Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 24-28! We've got loads of big releases on the way over the next few days including Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, Metal Gear Solid 4, Star Wars Zero Company and Once Human, while Xbox Game Pass is treating us to the highly-anticipated day one launch of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy!

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

New Xbox Releases (August 24-28)

  • B.i.t (August 24): "Bit has the urge to climb. Why does he want to climb? Find out with him across 10 unique worlds and help him find his purpose. You will fight bosses, gain unique abilities and ascend through hand-crafted challenges that test your skill and resolve."
  • Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 (August 25): "Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 drops up to four players into the boots of Colonial Marines deployed to the most hostile corners of the Aliens universe. This is not a rescue mission – it’s a fight for survival."
  • Apidya' Special (August 25): "1992's home computer legend Apidya is making a comeback in this authentic 24-bit pixel remake, built from the ground up, but utterly faithful to the original."
  • Blood Dungeon (August 25): "From the creators of Nidhogg comes a game about 2D platforming survival. You’ll have to parkour your way around treacherous dungeons to kite monsters while gathering blood and powerups."
  • Cozy Tiny Home (August 25): "Step into a pastel paradise where creativity meets comfort. In Cozy Tiny Home, every item tells a story – from soft cushions and glowing lamps to shelves packed with memories."
  • Funguys Swarm (August 25): "Funguys Swarm is a cartoony survivor bullet hell where the forest is on fire. Become a Funguy, arm yourself with forest-crafted weapons, and unleash some bonkers powers on the Fireking’s army."
  • Once Human (August 25): "As a Meta-Human, explore a vast, Stardust-infected open world where monsters are threat and key to your survival. Every expedition is risk and resource. Gather materials and build your ultimate territory, but be prepared to defend your home against relentless sieges. In this world, your enemies are your greatest asset."
  • A Tower Full of Cats (August 26): "A Tower Full of Cats is a cozy and charming hidden object game where your mission is simple: find every cat across the entire history of catkind… and beyond!"
  • Comfy Corners: Unpack and Decorate (August 26): "Design the apartment of your dreams in a relaxing and meditative experience focused on creativity, comfort, and personal expression."
  • Hidden Cats in Barcelona (August 26): "It’s time to have a snack at a local Churreria and take a long stroll through Park Güell, because the Hidden Cats have arrived in ever beautiful and sunny Cat-alonia!"
  • Mech Shelf (August 26): "Get ready to put your logic to work in Mech Shelf, a charming puzzle game inspired by the satisfying feeling of putting everything exactly where it belongs."
  • Modularis (August 26): "Modularis is a roguelike space shooter where you pilot prototype ships built to contain the chaos of space. Face increasingly intense waves of enemies, collect experience during combat, and choose modular upgrades that transform your ship in every run."
  • NBA 2K27 Deluxe Edition (August 26): "The hustle doesn’t stop and the run never ends in NBA 2K27. Chase greatness around the clock in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA, and make your hoop dreams a reality."
  • Aggelos 2 (August 27): "Aggelos 2 is an explosive action-platformer where lightning-fast combat, precision platforming, and two opposing worlds collide."
  • BRIGANDINE ABYSS (August 27): "The king of Solginat is dead, and a new would-be emperor stands over the corpse. Confront the dark in one of six different storylines as you manage resources, rally your monsters, and stand against the empire."
  • Golftacular! (August 27): "Up to 4 players take turns as Tortillo, Chuck, Fin, Poop, Papa, Mama, Claude, and Frend, each one aiming for the hole while unleashing chaos on anyone foolish enough to stand in the way."
  • Horripilant (August 27): "Horripilant is a chilling incremental dungeon crawl through the horrors of a forgotten underworld. Combining idler, puzzle and autobattler elements, you’ll fight, mine, and think your way through the depths of a forsaken dungeon."
  • Infection Free Zone (August 27): "Type in the name of the city or town, download the map and start playing! Thanks to OpenStreetMap’s real-world data you can choose any place in the world for your survivors."
  • Lizards Must Die 2 (August 27): "LIZARDS MUST DIE 2 is a cooperative slasher action game, a high–quality continuation of the SENSATIONAL first part."
  • Lou's Lagoon (August 27): "A cozy exploration-and-crafting adventure: fly your seaplane between tropical islands, collect resources with the Swirler, rebuild storm damaged communities, and unravel the mystery surrounding Uncle Lou’s disappearance."
  • Monty The Play Bear (August 27): "Monty The Play Bear is a puzzle game inspired by classic puzzle challenges, featuring a unique continuous movement mechanic. In a toy-filled world, you control Monty, a plush bear, on a journey to reach the castle."
  • Murders on the Yangtze River (August 27): "Murders on the Yangtze River is a Chinese-style side-scrolling detective adventure game developed by OMEGAMES STUDIO."
  • Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (August 27): "Set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem, play as Sophia, a fierce young plunderer, on the run and determined to uncover the secrets of her past."
  • STAR WARS Zero Company (August 27): "Command an elite squad through a gritty and authentic story in Star Wars Zero Company™, a single-player turn-based tactics game set in the twilight of the Clone Wars™."
  • Tearscape (August 27): "Discover a Gothic world in this 2D top-down action-adventure, blending fast-paced combat, exploration, and pixel art inspired by Game Boy Color classics."
  • The Immortal John Triptych (August 27): "The Immortal John Triptych is the ULTIMATE anthology of the Joe Richardson games. Four Last Things, The Procession to Calvary, and Death of the Reprobate are brought together under one glorious sun..."
  • Whisper Of The House (August 27): "Welcome to Whisper Town—a cozy and heartwarming game about decorating, organizing, and uncovering little stories."
  • 1964 Operation Velvet Twins (August 28): "1964: Operation Velvet Twins delivers pure retro fun with no filler just tight gameplay, explosive action, and an unmistakable 8-bit flavor."
  • CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS (August 28): "The next episode of Tsubasa’s riveting adventure is here! Enjoy the thrill of spectacular soccer actions with 110 playable characters and new sensational super moves."
  • INK ENIGMA: Coloring Hidden Objects (August 28): "Bring the world to life, one discovery at a time. INK ENIGMA: Coloring Hidden Objects takes the classic hidden object genre and gives it a deeply satisfying twist."
  • Mighty Aphid: Remastered Edition (August 28): "Explore huge levels. Fight big bosses. Earn upgrades. Relive the early days of 2D platform gaming with this modern action-adventure game."
  • Once Alive (August 28): "Sixteen years have passed since humanity’s extinction due to a global virus outbreak. You play as James, who, along with his brother, believes they are the last survivors."
  • Rune Axe (August 28): "Rune Axe is a retro-inspired 2D action platformer where you wield a powerful rune axe to battle fierce monsters, collect coins, stars, and magical potions, uncover hidden secrets, and ultimately face the Evil King."
  • Splash of Color (August 28): "Piece together bright, colorful images by swapping tiles and solving lively puzzles. Watch patterns shift, colors click into place, and pictures slowly reveal themselves as you play."

Xbox Game Pass Titles

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