Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 27 to May 1

Aphelion – April 28
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Set on the enigmatic, frozen planet Persephone, Aphelion is a gripping cinematic third-person action-adventure. You are stranded and isolated, tasked with navigating breathtaking alien environments, evading perilous dangers, and unearthing the chilling mysteries hidden beneath the ice. With Earth facing uninhabitable conditions by 2060, Persephone represents humanity’s last hope. Join astronauts Ariane and Thomas of the Hope-01 mission as they survey this distant world for a new home. The Day One Edition grants access to the complete game along with unique cosmetic items.

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era (Game Preview) – April 30
Game Pass

The iconic Heroes of Might and Magic series makes its grand return with this latest installment, offering a rich blend of strategic empire management, exhilarating turn-based tactical combat, and deep RPG progression. Immerse yourself in a realm teeming with mythical creatures, powerful mages, and valiant heroes. Uncover a world of intrigue and peril through an expansive narrative campaign foretelling a grave threat, or dominate diverse maps—both handcrafted and procedurally generated—by constructing glorious cities and commanding vast armies of legendary beings to crush your adversaries.

Invincible VS – April 30
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Enter the fierce world of the Invincible universe in Invincible VS, a savage 3v3 tag fighting game. Assemble your squad of beloved characters and engage in deadly battles across renowned locales. Master swift combat and clever defensive strategies to execute devastating combos, leaving a wake of carnage. Unleash spectacular Super moves and Ultimates to utterly decimate your foes. Pre-order today to receive the exclusive Zero-Suit Mark Skin.

TerraTech Legion – April 30
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

The galactic planetary system faces imminent destruction from the Legion, a relentless horde of AI bots systematically assimilating everything in their path. As a daring Tech jockey, it’s your mission to halt this devastation. Craft and customize the ultimate vehicle for each AI-infested planet, then dismantle every Legion bot, outpost, and factory to prevent the world from transforming into a techno-organic wasteland. Only by reducing them to scrap can these planets be saved.

Constance – May 1
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Master unique paint-based abilities in Constance to achieve an uninterrupted flow state—seamlessly phasing through terrain, scaling walls, and cutting through adversaries. Enhance your power by unlocking fresh brush techniques, crucial for conquering formidable enemies, intricate platforming sections, and challenging puzzles, all while pushing your journey forward. Delve into Constance‘s expansive, interconnected world, unearthing untold secrets, unlocking potent abilities and upgrades, meeting diverse characters, embarking on engaging side quests, and encountering profound experiences.

Minos Trials – April 27
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Enter the crucible of Minos Trials, an innovative 2D puzzle-platformer where raw power meets cunning intellect. Command Minos, a short-tempered minotaur who tackles challenges with his fists, shoves blocks, fills treacherous gaps, activates pressure plates, and decisively deals with any intrusive adventurers seeking his coveted treasure.

Spy Drops – April 27

Immerse yourself in Spy Drops, a retro-inspired 3D stealth action experience featuring contemporary effects, procedurally generated missions, cutting-edge gear, and local multiplayer! As an elite operative of the Spy Drops counter-terrorist unit, your mission is to avert a catastrophic digital blackout, all while unknowingly being drawn into a far-reaching conspiracy. Deployed deep behind enemy lines, you’ll undertake covert operations to infiltrate critical infrastructure and execute clandestine tasks. On location, you’ll also wield the Dream Catcher to extract vital intelligence from enemy minds, pinpointing your next objectives.

Arc Seed – April 28
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

In Arc Seed, pilot formidable mechs in a turn-based tactical struggle against the formidable interstellar Archangels, all to rescue Earth from utter devastation. Confront an encroaching alien menace, dubbed ‘Angels,’ who have traversed the cosmos in their seed pods, unleashing chaos upon our world. Success hinges on upgrading your mech, meticulously managing your arsenal, and crafting the ideal deck synergy to overcome every Archangel onslaught.

The Confinement – April 28
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

The Confinement plunges you into an “FP4” (First Person Paced Precision Platformer) experience, merging blistering speed, pinpoint accuracy, and lightning-fast reflexes into an intensely demanding parkour challenge. Imprisoned within a simulation crafted by the menacing AI, AmokAI, every decision could spell your demise. Sprint, evade, leap, and dash through constricted passages, across precarious suspended platforms, and past lethal traps in a hostile, high-tech world. Each stage is meticulously designed to push your abilities, your situational awareness, and your capacity to adapt instantly under extreme duress.

Elementallis – April 28
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Embark on a top-down action-adventure in Elementallis, featuring dynamic elemental magic combat. Driven by a profound sense of guilt, you journey through a fading world, striving to restore its fundamental elements. Learn to harness and master powerful elemental abilities to overcome adversaries, decipher intricate puzzles, and explore an expansive land rich with ancient temples. It’s time to rectify the past and bring balance back to the Elements!

MotoGP 26 – April 28
Xbox Play Anywhere

Dive into the unbridled intensity of the 2026 MotoGP Championship in MotoGP 26, featuring all official riders, teams, bikes, and tracks for an unparalleled authentic experience. For the first time, real-world race outcomes will dynamically adjust Rider Ratings, directly impacting in-game performance throughout the season. Shine on the global stage and immortalize your accomplishments with stunning Collectible Cards as you advance. Preorder now to receive the complete game, along with exclusive Scorpion and HJC Helmet Packs.

Peter Pan: Hidden Objects – April 28
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

Journey beyond the second star to the right and straight on ’til morning, for Neverland beckons in Peter Pan: Hidden Objects. Immerse yourself in Peter Pan’s fantastical world and uncover its mysteries at your leisure. Seek out elusive objects concealed within magical nooks, assemble captivating jigsaws, spot subtle variations, or trace silhouettes through the dimly lit environs. Each vivid scene reveals fresh wonders, and every completed quest bestows a charming reward.

Rival Stars Horse Racing – April 28
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Inheriting a dilapidated ranch, your destiny is to revive your family’s heritage and forge your path as an equestrian icon! Aided by a vibrant cast of characters, you’ll nurture adorable foals, oversee your ideal horse stable, and restore the ranch to its peak. Ride how you choose: experience the exhilaration of the racecourse, perfect your technique on the Cross Country circuit, explore the expansive ranch with your equine companions, and much more.

Word Quest: Cyberpunk – April 28

Immerse yourself in a dazzling, neon-drenched word search journey with Word Quest: Cyberpunk. Explore a sprawling high-tech city, bustling with luminous thoroughfares, rebellious AI, and concealed data networks. Link letters to decrypt hidden words and bypass intricate puzzles set against a gritty, dystopian backdrop. Each stage pulls you further into the digital underbelly—can you outmaneuver the system and crack its secrets?

Word Quest: Horror – April 28

Venture into the unsettling depths of Word Quest: Horror, a spine-chilling word search adventure through spectral mansions, shadowy woodlands, and forgotten crypts. Link letters to unveil words hidden within the creeping mist and unravel eerie puzzles that intensify in suspense with each progression. Guided by unsettling whispers, you’ll unearth secrets long buried in the gloom. Do you possess the fortitude to face and overcome every terrifying ordeal?

Cozy Valley Life – April 29
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

Discover Cozy Valley Life, a delightful life simulation where you can design your ideal home, forge meaningful connections, and cultivate your own tranquil haven. Lose yourself in a lively, anime-esque world brimming with picturesque villages, verdant scenery, and infinite opportunities. Whether your passion lies in farming, fishing, home décor, crafting, or exploration, each day promises a fresh escapade in Cozy Valley.

CyberBlocker Complete Edition – April 29
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

Dive into exhilarating arcade-style brick-breaking infused with a thrilling shoot-’em-up dynamic! CyberBlocker Complete Edition is an action-puzzle hybrid where you control a pair of ships, ricocheting an orb to shatter enemy blocks and cleanse the arena. All the while, skillfully evade enemy fire and snatch up valuable power-up capsules to gain the upper hand.

Fool’s Pub – April 29
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

Forget dull card games; Fool’s Pub offers a far more captivating experience at the table. Why play without risk? Select your table, choose your game, pick your adversaries, then initiate the match with one goal: be the last player standing to claim the pot. It’s a thrilling blend of chance, cunning bluffing, and audacious betting. The scent of gunpowder lingers – perhaps an opponent just folded. Will you be next? Are you prepared to put your fortune to the ultimate test?

Magin: The Rat Project Stories – April 29
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Journey into the grim fantasy realm of Magin: The Rat Project Stories, where magic—known as essence—is intrinsically linked to the deepest desires and fears of its denizens. Guide the intertwined destinies of Elester, an experienced hitman within a shadowy syndicate, and young Tolen, who is on the verge of discovering his own latent power to manipulate essence. Enter a sophisticated, enchanted world teetering on the precipice of industrial upheaval and complete anarchy. Conquer challenges, strategize carefully, and carve out your fate in this profound, narrative-rich adventure.

ScooterFlow – April 29
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Prepare for the ultimate freestyle scooter experience with ScooterFlow, acclaimed as the world’s most realistic. Shred through skateparks, conquer city streets, launch off colossal mega ramps, and personalize your scooter down to the finest detail. Unleash an endless array of real-life trick combinations in this meticulously physics-based game. Revel in absolute freedom and let your creativity soar in a universe where the only limit is your imagination.

Zoo Orbs: Safari – April 29
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Brace yourself for an enchanting and compelling savanna escapade in Zoo Orbs: Safari. Delightful animals, each brimming with character, descend into captivating glass orbs. Your task is to skillfully merge identical creatures, advancing them up the evolutionary ladder until you achieve the magnificent Giraffe—the crowning glory of your journey.

Adorable Adventures – April 30
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Embark on Adorable Adventures, a serene third-person exploration game where you control Boris, an inquisitive baby boar. Following a devastating forest fire, Boris must learn to use his keen sense of smell to find his scattered family. Roam through expansive meadows, sun-kissed forest trails, cavernous depths, and rugged highlands, deciphering various scents and tracking paths to deepen your understanding of the world. Seek out your siblings, unveil hidden wonders, and enrich your olfactory knowledge within a tender and touching narrative.

Bandit Trap – April 30
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Step into the chaotic realm of Bandit Trap, home to the planet’s most extravagantly over-engineered home security service. This isn’t merely a game; it’s an intense, real-world trial featuring an arsenal of traps, gadgets, and utter pandemonium. Bandit Trap is an innovative 1v3, physics-driven online multiplayer brawler—combining strategic depth with hilarious slapstick, offering infinite replayability. It’s the ideal game for families, friends, and anyone with a penchant for playful mischief.

Bus Bound – April 30
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Take command in Bus Bound, the newest release from the acclaimed developers of Bus Simulator 21. Navigate a bustling city with officially licensed buses, actively contributing to its transformation into a welcoming, pedestrian-centric urban haven, one route at a time. Delve into a meticulously simulated, vibrant fictional metropolis, complete with intricate traffic networks, a dynamic day-night cycle, and diverse weather patterns. From energetic downtown intersections to serene residential districts, each locale possesses its unique character, and your chosen routes will directly influence its evolution.

The Coma 3: Bloodlines – April 30
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Immerse yourself in The Coma 3: Bloodlines, a chilling 2D run-and-hide horror adventure. Your mission is to evade malevolent puppets and shadowy entities as you collect clues, solve intricate challenges, and untangle the profound mystery behind the nightmarish situation thrust upon the three protagonists. The game masterfully builds unrelenting suspense and tension, offering an authentic glimpse into South Korean culture and customs, alongside its unique brand of sorcery, ancient curses, historical lore, and distinctive aesthetic.

Dungeon Clawler – April 30
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Dungeon Clawler ingeniously blends deck-building and roguelike elements with its most distinctive feature: a classic claw machine. Discover and integrate new items into your claw machine to forge powerful, build-defining combinations. Amass gold to enhance or alter your items, unlocking potent, undiscovered synergies. You’ll need every strategy at your disposal to penetrate the dungeon’s core, confront the sinister dungeon lord, and reclaim your missing paw.

InKonbini: One Store. Many Stories – April 30
Xbox Play Anywhere

Experience the warmth of InKonbini: One Store. Many Stories, a delightful, narrative-focused slice-of-life game with gentle simulation mechanics. It celebrates human connections and the beauty of daily routines. Step into the shoes of Makoto Hayakawa, a college student working her summer at a quaint convenience store in a vividly portrayed world inspired by early 1990s Japan.

Lord Ambermaze – April 30
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

You stir to consciousness on a peculiar island, under the dominion of the enigmatic Lord Ambermaze. He has arrested time, transforming the island into an inescapable prison where life is suspended, and grotesque beings—abominations of his arcane trials—roam freely. Be prepared to face everything from predatory plums to detonating pumpkins and mutated wasps! Success demands both agility and keen intellect. Beyond the array of fanged and spiked monstrosities, the island is riddled with cunning traps and hazards: abyss-like pits, thorny thickets, deadly spike traps, and more. You’ll need to outsmart these perils to survive.

Monster Crown: Sin Eater – April 30
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

In Monster Crown: Sin Eater, you follow the journey of Asur, a humble farm boy whose lifelong dream is to become a renowned Monster Tamer, just like his elder brother. When his family faces mortal peril, Asur is compelled to intervene, embarking on an adventure that will irrevocably alter the fate of the Crown Nation. Discover and breed over 1000 distinctive monster sprites, meticulously designed and brought to life through the most sophisticated and refined true crossbreeding system ever featured in a video game.

Moon Raider: Anniversary Edition – April 30
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

Meet Ava, the spirited daughter of the brilliant, aging scientist Dr. Cavor and Selene, the former lunar queen. Selene, a selenite, requires the unique energy of moon gems to survive. With reserves depleted and time dwindling, Dr. Cavor dispatches Ava on a perilous mission to extract as many gems from the moon as possible. Ava must navigate the dangerous catacombs beneath the lunar surface, confronting a formidable legion of corrupt aliens who now control the moon with an iron fist. These adversaries are far more advanced than they initially seem, their world bristling with terrifying technology, lethal traps, and armed forces. Ava swiftly discovers that saving her mother necessitates saving the moon from its own internal corruption.

Survivor Legion – April 30
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Expand your roster by unlocking diverse classes, enlisting new allies, and assembling your ultimate survivor legion! Each character boasts distinct skills and attributes, facilitating versatile team compositions tailored to specific combat scenarios. Whether you favor formidable melee combatants or potent spell-casting mages, you’ll discover a playstyle that resonates with you. The swift, rhythmic combat system ensures every blow feels impactful, and coupled with fluid animations and spectacular skill effects, it delivers an exhilarating, fast-paced fighting adventure.

Survivor Mercs – April 30

Dive into the chaotic world of Survivor Mercs—a compelling blend of roguelite, horde survival, and squad-building. Humanity faces extinction under the relentless assault of M.E.G.A. Corp.’s private robot army. The last hope? A ragtag group of armed eccentrics hired for a mercenary gig. And who better to command them than a disposable clone, gifted with an erratic array of special abilities? Welcome to your new posting, Commander. Lead your under-resourced, over-eager squad into the fray, forging them into an apocalyptic fighting force destined to purge the world of its malevolent billionaire rulers. With overwhelming odds stacked against you, this isn’t about accolades. It’s all about the plunder!

Cat From Hell 2 – May 1
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

The feline saga continues with Cat From Hell 2, elevating the mischief to new heights! This installment casts you as the black cat unceremoniously evicted by Granny in the original. Now, he’s returned, fueled by a desire for vengeance against the ginger cat and determined to either reclaim his esteemed status with Granny or, at minimum, ensure she regrets her past actions! Your new playgrounds are the garden and garage. Wreak havoc by demolishing flowerbeds, scattering pigeons, keying the car, and causing general disorder among the tools. Keep a keen eye on that ginger rival to prevent him from usurping your ‘favorite’ title, and prove once and for all who truly merits Granny’s affection.

Dr. Psycho: Hospital Escape – May 1
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

What began as a tranquil journey has devolved into a living nightmare. You regain consciousness in a frigid, sealed cell within a decrepit, deserted psychiatric facility. Yet, you are not isolated. This institution is the sinister playground of Dr. Psycho, a deranged scientist engrossed in ghastly experiments, and you are his latest subject. Dr. Psycho: Hospital Escape is an intense survival horror experience where discretion is your sole defense. To escape, you must meticulously scour the asylum’s shadowy passages for vital keys, tools, and objects to forge your path to freedom. But proceed with extreme caution: the Doctor and his unhinged patients are constantly stalking the premises.

Pixie Plates – May 1

In Pixie Plates, whip up exquisite culinary creations, present them artfully on plates, adorn them with precise toppings, and deliver them to a delightful procession of fantasy patrons! Craft an array of enchanting edibles and beverages, from intricately decorated pastries and charming desserts to comforting soups, vibrant drinks, and various other delectable treats. Each customer’s order demands accurate ingredients and the perfect final touches before it’s fit for your magical clientele.

Plantera 2: Golden Acorn – May 1
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

The cheerful, spherical blue Mellows are back to cultivate the garden in Plantera 2: Golden Acorn. Your goal is to foster the growth of a magnificent, mystical oak tree, believed to have sown its own seed here. Develop your garden around this tree to draw in more Mellows, these endearing blue beings who will assist you in collecting resources and harvesting your crops. Nurture the magical tree and gather its precious golden acorns. Transform your humble vegetable patch into an expansive, thriving sanctuary teeming with diverse plants, vegetables, shrubs, trees, and an assortment of charming animals and creatures.

This is Fine: Maximum Cope – May 1
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

The iconic “This is Fine” meme springs to life as a metroidvania of psychological chaos. Step into the role of Question Hound and navigate a crumbling theme park, ingeniously constructed from anxiety, regret, and whimsical surrealism. Dash, leap, battle, and power up with caffeine as you traverse five distinct emotional worlds where common fears materialize. Confront bizarre adversaries like airborne textbooks, monstrous toilets, and spectral remnants of long-buried memories.