By The total will exceed forty
Xbox is gearing up to drop another generous “demo fest” early next week through the ID@Xbox initiative, offering playable slices of more than forty upcoming releases on the Xbox Store from September 9 to September 30.
Most specifics are staying hush-hush, yet four confirmed participants are already out in the open—Echo Weaver, Mina the Hollower, The Jackbox Party Pack 11, and Yooka-Replayee.
This is the official statement from Xbox:
“Great news—Indie Selects is unleashing a massive new Demo Fest very soon. Between September 9–30, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One owners can sample over 40 demos spanning future launches and updated early builds. Whether you fancy fresh experiences or want an early peek at what’s on the horizon, don’t miss this showcase!”
Like previous runs, the “ID@Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest” exists to grant sneak previews of still-in-progress projects, so most demos will vanish once September ends.
We’ll publish the complete lineup on September 9; until then, check out further info on the first four confirmed entrants:
Echo Weaver
A looping mind-Metroid where every cycle restart is your biggest boon and clandestine knowledge counts as progression. You—final Weaver of a shattered realm—are stuck in a glitching temporal spiral. Scour the ruins, unearth the truth, and perfect your loop.
Mina The Hollower
Guide Mina, famed Hollower, on a perilous quest to free a hexed isle. Lash adversaries, tunnel beneath surfaces, and roam a flawless pixel realm in Mina the Hollower, forged by the creators of Shovel Knight!
The Jackbox Party Pack 11
The bundle is back! Jackbox Party Pack 11 turbocharges game night with five fresh offerings: pulverize harmless punchlines in Doominate, lend your voice to Hear Say, cook up nonsense in Cookie Haus, pick apart social puzzles in Suspectives, and unite your squad in Legends of Trivia!
Yooka-Replayee
Leap into an expansive 3D platforming collect-a-thon starring Yooka and Laylee! The great Pagie hunt restarts in Yooka-Replaylee—the definitive encore of the beloved indie hit, now packed with brand-new challenges, hidden goodies, mechanics, and accessibility features.
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