Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for May 4-8! We haven't got any major AAA releases over the next few days, but there's still plenty to look forward to in terms of indies, including Mixtape which is launching on Xbox Game Pass!

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

New Xbox Releases (May 4-8)

  • Axe Cop (May 4): "Ever wonder what a professional-caliber jRPG would look like if it was written by a literal five year old? Welp… we did it. No filters – at all. Meet Malachai Nicolle, age 5, the narrative director of Axe Cop."
  • Dungeonloop (May 5): "Dungeonloop is a turn-based roguelite where every run plays out differently. Move and act on a grid, battle unpredictable enemies, collect powerful artifacts, and adapt your strategy as random encounters shape your path."
  • Golem Lights (May 5): "Get ready for a radiant journey in Golem Lights, an engaging puzzle where every beam of light can change everything."
  • Motorslice (May 5): "Parkour through the ruins of a megastructure, climb massive bosses, and hunt down every construction equipment in this slice of life action-adventure with immaculate vibes."
  • Wax Heads (May 5): "Wax Heads is a cozy-punk narrative sim about working in a struggling record store. Chat to quirky customers with unique tastes, explore a handcrafted record collection, fall in love with bands (and their drama!), or just slack off with your colleagues – whatever gets everyone’s groove back!"
  • Magic Sheep (May 6): "Get ready to fluff your brain and relax your heart, because this little sheep in a top hat is about to turn puzzle-solving into the cutest ritual of calm you’ve ever seen."
  • The Tag-Along Obsession (May 6): "Find a way to lift a curse on the lone survivor of horrifying incident in this cinematic first-person horror game!"
  • Tri6: Infinite 2 (May 6): "In Tri6: Infinite 2, you race futuristic vehicles across procedurally generated cyber tracks – faster and faster, more and more dangerous, more and more merciless."
  • Versebound (May 6): "Re-write your legend through verse and blood, and bring respite to the tragic youth of Kalevala by besting mythical creatures, monsters, spirits – and even Life and Death themselves – in battle."
  • Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree (May 7): "Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree is a 2D adventure game deeply rooted in Arabian mythology. Dive into Ma’een, a stunning underwater realm. Once a thriving ocean, Ma’een is now corrupted by dark entities."
  • Froggy Hates Snow (May 7): "You are Froggy — a determined survivor in a hostile, snowy desert. Dig paths through the snow to discover treasure, battle eerie creatures, and adapt in a world where warmth is survival and the freezing temperatures aren’t the only thing that can kill!"
  • Haneda Girl (May 7): "Haneda Girl is an action-platformer game with brutal and frantic action. Clean stages swapping between two playable characters. Bullets or Slashes, your choice, but be creative."
  • iDigging (May 7): "iDigging is an exciting cooperative (up to 5 people) first-person game with bright, stylized, cute graphics where you play as a protagonist who decides to challenge the rules and laws."
  • Mixtape (May 7): "On their last night together, three friends embark on one final adventure. Play through a mixtape of memories, set to the soundtrack of a generation."
  • Noodlebound (May 7): "Get ready for an action-packed adventure in Noodlebound, a 2D pixel art platformer that combines precise movement with direct and dynamic combat."
  • Priest Simulator: Vampire Show (May 7): "A mockumental action game. Go forth and rock in the absolute weirdest and most messed up simulator in the history of sandbox shooters."
  • WILL: Follow The Light (May 7): "WILL: Follow The Light is a story-driven, first-person adventure puzzle game about a perilous personal journey through the harsh northern latitudes."
  • Akuma Rise (May 8): "Set in the demon realm of Adribune, this story-driven JRPG follows Kaine, a demon who awakens with no memories after washing ashore on a remote island."
  • Barbarous: Survivor’s Quest (May 8): "The land is overrun by hungry orcs, skeletons, ghosts, rats, and other dangerous creatures, and only the strongest will last! Fight through wave after wave of enemies, face powerful bosses, and upgrade your hero to become unstoppable."
  • Decline's Drops (May 8): "Put on your gloves and dive into Decline’s Drops, a fully hand-drawn 2D action-platformer! Play as Globule, a wooden puppet seeking revenge against the Decline, a mysterious force that is destroying his world."
  • Hydroneer (May 8): "Hydroneer is a mining sandbox game where you dig for gold and other resources to build massive mining machines and a base of operation."
  • In Trusted Hands (May 8): "In Trusted Hands is a narrative-driven repair shop simulator where fixing phones turns dealing with people’s private lives."
  • Little Things (May 8): "Play as a small creature named Whys on a journey to find the love of its life, Kys, who has been lost deep within the dungeons. Harness the power of colors to solve puzzles, unlock new abilities, and platform your way to freedom."

Xbox Game Pass Titles

Note: We anticipate more Xbox Game Pass titles could be announced next week (likely on Tuesday).

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