Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 18-22)
By Greetings to your Xbox game harvest for August 18-22! As the teaser says, next week brings a pair of colossal debuts: the eagerly awaited Black Myth: Wukong and the no-cost tactical shooter Delta Force. Dig a little deeper and you’ll spot more treats on the horizon—think Shantae Advance or the featured survival-RPG Sengoku Dynasty—and Game Pass subscribers can jump straight into yet another day-one title, Herdling.
Everything landing on Xbox next week is listed below:
New Xbox Releases (August 18-22)
- BrokenLore: Don’t Watch (August 18): “Delve into Shinji’s fracturing psyche, but keep your guard up: the hundred-eyed terror Hyakume stalks every thought, poised to pounce when you slip.”
- To Farm Lands (August 18): “Fit an assortment of farmland pieces into a tight grid—pack the pen edge-to-edge without gaps to win.”
- Astro Adventure: Core Hunt (August 19): “In this pulse-pounding 2D platformer, survive a hostile alien world after a botched space mission strands you light-years from home.”
- Cubey: Hexfall (August 19): Crush cascading hex tiles beneath you, grab every gleaming coin, and solve the enigmatic gatekeeper puzzle to break free.”
- Delta Force (August 19): “The legendary franchise storms back in free-to-play form, delivering a triple helping of contemporary squad tactics.”
- Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution (August 19): “Command the earth beneath your feet—rotate, swap, and rearrange layered maps to outmaneuver Risky Boots in this newly-resurfaced GBA gem.”
- Acres (August 20): “Nurture seeds to harvest in bite-sized farming sessions built on relaxation and patient cultivation.”
- Beautiful Sakura: Football Club (August 20): “Romance, rivalry, and kick-offs intertwine in this heartfelt visual novel where the pitch sets the stage for love and ambition.”
- Black Myth: Wukong (August 20): “Step into the legend of Journey to the West in this action RPG steeped in Chinese lore and its most famous rebel simian.”
- City of Springs (August 20): “Infiltrate, battle, and cobble together drones to dismantle an iron-fisted steampunk tyranny.”
- Core.Sys (August 20): “Outsmart layers of digital defenses in this cerebral action-puzzle that rewards swift strategic thinking.”
- CritterGarden (August 20): “Collect, care, and cuddle in a laid-back creature-farming sanctuary open to players of every skill level.”
- Golden Knight (August 20): “Tight, interlocking maps await in this pocket-sized metroidvania, where combat finesse and upgrades carve your road to triumph.”
- Heart of Ice by Dave Morris (August 20): “Guide the branching storybook yourself—each pivotal decision reshapes the narrative and your destiny.”
- Shamans Mask of the Rune Magic (August 20): “Navigate a non-linear realm as a masked shaman, wielding stripped-back melee skirmishes, evasive rolls, and runic spells against uniquely styled foes.”
- SpotCat vs The Cheddar Mafia in Europe (August 20): “Roam color-soaked, hand-drawn cities, hunt for hidden disparities, and stay alert for surprise mafia rat cameos.”
- Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary (August 21): “Celebrate four decades of excavating gems and dodging avalanches with the ultimate anniversary re-imagining of the classic.”
- Discounty (August 21): Run your own bargain supermarket, mingle with townsfolk, and chase rock-bottom deals in this cosy management sim.”
- Grit & Valor 1949 (August 21): “You stand as the final hope of the free world. Your perilous assignment: smuggle a devastating EMP device behind enemy lines and shift the war’s fate.”
- Herdling (August 21): “Shepherd a mystical flock on an emotional, scenic trek toward the mountains… and whatever waits past them.”
- Journey of Johann: Snowy Mountain (August 21): “An action-platformer with brain-teasing puzzles: navigate trap-laden stages and conquer a formidable boss.”
- Knightica (August 21): “Master clever combos, craft potent enchants, battle vicious beasts, and marshal your forces to triumph!”
- Sengoku Dynasty (August 21): “Forge a new life, nurture your village, and establish a lasting legacy in a land scarred by famine and conflict. Roam a lush open world alone or alongside friends in co-op.”
- Antarctica 88: 4k Remaster (August 22): “A frostbitten horror epic that drops you into the icy desolation of Antarctica for a pulse-pounding struggle against the unknown.”
- Blocky Blast (August 22): “Arrange vibrant bricks, erase full rows, and nab sparkling gems in a puzzle romp that knows only one speed—boom!”
- Calyssa (August 22): “Join fearless explorer Calyssa as she tracks the lost gateway to ancient ruins guarding priceless treasure.”
- CybeRage (August 22): “Phy undertakes a covert incursion into a derelict sphere ruled by a hostile hivemind.”
- Fire & Water (August 22): “A classic team-based puzzler: guide Fire Boy and Water Girl in tandem through environmental riddles to escape every chamber alive.”
- Pets Hidden in the Office (August 22): “Step into Pets Hidden in the Office—a lighthearted 3D hidden-object hunt where you flush out chaotic critters turning workplaces upside down.”
- Pocket Mini Golf 2 (August 22): “Hours of bite-sized, addictive golf action await, whether you tee off solo or drag friends into the fun.”
- Recycling Center Simulator (August 22): “Cash in on trash: scavenge raw refuse, run recycling operations, process goods, and reinvest profits to expand your eco-factory.”
- Reposition Defense (August 22): “A top-down tower-defense twist where you don’t just plant turrets—you drag units in real time to outmaneuver the horde.”
- SF3RA (August 22): “SFERA: an interstellar league of assassins cloaked beneath the guise of a robot syndicate.”
- Sewer Quest (August 22): “A mellow pipe-link puzzler—rotate tubes to direct the water flow and clear each stage.”
- We Don’t Cry: Zombie Survival (August 22): “Survive ceaseless undead hordes in a horror shooter mixing heart-pounding gunplay with strategic resource juggling.”
- WitchSpring R (August 22): “A narrative-rich RPG weaving simulation management, item crafting, and exploration into one enchanting tapestry.”
- US Conflict – Tank Battles (August 22): “Command an RTS battlefield: construct bases, reinforce positions, and unleash mechanized mayhem in the theater of war.”
Xbox Game Pass Titles
Microsoft’s fresh Game Pass showcase is slated for Tuesday, so extra arrivals could surface later in the week. At present, only the single confirmed entry is shown below.
- Herdling (August 21)
Which of these upcoming Xbox releases will you be diving into? Sound off in the comments.
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