Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 12-16! We've got a few big releases on the way over the next few days including Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Madden NFL 25 and the free next-gen upgrade for Hunt: Showdown, while the major Xbox Game Pass addition is the fantastic Mafia: Definitive Edition from a few years ago.

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

New Xbox Releases (August 12-16)

  • Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery (August 13): "Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery is a cozy hidden object game that has you search for hidden objects in hand-drawn, interactive landscapes. Ignite your imagination, unleash your inner artist with the editor and share your masterpieces with the world!"
  • Pizza Bar Tycoon (August 13): "Look out! This pizzeria will soon become the talk of the town! Well… at least that’s the plan. Your customers are already queuing up, so you’ll have to serve them as quickly as possible."
  • Cat's Request (August 14): "The fantastic detective story about an extraterrestrial cat named Ash and his virtual assistant, living in a metropolis governed by artificial intelligence."
  • Green Hell for Xbox Series X & S (August 14): "Featuring three major content updates that were previously only available on PC, the game is available as both a standalone purchase and a FREE upgrade for all owners of the last-gen version."
  • Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse (August 14): The final game in Telltale’s Sam & Max trilogy, beautifully remastered! Explore odd locales, meet eccentric characters, and solve brain-tickling puzzles in this bizarre paranormal adventure with a surprise around every corner."
  • Thief Simulator 2 (August 14): "Thief Simulator 2 will transport you to a world full of valuables, expensive cars, and rustling banknotes. If you find a way to steal them. Know that a thief’s trade is not a piece of cake."
  • Tiny Pixels: Volume 1 – Ninpo Blast (August 14): "Get ready for retro vertical shoot’em up action where you’ll face off against swarms of mythical insect baddies using shuriken, bombs and more in the ultimate fight for survival!"
  • Farewell North (August 15): "In Farewell North you take on the unique role of a border collie restoring color to your human’s world. Explore the hand-crafted, atmospheric islands inspired by the Scottish highlands and embark on a journey of companionship, trust and loss."
  • Hunt: Showdown 1896 (August 15): "Hunt: Showdown 1896 is the new era of the competitive first-person bounty hunting game, packing the thrill of survival and the reward of profit into a horror match-based format."
  • Kena: Bridge of Spirits (August 15): "Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a story-driven action adventure set in a charming world rich with exploration and fast-paced combat. Players find and grow a team of tiny spirit companions called the Rot, enhancing their abilities and creating new ways to manipulate the environment."
  • Just Crow Things (August 15): "You're a little crow trying to prove herself to the world. Make new animal friends, poop on unsuspecting hoomans, and steal all the shiny trinkets! Each level is a little sandbox full of fun items to discover and puzzles to solve, while leaving a bit of chaos behind. Why? Just caws!"
  • Overboss (August 15): "Build the most powerful and dangerous land in all of Arcadia! Stake forests, swamps, graveyards, and volcanoes, recruit monsters and create the best combinations to collect the most points to become the Overboss."
  • Phantom Spark (August 15): "Phantom Spark is an exhilarating high-speed racing game that will test your limits. Push for your best time in precision time-trial races across three domains full of otherworldly architecture."
  • Bloodhound (August 16): "Dive into the depths of darkness in this heart-pounding, visceral experience designed for those who crave fast-paced and macabre gameplay. Crush the cult of Astaroth and vanquish her hellspawn, make them squeal and hide where they came from."
  • Castaway (August 16): "Embark on an action-packed adventure in Castaway, diving players into a pixelated and retro universe. Assume the role of Martin, whose spaceship crash-landed on an uncharted island where his faithful pet was taken by hostile creatures."
  • EA Sports Madden NFL 25 (August 16): "Hit like you mean it with FieldSENSE™ powered by BOOM Tech on Xbox Series X|S. Experience how the new physics-informed dynamic tackling system unlocks realistic collisions & new gameplay animations on both sides of the ball."
  • House of Golf 2 (August 16): "Embark on an unforgettable golfing adventure with House of Golf 2 – not just a game, but an invitation to create lasting memories with family and friends."
  • Mute Crimson DX (August 16): "Mute Crimson DX is an action-packed precision-platformer where you guide Ninja on his quest to climb up walls, slice through bad guys and overcome great evils!"
  • Rewind or Die (August 16): "Mike thought his dead-end job at the local video rental place would be easy, until a serial killer starts carving up his fellow clerks! Deal with irate customers, horrible bosses, and keep your store clean (well, as clean as it can be.)"
  • Sunnyside (August 16): "Find harmony in the Japanese countryside as you help Sparky uncover lost memories in this modern take on the farming and life simulator. Build a thriving homestead, cultivate new relationships, and chase your own happiness in SunnySide."
  • Turn to Mine (August 16): "You are a space mining apprentice with a bright future ahead. However, your superior Commander Neek would rather watch a movie than teach you anything. Can you collect crystals and survive on your own?"

Xbox Game Pass Titles

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