Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for October 20-24! We've got a very busy few days ahead of us for new releases, including the likes of Ninja Gaiden 4, Jurassic World Evolution 3, early access for The Outer Worlds 2 and so much more, while five games are arriving into the Xbox Game Pass service as well!

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

New Xbox Releases (October 20-24)

  • Ila: A Frosty Glide (October 20): "Explore a whimsical small open world as Ila, a spirited young witch-in-training flying on a magic Skatebroom."
  • Dreamout (October 21): "Solve puzzles, fish out the most unusual items from rivers, fight watermelon thugs and uncover all the secrets of this world!"
  • Fit and Fry: Mise en Place (October 21): "Fit and Fry: Mise en Place is a casual puzzle game set in a restaurant, where every challenge takes place inside a frying pan."
  • Jurassic World Evolution 3 (October 21): "The next entry in the award-winning series, Jurassic World Evolution 3 puts you in control of building and running your very own Jurassic World."
  • Ninja Gaiden 4 (October 21): "The definitive ninja hack & slash franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in this high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat."
  • Painkiller (October 21): "Painkiller is a modern reimagining of the classic franchise, featuring online co-op for up to three players and offline play. Battle hordes of demons and titanic terrors across richly detailed gothic environments."
  • SEDAP! A Culinary Adventure (October 21): "SEDAP! is a co-op cooking-combat adventure that combines the chaos of a co-op kitchen and the wonders of adventuring into an unexplored world."
  • Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 (October 21): "Hunt your way through a modern-night Seattle on the brink of an open supernatural war in Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, where visceral vampire action meets a neo-noir murder mystery."
  • Astro Duel 2 (October 22): "Whether versus or co-op, prepare to fight in space and on foot at the same time! Strike within the fully-destructible arenas or just nuke ‘em from orbit."
  • Gnomdom (October 22): "In a little gnomey village, in a whimsical forest … A Gnome Grandpa awaits his family to gather ‘round for his 100th birthday."
  • Murder Inc (October 22): "In a grim world of chaos, where reality feels like a thin layer over madness, welcome to Murder Inc — a top-down adrenaline-fueled shooter where time and style are your ultimate weapons."
  • Polar Bear is Hungry (October 22): "Polar Bear is Hungry is a 2D puzzle-platformer game where you must collide blocks of ice to break them and get all the fish stuck inside."
  • Redex – Console Edition (October 22): "Survive a relentless battlefield in side-scrolling retro arcade style! Redex is a pixel-art survival shooter where you battle waves of enemies in fast-paced side-scrolling combat."
  • Schoolboy Escape (October 22): "In Schoolboy Escape, you play as a clever teen with a talent for creative problem-solving who must devise the perfect plan to sneak out for an evening of fun while the house is on high alert."
  • Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit (October 23): "Play as The Nerd and blast your way across a host of pixel art levels crawling with zombies, mechanical skeletons, ghoulish reapers and more!"
  • Becastled (October 23): "Build a castle by day and defend it by night. Becastled combines cozy city-building with thrilling tower defense strategy."
  • Bloodshed (October 23): "Bloodshed is an exhilarating fusion of roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action."
  • Bounty Star (October 23): "Bounty Star is an over-the-shoulder third-person action game that marries mech combat and customization with farming and base building."
  • Double Dragon Revive (October 23): "The Double Dragon series has defined the belt-scroll action genre ever since it hit the arcades in 1987. Now it returns as Double Dragon Revive, thanks to the passionate support of retro game fans over the years!"
  • Dreamed Away (October 23): "Dreamed Away is an emotional action-adventure RPG with psychological horror elements. Play as Théo, a boy lost in a dark, mysterious world."
  • Gruniożerca Trilogy (October 23): "Gruniożerca Trilogy is a remastered compilation of three independently developed retro puzzle games that originally launched on the NES."
  • Just a Little Purr Suit (October 23): "In Just a Little Purr Suit, guide a clever kitten in a turn-based strategy puzzle with 65 handcrafted levels."
  • Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted (October 23): "After years in Crazy Dave’s attic, the original battle between Plants and Zombies is back - bigger, brighter, and crazier than ever before!"
  • PowerWash Simulator 2 (October 23): "PowerWash Simulator is back – satisfaction is a spray away! Dust off your power washer and relax into pure feel-good fun."
  • Reus 2 (October 23): "Become a God once again in Reus 2 by taking control of mighty giants whose command over their elements allows you to shape worlds, create an ecosystem of resources and enable human civilizations to thrive."
  • Science Skaters (October 23): "Join Max, Jin, Lia and Zev in this fun adventure and skate around thanks to their customizable nano-skates, solve science puzzles adapted to different ages."
  • Sports Renovations (October 23): "Give sports facilities a second life in this relaxing story-driven simulator. Restore the glory of old gyms, courts and pitches, and add a sprinkle of your own style."
  • Sushi For Robots (October 23): "Sushi For Robots is a whimsical puzzle game about quirky robots and their insatiable cravings for sushi – how they actually process it is a mystery, but hey, if that makes them happy."
  • The Jackbox Party Pack 11 (October 23): "The pack is back! The Jackbox Party Pack 11 transports your game night with 5 new games! Destroy wholesome jokes in Doominate, record your voice in Hear Say, create kookiness in Cookie Haus, sleuth through social clues in Suspectives, and collaborate with your crew in Legends of Trivia!"
  • The Lonesome Guild (October 23): "The Lonesome Guild is a single-player top-down action-RPG all about togetherness. Embark on a heroic adventure as Ghost, a spirit who wakes to find they hold no memories."
  • Tormented Souls 2 (October 23): "Following the harrowing events at Wildberger Hospital, Caroline Walker hopes for a normal life with her sister, Anna. Yet in the months that follow, Anna is haunted by visions of violence and death, compelling her to create disturbing drawings that rapidly manifest into horrifying reality."
  • Ultimate Zombie Defense (October 23): "Ultimate Zombie Defense is a top-down survival horror set in the suburbs of a once quiet city, in the heart of continental Europe."
  • Acre Crisis (October 24): "Will the soldiers escape alive from Acre? What kind of experiments were conducted in that region? What was the government's role?"
  • Chicken Run: Eggstraction (October 24): "After surviving the daring events of Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, the gang is back in a brand-new adventure, and it turns out nuggets weren't the only thing on the menu - chickenkind is still in danger!"
  • Coralina (October 24): "After a traumatic event, Cora, a cinema student, finds herself suddenly transported to what’s known as the Limbo, or land of oblivion."
  • Criss Cross (October 24): "Does liking someone really make you happy? I disagree. We might just enjoy the feeling of liking someone."
  • Dora: Rainforest Rescue (October 24): "Oh no! Swiper got his paws on the Super-Duper Duplicator, and now his clones are causing chaos everywhere. Dora and Boots must fix the Duplicator and restore the vibrant Alebrije Tree."
  • Everdark: Undead Apocalypse (October 24): "Armed with stakes, garlic, crosses, holy water and an arsenal of firearms and melee weapons, we’ll fight our way through this shooter that blends classic survival horror with an oppressive atmosphere."
  • Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition (October 24): "Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition delivers high-speed racing and adrenaline-fueled action straight from the arcade to console!"
  • Grand Poker Casino (October 24): "Play poker like a champion! Think smart, bluff hard, and win big in this classic Texas Hold’em experience."
  • Hot Wheels Let's Race: Ultimate Speed (October 24): "It’s a high-octane arcade racer packed with iconic cars, epic tracks, and action-fueled gameplay inspired by the hit Netflix animated series Hot Wheels Let’s Race."
  • Juiced Fruit Racing (October 24): "There are 16 unique tracks with tight corners, hills and valleys, and lots of boosts. Each has multiple hidden shortcuts ready to be found and used for the win!"
  • Junkyard Simulator (October 24): "Make a fortune while working at a junkyard. You start with nothing but a hangover and slowly climb your way to success."
  • Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp XXL (October 24): "Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp brings you more of the world’s best (and maybe only?) multiplayer dating sim, but in a way you’ve never expected!"
  • Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip XXL (October 24): "Monster Roadtrip adds a twist to its predecessors Monster Prom and Monster Camp, multiplayer dating sims brimming with beautiful art and unapologetic humor."
  • Monster Survivors (October 24): "The world is overrun by terrifying creatures, and only the toughest will make it out alive!"
  • Once Upon a Jester (October 24): "Best friends Sok & Jester devise a mischievous scheme to steal the Royal Diamond! To complete their master plan, they must start an improv theatre show and outperform every other act."
  • Once Upon A KATAMARI (October 24): "Experience new stages and a fabulous new soundtrack! Behold a fresh rolling experience, with never-before-seen support tools like the magnet to draw in nearby objects! How...attractive!"
  • Puff Up (October 24): "Inflate your balloon as much as you can while dodging spiky balls. Time your moves perfectly to grow bigger without popping — and watch out, the bigger you are, the harder it gets!"
  • Solus (October 24): "In Solus, you play as a lost soul navigating through a dark, dreamlike landscape in this platforming adventure."
  • The House of the Dead 2: Remake (October 24): "The House of the Dead 2: Remake is a remake of the second entry in the well-known and popular rail-shooter series."
  • The Outer Worlds 2 Early Access (October 24): "The Outer Worlds 2 is the eagerly-awaited sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment (just look at the exciting number of dashes in this sentence!)."
  • Trainz Simulator: World Tour (October 24): "Step into the driver’s seat and embark on an epic train-driving experience built exclusively for console gamers."
  • Windborn - Echoes of the Night (October 24): "In this beautifully crafted adventure, you will soar through 11 vibrant and diverse levels, each offering unique challenges and breathtaking landscapes."
  • Zoochosis (October 24): "Zoochosis is a bodycam horror simulation game. You’re a zookeeper. Identify infected mutant animals, make a vaccine and cure them. Will you save all of them and survive?"

Xbox Game Pass Titles

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