Welcome to Next Week on Xbox!
In this weekly feature, we have all the details on the games that will be launching soon on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass. Read on to learn more about these upcoming games and click on their profiles for additional information (release dates may be subject to change). Let’s dive in!
F1® Manager 2023
Frontier Developments | $54.99
Release Date: July 31
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Challenge yourself with F1 Manager 2023 as you take on the role of a Team Principal in the F1 world. Manage every aspect of your team, from the factory to the starting grid, and experience the excitement of practice, qualifying, and race day. This game offers broadcast-quality presentation and will keep you engaged throughout the season and beyond.
Venba
Visai Games Inc
Release Date: July 31
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
Available on day one with Game Pass
Step into the shoes of an Indian mom who immigrates to Canada in the 1980s in Venba. This short narrative cooking game allows you to cook various dishes, explore, and restore lost recipes. Dive into a story about family, love, and loss as you navigate branching conversations and make your mark in a new country.
Night Reverie
Somber Pixel
Release Date: August 1
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
Embark on a puzzle-filled adventure in Night Reverie, where a child must uncover the mystery behind the distortion of their house. Explore dream-like environments and unravel the truth in this captivating game. There’s a solution waiting to be found, and it’s up to you to restore things back to normal.
There Is No Light
HypeTrain Digital | $24.99 (On Sale: $19.99)
Release Date: August 1
After a devastating catastrophe, humanity seeks refuge underground and forms a new religious society that worships the great Hand. In There Is No Light, you play as the protagonist on a dangerous journey through a hostile world to find a way to open the gates of the Temple and save your child. Prepare yourself for a thrilling adventure.
Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm
FDG Entertainment
Release Date: August 2
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Set a thousand years before the events of the first chapter, Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm takes you on a magical journey through the world of Gaia. Help a young Knight unite different factions in a fight against Warlock Mesmeroth and his Dark Army. Immerse yourself in a world full of mythology and lore as you battle for the fate of the world.
Potata: Fairy Flower
Sometimes You | $14.99 (On Sale: $11.99)
Release Date: August 2
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Join a young witch on her quest to save her home in Potata: Fairy Flower. This adventure platformer lets you explore fairy forests, solve puzzles, fight enemies, and uncover secrets. Immerse yourself in a picture-perfect fantasy world and embark on an unforgettable journey to save the world.
Roads of Time 2: Odyssey
8floor ltd
Release Date: August 2
Embark on an incredible journey through Ancient Greece in Roads of Time 2: Odyssey. This casual strategy game offers more than 40 levels, diverse tasks, and a comical plot. Find treasures, restore historical monuments, defeat legendary monsters, and prove your resourceful management skills in this exciting game.
Save Koch
OverGamez | $14.99
Release Date: August 2
In Save Koch, take on the role of a mafia Godfather who finds himself besieged in his own panic room. With only six days to solve the conspiracy and discover who is trying to take your place, time is running out. Unravel the plot, prove your innocence, and send your challenger packing in this high-stakes game.
The Red Exile: Survival Horror
Eastasiasoft Limited
Release Date: August 2
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
The Red Exile puts a roguelike twist on first-person survival horror. Navigate a procedurally generated map as you perform an exile rite to escape from your pursuer. Hand-crafted puzzles and level design add depth to the game, keeping you on your toes as you fight for your survival.
Adore
QUByte Interactive | $19.99
Release Date: August 3
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Immerse yourself in the world of Adore, a monster-taming action game where you can summon and control creatures to fight by your side. Each captured creature has unique characteristics and abilities, allowing you to customize your gameplay. Explore the game’s innovative mechanics and embark on an exciting adventure.
Whispike Survivors
Grimorio of Games | $2.99 (On Sale: $2.69)
Release Date: August 3
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Experience a blend of horde survival and farm simulation in Whispike Survivors. Control one of Sword of the Necromancer’s monsters and fight against waves of creatures to strengthen your Whispike. Create powerful hybrids and become the strongest in this unique game that combines two popular genres.
Astralojia: Season 1
Astrah LLC | $13.99
Release Date: August 4
Combining the elements of turn-based JRPGs, games, and anime, Astralojia: Season 1 offers an entertaining slice-of-life series. Follow the lives of martial arts and magic school students as they navigate the challenges of everyday life in the world of Astralojia. Get ready for a blend of adventure and comedy.
Death Becomes You
Ratalaika Games S.L.
Release Date: August 4
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Enter the magical university in Death Becomes You, a murder mystery visual novel. When your best friend is murdered, you find yourself surrounded by four suspicious students. As they accuse you of the crime, it’s up to you to find the truth and prove your innocence. Form friendships with your fellow magic students and untangle the secrets behind the murder.
Sapu
Guará Studios
Release Date: August 4
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
Join Sapu, a young frog on an adventure to save his grandfather in Sapu. After his grandfather is bitten by a poisonous plant, Sapu embarks on a journey through the forest to find a way to cure him. Discover the wonders of the frog village and help Sapu overcome obstacles in this heartfelt tale.
Strange Horticulture
Iceberg Interactive | $14.99 (On Sale: $11.99)
Release Date: August 4
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Embrace the occult in Strange Horticulture, where you run a plant store and unravel the dark mysteries of Undermere. This puzzle game allows you to find and identify new plants, interact with a coven, and join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to shape the story and unlock the secrets of this intriguing world.
Ultimate General: Gettysburg
Samustai LTD
Release Date: August 4
Experience the historic battle of Gettysburg in Ultimate General: Gettysburg. Take command of Union or Confederate forces as you strategize and lead your troops to victory. This immersive game offers a realistic portrayal of the famous battle and allows you to rewrite history.