Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for December 8-12! Even though it's getting close to Christmas, there's still a lot to talk about in terms of new releases right now, with the likes of Terminator 2D: No Fate, Thank Goodness You're Here!, three new Yakuza re-releases and five Xbox Game Pass titles all arriving over the next few days!

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

New Xbox Releases (December 8-12)

  • Three Yakuza Re-Releases (December 8): "The Dec. 8th Like a Dragon & Yakuza™ series 20th Anniversary releases of Yakuza Kiwami, Yakuza Kiwami 2, and Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam will offer discount options to players who have existing digital versions of Yakuza 0, Yakuza Kiwami, and Yakuza Kiwami 2 as a token of appreciation for their continued support of the series."
  • A Game About Digging A Hole (December 9): "Dig deep, sell what you find, update your equipment to continue your journey further and further. With every spadeful you dig, you get closer to the truth."
  • Beautiful Sakura: Surfing Club 2 (December 9): "After graduating high school, Kaito returns to his hometown for one final summer before stepping into adult life. The ocean that once shaped his childhood memories now calls him back—and so do the two girls he once shared it with."
  • BROK: Natal Tail, A New Christmas Special (December 9): "When students Graff and Ott are invited to celebrate "Natal Untail," a twisted take on Atlasia's ancient tradition, they'll discover that even in a decaying world, the greatest treasures are the values of sharing and friendship."
  • Dome Keeper (December 9): "Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action mining game. Use the time between attacks to dig beneath the surface in search of valuable resources and relics – deliver them back to your dome to unlock powerful upgrades and useful new gadgets."
  • Sanctum Push (December 9): "Sanctum Push is a charming pixel art sokoban adventure where you play as a brave paladin pushing enemies into their rightful places to restore peace to a corrupted castle."
  • She’s Leaving (December 9): "Acting alone, without back up or deadly weapons, a forensic analyst searches desperately for evidence to connect a spate of disparate murders to a single Serial Killer, in this highly pressured Survival Horror Game."
  • Snaky Snakes (December 9): "Snaky Snakes is an exhilarating game where the player controls a snake through randomly generated obstacles while collecting cherries."
  • Thank Goodness You're Here! (December 9): "After arriving early for a big meeting with the mayor of a bizarre Northern English town, a traveling salesman takes the time to explore and meet the locals, who are all very eager to give him a series of increasingly odd jobs…"
  • Unbeatable (December 9): "Unbeatable is an anime-juiced rhythm adventure where you (figuratively) destroy on stage while you (literally) destroy on stage."
  • Ah, Love! Season 4 (December 10): "In this puzzle you need to swap the tiles to indirectly control the hearts that move towards each other until blocked by a wall. Help hearts to have a date!"
  • Mutant Football League 2 (1.0) (December 10): "Mutant Football League 2 is an over-the-top, arcade-style football game packed with thrills, strategy, and unrelenting action."
  • Teeny Tiny Trains (December 10): "Remember turning the living room into your own railway kingdom? Experience a bit of that magic with Teeny Tiny Trains – Build tracks, flip switches, and dodge playful obstacles to guide your trains home."
  • Cakey’s Twisted Bakery (December 11): "Cakey’s Twisted Bakery is a stealth survival horror where you must bake to survive. Trapped inside a deranged bakery crawling with sweet-toothed mascot monsters, you play as a lost child searching for your brother."
  • Dunjungle (December 11): "Dunjungle is an action-packed roguelite about a monkey hero, adventuring into a jungle under the menace of a corruptive power that is transforming its peaceful creatures and destroying everything on its way."
  • Sintropia Fruits Together (December 11): "Switch between fruits to press buttons, activate platforms, fans, and elevators, clearing the way so everyone can reach the goal."
  • Too Many Santas! (December 11): "It’s simply Too Many Santas! Can you watch all of them and run the store at the same time? Or will you be caught up in the sweet Santa romance?"
  • Aery - Winter Wonderland (December 12): "Experience the beauty of winter in Aery – Winter Wonderland, a relaxing and immersive adventure where you take flight as a graceful bird. Explore breathtaking snowy landscapes, glide through icy valleys, and uncover a heartwarming story."
  • ASCENDANCE UNBOUND (December 12): "ASCENDANCE is a calming, relaxing and minimalist first person 3D Platformer. Shape your way with mysterious abilities and rise with the enchanted wind platforms beyond the skies within a world which evolves and transforms around you."
  • Christmas Mutilator (December 12): "Inspired by the gritty atmosphere and taut suspense of 80s slasher films, Christmas Mutilator is a gripping, stealth-driven horror experience set in the chilly seclusion of a lonely, snow-covered cabin."
  • Detective Girl: The Case of Immortality (December 12): "Return to Renaissance Florence and uncover an ancient secret of immortality. After a great war more than a decade ago, Europe lies in ruins, struggling to rebuild."
  • Dino Land (December 12): "Everyone’s favorite dinosaur with a gentle heart in the Jurassic Era, “Dino.” One day, indiscriminate slaughter by brutal dinosaurs has begun in a peaceful forest."
  • Gravity Escape From The Maze (December 12): "Gravity Escape From The Maze throws you into a thrilling, gravity-bending adventure where every second counts. You play as a fearless little square with an extraordinary power: the ability to flip gravity at will."
  • KEMCO RPG Selection Vol. 8 (December 12): "Now you can enjoy 4 RPGs; Monster Viator, Crystal Ortha, Armed Emeth, Justice Chronicles, in one bundle!"
  • Knight with Tactics (December 12): "Guide your knight through a world of traps, weapons, and enemies where brute force isn’t enough — you’ll need brainpower to survive."
  • Military Logistics Simulator (December 12): "Military Logistics Simulator puts you behind the wheel of real-world military logistics. Rise from a low-ranking soldier to a seasoned quartermaster as you manage vehicles, expand your base, and take charge of critical supply lines."
  • Night Ranger (December 12): "The ancient elven home is under siege! Step into the quiver of Elara, an elite elven archer and master of the bow and magic arrows."
  • Night Swarm (December 12): "Night Swarm is a vampire-themed roguelite RPG bullet hell where you play as a fearsome young vampire lord rising to power."
  • Pyramid Quest 2 (December 12): "Pyramid Quest 2 is an exploration and treasure-hunting game inspired by classic platform games."
  • Recipe of Love (December 12): "Yuma, a first-year high school student, was eating lunch he had bought when a beautiful senpai, Mio, appeared before him. She offered him a homemade bento, saying, "I couldn't finish it." Thus begins a bittersweet youthful love story."
  • Space Elite Force II – Reloaded (December 12): "Space Elite Force II is a space-shooting game for up to 2 players in local cooperative mode. With a wide variety of weapons, enemies and improvements to your ship, it presents all the intensity, depth and beautiful handcrafted pixels of a classic space-shooting game."
  • SpotCat vs The Cheddar Mafia Back to Past (December 12): "Explore vibrant, hand-drawn scenes from distant galaxies, spot the subtle differences, and stay sharp—mafia rats can appear when you least expect it."
  • Terminator 2D: No Fate (December 12): "Experience the events of ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ brought to life through glorious pixel artwork and action-packed arcade gameplay!"
  • Treasure Drop (December 12): "Get ready for a treasure-filled adventure beneath the waves! Merge coins and gems to uncover riches beyond imagination!"

Xbox Game Pass Titles

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