The flurry of new Xbox game releases continues unabated, with the spotlight this week on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from Sandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive. Unveiled to eager gamers during the Xbox Games Showcase in 2024, this stunning turn-based RPG has since teased more glimpses into its captivating world, impressive artwork, and intriguing gameplay elements as it gears up for launch.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set to make its debut straight into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on April 24, 2025. Subscribers to these Microsoft gaming services will be ready to jump into action that very day.
If you’re catching up, be sure to check out last week’s arrivals on Xbox. But for now, let’s look ahead to what’s hitting the Xbox store next week:
April 22, 2025
Post Trauma (Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC): Dive into a modern twist on classic survival horror. Embark on a journey through unfamiliar, eerie surroundings untangling mysteries as you struggle for survival.
Steel Seed (Xbox Series X|S): Enter a dark sci-fi narrative where stealth and action intertwine. Zoe, with her flying drone Koby, navigates a treacherous AI-controlled underground facility.
April 23, 2025
9th Dawn Remake (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): This beloved RPG returns, revamped with an expansive open world brimming with dungeons to explore, monsters to conquer, and loot to gather. Enjoy with friends in both online and local co-op modes.
ANNIE: Last Hope (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): Navigate the voxelized streets of a 90s-set top-down shooter. As Annie, uncover dark conspiracies while searching for your missing fiancé amidst a monstrous invasion.
Cooking (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Experience the joy of running your own Japanese restaurant. From taking orders and preparing meals to honing your cooking skills, this game serves up a culinary delight.
Golden Rails: Valuable Package Collector’s Edition (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Join postman Philip and his friends, Jack and Jill, in a wild delivery adventure as they fend off bandits to ensure prized packages reach their destinations.
Hegzis (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): Engage your mind with Hegzis, a puzzle game set on a vibrant hex grid. Strategize through diverse landscapes like Serene Beach and Whispering Forest to form lines and solve challenges.
NanoApostle (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Inside a shady lab, help Anita, who is bonded with a sentient nanite, escape by defeating bio-weapon prototypes in this intriguing narrative.
Once Upon a Puppet (Xbox Series X|S): Dive into a delightful puppet-themed puzzle-platformer where friendship, discovery, and redemption shape a whimsically theatrical adventure.
Oppidum (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): A survival story-driven adventure for up to four players, set in the mystical realm of Insule. Craft gear and unravel its mysteries.
Out of Moves (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): Navigate twisting mazes with precision. Every move is crucial as you collect precious gems while dodging hazards like spikes and teleporters.
Sunderfolk (Xbox Series X|S): Seamlessly utilize your mobile device for an old-school tactical RPG experience designed for couch co-op. Traverse the magical Sunderlands with up to four players.
Viking Heroes V Collector’s Edition (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Amid celebrations, help Viking siblings unravel the mystery of Odin’s lost control over fate’s threads. Embark on an epic quest through the legendary nine worlds.
April 24, 2025
Amerzone – The Explorer’s Legacy (Xbox Series X|S): As a young journalist, embark on an epic global quest to retrieve the mythical "Great White Birds" egg, crucial to the world’s fate.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC): The annual appearance of the Paintress brings doom. As part of Expedition 33, aim to stop her forever. This game is sure to captivate with its dark beauty and gripping mission.
Deep Deep Deep Nightmare (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Overcome monstrous nightmares in this engaging top-down shooter where you must survive the terror.
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (Xbox Series X|S): After a 26-year hiatus, SNK’s iconic fighting series makes a grand return with exhilarating new chapters.
Paper Dash – Las Vegas (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Fly a paper plane through the vibrant cityscape of Las Vegas in this zen-like adventure. Face ghosts of greed amidst breathtaking scenery.
April 25, 2025
Akinakes (Xbox Series X|S): Pilot your way through lively levels of this adrenaline-fueled shoot ’em up, equipped with potent upgrades to take on challenging bosses.
Amaze! (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): Color your way through progressively tougher mazes, thinking strategically to fill each square correctly.
EcoGnomix (Xbox Series X|S): Merge roguelite adventure with city-building. Manage a gnome village, exploring mystical caves and expanding your kingdom through thrilling expeditions.
The Fairy’s Secret (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Return to the enchanting world of Fenchapel with Marnie and Lisbeth as they navigate romance and mysteries among idyllic surroundings.
Gnomes and Knights (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Venture into a dark medieval fantasy world to uncover the fate of both its mystical and malevolent residents.
Pacify (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Engage in co-op horror, taming supernatural beings with PAH Inc. Explore spine-chilling scenarios without any real danger, or so they say.
Sky Revolver (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): Command the last fighter jet in a war-torn sky. Classic vertical-scroll shoot ’em up action awaits as you battle the imperial fleet.
Survivalist: Invisible Strain (Xbox Series X|S): Post-pandemic, settlements fall into chaos. Forge your path to survival in a harsh new reality in this tense gameplay experience.
