Next Week on Xbox: New Games for May 5 to 9

Age of Empires II DE: The Three Kingdoms (Console and PC) – May 6

Dive into the epic Romance of the Three Kingdoms with the latest expansion for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, where history and legend collide in a battle for supremacy! Battle your way across China with three new campaigns, commanding the forces of Shu, Wei, and Wu, each with their unique units, technologies, and heroes with devastating abilities. Additionally, explore medieval history on the fringes of China with two new civilizations: the Jurchens and Khitans!

King Arthur: Legion IX – May 6
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

A turn-based, character-centric tactical RPG in the King Arthur: Knight’s Tale universe – a dark fantasy version of the Arthurian myth. King Arthur: Legion IX welcomes new players to the mythical land of Avalon with an all-new story and heroes, also offering tough challenges to returning veterans.

Metal Eden – May 6
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

The advanced Hyper Unit Aska is sent on a suicide mission to rescue the citizens’ Cores from the vast monolithic city Moebius once a hopeful new home for humanity now turned into a deadly trap. Blast your way through the Internal Defence Corps in cybernetic warfare, confront the Engineers and uncover the mysteries of the project Eden.

Bartender Hustle – May 7
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Craft stunning cocktails with precision and creativity as you rise through the ranks of the bartending world. Unlock a variety of unique venues, from cozy neighborhood bars to high-end cocktail lounges, all while immersing yourself in a rich, narrative-driven experience that puts your skills and charisma to the test.

Submarine Survivor – May 7
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Get ready to dive into the ocean’s depths, face fearsome sea creatures and collect experience crystals in roguelite action game Submarine Survivor! As you face the blue unknown, you’ll have to upgrade your submarines with various combinations of weapons and chips to become the Lord of the Ocean. Submarine Survivor balances exploration with highly customizable combat across 2D maps packed with mission nodes.

Empyreal – May 8
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Empyreal is a complex, challenging, feature-rich action RPG. In a far-flung corner of the galaxy an Expedition arrives on a hitherto unexplored planet to find a colossal Monolith built by a lost civilization. Venture inside the Monolith and face the automatons that yet remain, remnants of the impossibly ancient civilization that built this unknowable structure. Survive and uncover revelations that transform our understanding of humanity itself.

Penguin Flight: Beyond the Clouds – May 8
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

In Penguin Flight: Beyond the Clouds, join the determined penguin on his quest to defy gravity! This 2D pixel art platformer offers challenging levels, creative obstacles, and high-flying action. Sharpen your reflexes and perfect your timing to master jumps, dashes, and new mechanics as you progress. Each stage presents unique surprises and challenges—all to reach the balloon that lifts you to the next level.

Revenge of the Savage Planet – May 8
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

In a future knocked off its axis by corporate greed and stupidity, you have been made redundant and abandoned on the far edge of space with little gear and no safety net. You must explore every nook and cranny, collect dozens of upgrades, and turn over every mysterious alien rock if you want to get revenge on your former employer and return to Earth.

Spirit of the North 2 – May 8
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Embrace the Aurora, save the Guardians. In an ancient world left in ruin, embark on the journey of an isolated fox far from home. With the help of a wise Raven companion, seek out the lost legendary guardians and release them from the grasp of the dark shaman Grimnir.

The Abandoned Planet – May 8
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

When a wormhole tears open in space, an astronaut is hurled down and crashes on a distant planet. Solve the puzzle and piece together the mystery in this 2D, pixel art, first person, point and click adventure. Inspired by games like Myst and Riven with a dash of the LucasArts adventures of the 90s, The Abandoned Planet is sure to scratch that old-school, adventure game itch.

Truck Simulator Cargo Driver 2025 – USA – May 8
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Truck Simulator Cargo Driver 2025 – USA invites you to fire up your engines and embark on an authentic adventure across America’s vast roads! In this game, you’ll have the chance to experience the thrill and challenge of being a truck driver. You’ll take on missions that involve transporting different types of cargo, ensuring that you reach your destination on time and with minimal damage to your truck.

Amaze! – May 9
Xbox Play Anywhere

Pop and move the ball while you paint! Paint your way across a variety of maze puzzles which sounds easy, but you must be super strategic to color and fill every square.

Eyes: The Horror Game – May 9

Discover the secrets of an abandoned homestead, try to survive in a haunted hospital and walk the corridors of the possessed school. There are traps on every side, you can’t feel safe anywhere. Collect runes – eyes – painted on the walls. Thanks to them, you gain the ability to see through the eyes of your opponent, and you can try to predict his movements.