive. Repeat.DemonschoolYsbryd Games☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowDemonschool – September 3Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryA 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.Dragon Snack (Xbox One)Afil Games☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowDragon Snack – September 3Get ready for a puzzle filled adventure with fire, coins, and clever decisions. In Dragon Snack, you don’t control the dragon… you prepare the path! Rotate and place hexagonal tiles to build a perfect trail that leads the creature to its golden nest.Overpowered 1 – Mars InfestationEastasiasoft Limited☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowOverpowered 1 – Mars Infestation – September 3Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play AnywhereThe year is 2050. Humans have been forced to flee Earth and colonize Mars! Now it’s up to you to exterminate hordes of aggressive local creatures so your kind can settle on the planet. Exterminate hordes of menacing creatures in twin-stick shoot ’em up style so your fellow humans can settle on a new planet!The Nameless CitySometimes You☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$9.99$7.99Pre-orderThe Nameless City – September 3Narrative-driven first-person horror adventure inspired by Lovecraft’s short novel “The Nameless City” (1921). Explore the ruins of a city that some say is older than humanity itself. While you delve deeper into the ancient buildings, reality and visions blend into an indistinct haze.Above Snakes©RedDeer.Games☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowAbove Snakes – September 4Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryCraft your world. Survive the Wilds. Discover the secrets of the land. Step into a handcrafted Wild West-inspired world in this relaxing isometric adventure RPG with light survival elements. Build, explore, farm, and fight as you piece together your own unique journey across shifting biomes and mysterious threats.Adventure of SamsaraAtari☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$19.99$17.99Pre-orderAdventure of Samsara – September 4Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryAdventure of Samsara, a mysterious, Metroidvania action-adventure, reimagines the spirit of the original Atari 2600 title, Adventure. With stunning, 2D pixel art, Adventure of Samsara combines classic gameplay, a deeply connected world, and a heady, twisting narrative of death, rebirth and memory.Candylands JourneySometimes You☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$9.99$7.99Pre-orderCandylands Journey – September 4Explore 15 colorful locations, look for lost puzzle pieces to open the way to the last boss. Pass through the green meadows, dark caves, deep rivers and oceans, mystic castles, ruins, islands and other colorful locations. Collect jewelry fragments to buy unique types of magic. Collect all the elements and summons. Find all the secrets, destroy all the cake towers and solve all the riddles. All this will help you to win and save Magic University!Chocolate Factory SimulatorPlayway S.A.☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowChocolate Factory Simulator – September 4Optimized for Xbox Series X|SWelcome to Chocolate Factory Simulator, where cogwheels and steam work overtime to create the most delicious chocolate! Use your clockwork workshop full of gourmet machinery to create every kind of chocolate your customers could dream up! The world’s steampunk technology is perfect for sweet-making, and all available to you in your manufacturing.DETECTIVE – Scene CrimeJanduSoft☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$10.49$9.44Pre-orderDetective – Scene Crime – September 4Optimized for Xbox Series X|SStep into the role of a detective in Detective – Scene Crime, a challenging mystery game where you’ll investigate five gripping crime scenes. Each level presents clues, testimonies, and puzzles to analyze carefully in your quest for the truth. Do you have what it takes to solve them all?Double DangerousEntity3 Limited☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$2.99Pre-orderDouble Dangerous – September 4Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play AnywhereGet ready to lock, load, and double the chaos! Double Dangerous is a high-octane third-person shooter that flips the script on traditional gameplay. Wield dual guns and unleash a storm of bullets in any direction—regardless of where your character is facing. Run forward while blasting behind you, pull off wild one-arm shots, or take down enemies mid-dive in slow motion. The choice is yours, and the fun is limitless.Fling to the FinishDaedalic Entertainment☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$19.99$15.99Pre-orderFling to the Finish – September 4Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryIn Fling to the Finish, teams of two players race through colorful, chaotic obstacle courses while tethered by a stretchy elastic rope. When you and your friends first pick up the game your rope will get tangled in practically everything you pass. But as you quickly improve your communication skills you’ll learn that the rope is your biggest asset.Gunsmith SimulatorPlayWay S.A.☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowGunsmith Simulator – September 4Optimized for Xbox Series X|SPush the boundaries of what’s possible and deliver what clients ask for! Change weapon configurations and customize equipment with modern accessories. Check optical sights, pistol grips or lasers. Add flashlights or collimators to create weapons with maximum unique features, perfectly suited to the individual needs and style of each enthusiast. Let your work become a symbol of perfection and a dream come true for the fussiest clients!Hell is UsNacon☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$59.99Pre-orderHell is Us – September 4A 3rd-person action-adventure game that combines intense melee combat with the thrill of exploration. Explore a semi-open world to find answers to your questions and face mysterious creatures all along your journey.The Order of the Snake ScaleUltimate Games S.A.☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowThe Order of the Snake Scale – September 4Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryInspired by Lovecraft, a psychological survival horror game set in a dystopian, alternative universe. Discover the mystery of the woman’s death and learn the dark secrets of the Happy Rock. Are you ready?Tiny Lands – Deluxe EditionHidden Trap☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowTiny Lands – Deluxe Edition – September 4Optimized for Xbox Series X|SA relaxing 3D game about finding the differences between two handcrafted dioramas. If you are looking for a game that allows you to just sit back and play Tiny Lands is for you! This also includes the “Final Challenge” special world for those who are ready for the ultimate Tiny Lands experience.Soulbind: Tales Of The UnderworldAxyos Games☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$9.99Pre-orderSoulbind: Tales Of The Underworld – September 5Embark on an epic journey into a procedurally generated world where you will explore a variety of locations full of monsters and traps. You must collect body parts of the various monsters, and the rarity system will affect the generation of stats and passive effects. Each collected body part provides new abilities and capabilities, changing battle tactics.Sokocat: Islands – RemasteredRising Moon Games☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowSokocat: Islands – Remastered – September 5Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play AnywhereSokocat – Islands is a charming puzzle adventure where you guide an adorable cat across peaceful islands filled with clever challenges! Slide blocks with precision and solve smart, minimalist puzzles. Every move counts — think carefully, explore each space, and find the best path forward.Psycho DreamRatalaika Games S.L.☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowPsycho Dream – September 5Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryA dangerous trend has emerged among young people: they are evading reality by taking permanent refuge in a new entertainment medium known as DMovies, which allows people to immerse themselves in a world of virtual reality and become part of a movie. Join Diamond Dogs Ryo and Maria in their mission to rescue young Sayaka from the DMovie she’s trapped in before it’s too late.Ragdoll FighterGametry LLC ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowRagdoll Fighter – September 5Ragdoll Fighter throws you into chaotic, physics-based battles where only the most unpredictable brawler survives. Control a wobbly warrior and face off against wild ragdoll enemies in hilarious, high-stakes duels!Carnival HeroesLAN – GAMES LTD☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowCarnival Heroes – September 5Carnival Heroes is online multiplayer super party board game for 1 to 4 players. Inside the game you will enjoy 24 fun minigames which you play along the main game. You’ll play arcade games, runner games & other offline games. The game offers online play, local play or solo play (vs AI).DeTechtive 21125Deniz☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$9.99Pre-orderDeTechtive 2112 – September 5Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play AnywhereThe year is 2112, and the world is no longer the same. In the crumbling remains of a country once known as England, Detective Matthew Wallace—a man with a mysterious past—works as a private investigator. After returning from the Third World War, Matthew takes on an off-the-record case with only one ally: Abigail, a resourceful young secretary. Together, they uncover the dark secrets of the city’s elite while confronting shadows from Matthew’s past in a series of interconnected cases.Dragon RuinsKEMCO☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$8.99Pre-orderDragon Ruins – September 5Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play AnywhereBrave the depths of an ancient ruin discovered in the capital of Isigwere, where no soul has ever returned—and where a legendary dragon awaits. In this retro-style dungeon crawler RPG, become the hero who conquers the maze and slays the beast lurking in the shadows.Folly of the WizardsNumskull Games☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowFolly of the Wizards – September 5Optimized for Xbox Series X|SFolly Of The Wizards is a comedic 2D roguelike action game that puts you in the shoes of a clumsy wizard apprentice. Join a wacky wizard cult and use unique spells to defeat enemies, explore procedurally generated dungeons, and save the world from chaos.Red Cape KnightMagnific Studios☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowRed Cape Knight – September 5Step into the dark halls of the royal castle with the fearless Red Cape Knight, summoned by the King after dangerous creatures seize his home. Armed with his sword and the magic of his enchanted red cape, the knight must face deadly traps and fierce enemies to reclaim the castle.Sky of DestructionSometimes You☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$12.99$10.39Pre-orderFree TrialSky of Destruction – September 5Before starting a mission, select a combination of three types of aircraft in your fleet, which will help you during the mission. Your goal is to destroy the enemy aircraft carrier or buildings, breaking through the enemy air armada. If your plane was hit, it’s not the end of the game, the extermination of the enemy will not stop. Just keep your aircraft carrier safe.Skyline BowlingQubicGames S.A.☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowSkyline Bowling – September 5Xbox Play AnywhereGet ready for an action-packed challenge where every strike brings you closer to victory! Join friends or family in up to four-player matches, compete in thrilling tournaments against top bowlers from across the lanes, and bowl in amazing alleys with cool views. Only the best players make it to the final rounds – will you be the one holding the trophy?.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 September 1 to 5” Category: Next Week on XboxNext Week on Xbox: New Games for August 25 to 29 Category: Next Week on XboxNext Week on Xbox: New Games for August 18 to 22 Category: Next Week on XboxNext Week on Xbox: New Games for August 11 to 15 The post Next Week on Xbox: New Games for September 1 to 5 appeared first on Xbox Wire.