Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 5 to 9

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!

Gears of War: E-Day Pre-Order

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$69.99
Pre-order

Gears of War: E-Day – October 6
Game Pass / XBOX Play Anywhere

Experience the horror and brutality of Emergence Day. Fourteen years before the original Gears of War, join Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago in a gripping origin-story campaign as the Locust Horde first erupt from below, igniting a desperate fight for survival. Rally your squad and fight on in multiplayer with a reimagination of Gears’ iconic PvE mode, Horde Siege, or go head-to-head with a refined Versus PvP.  Built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, Gears of War: E-Day delivers the most immersive Gears yet.

STAR WARS: Galactic Racer™

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$59.99
Pre-order

A ​​runs-based​​, high-stakes reinvention of racing born in the lawless Outer Rim of the ​​STAR WARS​​ galaxy.​​​​ The Empire’s grip on the galaxy has finally broken, and with its fall comes a new obsession: speed. As the New Republic struggles to rebuild, gambling, entertainment, and glory fuel a booming underground. Out of this chaos, the Galactic League is born: an unsanctioned racing circuit where syndicates sponsor pilots, fortunes are won and lost in seconds, and only the bold survive. No Force. No prophecy. Just skill, strategy, and the will to rise.

KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I～III]

SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$74.99
Pre-order

KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I～III] – October 6
XBOX Play Anywhere

A value‑packed bundle featuring three collections: KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC).

Echo Weaver

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$19.99
Pre-order

Echo Weaver – October 8
Game Pass / XBOX Play Anywhere

Master an unraveling time loop in this knowledge-based Metroidvania. As the last Weaver, exploit time-altering anomalies and use what you learn to break the cycle. Explore what remains. Uncover the mystery. Perfect the loop.

Hidden Dogs

Silesia Games Sp. z o.o.

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Get it now

Welcome to puppy village! Labby needs your help with a top-secret mission: creating a video game just for dogs (move over, cats!). Find 500+ hidden dogs and items scattered across 15 cozy, hand-drawn levels in the English countryside. Got stuck? Just blow the dog whistle! Keep finding pups to watch the map grow and come to life with moving planes, boats, and trains!

Titanic Escape Simulator

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
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Titanic Escape Simulator – October 7
XBOX Play Anywhere

You are a private investigator aboard the world’s most famous ocean liner. What begins as a routine voyage soon becomes something far darker: a suspicious death, hidden clues, locked rooms, restricted decks, and a mystery buried deep within the ship. Explore the Titanic before disaster strikes. Question passengers, search cabins, uncover secrets, and follow a trail that leads from the elegance of First Class to the shadowed lower decks below. But as the truth begins to surface, so does the danger.

Voltaire: The Vegan Vampire

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$19.99$15.99
Pre-order

Voltaire: The Vegan Vampire – October 7
XBOX Play Anywhere

An action-farming-roguelite set in Transylvania, the homeland of Dracula and his rebellious lastborn son, Voltaire. An epiphany results in a change of heart for the young vampire: abandoning blood in favor of a plant-based diet out of spite to prove to his father that neck-biting is not the only way for vampires to thrive.

Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival

Saber Interactive Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆29
★★★★★
$39.99
Pre-order

Experience a new chapter in the legendary horror series like never before. Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revivaltakes first-person action horror survival to the next level. Play the story of Aidan, who must use the power of a mysterious puzzle box – the Genesis Configuration – to help his girlfriend Sunny’s escape from the otherworldly hellscape of the Labyrinth. Wield the powers of the box to survive your bargain with the infamous Pinhead and do battle with the horrific cult devoted to the Cenobites.

Neon Abyss 2

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
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Neon Abyss 2 – October 8
XBOX Play Anywhere

Dive deeper into the chaotic, beautifully pixelated Abyss with Neon Abyss 2! The action is faster, the stakes are higher, and the possibilities are endless in this cybermyth roguelike. With explosive run ‘n’ gun gameplay, diverse combat styles, and unlimited item synergies, Neon Abyss 2 delivers a dramatic, thrill-packed experience every time you enter.

Deck of Haunts

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$19.99$17.99
Pre-order

Deck of Haunts invites you to step into the eerie role of a malevolent Haunted House, where the walls whisper secrets and terror lurks around every corner. As the master of this cursed domain, your goal is to ensnare daring humans, play on their fears, and drain their very essence to expand your dark influence.

Forever Ago

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
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Forever Ago – October 8
XBOX Play Anywhere

Following a tragic stroke of fate, Alfred embarks on a journey north in search of redemption. In this single-player road trip adventure, you’ll travel to beautiful places, capture memories with your camera, meet interesting characters, and even make some new friends.

Gear.Club Unlimited 3

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$49.99
Pre-order

Gear.Club Unlimited 3 – October 8
XBOX Play Anywhere

For the first time in the series, you can now explore the asphalt roads of Japan as well as the French Mediterranean coast. Drive over 40 prestigious cars from the biggest automotive brands and customize every detail: paint, bodywork, rims, mechanical performance… Create a car that reflects your individuality and show off your style on a wide range of spectacular racetracks.

myPOPGOES

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
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MyPOPGOES – October 8
XBOX Play Anywhere

A short and simple re take care of an extremely needy weasel named Popgoes. Housed in an adorable plastic LCD toy, your new pixelated best friend will need pizza, fizzy drinks, and only the best entertainment provided by Freddy Fazbear himself

Thunder Hoop Collection (QUByte Classics)

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
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QUByte Classics – Thunder Hoop Collection – October 8
XBOX Play Anywhere

Run, gun, and smash mutant hordes in the definitive Thunder Hoop Collection, featuring two classic platformers. Face the bio-organic nightmare created by the mad scientist Professor Genbreak. Climb ladders, leap across hazardous platforms, and unleash powerful strikes against dangerous mutated beasts. Control the young laboratory hero in the 1992 original, then witness his evolution into an adult warrior in the action-packed 1994 sequel, TH Strikes Back.

Silver Pines

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
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Silver Pines – October 8
XBOX Play Anywhere

Private investigator Red Walker finds himself in Silver Pines, a place half-abandoned, half-forgotten, in the middle of nowhere on a job to track down Eddie Velvet. A musician who has vanished. As the case begins to reveal a dark past, Walker soon slips into a strange and nightmarish descent beyond his control.

Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
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Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts – October 8
XBOX Play Anywhere

A unique opportunity to design and build countless variations of realistic looking warships combined with an extremely in-depth combat model. Recreate famous ships such as the HMS Dreadnought and countless speculative designs. Experiment and enjoy naval battles utilizing endless combinations of ship designs in technology eras between the years 1890 and 1950 for ten different nations.

Cozy Meowmory

QubicGames S.A.

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
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Cozy Meowmory – October 9
XBOX Play Anywhere

Step into a cozy world of colorful rooms, adorable cats, and little details waiting to fool your eyes. Compare rooms carefully and find everything that has changed. Objects may move, disappear, rotate, change color, or hide somewhere you least expect!

HORSE CLUB Ride West

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$29.99
Pre-order

Travel with your friends Hannah, Sofia, Sarah, and Lisa to the Wild West. Explore the vast landscape, help old and new friends, experience exciting adventures on horseback, learn Western riding, test your skills, and claim the crown at the big Western riding tournament!

PAPERHEAD

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$19.99$15.99
Pre-order

PAPERHEAD is a mix of a fast-paced movement boomer shooter and an adventure horror game, featuring a unique soundtrack.

Sesame Street: Friends & Fun

Outright Games Ltd.

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
$29.99
Pre-order

Welcome to Sesame Street! A place to play, laugh and grow. From the moment you arrive, there’s so much to do. Join Elmo, Tango and the rest of your Sesame Street friends around the neighborhood!

Tiny Techie in Puzzle Land

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
Get it now

Help the crafty pink-haired gearhead complete a series of intricate puzzles in a beautiful pixel art world! Push, pull and trade places with objects to reach the end of each level! Create bridges by pushing minecarts or boxes into lakes, and navigate objects within complex railroad systems!

Whisker Mess (Xbox Series)

☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
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Get ready for a feline adventure filled with adorable pieces, clever combinations, and toys scattered everywhere in Whisker Mess! In this fun tile-fitting puzzle, you must place cat-shaped pieces across the board, create lines, and clear the way while earning points and making room for new moves.