A whopping 26 new Xbox games arrive for the platform across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC next week. Unfortunately, it seems our upcoming Game Pass games list is safe from any strikeouts once more as there are no new day-one titles arriving for the service.
Looking through the deluge of new releases, we have a few highlights: Sid Meier's Civilization VII launches for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on February 11, and Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered lands on both consoles on Valentine's Day, February 14.
Avowed is also playable early on February 13 for those who have pre-ordered the Premium Edition or purchased the Premium Upgrade Add-On.
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!
February 11
Quilts and Cats of Calico — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Quilts & Cats of Calico is a cozy board game in which the player's main task is to make a quilt from patterned fabric scraps. By smartly combining the colors and patterns of the scraps, the player can not only score points for the completed design but also sew on buttons and attract adorable cats, who have their own preferences for bedding patterns.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!
Undying — Xbox Series X|S
As Anling’s zombie infection sets in, her days are numbered. The struggle to survive is made ever more paramount as she must ensure her son Cody stays alive. She must teach him how to survive in this new world at any cost…
February 12
Alpacapaca Dash 2 — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Alpacapaca Dash 2 is a retro 2d runner that follows the story of Alpacapaca Dash 1. The Alpaca World has been saved, but the job is not done! Join forces with the Alpaca Goddess and search for Fragments of Darkness, a massive monster that corrupts everything it touches. If left unchecked the darkness will befall the Alpaca World again. Use your jump and dashes to avoid danger and shoot enemies to convert them into friends!
Camping Simulator: The Squad — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Camping Simulator: Experience Nature, Your Way
Immerse yourself in the beauty and challenges of the great outdoors with Camping Simulator. Whether you're looking for a peaceful escape or a test of survival skills, this game offers a dynamic camping experience tailored to your style.
Fall Asleep — Xbox Series X|S
Help Marsi wake up from her deep sleep! Collect five-star shards in this exciting platformer. Explore five unique locations, each with its own enemies and obstacles. Make your way through Enchanted Forest, Volcano Depth, Sandy Island, Snowy Peaks, and Darkest Dungeon. Get new abilities with every star fragment you find.
Penguin Flight — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Get ready to flap, dash, and soar in Penguin Flight, a delightful 2D pixel art platformer that blends charm, challenge, and creativity! Join a little penguin with big dreams as he embarks on a journey to touch the skies, navigating through 40 meticulously designed levels brimming with fun mechanics, vibrant visuals, and heartwarming adventures.
Pyramids and Aliens: Escape Room — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Embark on an archaeological adventure inside an ancient pyramid to find your missing mentor. As an intrepid explorer, solve puzzles, investigate clues, and unravel the pyramid's secrets. Spoiler: it was not built by humans!
Super Forklift 3000 — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Super Forklift 3000 is an arcade space shooter with a twist: you drive a forklift that carries and shoots up to three boxes, each with unique effects. Defeat enemies and bosses while managing your different box types. Be careful not to run out of ammo!
In this unique mix between classic space shooters and puzzle games, you'll be constantly making quick decisions! Which ammo type to use in which enemy? What is the best available strategy?
- Arcade style space shooter with unique elements
- Colorful pixel art and arcadey retro soundtrack
- Beat your own high score in a variety of game modes
Super Jagger Bomb 2: Go East — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Disarm bombs as fast as you can to save the world in platforming superhero style!
Get ready for explosive arcade-style platforming action as the caped bomb-collecting superhero returns in Super Jagger Bomb 2: Go East! This time, bombs have been placed at landmarks and monuments across the globe, spanning from Europe and India to China and Mongolia, and it’s up to Super Jagger to save these international treasures from certain destruction.
Run, jump, fly and dash your way across dozens of unique stages in 2.5D style as you dodge enemies and collect bombs as fast as you can. Complete levels without dying to gain extra lives and use bonus rounds to multiply your score. Collect coins, practice, earn flight licenses and even unlock new playable heroes!
February 13
Metal Suits: Counter-attack — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
A side-scrolling run-and-gun action game set in the future. Kevin, who has lost everything and has been reborn as a cyborg, sets out on a journey to take revenge on Golida, an alien who took everything from him.
Recall: Empty Wishes — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Recall: Empty Wishes is a psychological thriller set in Taiwan during the 2010s. Follow Yonny, a sister determined to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of her brother, Tommy. As she delves deeper, she confronts unsettling secrets, blurring the lines between reality and illusion.
Rugby 25 — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Welcome to the ultimate rugby video game experience, Rugby 25! From club sides through to the world’s biggest international tournaments, every detail has been meticulously crafted to bring the excitement and intensity of the sport to your hands.
Snezhinka — Xbox Series X|S
This is the sequel to Marfusha, the second entry in the series of high-tempo shooting game with simple controls.
Play as Snezhinka, an employee of a private military company in a dystopian world depicted in beautiful 2.5D pixel art. Go to various different battlefields and defend your objectives from the enemy's onslaught.
Every day you manage to survive will net you a salary, but this goes through all sorts of tax deductions and other payments... and you'll have to use your meager earnings left over to strengthen yourself, buy new equipment, and recruit coworkers.
In Story Mode, the story changes based on which coworker you choose to fight with. Read every story to their ends over multiple playthroughs.
There are also two different Challenge Modes that both fully support online rankings, as well as a Collection where you can view all sorts of elements you obtain in-game.
The console version comes with the artbook included.
February 14
Afterlove EP — Xbox Series X|S
Taking place in the vibrant city of Jakarta, capital of Indonesia, Afterlove EP is a blend of visual novel, narrative adventure and rhythm game from the creator of Coffee Talk and What Comes After.
Step into the shoes of Rama, a young musician struggling to move on with life after the death of their girlfriend, Cinta.
Blood Hunting — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
You are Chase Jones, who lost his family when he was young. You will need to put the pieces together to understand what happened to them. As you uncover the truth you become aware of what you must do. Unfortunately, those responsible have begun to hunt you so they can put an end to this investigation. An unknown stranger helps by sending text messages to your phone. You have to survive long enough to discover the truth and try to do something about it.
Keep your phone close and remember you cannot fight them. You will only survive if you hide and find them before they find you. As you are sleeping you are awakened by your phone that they have found your hotel. You must avoid them and find the person responsible before they find you.
Bumblebee - Search for Happiness — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Bumblebee – Search for Happiness is a story-driven 3D flight exploration game where you guide a small bee on its quest to find a new home. As the bee embarks on this journey, it discovers distant landscapes, encounters friendly and serene animals, and explores breathtaking yet mysterious habitats.
The game provides a peaceful, relaxing experience, immersing players in the perspective of a tiny bee. With the freedom to explore the world by flight and engaging in non-violent, stress-free gameplay, Bumblebee – Search for Happiness offers a soothing escape from the daily grind, complemented by a thoughtful and intriguing meta-narrative.
Chibi Ninja Shino-kun Treasure of Demon Tower — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
A game inspired by Japanese ninja games from the 80s and 90s.
Chibi Ninja Shino-kun: Treasure of Demon Tower is a fast and smooth retro platformer in which you climb a giant tower while dodging enemies, traps and other obstacles.
Use your wall jump, hookshot and ceiling running abilities to make it past the various enemies and discover the legendary treasure of Demon Tower!
Features:
* 100+ levels of ninja mayhem
* Be a ninja: Jump off walls, run on ceilings, use your hookshot!
* Fight zombies, demons, ghosts and dudes with shields
* A time attack mode for speedy ninjas
* Obligatory lava level
Dead Dragons — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
100 years ago, humans triumphed over dragons, bringing peace to the world. But whispers of their return ignite a thrilling tale! Take on the role of a brave protagonist, uncover the mystery behind a young girl tied to the dragons, and decide the fate of an entire world.
Master the innovative Rotation Battle System—switch party positions mid-fight to outmaneuver enemies, protect your allies, and strike with precision. Build up the Ruin Gauge to unleash devastating attacks in Ruin Mode, summoning special allies to turn the tide of battle. Strategy meets epic fantasy in a game where every choice matters!
Doggy Up! — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Play as Ollie, a German Shepherd trapped in his dreams, in this engaging platformer! Explore diverse locations, improve character skills, and experience dynamic events while mastering challenges to help Ollie escape.
Hole Theory — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Transform into a big black hole and eat the entire layer of blocks, but be careful of the colored blocks, it will kill you. Pass the levels and become bigger!
Replay Boys — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Band emergency! This was supposed to be Hannah’s day off, but now she’s been roped into managing The Replay Boys, an up-and-coming boy band. Make choices to stoke multi-timeline romances, keep the band from killing each other, and fight a resurrected ’80s pop star ghost. Can you manage?
Stickman Odyssey — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Embark on an epic journey with the nimble and fearless stickman in Stickman Odyssey! This fast-paced action platformer takes you through stunning, otherworldly landscapes filled with perilous traps, towering platforms, and menacing foes.
Leap, dodge, and fight your way through challenging levels, mastering precise movements and timing to survive. With its atmospheric visuals and intense gameplay, Stickman Odyssey offers a thrilling adventure for players of all skill levels.
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Play the next series of Tomb Raider adventures in this remastered collection of the Darkness Trilogy.
Included Game Titles:
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation – Lara Croft discovers the lost tomb of the Egyptian God Set, unwittingly unleashing him and fulfilling an ancient prophecy—one that plunges mankind into darkness.
Tomb Raider: Chronicles – Following the events of The Last Revelation, Lara Croft is buried in an Egyptian tomb and is presumed dead. At her memorial, those closest to her reminisce about secrets from her past.
Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness – Accused of murder, Lara becomes a fugitive on the run while uncovering a sinister conspiracy involving alchemical experiments and the search for ancient artifacts.
Key Features:
See the Classic & Remastered Visuals: Play with the original polygonal models or swap to the remastered graphics at any time.
Travel the Globe: Follow Lara Croft around iconic locales, including Cairo, Rome, Paris, and many more.
Experience Lara’s Darkest Adventures: Uncover the secrets of Lara Croft’s past and shed light on the mystery of her disappearance.
Unsolved Case: Above the Law Collector's Edition — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Nothing brings people together as well as a common grief... or crime!
A powerful villain has no fear of the law. After the high-profile murder of the mayor, it becomes clear that anyone could be a target. Do not let him escape justice!
To track down this criminal, you’ll need to dive into the murky depths of the underworld. The first step is going undercover and bluffing your way into a private billiards club… that’s where damning, crucial evidence lays! But if only an investigation could be so simple...
To make matters even more complicated, your new partner is too young and immature to understand how dangerous the game you’re involved in is… And not only him, but you also must understand that sometimes even justice goes over to the dark side.
Can you defeat the bad guys together with your scattered allies, or at least... stay alive?
There are tons of new cases to tackle in this installment of the Unsolved Case series. Track down evidence, speak to suspects, crack complex puzzles, and make choices that determine the outcomes… for better or for worse!
Witch of the Meta Loop — Xbox Series X|S
This is a Roguelike adventure game with Meta elements. You are a witch, yet not a witch. Step through the magic mirror, break the fourth wall, and uncover the real you!
+ Explore the entire island with your trusted companions, crossing golden wheat fields and snowy plains, visiting the library, and climbing the magical tower.
+ Choose from hundreds of abilities to build your unique playstyle!
+ Join the island's charming inhabitants to uncover the secrets of the isolated land and reveal the truth behind the Demon King!