Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for December 2-6! The big arrival of the next few days is undoubtedly the "early access" launch of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for Premium, Premium Upgrade and Collector's Edition owners, but there's also a lot else to look forward to with the likes of Marvel Rivals, FANTASIAN Neo Dimension, UFL, Path of Exile 2's early access and much more. Not a bad way to start the new month!

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

New Xbox Releases (December 2-6)

  • Get To Work (December 2): "This story is a metaphor for climbing the corporate ladder. Get To Work is a punishing, yet satisfying experience about a young man on a mission to conquer the corporate world… on rollerblades."
  • Cricket: Jae’s Really Peculiar Game (December 3): "A hand-animated JRPG adventure that draws from genre classics. Join Jae as he goes on a journey with his best friends to try and fix the past in a story full of laughs, tears, and Elemelons."
  • Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age (December 3): "Diesel Legacy is a 2v2 fighting game where four players battle on the same stage at the same time. This unique twist on the traditional fighting game formula adds an entirely new layer of strategy where cooperation will become the key to success."
  • Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 (December 3): "Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 is the sequel to the terrifying VR experience that brought new life to the iconic horror franchise. As a brand new Fazbear employee you’ll have to prove you have what it takes to excel in all aspects of Pizzeria management and maintenance."
  • Boundland (December 4): "A fun physics-based platform game where you navigate your multi-shaped character through lots of dark levels and scary boss fights."
  • Godsvivors (December 4): "Prepare to descend into the depths of the Underworld in Godsvivors! As a powerful god of Olympus, your mission is to challenge the ruler of the Underworld, Hades, and restore the balance of power."
  • Magical Backpack (December 4): "Lara found a magical backpack that gives her the power to fly through the skies and collect Light stars scattered across an enchanted kingdom."
  • Super Astro Cat (December 4): "Super Astro Cat is a 2D pixel art shoot ‘n run with a jetpack mechanic. Choose wisely, as all their 9 lives are in your hands!"
  • The Thaumaturge (December 4): "The Thaumaturge is an isometric, story-rich RPG with a unique take on turn-based combat, character development features, and investigation mechanics, facing you with morally ambiguous choices – set in a world teeming with mysterious powers and strange ethereal beings called salutors."
  • DETECTIVE - The Motel (December 5): "You play the role of a detective who has been assigned a case. When you arrive at the crime scene, you find a hotel with several rooms. At that moment you will have to discover what has happened, but it will not be easy."
  • Entropy Survivors (December 5): "Entropy Survivors is a bullet hell roguelike where you simultaneously control a powerful mech and a sharpshooting space frog, featuring outrageously creative abilities and powerful weapon customization. Save the universe in single player or 2-4 player online co-op!"
  • FANTASIAN Neo Dimension (December 5): "The Father of FINAL FANTASY, Hironobu Sakaguchi, and renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu return to deliver an original RPG story. Mechteria—a deathly mechanical infection that robs humans of their emotions and lives—is slowly engulfing the world."
  • Highway Police Simulator (December 5): "This game brings the heart-pounding action of the American Highway Patrol right to your fingertips. Immerse yourself in the unique challenges and serious police duties that officers face on a daily basis and truly feel what it’s like to patrol the highways while maintaining law and order."
  • Love Too Easily (December 5): "Become the main character’s helper, make story choices, collect hints, and clear mini-games. A full-scale mystery romantic comedy interactive movie."
  • Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island (December 5): "You’re Alex, a rookie backpacker taking a much needed break from modern life. Your trip is interrupted when you are suddenly shipwrecked on Ambrosia Island; a beautiful long-forgotten place of myth and sunshine."
  • Overthrown (Game Preview) (December 5): "You play as a Monarch in possession of an ancient soul-stealing crown with magical abilities. With its power, establish a kingdom in a perilous wilderness and defend it from mutants and bandits roaming the land."
  • Railroads Online (December 5): "Set in a huge open world reminiscent of the Americas during the golden age of steam trains, Railroads Online puts you in the role of a pioneer helping to shape the future of America."
  • Symphonia (December 5): "In the realm of Symphonia, music acts as a source of life and energy. Embody a mysterious violinist, brought back to life in a declining world. Your violin and bow are both your instrument and a means of transport."
  • The Thing: Remastered (December 5): "The Thing: Remastered is a faithful restoration of the cult-classic 2002 third-person survival horror shooter game inspired by Universal Pictures’ genre-defining 1982 film, The Thing." (Note: release date reported by Xbox Wire, but not yet official).
  • UFL (December 5): "UFL brings an immersive and revolutionary football experience with a no-nonsense approach. Exhibit your mastery in a fair challenge with no shortcuts. Stay true to yourself and prove your football skills in a world where every game is up for grabs."
  • Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop (December 5): "Fix stuff, read stuff, upgrade stuff, talk about stuff, discover stuff, and do all that stuff again, but better."
  • Beat the Machine Rebooted (December 6): "Beat the Machine: Rebooted is a top down retro arcade shooter where you must defeat the virus T.O.M (Totally Overpowered Machine) that is invading Sector VIII. Play as Damon, the cocky cadet, willing to aid Sector VIII from total destruction."
  • Dog Man: Mission Impawsible (December 6): "The key to the city has fallen into the hands of a supa bad guy, unlocking all the prison doors and releasing many evildoers. Help Dog Man and his friends chase down the supa bad guys in their most impawsible mission yet!"
  • Endless Deaths (December 6): "As a lone survivor, your mission is to navigate through procedurally generated levels filled with relentless zombie hordes, utilizing a diverse arsenal of weapons and character abilities to stay alive."
  • JanKenUP! (December 6): "An exciting combat game that breaks with traditional schemes. Instead of the typical punches and combos, strategy boils down to three buttons: rock, paper, and scissors."
  • Lord of the Click 4 (December 6): "Find incredible new challenges, amazing graphics and improved mechanics. As a great monarch, you will fight many new and dangerous enemies using your clicker skills."
  • Marvel Rivals (December 6): "A superhero team-based PvP shooter. Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!"
  • MasterChef: Learn to Cook! (December 6): "The MasterChef judges will evaluate your dish based on your performance and speed. Complete and unlock new recipes, challenges, and mini-games along your cooking journey!"
  • Path of Exile 2 - Early Access (December 6): "Path of Exile 2 is a next generation free-to-play Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading."
  • Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice (December 6): "Set in Japan around the early Edo period, Aiko's Choice is a stealth strategy game that takes place within the story of Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun."
  • Taboo Trial (December 6): "In this 3D roguelike action game, you are a Valkyrie, choosing blessings from the Nordic gods to build your unique combat style."
  • Westild’s Law (December 6): "Westild’s Law offers dynamic shootouts where you must cleverly use every element of your arsenal to achieve victory. Throw dynamite to clear your path or send enemies flying, you can throw your weapon at your enemies to stun them when ammo runs low and then take their weapons."

Xbox Game Pass Titles

Just one Game Pass title is planned for next week as things stand. However, keep in mind that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on the following Monday (December 9th).

Will you be grabbing any of these Xbox games next week? Let us know down in the comments below.

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