It's a busy one next week as a whopping 23 new Xbox games land on the platform, including Guilty Gear: Strive, The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition and Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse.
For the Game Pass subscribers out there, you'll have Guilty Gear: Strive to play on March 7th when it finally makes its debut on Xbox. Other notable releases next week include The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition, which also launches on March 7th, and Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse on March 9th.
March 7th
Guilty Gear: Strive — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
One Step After Fall (Español) — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
(This version only has the Spanish language) This narrative experience introduces Steve Robinson, a successful writer who, due to life's misfortunes, ended up losing important people, faith in his work and the meaning of life. The narrative leads the player to help Steve relive the episodes in his story that dragged him into depression, while getting to know the places that marked his life. From that moment, where Steve may or may not revisit his story, he becomes able to face his destiny and be able to make the most important decision of his life.
One Step After Fall is a single-player, first-person walking simulator that focuses on the narrative experience.
Romancelvania — Xbox Series X|S
"LOVE AT FIRST BITE" OR "LOVE SUCKS?"
Take a bite into Romancelvania, a darkly comic genre mashup, combining side-scrolling action and tongue-in-cheek romance into one completely absurd and unforgettable adventure.
Play as a lovelorn, brooding Drac who, after a century of moping around post-heartbreak, is thrown into a monster reality-dating show, hosted by the Grim Reaper! Explore Transylvania’s perilous countryside as you slay absurd baddies on your hunt for the most eligible monsters. Will Drac find “Love at first Bite”, or will he discover “Love Sucks”?
FALL IN LOVE WITH A MONSTER
Discover the ""human"" inside each monster as you romance, befriend or eliminate a cast of 12 fully-voiced supernatural contestants!
Taking your relationships to the next level progresses your own strength, abilities, and more.
WATCH YOUR SHOWMANCE UNFOLD
It's not a reality show until there's some drama! Make-up or break-up - we don't judge!
With a weaving story full of dialogue and narrative options, as well as the ability to choose your body type and voice, become the ultimate decision-maker in YOUR story.
EXPLORE... TRANSYLVANIA?
From the voluptuous Smashmounds, to the back alleys of Booty Bay, and everything in between.
Discover an unpredictable, interconnected world filled with monsters to recruit, hidden date spots, and outlandish baddies and boss encounters.
SATISFY YOUR (BLOOD)LUST
As the former glorious Drac, stripped of their old powers, it’s up to you to become your best bloodthirsty self. Vanquish goons with iconic weapons, elementals, bats, and even Medusa’s "headouken!" on the road to your victorious rampage in this side-scrolling platformer.
The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition — Xbox Series X|S
The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition is the ultimate way to play the award-winning RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. Including the base game and all DLC, this remastered masterpiece is optimized to be the absolute best version of The Outer Worlds.
March 8th
Cions of Vega — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Guide a father as he embarks on a journey to locate his missing daughter!
Take the role of a man on a desperate hunt to find his missing daughter! In Cions of Vega, you will guide a father as he searches the countryside and a mysterious town in hopes of bringing his daughter home. You will also be accompanied by the man’s brother Logan, who sometimes offers insight or commentary. Together, you’ll need to search for notes, drawings, keys and other clues along the way. Other mysteries await your discovery, from local cult activity to a town where children seem to have forgotten their parents.
Cions of Vega is a mystery adventure presented in first-person cinematic style with atmospheric sound design and environmental storytelling. In order to progress the narrative, you’ll need to solve puzzles and find your way between key locations. Light platforming elements and interactive surroundings offer variety and challenge, immersing you in the father’s journey. Will you help him find the truth?
KartRider: Drift — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
KartRider: Drift is the fun free-to-play, cross-platform kart racing game where arcade thrills and fast drift-fueled competition meet customized karts and character personalization.
March 9th
Caverns of Mars: Recharged — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Caverns of Mars: Recharged takes the easy, addictive appeal of the original game and adds more caverns, more challenges, more weapons, modern graphics and leaderboards. And it would not be a Recharged title without an amazing new original soundtrack.
In Caverns of Mars: Recharged you descend into tunnels beneath the surface of Mars in a mad dash to destroy the reactor and furthest depths of the enemy’s base. Dodge debris, clear out obstacles, and blast enemies, all while conserving ammunition as you descend at high speed into enemy territory. Your ammo is limited and enemies are plentiful, so make every shot count.
Clash: Artifacts of Chaos — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Hunted by mercenaries of an enemy with untold power, the fighter Pseudo and the creature under his protection begin a perilous quest to the edges of strange lands.
FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Pre-order Bonus
-Ruka/Misaki/Choshiro Exclusive Accessory "Spirit Stone Flashlight Hat" & "Fox Mask"
Note: Bonus content might be made available later as purchasable content.
Early Purchase Bonus
-Ruka Exclusive Costume "Marie Rose Outfit"
Note: Added as Limited Time Bonus if the game is purchased by March 22nd, 2023.
Note: Bonus content might be made available later as purchasable content.
Unforgettable Horror
“FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse” was released in Japan in 2008 as the fourth game in the FATAL FRAME series. Following the remastering of “FATAL FRAME: Maiden of Black Water,” the series masterpiece is being brought back to life with upgraded graphics.
■About the Game
A group of children mysteriously disappeared during a festival on Rogetsu Isle. Although they were found, they had lost their memories. Now they have returned to the island as teenagers. The girls rely on the Camera Obscura, a camera with the power to capture and seal away unthinkable horrors, and the faint beam of their flashlight while exploring various locations and fending off the ghosts that attack them as they attempt to discover the truth of their haunting past.
■Features
-Improved Graphics
In-game movies and character models have been improved to make the story and characters more appealing. In addition, the graphics have been improved for each platform. The rendering of shadows and the beam of the flashlight has been refined so players can experience more realistic horror.
-New Snap Mode
Pose characters and ghosts freely to create haunting memories in the new snap mode. Perhaps you may even take unexpected spirit photos by accident...
-New Costumes
The original costume lineup has been altered slightly, and new costumes have been added. Change the characters' costumes to experience the investigation in different ways.
Note: “FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse Digital Deluxe Edition,” which includes the full game, is also available for purchase. Please be careful to avoid making a redundant purchase.
Figment 2: Creed Valley — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game set in the human mind. Nightmares are spreading chaos and have overrun once-peaceful lands. Join Dusty, The Mind’s courage, as you make your way through puzzles, musical boss fights and unique environments. Face your fears head-on.
Nightmares have shattered the Moral Compass, making The Mind unable to function properly. Dusty and his ever-optimistic sidekick, Piper, must travel to Creed Valley, where The Mind’s ideals are formed to restore peace. A journey filled with musical showdowns and mind-bending puzzles awaits.
Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame 6 — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Preorder Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame 6 now! Get the full game and the Credits Multiplier to make your in-game progress even faster by doubling the credits earned at the end of each race!
Papetura — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
"One of the prettiest handcrafted games I’ve played", RockPaperShotgun.com
"Neverhood meets Machinarium", NivelOculto.com
"Papetura offers a delightful world of animated paper", KillScreen.com
Lend your hand to two little creatures, Pape and Tura, whose house is in danger of burning down. Explore the mysterious world shrouded in shadow and light, hand-crafted in its entirety out of paper. Marvel at the simple beauty of the unfamiliar, yet strangely inviting place you find yourself in as you point and click your way through your adventure. Muster the courage and face the dark, flaming monsters threatening your paper paradise.
Papetura is a labor of love and a love letter to both the craft of paper modeling and to old-school adventure games. Let the game transport you into a world of imagination and immerse yourself fully in the paper fantasy as the soft and fragile music of Floex sets the mood for your journey.
Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism is a (hi)story-driven turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period. It offers refined wargame mechanics, story-rich gameplay, and modern 3D graphics. Lead the USSR Armed forces staging the world Communist revolution. For Stalin! For the Motherland!
The game has many historical operations and events but also features a number of alternate history moments. It is created with great care and attention to historical details by a team which is passionate about WW2 history. Watching cinematics before and after every operation you can almost feel that you are indeed a participant of the unfolding epochal events. Moreover, numerous primary and secondary objectives allow you to explore every battle in detail. The gameplay is plot-driven and features many historical personalities such as Joseph Stalin, Georgy Zhukov, Vyacheslav Molotov, Kliment Voroshilov, Lavrentiy Beria, Aleksandr Vasilevsky, Konstantin Rokossovsky and others.
Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism is the third installment in the Strategic Mind line of games. The first one - “Strategic Mind: The Pacific” - was about naval warfare during the Pacific War, while the second one - “Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg” - was telling the story of the European theater from the German perspective. It is high time “Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism” tells the USSR story in WW2, a story filled with valiant hearts and vile betrayals. As a part of the Strategic Mind franchise, it will retain many features of the series along with adding new content and features to the existing variety.
Tiny Troopers: Global Ops — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Attention! Tiny Troopers: Global Ops is a fast-paced arcade twin-stick shooter in which you lead an elite squad of Tiny Troopers on action-packed missions to take down hordes of unscrupulous enemies from all corners of the world!
Transport Fever 2: Console Edition — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Provide the world with the transport infrastructure it needs and make a fortune with custom-made transport services. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!
Zapling Bygone — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Zapling Bygone is a twisted metroidvania where you murder your foes and steal their abilities by wearing their skulls and absorbing their consciousness into your hive-mind.
Zombie Derby: Pixel Survival — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Get into the driver’s seat and put the pedal to the metal! The next part in the legendary Zombie Derby series is already here!
Smash your way through hordes of zombies and countless obstacles in a rip-roaring racing arcade. Experience the zombie apocalypse like you’ve never seen it before. Eradicating zombies has never been so colorful, exciting, and engaging before.
March 10th
DC's Justice League: Cosmic Chaos — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Unite against chaos, in an all-new adventure. Suit up as Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman and take on some of the most powerful Super-Villains in the DC universe.
FLASHOUT 3 — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
FLASHOUT IS BACK! Where high speed meets high stakes. Where unforgiving combat, loud electronic music and addictive boosts of adrenaline mix up to separate winners from losers. Where gravitation is nothing more than an empty word. Take part in an exciting, head-to-head fight to the finish!
Mato Anomalies — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Mato Anomalies takes players on a journey through a neo-futuristic version of Old Shanghai. Investigate strange happenings across the city and uncover secrets behind the walls. Join a cast of enigmatic unlikely heroes in this anime-inspired RPG experience.
Titanium Hound — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Titanium Hound is 2D retro-looking action platformer in cyberpunk genre, where you are going to pilot huge and agile exoskeleton to crush hordes of enemies.
Volley Pals — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
A chaotic, cartoon style arcade volleyball game with local multiplayer for up to 4 people. It's designed as a party game with each level featuring different themes and mechanics.