Category: Next Week on XboxAugust 22, 2025Next Week on Xbox: New Games for August 25 to 29Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire EditorWelcome 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!Gears of War: Reloaded Pre-OrderXbox Game Studios☆☆☆☆☆31★★★★★$39.99Pre-orderGears of War: Reloaded – August 26Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere (Console & PC) / CloudAvailable on day one with Game Pass! The original Gears of War returns, faithfully remastered, natively optimized for more platforms than ever before, with full cross-play and cross-platform support. Gears of War: Reloaded delivers all post-launch content for the original title, including a bonus campaign act, multiplayer maps, plus characters and cosmetics — at no additional cost. Jump into Campaign Co-Op, fight with your squad in Versus Multiplayer, and enjoy cross-play across all supported platforms, allowing you and your friends to squad-up, regardless of where you play.HELLDIVERS 2PlayStation Publishing LLC☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$39.99Pre-orderHelldivers 2 – August 26Optimized for Xbox Series X|SEnlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter. You will be assembled into squads of up to four Helldivers and assigned strategic missions. Watch each other’s back – friendly fire is an unfortunate certainty of war, but victory without teamwork is impossible. Rain down freedom from above, sneak through enemy territory, or grit your teeth and charge head-first into the jaws of combat.METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATERKONAMI☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$69.99Pre-orderMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater – August 28Optimized for Xbox Series X|SThe core experience of the original, evolved and more immersive than ever. A remake of the 2004 game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, with the same gripping story and engrossing world, now with all new graphics and 3D audio that enhance the jungle atmosphere. Get ready for the ultimate survival stealth action experience. The story, characters, voice acting, gameplay, and music that made the original a sensation return, remade for modern consoles. This evolutionary leap breathes new life into every cutscene and rebuilds every corner of the world.SHINOBI: Art of VengeanceSEGA☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$29.99$26.99Pre-orderShinobi: Art of Vengeance – August 29Play as the legendary Shinobi Joe Musashi, master of the ninja arts. After finding your village burned to the ground and your clan turned into stone, you must set off on a quest for vengeance, ready to face an unparalleled evil and avenge your clan.UBOATUltimate Games S.A.☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowUBOAT – August 27Optimized for Xbox Series X|SUBOAT is primarily a crew management game, where your success depends on leading your men, not manually controlling the submarine. In UBOAT you control the crew in order to control the boat. You look after their physical and mental health, because if the sailors are hungry, tired and their spirit is low, there’s no chance of winning even a skirmish.Particle HeartsFirst Break Labs☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowParticle Hearts – August 25Optimized for Xbox Series X|SA 3rd-person adventure game where you explore a world made entirely of particles. Use special abilities to manipulate those particles, solve puzzles, avoid detection, and navigate this sinister and beautiful land.Vlad Circus: Curse of AsmodeusBlowfish Studios☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowVlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus – August 25Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryDescend into the depths of madness and terror in this disturbing pixel-art graphic adventure. Explore a haunting universe through the eyes of Josef Petrescu, a man scarred by tragedy who awakens horribly burned, voiceless, and memoryless. As Vlad Petrescu’s brother and co-heir to Vlad Circus, Josef embarks on a harrowing journey to uncover the truth behind his past.Space Adventure Cobra – The AwakeningMicroids☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$39.99Pre-orderSpace Adventure Cobra – The Awakening – August 26Play as Cobra, the space pirate, in an action platformer. Along with Lady Armaroid, your loyal partner, and equipped with your iconic Psychogun, you must solve a mystery that could threaten the entire universe. Pre-order the game and receive an exclusive bonus skin for Cobra, inspired by the iconic jacket he wore in the very first episode of the anime series.AxobubbleAfil Games☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowAxoBubble – August 27Optimized for Xbox Series X|SIn Axobubble you control a friendly axolotl in a world of platforms and creativity. Your main ability is to create floating bubbles that act as temporary platforms. Use these bubbles to jump higher, cross dangerous distances, and collect shells while advancing to the big star shell at the end of each level.Captain BonesWorld of Poly☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowCaptain Bones – August 27Xbox Play AnywhereYou are Captain Bones, a pirate captain who worked your way up from the bottom. In a world full of danger and opportunity, you must use your skills and determination to survive and thrive.Carnival Survivors The ParadeLucky Raccoon Games☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowCarnival Survivors The Parade – August 27Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play AnywhereEmbark on a unique journey in this 2D roguelike-survivor where you control a parade truck, a sound-powered carnival machine full of attitude. Your goal? Recruit musicians with unique abilities, each adding different powers and a new layer to the soundtrack that evolves as your band grows stronger.Goblin Gold Hunt (Xbox Series X/S)Synnergy Circle Games☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowGoblin Gold Hunt – August 27Optimized for Xbox Series X|SGold Goblin Hunt is a 2d casual platformer about collecting coins and treasures. Beat each level and collect every shiny thing you see, but taking damage will make you lose some coins. Reach the final levels while collecting everything you can and avoiding all the danger so you can get a high score!Makis AdventureEastasiasoft Limited☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowMakis Adventure – August 27Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryTake the role of Maki as you explore a world of unique islands, meeting new friends and dashing through the waters using 3 different shark forms. Makis Adventure is a side-scrolling action platformer that lets you decide how to tackle its unique challenges. Whether you prefer to fight or focus on exploring, there’s plenty to discover and decide your play style.Mini WordsMens Sana Interactive☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowMini Words (Console & PC) – August 27Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play AnywhereDiscover the most commonly used words in English with Mini Words, a unique mix of puzzle, word search, and hangman. Enjoy a minimalist and relaxing environment, free from distractions. Unscramble them by connecting all letters on the board, ensuring no paths repeat or cross.The Strange CityNewmatic Co., Ltd.☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowThe Strange City – August 27Optimized for Xbox Series X|SOn an unsettling night, Agent G awakens after a brutal car crash. Disoriented and alone, she notices two mysterious lights drifting into the forest. Compelled by an inexplicable force, G ventures deeper into the unknown. Only by reaching the end of this haunting path will she uncover the true reason for her adventure—and the secrets that await in the shadows.Void SourceXitilon☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowVoid Source – August 27Optimized for Xbox Series X|SClassic multi-directional (360°) shoot ’em up. Navigate your UFO through hazardous environments with dangerous enemies and beat huge bosses!Legends of Amberland II: The Song of TreesPineapple Works☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowLegends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees – August 28Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryLegends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees is a classic western dungeon crawler RPG. Using the classic first-person perspective, over grid movement, turn-based system to travel in an open world with fast travel options and a quick combat.NODE: The Last Favor of the AntariiBeep Japan Inc.☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$19.99Pre-orderNODE: The Last Favor of the Antarii – August 28Optimized for Xbox Series X|SIn a forsaken world of radiation and secrets, one AI stands between salvation and collapse. Explore Toska, a haunting nuclear labyrinth, where the echoes of the past meet an otherworldly twist. Can you outsmart the unknown and save us all?The KnightlingSaber Interactive Inc☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowThe Knightling – August 28Optimized for Xbox Series X|SSir Lionstone, the most powerful knight and protector of the great city of Clesseia, hasn’t returned from his latest quest. As Sir Lionstone’s trusted knightling, it is up to you and the legendary shield he left behind to become the hero the people need and find Lionstone before lurking threats endanger the realm. Explore the many regions and secrets of the lands of Clesseia, fend off bandits and monsters, and uncover the truth of the shield’s unparalleled power and the realm’s illustrious past.Ash Pines: The MotelRatalaika Games S.L.☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowAsh Pines Motel – August 29Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryWelcome to Ash Pines – a peaceful vacation spot nestled deep among whispering pine trees… or so it seems. What begins as an ordinary night soon unravels into a terrifying mystery beyond imagination. Stranded at the eerie Ash Pines Motel, you’ll explore abandoned rooms, uncover cryptic clues, and slowly piece together the haunting secrets buried within the motel’s forgotten past.Bumblebee – Storm of FriendshipEpiXR Games☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$11.99Pre-orderBumblebee – Storm of Friendship – August 29Optimized for Xbox Series X|SOn your quest to find a beautiful new home you will discover distant places, friendly calm animals, and amazing and dangerous habitats. You are a tiny bee in a giant environment and move continuously forward. You are free to fly wherever you want and explore the level to your heart’s desire.Carlos the TacoChiliDog Interactive ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$4.99Pre-orderCarlos the Taco – August 29Optimized for Xbox Series X|SA 2D platformer set in sunny Mexico. Fight enemies, use power-ups like flavor enhancements, and uncover the mystery of the kidnapping. Carlos is armed with ketchup and mustard tubes, as well as a stylish sombrero. Are you ready to help Carlos save his love and bring some spicy Mexican justice to those skeletons? Let’s go, amigo!Color Water SortQubicGames S.A.☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowColor Water Sort (Console & PC) – August 29Xbox Play AnywhereUse your head and arrange colored liquids to solve unique puzzles. Master the art of water sorting and rise to the top as a champion. Strategically move the water until every color is separated, proving your puzzle-solving prowess. Immerse yourself in the challenge of sorting water into tubes with the same-colored liquid on top.Death MaskHappy Player☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$9.99$8.99Pre-orderDeath Mask – August 29Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryA series of murders follows a mysterious ritual dance in rural China. A narrative mystery game set around rural Chinese religious rituals and serial murders. When ancient beliefs and modern horror collide, can you uncover the truth behind the mask? A rich and fully realized story unfolds like an interactive novel. Multiple choices and branching paths lead to dramatically different endings.Compass of Destiny: Istanbul5Deniz☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$9.99Pre-orderCompass of Destiny: Istanbul – August 29Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play AnywhereCompass of Destiny was created using meticulous research, to give you an authentic glimpse of the Ottoman Empire at its peak. But this realm is more than just violence: You’ll need to explore in depth, tackle challenging puzzles and show off your agility in platforming sections, if you want to learn the complete truth. The Compass will be your irreplaceable aid.Detail DetectiveGametry LLC ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowDetail Detective – August 29Detail Detective is the ultimate spot the differences game that combines stunning cartoon colorful visuals, mind-engaging puzzles, and captivating storylines. Explore diverse and vibrant environments, choose your difficulty level, and use hints strategically as you race against the clock. Uncover hidden secrets, and become the ultimate detective in this immersive, relaxing, and socially competitive experience.Gang BlastEntity3 Limited☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowGang Blast – August 29Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery/ Xbox Play AnywhereTake to the skies and bring the boom in Gang Blast, an explosive arcade shooter that puts you in the cockpit of a heavily armed helicopter. Wipe out gangs across a stylized city teeming with chaos, where every missile, and explosion sets off satisfying destructions.Goosebumps: Terror in Little CreekGameMill Entertainment☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$39.99$35.99Pre-orderGoosebumps: Terror in Little Creek (Console & PC) – August 29Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play AnywhereEnter the chilling world of Goosebumps in Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek! Step into the shoes of Sloane Spencer, a young teen caught in a town of nightmares, as you unravel eerie mysteries, confront sinister monsters, and navigate haunted locations inspired by R.L. Stine’s legendary book series. Solve puzzles, evade creatures, and uncover the dark secrets lurking in the shadows.Heading OutCrunching Koalas☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowHeading Out – August 29Optimized for Xbox Series X|SFlee your fear and carve your story. Blaze a trail across mythic American highways, where choices twist your tale and danger’s always in the rearview mirror. With roguelike routes, limited resources, and breakneck chases, this isn’t just a drive—it’s your legend in the making.Kitten Island 2Phoenix Reborn Games☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowKitten Island 2 – August 29The adventure continues! Return to Kitten Island and test your skills across 15 new platforming levels and guide your kitten on an all-new journey.Learning FactoryLuden.io☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowLearning Factory – August 29Xbox Play AnywhereYou’re a humble genius scientist who gets invited to become the chief engineer at an abandoned Factory on Mars, designed to produce and sell exquisite goods for cats. It was conceived to learn everything about cats and make them happy, but it is desolated now, and cats are leaving Factory Stores unhappy and empty-pawed.The Mystery Of Woolley MountainLightfoot Bros Games☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★$11.49Pre-orderThe Mystery Of Woolley Mountain – August 29Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart DeliveryFunded on Kickstarter with backers including legend of the genre Ron Gilbert, The Mystery of Woolley Mountain is an otherworldly adventure game filled with strange beasts, evil witches, confused automatons and wacky ropemen. Join a renegade crew of time-travelling audio scientists on a hilarious and fantastical quest. A malevolent witch has captured a group of children, and it’s up to you to save them from the mysterious island of Woolley Mountain!Tidy ToysAfil Games☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Get it nowTidy Toys – August 29Optimized for Xbox Series X|SIn this casual puzzle with a creative kitchen atmosphere, your mission is to organize the ingredients, or rather, toys, in pans styled like gift boxes. The objective is to fit all the pieces onto the board and meet demanding customer requests..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 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 Category: Next Week on XboxNext Week on Xbox: New Games for August 4 to 8 The post Next Week on Xbox: New Games for August 25 to 29 appeared first on Xbox Wire.