Next Week on Xbox: New Games for March 16 to 20
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in!
MLB The Show 26 – March 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Make your mark. Become a Legend. Own The Show. Step up and take control of how you leave your mark in the most immersive MLB The Show yet. Discover new Road To The Show mechanics, deeper Franchise experiences, enhanced customization options, and true-to-life on-field action. Pre-order to receive a Gold Choice Pack and Early Access starting on March 13.
Crimson Desert – March 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere
Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set in the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel. Take on the role of the Greymane Kliff and embark on a journey across the continent to reclaim everything you’ve lost. Explore uncharted lands, encounter mysterious factions, and experience firsthand a world that is as breathtaking as it is merciless.
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War – March 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
The United Citizen Federation is calling on you to join the fight for humanity. Join General Johnny Rico and Major Samantha “Sammy” Dietz, as they showcase the latest official game from FedDev, state-sponsored software developer of the United Citizen Federation. This is Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!
Dread Delusion – March 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Explore floating islands under a strange sky in a hand-crafted open world. The world is broken. Its surface seethes with an undead curse, while humanity clings to flying continents in the sky. From mushroom forests to undead mausoleums, strange places and people await you. But will you find a way to heal this world – or seek power and profit for yourself? A keen mind or charming wit can prove just as useful as a sword; and your decisions will shape how the story unfolds.
Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor – March 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
Join Thomas and his friends on a special journey across Sodor! Hop into the cabs of North Western Railway’s classic steam team to enjoy nostalgic stories and all-new narratives right from the drivers’ seats. Explore the Wonders of Sodor – fun and magic await! Join Thomas, Diesel, Gordon, Percy, and Emily for railway adventures in their home, the Island of Sodor. Explore iconic landmarks across Sodor, such as the Tidmouth Sheds, Knapford station, and the famous Windmills. Play a total of 8 stories all narrated by the legendary Mark Moraghan.
Grind Survivors – March 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Grind Survivors throws you into a relentless action rogue- and survivors-like where you battle endless waves of hellspawn as a towering demon hunter. Set in a post-apocalyptic Earth overrun by demonic corruption, every run is a fight for survival, and a chance to grow stronger. Dodge through explosive bullet-hell chaos, stack powerful upgrades, and loot procedurally generated weapons with unique stats, traits, and origins.
Royale Revolt Survivors – March 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Royal Revolt Survivors delivers fast-paced top-down roguelite action fused with addictive survivor-style combat and massive replayability. Defend your kingdom against relentless waves of enemies and fight to survive run after run. Choose from iconic Warriors, each with unique abilities and playstyles. Battle across dynamic arenas filled with escalating threats, surprises, and ever-changing conditions that demand quick thinking and smart builds.
In Space Kitten, time is your greatest enemy. Take control of an adorable space feline and navigate the interconnected rooms of your spaceship with one simple, unforgiving rule: you have exactly 10 seconds to survive each challenge. Prepare for a platforming experience where every environment demands perfection. Activate switches, jump over deadly obstacles, and escape before the timer runs out. Instant respawn creates a fast-paced, addictive cycle of trial, error, and flawless execution. It’s a cute yet brutal adventure focused on memorizing the ideal route and mastering it with absolute precision.
The Wellmonts Case – March 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere
The Wellmonts Case is a first-person psychological horror game set in 1993, Northern Maine. As a private detective, you explore the abandoned Wellmont farm, search for clues, photograph unsettling evidence, and uncover the truth behind a family’s unexplained disappearance.
Emotionless: The Last Ticket – March 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
A first-person psychological horror journey where memory and reality fracture. As James Anderson, you return to the decaying remains of the amusement park your father built and then vanished within. Not everything you see is real. Not everyone you meet is alive. And some things simply don’t belong to this world.
Legends Aligned: Land of Order – March 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Step into a new chapter of calm and clever challenges in Legends Aligned: Land of Order, a puzzle where every piece has its place and every decision brings you closer to the perfect solution. Set in refreshed environments full of personality, the goal is simple and satisfying: fit different shapes together until the entire board is complete.
Beautiful Sakura: Volleyball Club 2 – March 18
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
After walking away from volleyball, Kaito returns to the court with a burning desire to chase his dream once more. This time, he is serious about becoming a professional player. In Beautiful Sakura: Volleyball 2, Kaito reunites with three strong and unforgettable girls. Michiko, his passionate longtime rival who shares his love for intense competition. Yuuki, disciplined and sharp, who pushes him to grow stronger every morning. And Hikari, bold and unpredictable, who turns every match into something personal.
Defending Camelot – Tower Defense Action – March 18
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery / Handheld Optimized
A tower defense RPG where you’ll take the role of King Arthur and strategically deploy your troops to fend off waves of menacing fiends. Choose from cards representing each unit type, placing archers and warriors of various classes on the battlefield to meet the threat head-on, while farmers and other support units earn coins to purchase more units or deploy magic to strengthen units’ defenses.
Dinosaurs Bodycam – March 18
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
You’re part of an elite response team sent to investigate a remote research facility gone dark. Your bodycam captures every terrifying moment as prehistoric predators stalk you through blood-stained corridors and dense jungle terrain. Your mission was simple: secure the facility. What waits inside is beyond imagination. Every roar, every footstep, every desperate shot fired—all captured in horrifying detail. The footage doesn’t lie. The question is: will anyone find yours? Hunt. Record. Survive.
Party Club – March 18
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Seat customers, serve drinks, and manage chaos with up to 4 players! Keep the peace by considering customer types while seating them. Survive disasters, handle quirky customers, and design the perfect venue to keep the party going!
Basketball Classics – March 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
Side-scrolling, arcade action is paired with on-the-fly strategy. 3 button gameplay is easy to pick up, but it is the dynamic play-calling that elevates this title beyond just long bombs and acrobatics. Attribute-rich players make up a vast set of rosters. Dig through decades of teams to find your favorite All-Stars and even unlock the “Legends” in an immersive story mode. This game is a passion project for us indie developers here at Namo Gamo. We hope you can feel the love put into every pixel, the endless adjustments to stat-driven gameplay, and the genuinely retro sound and music.
Coffee Plis Special Edition – March 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
A young man gets to fill in for his colleagues at a large cafeteria franchise as his first job, but things spiral out of control when he discovers chaos, also known as rush hour.
Dragonkin: The Banished – March 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
In Dragonkin: The Banished, immerse yourself in a world corrupted by dragon blood, where evil creatures emerge from the bowels of the earth. Play as one of the legendary hero classes, driven by a singular mission: to hunt down and annihilate the dragon creatures. Each battle brings you closer to your goal of finding and eliminating the Dragon Lords.
No-Skin – March 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
No-Skin is a horror roguelike with experimental artstyle and storytelling, strategic gameplay and deep mysteries. Face the horrors that the house hides behind every corner and discover who the No-Skin Man truly is. Immerse yourself completely in the unsettling and surreal atmosphere of the game!
Panda Keeper – March 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Get ready for the most important mission in the zoo: making sure the laziest and most adorable panda in the world reaches its favorite bamboo! In Panda Keeper, you take on the role of the keeper and must use logic, patience, and a bit of strategy to push the big fluffy buddy around the enclosure without getting him stuck in tight corners. Each level is a new habitat filled with rocks, fences, and corridors that turn a simple “little push” into a delightful brain teaser.
Realpolitiks II – March 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Realpolitiks II is a grand strategy game where you lead a modern nation, managing its economy, diplomacy, espionage, and military while facing global threats like terrorism, pandemics, and famine. Build your country, shape its political system, command armies in land, sea, and air battles, and use diplomacy or covert actions to secure your path to world dominance.
The Coin Game – March 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
The Coin Game is a fun-filled arcade adventure on an island packed with ticket games, quirky robots, and endless activities. Explore realistic arcades with machines inspired by modern favorites and swap your tickets for prizes at redemption areas.
Battle Puzzle 2048 – Maidens of Steel – March 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Battle Puzzle 2048 – Maidens of Steel brings a fierce twist to the classic 2048 puzzle game! Slide tiles to combine matching numbers, unleash devastating combos, and clash with a striking lineup of anime warriors and heavily armored battle maidens. Each opponent has her own tactical skillset—some block tiles, others absorb attacks, while a few unleash chaotic battlefield effects.
Cowboy Kart – March 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery / Handheld Optimized
Giddyup and get ready for some cowboy kart racing, ya’ll! It’s old school racing in the old west. Hurl horseshoes, drop cow-pies, and toss some TNT in this wily and wild game from the ’90s…. the 1890s that is… with supports for up to four players via split-screen.
Hoof & Seek – March 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
Hoof & Seek is a relaxed hidden-object game set on a charming farm. Each level takes place on a single screen filled with barns, trees, fences, and other farm scenery. Somewhere in each scene, farm animals are carefully hidden. Your goal is to observe the environment, search every corner, and find them all.
Help Kuky, a curious character who gets lost in the Candy World and must travel through colorful environments to find the way back home. During the journey, collect candies and face strange sugar-made enemies such as marshmallows, cookies, and other living, dangerous sweets.
Machine Gun Fury – March 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
When tyranny takes control… someone must pull the trigger. Machine Gun Fury is a bold revival of the classic arcade military shooter — no cover systems, no moral debates, just pure reflex-driven carnage. It’s you, your trigger finger, and a limited supply of grenades against entire armies. If you grew up blasting through classic arcade games, welcome back to the frontline, soldier.
Moto Rush Reborn – March 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Rip through retro-futuristic Tokyo highways in a demonic pursuit of speed and power! Lane split through heavy traffic and dominate tracks filled with obstacles on an action-packed mission to overcome possession. Uncover the truth behind your curse through scattered collectible manga pages. Are you fast enough to outrun your demons?
Only Up Rush – March 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere
Push your skills to the limit to reach the highest point in the world. Only the chosen ones can taste the thrill of victory, standing on the edge and admiring the Earth below. Jump, parkour and compete against yourself in thousands of meters of tough challenges. Race the clock, beat it, break records and reach unprecedented heights! The only rule is not to fall!
Blast off into an intergalactic word search experience in Word Quest: Space. Explore distant galaxies and solve glowing puzzles filled with cosmic secrets. Connect letters, discover hidden words, and journey through planets, asteroids, and nebulae in your quest for knowledge among the stars. Every puzzle completed takes you deeper into the universe — can you conquer the cosmos one word at a time?
Xray Customs – March 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|SXray Customs puts you in the role of a customs inspector with one clear responsibility: don’t let anything dangerous slip through. Using an Xray scanner, you search through bags, spot prohibited items, and clear each checkpoint by finding everything that doesn’t belong. Whether you prefer a calm, methodical experience or the thrill of racing against the clock, Xray Customs rewards sharp eyes and attention to detail. It’s easy to pick up, satisfying to master, and turns the simple act of scanning luggage into an engaging and addictive puzzle challenge.
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