Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for January 8-12! As you might expect for this time of year, things are looking somewhat quiet on Xbox over the next few days, although we do have some great Xbox Game Pass titles on the way!

Here's what's coming to Xbox next week:

New Xbox Releases (January 8-12)

  • Ikkarus and the Prince of Sin (January 10): "Ikkarus and the Prince of Sin is a yaoi-themed fantasy adventure visual novel where you can manage your daily routine, travel the land, accept side quests, pursue 3 possible romance options, discover 6 unique endings and unlock special CG scenes as you progress."
  • Popcorn Rocket (January 10): "Play it old school like being back in the arcade in a fluid top-down space shooter which feels as smooth as buttery popcorn!"
  • Electrician Simulator (January 11): "Learn the secrets of the electrician profession and become the best professional in town. Check your inbox regularly and accept a variety of jobs, from small tasks to complex electrical installations."
  • True Virus (January 11): "Set in a world ravaged by an enigmatic and dangerous pandemic, play the role of a mental hospital patient who has awoken to a devastated world — your job is to find out what really happened."
  • War Hospital (January 11): "The year is 1918. You are major Henry Wells, a retired British combat medic, drafted back to take charge of a field hospital in the nightmare of World War I."
  • Beyond Doors (January 12): "Immerse yourself in this mind-bending platformer as Caleb who has awakened in a mystical dimension after experiencing burnout in his job."
  • Creatura (January 12): "In Creatura, design and take care of enclosed ecosystems full of animals and plants grown from scratch, using scientifically accurate natural/artificial selection and genetic engineering."
  • Grotto (January 12): "Grotto is a mystical, narrative-focused experience. You are the Soothsayer. The one capable of talking with the stars and unveiling their messages."
  • Kitten Hero (January 12): "A fast-paced action platformer were you play as an extremely cute little cat trying to save his human and other kittens trapped inside a spaceship controlled by a powerful supercomputer."
  • Shinorubi (January 12): "A shoot ’em up rooted in the bullet hell, danmaku, and manic shooter genres. In the universe, there is a compound that can only be found on one singular planet, Shinorubi."

Xbox Game Pass Titles

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