XX Xbox Games Are Releasing Today, Including XX 1

As Xbox's Tokyo Game Show livestream wrapped this morning, we're back with another daily roundup of all the new titles releasing today.

We've already whipped up all of Xbox's TGS 2026 reveals for you to check out, but one of those was the shadow drop of Shape of Dreams. The action roguelite joins two other titles on Xbox Game Pass today. The first is Ninja Gaiden 4 which makes a move into the Premium tier, whilst Kernel Hearts is new for Ultimate and PC Game Pass members. Dune: Awakening's early access through the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions is also available today, but you'll have to wait a little longer for the standard version of the game to join XGP on September 22.

So, here's what launching on Xbox today (September 17):

Shape of Dreams (Series X|S, PC, Cloud) - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC, Premium

Shape of Dreams is an action roguelite that blends hack-and-slash combat, MOBA-inspired team play, and strategic decision-making.Journey through surreal dreamscapes, dodge swarming enemies, and break through each encounter with precise skill shots and quick decisions.

Kernel Hearts (Series X|S, PC, Cloud) - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC

Gather your allies. Eliminate Angels. Transform into a Magical Girl. Slay god. Kernel Hearts is a Multiplayer Co-Op Roguelike Action RPG about four magical girls and their attempt to save a world that's drowning in ashes

Ninja Gaiden 4 (Series X|S, PC, Cloud) - New To XGP Premium

The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.

Dune: Awakening - Deluxe & Ultimate Editions

Dune: Awakening is an Open World Survival game with immersive adventure and RPG gameplay. Explore, build, craft, and unravel a cinematic Dune story alone or with friends as you rise from survival to greatness on the most legendary planet in the universe. Just remember: the sandworm always comes.

Endless Legend 2 (Version 1.0)

ENDLESS Legend 2 is a fantasy strategy game where you lead wildly varied factions as they build grand empires and wage planet-spanning wars on an ever-evolving ocean world at the brink of extinction.

Other New Xbox Games (September 17)

  • Airport Baggage Sim (September 17): "Flights arrive and matching baggage is delivered for inspection. You pick it up, place it on the table, scan it green or red depending on whether the tag is correct, and then place it on the corresponding output belt. After that, you load it onto a baggage cart at the gate and move on to the next suitcase."
  • Au Revoir (September 17): "Explore interactive environments, collect documents and clues, solve unique puzzles, and make decisions that influence the course of the story. Use your car to navigate different areas and interact with characters who hide more than they reveal."
  • Flamecraft (September 17): "Flamecraft is a cozy, turn-based strategy board game for 1 to 5 players. Become a Flamekeeper and help artisan dragons and shopkeepers delight the townspeople with their craft."
  • Little Witch in the Woods (September 17): "Time To Usher In a Life As Ellie the Little Apprentice Witch! Step into the shoes of Ellie, an apprentice witch dispatched from Lucerine Ortu—a land of witches—and experience her journey of self development!"
  • Owlbound Tomes (September 17): "In Owlbound Tomes, you follow a small owl librarian on a mission to recover runaway magical books, deliver them to the correct Book Return Tables, and finally reach her cozy perch. But there is one important detail: the paths are not permanent."
  • Panda: Shards of Aurora (September 17): "Take control of a young panda and embark on a journey across 30 handcrafted levels, guided by the mysterious Ancient Bear, an ancient guardian who will help you uncover the secrets of the frozen valley."
  • Sniper Dan (September 17): "Sniper Dan is a hidden object game unlike any other. Objects aren't always well hidden and the solution involves shooting them. Each job follows a simple and highly respected method."

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