Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 13 to 17

Dosa Divas – April 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Outerloop Games delivers Dosa Divas – a spicy narrative turn-based RPG. After years apart, sisters Samara and Amani journey with their ancient spirit-mech on a mission to defeat a rotten fast food empire and reconnect communities with their traditions. Platform through vibrant villages, battle corporate goons, reconcile with loved ones, and eat one last meal together before saying goodbye.

Hades II – April 14
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

The first-ever sequel from Supergiant Games builds on the best aspects of the original god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler in an all-new, action-packed, endlessly replayable experience rooted in the Underworld of Greek myth and its deep connections to the dawn of witchcraft. As the immortal Princess of the Underworld, you’ll explore a bigger, deeper mythic world, vanquishing the forces of the Titan of Time with the full might of Olympus behind you, in a sweeping story that continually unfolds through your every setback and accomplishment.

Replaced – April 14
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Uncover the sinister secrets of Phoenix Corporation, through the eyes of its own creation, R.E.A.C.H. – an AI trapped in a human body against its will. Replaced is a 2.5D cinematic action platformer wrapped in an intense cyberpunk thriller narrative. Run, climb, and fight through crumbling districts, industrial wastelands, and neon-lit alleys with fluid movement and fast, responsive combat. Chain precise melee strikes with satisfying ranged attacks to take down enemies in high-intensity encounters while keeping the flow of exploration.

Pragmata – April 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

An all-new science fiction action-adventure with its own unique hacking twist! It is the near future, and protagonists Hugh and his android companion Diana, must work together as they make their way through the cold lunar research station.

In order to bring the game to you as soon as possible, we’ve moved the release date forward in most regions from April 24 to April 17. Consequently, the pre-order bonus for the digital version of Pragmata will now be an early bird bonus, available until the original release date (Hugh Outfit – Neo Bushido, Diana Outfit – Neo Kunoichi).

Mouse P.I. For Hire – April 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Mouse: P.I. For Hire is an action-packed first-person shooter that draws inspiration from the classic cartoons of the 1930s. Its black and white rubber hose visuals are drawn by hand, frame by frame, delivering a striking vintage aesthetic. Unravel layers of corruption with a thrilling noir-fueled detective story, lively environments to explore, an original big band jazz soundtrack, and a fully loaded arsenal of cartoon weapons and devastating power-ups.

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss – April 16 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

2053. Across the globe, the occult threat grows ever more blatant, and strange, incomprehensible events multiply. As the Earth’s surface resources dwindle, powerful corporations turn to the uncharted depths of the oceans, unaware of the ancient horror they are about to awaken. In this tense Lovecraftian thriller, you play Noah, tasked with investigating the mysterious disappearance of miners in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. With the help of your AI companion, Key, explore the vast, labyrinthine prison of R’lyeh—an ancient, sunken city of cyclopean proportions—and resist the creeping madness caused by Cthulhu’s influence. At its core lies a secret that could shatter your understanding of reality.

Before I Go – April 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Explore the haunting, dreamlike fantasy world of Before I Go, a punishing Metroidvania where you embody the innocence of an inner child on an allegorical odyssey towards death acceptance. The end is inevitable, but will you brave the journey? The world is old and unwell. An ominous affliction has left every living soul weak, terrified and helpless before despair. But this paralyzing infestation has left the innocence of a young child untainted. Lost in limbo, an otherworldly journey awaits you. Find answers. Face your greatest fear. Confront reality.

Spire Blast – April 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Embark on a journey full of fun and challenging puzzles with various mechanics and unexpected encounters.

City Transport Simulator 2026 – April 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Step into the next generation of urban public transport with City Transport Simulator 2026! Experience the most immersive bus and tram simulation yet, with a dynamic city that reacts to your every decision. Manage your fleet, plan routes, and explore a richly detailed European-inspired metropolis like never before. City Transport Simulator 2026 is FREE for all previous CTS owners! Transfer your DLCs at no cost and enjoy them upgraded with all the new features, including dynamic weather, free roam mode, realistic ticketing, and much more.

Claim the Forest: Settling Peace – April 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Get ready to relax in Claim the Forest: Settling Peace, a cozy puzzle where your mission is to fill each board with adorable capybara-shaped pieces. They arrive peacefully on little boats along the river, and it’s up to you to pick them up, rotate them, and find the perfect fit to complete every space. Across 30 handcrafted levels, boards vary in size and shape, offering gentle challenges that unfold at a calm and pleasant pace. It’s the perfect experience for puzzle fans, casual players, and anyone who enjoys quiet moments alongside the forest’s cutest capybaras.

Find My Frogs – April 15
Xbox Play Anywhere

Find My Frogs is a cozy hidden object game where you search for frogs and toads in a peaceful, animal village. Explore charming spots, uncover secrets, and help Uncle Froger gather everyone for a family photo!

Pengilo – April 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

Bounce your penguin with precision as you master brainteasing stages in chill wintry style! A chill world of puzzling challenges awaits in Pengilo, a physics-driven platformer where you fling a bouncy penguin through charming winter landscapes. Across 50 levels, collect stars and grab the key to unlock the exit, mastering precision launches to escape every frosty challenge!

Death By Scrolling – April 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Welcome to Death By Scrolling, an action game set in the chaotic depths of Purgatory, inc. now under new management! Choose your character—each with unique perks and abilities, and race upward through endless levels. Battle bizarre monsters, dodge death itself, and collect gems to pay the Ferryman’s exorbitant fee! With each screen inching upward, time is never on your side. Outsmart the Reaper, grab power-ups, complete quirky side quests, and shop from vendors mid-run. Stay alive, pay your dues, and maybe, just maybe, you’ll cross that river.

Ereban: Shadow Legacy – April 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Ereban: Shadow Legacy is a fast-paced stealth platformer game where you become Ayana, the last descendant of a forgotten race. Harness mystical shadow powers, high-tech gadgets and avoid or kill to uncover the truth about your past and the key to saving a dying, morally grey universe. What will your legacy be?

Ground Zero – April 16

Ground Zero is a retro survival horror set in post-apocalyptic South Korea. A devastating meteor impact has wiped out South Korea. 2 months later as the dust and lightning storms settle and the air becomes breathable, an elite Korean operative and her Canadian partner are sent to investigate. What waits for them in the foggy remains is more terrifying than they ever could have imagined…

Magic Sheep – April 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Get ready to fluff your brain and relax your heart, because this little sheep in a top hat is about to turn puzzle-solving into the cutest ritual of calm you’ve ever seen. Magic Sheep is a charming, slow-paced puzzle adventure where you push wooden barrels across peaceful gardens until each one rests perfectly on a marble pedestal. No pressure, no timer, only soft music, gentle thinking, and plenty of “oh, that was clever” moments.

Nullstar: Solus – April 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

In the distant future, mankind has discovered volatile sources of near-infinite energy, known as Nullstars. These mysterious anomalies can power entire planets, but are ticking time bombs that can wipe out entire worlds if they go critical. To this end, mega-corporations hire teams of archivists to find traces of lost worlds, to scavenge for the valuable remains of their nullstar. You are a scav drone pilot, sent into the orbit of a crippled megastructure to retrieve the treasure buried within.

Smash It Wild: Tactical Volleyball Roguelike – April 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Dive into a fantasy world where champions face off in an unforgiving tournament. In Smash it Wild, every match counts, mixing volleyball and dodgeball in tactical turn-based gameplay. Upgrade your players, kit them out with powerful items, discover unique synergies and do your best to survive this roguelike competition where defeat means starting all over again.

Starward – April 16

Starward is a 3D fighting game that integrates mecha girls and classic GVG combat gameplay, with 1V1 and 2V2 mode as the core gameplay. In Starward, players can control mecha girls with distinct personalities and different combat styles, and experience three-dimensional combat experiences beyond the ground.

Under Par Golf Architect – April 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Design world-class golf courses by terraforming rough wasteland into lush fairways for smooth drives and pristine greens to ensure a true roll for every putt. Raise and lower terrain and lay the course for rivers and lakes to craft breathtaking landscapes that will fill your golfers with awe. Every course you create is a masterpiece waiting to be explored!

Without a Dawn – April 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

Without a Dawn is a dark, psychological, and philosophical visual horror novel featuring hauntingly beautiful pseudo-ASCII art. She seeks refuge from her constant, restless thoughts in a remote cabin. There are no distractions in the profound silence and isolation, but the eerie sound of the cold wind weaving through the trees keeps her awake. In the dark stillness of the night, the silence has begun to take on physical form.

ZPF – April 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Inspired by classic horizontal shooters like Lords of Thunder, Elemental Master, and the Thunderforce series, ZPF is a passion project from the designer and developer of Super XYX and Tänzer. Players will dodge and weave through intense bullet patterns, unleashing a barrage of firepower upon hordes of unique and challenging enemies.

Curious Copy Cats – April 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Get ready to flip your perspective with Curious Copy Cats, the purr-fect puzzle adventure that keeps you on your toes! Each level presents two adorable cat-filled scenes that may look identical at first glance… but there’s a twist, the images are mirrored, turning familiar details into a clever visual challenge. From missing paw prints, different colour yarn balls, and whiskers reversed in surprising spots, every puzzle tests your observation skills in a whole new way.

Decollate Decoration – April 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

One day, without warning, you become a ghost. You lived an honest life and committed no wrongs, so your soul should surely find peace… right? But the thought of being separated from the one you love is more terrifying than the abyss itself. If you can no longer stay by his side, then you must bring him with you before your soul passes on. Torn between love and obsession, you struggle against fate in this dark, emotional pixel-art visual novel about devotion, loss, and the desperate choices made in the afterlife.

The Empty Desk – April 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

The Empty Desk is the first chapter of Detective Bennett: Solved Cases, a psychological thriller blending narrative adventure and horror. Follow veteran homicide detective Thomas H. Bennett, just a week from retirement, as he investigates the mysterious death of tycoon Arthur Blackthorn and the disappearance of his daughter Emily. What begins as a routine case soon turns into a surreal descent through the twisting corridors of Blackthorn & Co, where time, space, and sanity collapse.

Inhuman Resources: A Literary Machination – April 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Take part in an expansive choose-your-own-adventure horror story, where you’ll uncover the secrets of an anachronistic corporation reigning over a post-truth world. Solve cryptic riddles, make difficult choices, and escape the depths of Smyrnacorp with your mind intact, no matter the cost. With hundreds of possible story routes, multiple endings, interactive puzzles and RPG elements, Inhuman Resources aims to elevate the traditional reading experience to more immersive, engaging heights, without forgoing the satisfaction of a well-crafted story.

Rail Rescue: Puzzle Lines – April 17
Xbox Play Anywhere

Your friends are scattered across the city, and the rail network is in pieces! Draw colored tracks, reconnect the railroads, and guide trains back to their stations to find your lost buddies and bring everyone home. With each rescue, your hometown slowly recovers, but the puzzles get trickier. Tunnels, crossroads, and clever obstacles will test your logic and creativity as you invent new routes, solve mind-bending challenges, and restore order to the railways.

Void Blasters – April 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Void Blasters is an arcade space shooter where you battle waves of enemy ships, collect upgrades during combat, and increase your firepower to face the final bosses, The Hunter and The Crystal, in decisive encounters.

Word Quest Fantasy – April 17

Wield enchanted swords, explore ancient castles, and unravel word puzzles charged with mystical power. Each grid hides words that bring you closer to becoming a true hero of the realm. Defeat challenges, unlock secrets, and let your imagination guide you through a storybook world where every word is part of your adventure. Are you ready to prove yourself in the ultimate fantasy word quest?