This week, twelve new games make their way to the Xbox platform, and while there aren't really any big-name releases, there are still a couple of noteworthy titles worth highlighting. First up is not necessarily a new game, but it's the free Xbox Series X|S upgrade of A Plague Tale: Innocence, which offers improved visuals and supports 60fps. We also recently picked up a Tropico 6 Windows 10 achievement list from the Microsoft Store with a July 8th release date. Generally, when random Windows 10 versions of games appear, it usually means the game is coming to Xbox Game Pass, so keep your eyes peeled for that.
From this page, you can view a game's achievement list if it's been released, subscribe to a game for news updates, add them to your wishlist, and even click through to the Microsoft Store to preorder or purchase. Here's a breakdown of everything coming to the world of Xbox next week. Let us know which of these you're planning on picking up in the comments!
July 6th
A Plague Tale: Innocence — Xbox Series X|S
Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history. Hunted by Inquisition soldiers and surrounded by unstoppable swarms of rats, Amicia and Hugo will come to know and trust each other. As they struggle to survive against overwhelming odds, they will fight to find purpose in this brutal, unforgiving world.
The Sisters - Party of the Year — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Let’s get into mischief!
It all begins when Wendy decides to throw an end-of-year party at home with her friends. Before she gets a chance to ask her parents, her unbearable little sister Maureen steals her idea and asks their parents first. Unfortunately, the parents will allow only one party!
Maureen and Wendy start a series of crazy challenges to decide which one of them will host the party. With sister against sister, there is going to be trouble!
July 7th
Blitz Breaker — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Jump and dash your way to freedom in adorable pixel art style!
Take the role of a newly built robot named Blitz and try to escape the maniacal machinations of the factory where you were created! Blitz Breaker is a fast-paced action platformer with one big twist – Blitz can’t run. That means you’ll need to jump and air dash everywhere you go, navigating the confines of the perilous factory by wall-jumping, avoiding traps and enemy weapons, smashing into barricades and thinking strategically.
Timing is key! Perfect your jumping and 4-way dashing skills to earn stars, which can be used to unlock new heads to dress up Blitz. Discover secrets and open portals to reach even more extreme challenges along the way. With the help of your friendly computer helper Chip, you’ll need to clear more than a hundred lovingly crafted levels for Blitz to reach safety… and freedom!
July 8th
Crash Drive 3 — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Are you ready for THE car stunting playground? Experience ridiculous fun in this cross-platform multiplayer, free-roaming game! Drive monster trucks, tanks and more amazing vehicles across a huge open world. Level up, play events, earn cash, unlock new cars and discover secrets.... Crash Drive is back!
Indigo 7 — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Easy to learn, hard to master! Indigo 7 is a fast-paced multiplayer puzzle game for up to 4 players, with a cool single-player story mode.
Wear your swimsuit, dust off your beach tennis rackets, and put batteries in your old radio to enjoy this cool puzzle game.
Adventure Mode
Journey with Nathan and his friends on a musical adventure of love and friendship in 32 episodes, told through a fantastic comic.
Battle
Fight your rivals to see who gets the best score.
Conquest
Conquer all the territory before running out of time and moves.
Conquest VS
Conquer more territory than your opponents.
Party Time
Think quick and act carefully. The fastest-paced mode to keep all your senses on full alert.
Party Colour
Beat all the boards, but measure your moves carefully or you’ll end up without any colours.
Tropico 6 — Windows
In times of political turmoil and social unrest, the people are calling for visionary leaders, who will steer the fate of their country with foresight and ingenuity. Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras. Face new challenges on the international stage and always keep the needs of your people in mind.
July 9th
Bai Qu: Hundreds of Melodies — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
While visiting his sick father, college student Wei Qiuwu accidentally encountered a girl playing a concertina.
Though unlikely at first, Wei Qiuwu becomes a good friend of Li Jiayun, the musician. Both of them act as an indispensable tune in each other's life.
Until one day someone unveils to Wei Qiuwu the cruel truth hidden under a fairy-tale cover…
Features
* A storyline of 8 to 12 hours,
* Multiple routes and endings.
* There is no absolute "right/wrong choice", different endings contain different meanings.
* Delicate and realistic background pictures, field recorded ambient sound.
* Over 20 wonderful background music tracks, which include varieties of music genres.
* An extraordinary story, themed with love and caring in an ordinary slice of daily life.
Beasts of Maravilla Island — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Beasts of Maravilla Island is a 3D adventure game where you take on the role of a young wildlife photographer who traverses Maravilla Island's magical ecosystems to discover extraordinary creatures, learn their behaviors, and, most importantly, photograph their majesty.
Blue Fire — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
A Dark World Awaits - Travel through the perished world of Penumbra to explore unique areas filled with diverse enemies, sharp 3D platforming challenges, quests, collectibles, and more.
Imagine Earth — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
In this build-up strategy game you build global colonies on distant planets. Establish space trade and research to lead your corporation into wealth and prosperity. Find allies, compete against rivals, and protect your civilization from natural disasters and climate change.
Mythic Ocean — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Freely explore a vibrant ocean. Have relaxing, deep, and amusing conversations with six different gods and a cast of sea creatures.
The advice you give continuously alters your story and leads to thousands of possible endings, ranging between harmony and pandemonium.
Which god will rise above? What kind of universe will they create? Discover the outcomes of your choices.
“...a world full of life, color, music, and meaning that is sure to stay with you for years to come." - 10/10 GameSpace
“...a lovely, daft, interesting, deep and complex game, with no combat, no death, just choices and consequences." - 8/10 Buried Treasure
“...traversing the ocean depths is serene and relaxing, and encountering the game’s myriad of weird and wonderful creatures is continually delightful." - 8/10 GameSpew
DEVELOPED BY Paralune
"Our players are storytellers too - we make narratives they can explore and shape, creating an experience unique to them. Mythic Ocean is both a love letter to the beauty and power of the sea, and a game about how you, as a person, have more influence than you realize." - Robyn Haley, Darren Malley and Matt Smudz
PUBLISHED BY Nakana.io
"We publish games that aim to offer a new experience. Diving into Mythic Ocean almost feels like entering a state of meditation where deep thoughts and bonds can be forged.” - Mikaël Bourget, founder of the publishing label
Police Stories — Xbox One
Unforgiving and tense, each mission tells a story of two police operatives - John Rimes and Rick Jones, filled with infiltrating gang hideouts, rescuing hostages, making arrests and other life-threatening situations.
Features:
– Apprehend the suspects without resorting to violence. Fire a warning shot near them or engage them in melee combat - those are just some of the ways you can make them submit.
– Issue commands to your fellow cop Rick Jones. Make sure to use him wisely - and who knows, he might save your life in return.
– Randomly placed criminals, hostages and evidence make every level run unique.
– As a law enforcement officer, you will have access to end-of-the-line police equipment, such as under-the-door cameras, door blast charges and many others.
– Local Co-op. Complete missions together for better scores and more fun!