Welcome back to New Week, New Games!
There’s something special about the anticipation of a brand-new week in gaming. Whether you’re eagerly waiting to dive into your next big adventure, looking for a hidden indie gem, or simply hoping to discover something unexpected to enjoy with your Xbox, there’s always the possibility that your next gaming obsession is just around the corner.
That’s where New Week, New Games comes in! Our little weekend feature is all about giving you a helping hand in discovering what’s heading your way, bringing together a selection of upcoming releases so you can plan ahead, build that ever-growing wishlist, and perhaps even find a game that completely takes you by surprise.
Please note: Release dates and platform availability are subject to change. All games featured in this week’s roundup are scheduled for release between Monday, 12 October, and Friday, 16 October 2026, across Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, Cloud Gaming and Windows PC, where applicable.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse – October 15
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1499. Paris is engulfed in flames as monstrous creatures suddenly emerge from the shadows. Trevor Belmont, the hero who defeated Dracula, ventures into the burning streets with his daughter, Rose Belmont. Armed with the legendary holy whip, the Vampire Killer, they hunt down the beasts bleeding from the looming castle. Rose is soon swept up in the dark conspiracy that lurks beneath. Will she succeed in saving Paris from devastation?
Deep Dish Dungeon – October 13
Game Pass / XBOX Play Anywhere
Deep Dish Dungeon is a dungeon crawler and exploration game that rewards curiosity and resourcefulness. In an atmospheric environment, explore corridors, rooms and passageways solo or with up to two friends, and gather resources to improve your camping site. Craft tools and cook nourishing meals to bolster strength throughout the journey, and unravel the enigma that lies within the shadows.
Planet Zoo 2 – October 13
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Build a wilder world in Planet Zoo 2 – the sequel to the beloved zoo simulation game. Let your creativity soar by constructing and managing distinctive zoos around the world, full of awe-inspiring animals, including fully aquatic and flying species for the first time. Plus, take the next step in animal conservation and release your species into customisable, expansive Wildlife Reserves.
Valor Mortis – October 13
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You served Napoleon. You died for Napoleon. You have risen for Napoleon. You are William, a soldier of the Grande Armée brought back from a battlefield grave. But the Europe you awaken to is not the one you sacrificed for. A mysterious plague now sweeps the continent, and you have been reborn with its corrupting power pulsing through your veins. Each death is a chance to grow stronger. Master a combat system of parries, dashes, and visceral finishers across a variety of weapons. Channel your power to enhance attacks and unlock new supernatural abilities to inflict upon your enemies.
Just Dance: Decades of Hits – October 13
Celebrate iconic intergenerational hits brought to life with unique choreography. Each decade features its own visual identity and carefully curated tracklist, letting you jump between musical eras or build the ultimate throwback-to-modern playlist in one seamless experience. Discover it all through the all-new Adventure Mode, a cheerful story-driven journey that has you dancing your way through the decades.
Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea – October 14
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the enchanting world of Teradea, where peaceful farm life meets thrilling adventure! Raised in the quiet comfort of Bloomfield Village, your life is about to change forever. A mysterious mist creeps from the Forest of Echoes, wild beasts roam under the cover of night, and strange disasters threaten villages across the land. Venture across a vast, living landscape filled with hidden caves, remote islands, lively towns, and long-forgotten secrets. Between your travels, cultivate your farm, raise animals, harvest crops, and build a place to call home. Guided by the Harvest Goddess and aided by the friends you’ll meet along the way, you’ll find new ways to grow, explore, and lend a hand wherever it’s needed.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 – October 14
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is the brutal and fast-paced sequel to retro FPS Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. Following directly on from the end of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, your duty takes you to new locations in a branching, single-player campaign that effortlessly blends the grimdark Warhammer 40,000 universe with a fast-paced first-person shooter.
Bluey’s Happy Snaps – October 15
Game Pass / Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere
Play, explore, and capture moments with Bluey and Bingo in this photo-powered adventure across familiar spots from the show. Snap memories solo or side-by-side with a second player, discover Australian wildlife, and turn in-game moments into real fun for Real Life. Bluey and Bingo have found Dad’s old camera (back from when he was cool). Take it with you around Bluey’s hometown of Brisbane as you snap photos of the games you play, chase bin chickens and uncover hidden surprises. Each snapshot is saved to your own scrapbook, where you can keep your best moments.
Chained Beasts – October 15
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Step into the Colosseum chained to your friends. Chained Beasts is a co-op gladiator roguelike for 1-4 players, combining brutal combat with teamwork and slapstick moments. Can you gather your friends, crush your enemies, win the crowd and gain your freedom?
DESOLUS – October 15
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Explore a city of Gothic architecture torn between past and future in Desolus, a first person puzzle game. An enigmatic cataclysm has fractured reality, opening portals which lead to other times. Explore the past and future versions of an expansive city. Solve Escher-like puzzles through the use of black holes, traveling back and forth through time to make architecture whole again.vv
The Jackbox Party Pack 12 – October 15
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Escape to a world of hilarity with The Jackbox Party Pack 12! Our Chicago comedians and party wizards created five all-new games perfect for holiday gatherings, game nights, and happy hours. Only one person needs to own the game. Use your phones as controllers to jump right in!
Beyond These Stars – October 16
Game Pass
Recovering from uncertain times, your Peeps find themselves on the back of Kewa – a lonely Space Whale journeying across the universe. Building a city on the back of a sentient creature comes with its own set of challenges, but as you build your relationship and travel across the galaxy, you’ll come across great opportunities for exploration and stable expansion. Meet other species, pursue the needs and wants of your Peeps, and seek the truth about their ancestors and the Space Whales alike.
Tales of Eternia Remaster – October 16
Journey to Eternia, a world split into two isolated realms, Inferia and Celestia. In the remote Inferian village of Rasheans, Reid Hershel and his childhood friend Farah Oersted meet a mysterious girl named Meredy. During their journey to discover Meredy’s origins, the group discovers that a collision called the “Great Fall” threatens both Inferia and Celesita. Harnessing the power of elemental spirits known as the Greater Craymels, Reid and his companions embark on an epic journey to save the two realms from catastrophe.
Tenebris Somnia – October 16
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Tenebris Somnia is a 2D retro survival horror adventure game with live action cutscenes created by an award-winning film crew from Argentina. Unveil the depths of a disturbing story by solving puzzles and fighting horrible creatures. …What if they aren’t just nightmares?
Alpha Nomos – October 12
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It’s time to wield the beat in Alpha Nomos, a rhythm-action roguelite where every instrument is a weapon and every fight moves to the music. Play as Cello and slice through an army of rogue puppets in a vibrant, melody-twisted world where combat pulses to the soundtrack and timing is everything.
Colorbound – October 12
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Bring the world around you to life with the power of color in Colorbound, a vibrant palette-platformer. Join Anku on a heartfelt journey to reunite his late grandfather’s band by using color to shape the world around you. As you journey, you’ll solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and help a family of musicians come together one last time.
Survivor Cells – October 13
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Prepare to subvert the rules of the genre. In Survivor Cells, dodging or running won’t save you. Survival demands an active defense and a relentless offense. Position yourself strategically, face colossal hordes of viruses and bacteria, and build the ultimate biological barrier combining advanced medicines and cutting-edge nanotechnology!
Cleaning Simulator – October 14
Cleaning? Did you say boring? No way! Cleaning Simulator invites you to grab your mop, vacuum cleaner, and sponge for a delightful cleaning adventure. Dirty floors, mountains of dishes, buzzing flies, dusty carpets, and chaotic rooms… They’re all waiting for you. But don’t worry—if you’ve got the right tools in hand, this mess will be sparkling clean in no time.
Creepy Tale: Snow Child – October 14
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An explosive mix of action and mystery, seasoned with black humor and a sinister atmosphere. Journey into Hell alongside a brave boy named Blizzy and defeat Evil itself. Save the world and become a hero. But at what cost?
Love Beyond Differences: Riku & Lily – October 14
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Love Beyond Differences: Riku & Lily is a narrative-driven spot-the-difference puzzle game about love, memory, and the moments that shape a lifetime. Now elderly, Riku looks through an old photo album with his grandchildren and tells them the story of his life with Lily. Some memories have begun to fade, appearing in grayscale throughout the album. By finding the differences hidden within each illustrated scene, you help Riku reconstruct those memories and restore the pages to full color.
My Recycling Center 2 – October 14
Smart Delivery
Design and expand your new recycling center in this first-person simulation game. Take care of unloading, sorting and compacting the waste. The new level editor allows you to freely design the yard, place upgrades and set it up the way you like. With increasing experience, multiple customers will show up simultaneously and might create a queue if unloading does not happen fast enough.
Prison Run and Gun – October 14
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Get out of the prison and try not to die! Take advantage of the chaos in the prison to fight your way through 30 levels, testing your wits and reflexes as you face explosions, heavy gunfire and deadly obstacles in a bid to reclaim your freedom!
Ratatan is a rhythm roguelike action game that combines rhythm games and side-scrolling action, with online co-op gameplay supporting up to 4 players. An intense battle unfolds with over 100 characters fighting in a massive melee. Let’s defeat the enemies together!
Shockwave Triggers – October 14
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Collect the crystals and reclaim your future as you survive bullet hell mayhem in a post-apocalyptic world! Shockwave Triggers is a vertical-scrolling shoot’em up where you’ll choose between 2 pilots – the fast and versatile Amira, whose crystal-sensitive sister has been kidnapped, and the slower but more powerful Turbo B, a mechanic determined to take down the supreme leader of the WW army!
The Witch’s Bakery – October 14
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The Witch’s Bakery is a cozy Adventure RPG about a joyful witch who opens her bakery in modern Paris. She has one special power: she can see into people’s heart and heal emotions through magic!
Wolfsschanze – Operation Götterdämmerung – October 14
East Prussia, 1944. Behind concrete, barbed wire and heavily armed security rings lies one of the most dangerous places of the Second World War: the Wolf’s Lair – the sealed-off power centre of the Nazi leadership. As an elite soldier, you fight through heavily guarded facilities, defensive positions and bunkers. Every advance is brutal, direct and fast-paced. Short, hard firefights await you, where every explosion blasts open a path and every hit brings you closer to the key figures of the dictatorship – up to the final showdown with Hitler himself.
YAR: Forgotten Throne – October 14
Choose your path as a Warrior, Volkhv, or Archer and journey across the lands of Borea in a story-driven open-world RPG. Uncover the source of the darkness poisoning its forests and wildlife as you take on 100+ varied quests, side with one of two factions, and shape your hero through progression, active and passive skills, and character attributes.
1×1 Street Football: mini soccer PvP – October 15
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Street Football is a fast-paced arcade sports game where football meets street fighting. Take control of unique heroes, and use powerful street skills to outplay your opponents. Score spectacular goals, perform flashy finishers, and dominate playgrounds inspired by football cultures from around the world. Challenge friends, climb international leagues, improve your characters, and build your career as a street football champion.
Cubic Cosmos is a thrilling, fast-paced, roguelike card game. You have been trapped in a deadly game. One wrong move could see you reduced to a plaything of the goddess. Can you free yourself from the endless cycle and escape your fate? Build lethal decks, chain massive combos, and halt the enemy march!
Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3 Complete Edition – October 15
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Reopen the toy chest and saddle up as Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie in Toy Story 3 Complete Edition, a 3D adventure based on the hit 2010 animated film, Toy Story 3. The updated game features improved graphics and a few new surprises in store. Play through authentic moments from the movie in Story Mode, or drop into the wild west sandbox of Woody’s Roundup in Toy Box Mode.
Disney/Pixar Toy Story: Retro Roundup! – October 15
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Step back into Andy’s room with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and more classic characters in Toy Story: Retro Roundup! This five-game collection features console and handheld versions of four early Toy Story titles, as well as A Bug’s Life. All the games have been upgraded with new features, quality-of-life improvements, and an overflowing toy chest of behind-the-scenes content. Revisit the ‘90s and early 2000s hits you loved and share these titles with a new generation of Toy Story fans.
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Unleash pure chaos as a furious rabbit in this fast-paced comedic brawler with roguelike elements! Fight through waves of quirky enemies, unlock absurd upgrades, and experiment with wild abilities that change every run. Smash, spin, and explode your way through vibrant, comic-style arenas where every battle is unpredictable, over-the-top, and packed with humor.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – Holiday Play Edition – October 15
Dash into the enchanting world of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and embark on a quest to save Christmas in this magical adventure inspired by the animated classic! Journey through Rudolph’s winter wonderlands as you help Rudolph and his friends overcome challenges, enjoy joyful exploration, and experience cooperative gameplay in a festive adventure for the whole family.
Swarm Me is a top-down survival game where players defeat massive enemy swarms by luring them into traps, hazards, and environmental kills, relying on movement, items, and positioning. Swarm Me was inspired by the late-round experience of “Kino der Toten” from Call of Duty: Black Ops, where enemy health scales beyond conventional killing and survival depends entirely on movement, positioning, and environmental traps. The project set out to capture that specific feeling of controlled panic found in high zombie rounds, when weapons become ineffective and only smart use of traps, crowd manipulation, and limited high-impact tools can keep the player alive.
Tingus Goose is a delightfully absurd idle game where you plant seeds in patients, bounce babies for profit, and ascend through surreal worlds toward riches. Witness the miracle of life in this accurate goose-growing simulator. Pop your seed into a patient’s conveniently empty torso, add water, and watch a towering goose-tree burst with fresh Babies (nature’s most renewable source of cash).
The forest near the kingdom has become overrun with trolls, and only one brave knight stands between them and the kingdom. Take up your sword and venture into the forest in this simple and challenging 2D pixel art platformer. Jump across dangerous terrain, avoid deadly hazards, and fight different types of trolls standing in your way.
Weekend Solitaire: Voyage – October 15
Weekend Solitaire: Voyage offers a colorful array of puzzles through a gentle cascade of challenges. As you navigate through vibrant and dynamically animated levels, your strategic mind is both soothed and tested, immersing you into a relaxed, yet focused state. With every card turned and each layout solved, the game crafts an inviting and seamless experience, designed to delicately engage and guide you through the subtle mastery of solitaire.
Moto X – October 16
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Revive the moto racing spirit with this game, developed in 1994. Compete against motorcycles of 250cc, 550cc, and 750cc in different tracks full of obstacles and the best riders. Skills aren’t going to be enough to win. Throughout the race you will find items that will give you power ups to help you beat your opponents. Use them to your advantage!
Take control of Sproutrex, a small nature-powered mechanical sphere equipped with a propeller, and explore a colorful pixel-art world where plants and machines have grown together. Run, jump, glide and fly your way through 28 handcrafted levels filled with hazards, enemies, moving platforms and environmental challenges. Use Sproutrex’s unique abilities to reach new areas, overcome dangerous obstacles and discover different ways through each stage.
Supercar Collection Simulator – October 16
Start your own diecast car store and turn a small shop into the place every collector visits. Buy sealed surprise boxes from eight Supercar series – Basic, Faster, Pro, Elite, Champion, Master, Extra and Ultra – and open them at your unboxing table. Every box hides a random set of cars, from common runs to the rarest Special editions. Keep the ones you love in your personal collection, or put them on the shelves, set a price and sell them to the collectors who walk through your door.
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