Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 19-23! Things are looking pretty quiet for new releases over the next few days, with the biggest highlights being Quantic Dream's Dustborn, gory survival horror game Pneumata and the new tennis title, TIEBREAK: Official Game of the ATP and WTA.

Update: Pneumata has actually been delayed by two more weeks until September 3rd, 2024.

Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:

New Xbox Releases (August 19-23)

  • Dustborn (August 20): "Dustborn is a single-player, story-driven action-adventure game about hope, love, friendships, robots…and the power of words."
  • Cyber Mission (August 21): "A side-scrolling shoot ’em up with retro aesthetics, dynamic combat, HD visuals and intense combat inspired by classic elements from both run ’n gun and shooter genres."
  • Dadish 3D (August 21): "He’s a dad and a radish. Dadish’s kids are missing and he needs your help to find them. After his children are lured away by dubious pop-up advertising, Dadish sets out to find them in his craziest adventure yet."
  • Mangavania 2 (August 21): "Join the adventure as Yuhiko, a young ninja who has gone to the underworld to find a cure for his brother. Find Spirits in secret places – they will tell you a story or give you advice. Explore dungeons, fight monsters and meet new friends!"
  • My Lovely Empress (August 21): "You have an empire at your command and the world at your feet. Your hands hold the happiness, hopes, and lives of an entire nation, and those who call you, their ruler."
  • Parking Masters (August 21): "Welcome to Parking Masters, where you'll face the ultimate test of your parking skills across a vast array of challenges! Maneuver cars, trucks, buses, and vehicles with trailers through numerous levels, all designed with realistic physics and a captivating visual style."
  • Dice Assassin (August 22): "A challenging game in which you defeat enemies on the board according to the numbers on the dice. Choose your moves using cards, position yourself strategically to defeat enemies on the board squares, and create tactics using action cards."
  • Farming Life (August 22): "Build your own farm full of village houses, sheds and granaries. Build roads and design optimal fields with various crops. Choose what you want to plant or sow."
  • Rise Eterna War (August 22): "Guide Arthbane’s campaign against the occupying Athracian army, balancing strategy and resources to defeat cunning rival generals. Recruit up to 16 units, visit the Chuckwagon to feed your troops, rally 11 legendary heroes – both new and returning favorites – to command in battle..."
  • TIEBREAK: Official Game of the ATP and WTA (August 22): "TIEBREAK is the most lifelike tennis simulation ever released, showcasing the essence of gameplay on court and the challenge of managing a career through an entire season of 90 official tournaments against 120+ officially licensed pros."
  • Aery - Ancient Empires (August 23): "In Aery - Ancient Empires you play as a little bird-like spirit that watches ancient civilizations evolve. You will discover unknown, giant, and beautiful environments and you will be able to enjoy the feeling of flying while exploring a whole world filled with beauty and little secrets."
  • The Eightfold Path (August 23): "The Eightfold Path is an immersive puzzle and exploration adventure steeped in the teachings of Buddhism, inviting you to embark on a quest towards enlightenment."
  • Island Cities (August 23): "In this tiny fantasy building experience, it is easy to do and very relaxing, just like a 3D jigsaw puzzle. Carefully observe the island, try to memorize it, then shuffle the blocks."
  • Magnus Trilogy (August 23): "A series of three visually captivating and emotionally immersive visual novel games, each with its own unique narrative and hand-drawn graphics."
  • Operation: Polygon Storm (August 23): "Become a master general. Strategically assemble your army from a selection of unique units and abilities to deploy into fast paced battles. Watch your masterplan play out, adapt as the battle progresses, all without the hassle of micromanagement."
  • Radio Free Europa (August 23): "A fusion of a classic arcade game and an action roguelike. The action is relentless. The soundtrack gets your blood pumping. The enemies are brutal, and the bosses are massive but that just makes eventual victory feel so much sweeter!"
  • Soviet Project (August 23): "You are an ordinary citizen who missed the evacuation due to illness, and now you need to understand the situation to leave the city."
  • Thermonuclear (August 23): "As a member of a mega-corporation, use this ultimate weapon to defeat your opponents and end the Third World War. Explore procedurally generated levels across the globe and face a range of enemies, from mutants in ruined cities to soldiers and robots in military factories."

Xbox Game Pass Titles

As things stand, we don't have any confirmed Xbox Game Pass additions for next week.

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