Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for April 7-11! Looking at the list, Xbox Game Pass is stealing the attention over the next few days - we've got four titles on the way to the service, including South of Midnight and Diablo 3. Don't forget about Blue Prince as well, which has been described as a potential Game of the Year contender!

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

New Xbox Releases (April 7-11)

  • IXION (April 8): "With Earth on the brink of ecosystemic collapse, DOLOS A.E.C. leads to efforts to find a new home for the human race. Whether by chance or fate, its prototype space station, the Tiqqun, finds itself cast adrift, a disintegrating ark upon which the remnants of humanity must find sanctuary – and you, Administrator, are at its helm."
  • South of Midnight (April 8): "From the creators of Contrast and We Happy Few, South of Midnight is a spellbinding third person action-adventure game set in the American Deep South."
  • Anima Flux (April 9): "A co-op metroidvania with two genetically enhanced soldiers, special agents of a theocratic dictatorial regime."
  • Commandos: Origins (April 9): "Witness the very beginning of the legendary elite WWII force in Commandos: Origins. The long-awaited sequel to the Commandos series brings you right back to the foundation of the real-time tactics genre."
  • Detective From The Crypt (April 9): "Detective From The Crypt is a mystical Victorian detective story in which you play for a ghost girl helped by a ghost cat."
  • Ellphaser (April 9): "Ellphaser throws you into a frozen world where every jump reshapes reality. In this 2D platformer with puzzle mechanics, platforms disappear and reappear with each jump, creating dynamic challenges at every move."
  • Little Droid (April 9): "Little Droid is an adventure platformer that takes you to a world of mysteries, tough enemies, and hidden dangers. The journey is packed with challenges, requiring careful battery management to keep the droid energized at crucial moments."
  • Secrets In Green (April 9): "Can you help Alma find her power and solve this dangerous mystery before it’s too late?"
  • Suika and Dragons (April 9): "The moment of destiny has arrived — the dragon eggs are ready to hatch! As the revered Elder Dragon, it is your sacred duty to guide these young hatchlings, ensuring they grow, evolve, and rise to become majestic, unstoppable forces of nature."
  • Blue Prince (April 10): "Welcome to Mt. Holly, where every dawn unveils a new mystery. Navigate through shifting corridors and ever-changing chambers in this genre-defying strategy puzzle adventure."
  • Hook: Complete Edition (April 10): "A minimalist puzzle game where your goal is to remove all hooks from the board using intuitive mechanics. No timers, no scores, just pure, stress-free gameplay complemented by a calming ambient soundtrack."
  • HordeCore Console Edition (April 10): "Become the leader of an ever-expanding group of survivors. Manage supplies, upgrade your team, and craft deadly contraptions to defend yourself! Remember, exploration is vital in this harsh new world."
  • Monaco 2 (April 10): "The best of the best has been assembled, and they’ll need to work together using their unique abilities to rob the city blind."
  • Monster Energy Supercross 25 (April 10): "Experience the thrill of racing on newly designed tracks that replicate real-world events, and compete against the latest roster of professional riders. Forge your path in a revamped career featuring intense competitions, rivalries, and strategic choices."
  • Pilo and the Holobook (April 10): "An exploration-based adventure game set in a colorful galaxy where you guide Pilo, an apprentice explorer, on a journey to document the universe’s wonders and solve mysteries."
  • Pocket Bravery (April 10): "Inspired by classic fighting games from the ‘90s such as Street Fighter, Fatal Fury, and The King of Fighters, Pocket Bravery channels the Neo Geo Pocket aesthetic for a modern fighting game with a retro twist!"
  • Promise Mascot Agency (April 10): "From the creators of Paradise Killer comes a mind-bending open-world narrative adventure mascot management simulator where mascots are more than just symbols – they’re unpredictable forces of nature!"
  • Steel Seed (April 10): "Steel Seed is a single-player, stealth action-adventure game set in a dark sci-fi world. In her epic journey inside a hostile underground facility run by AIs, Zoe is alone with Koby, a flying drone, as her only companion."
  • The Talos Principle: Reawakened (April 10): "Step back into a world of thought-provoking puzzles, philosophical intrigue, and breathtaking visuals with The Talos Principle: Reawakened."
  • Bear Escape Mission (April 11): "A casual platformer designed to be simple and relaxing. With 40 short and challenging levels, you’ll guide a cute bear through obstacles at a light and pressure-free pace, thanks to infinite lives."
  • Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy (April 11): "This groundbreaking experience takes the #1 arcade hunting game to thrilling new heights, delivering over 3X the content of its hit predecessor."
  • Capy’s Quest (April 11): "Embark on a journey full of obstacles and puzzles, and cook the most delicious dishes in exciting mini-games to delight as many residents of the summer islands as possible!"
  • Mayhem Mail (April 11): "Take on the mail route from hell, recover and deliver mail to its rightful place! Mayhem Mail is a classic single screen arcade platformer with some added puzzle elements."
  • Mob Control (April 11): "Experience the strangely satisfying thrill of watching your mob multiply as you aim and shoot at the gates. Witness your army grow to massive proportions!"
  • Mortisomem (April 11): "Mortisomem is an adventure, mystery, and horror game with retro visual aesthetics. The game takes place in the year 1917, in the vast forest of inland Brazil."
  • The Black Within (April 11): "A single-player, first-person psychological horror game that takes players on a chilling journey into the depths of the human psyche."
  • West Escape (April 11): "West Escape throws you into a chaotic frontier where the law is on your tail and alien invaders are wreaking havoc. As a fugitive desperate to reunite with your lost love, you'll need to collect scrap, upgrade your gear, and face off against relentless extraterrestrial threats."
  • Windborn - Concrete Jungle (April 11): "Embark on an exhilarating journey as a bird navigating the skies alongside your flock. In this beautifully crafted adventure, you will soar through 11 vibrant and diverse levels, each offering unique challenges and breathtaking landscapes."

Xbox Game Pass Titles

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