Upcoming Xbox Series X games: New Xbox games for 2026 and beyond

On this page, you'll find a helpful roundup of all of the biggest upcoming Xbox Series X games for 2026 (and beyond) on the way.

We've seen lots of new games arrive to kick off March, with the arrival of Bungie's extraction shooter, Marathon, and the cinematic adventure Planet of Lana 2. Plus, the latest Resident Evil game is officially out in the wild - you can learn more in our Resident Evil Requiem review. But there's so much more to come for Xbox enjoyers.

From exciting upcoming horror games on the near horizon, to a host of upcoming indie games, and a few Xbox exclusives set to come this year, read on below to find an overview of all of the upcoming Xbox Series X games on the way in order of release date, with details about whether these future releases will be landing on Xbox Game Pass day one for Ultimate-tier members.

All the upcoming Xbox Series X games to watch out for

2026

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Release date: March 13, 2026
Developer: Capcom
Game Pass: TBC

The Monster Hunter good times keep rolling into 2026 with Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. Unlike Monster Hunter Wilds, though, this new game in the Stories series is more of a solo experience that focuses on the story of a kingdom in turmoil and seemingly on the brink of war. The game is out now, so be sure to read more in our Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection review!

Crimson Desert

Release date: March 19, 2026
Developer: Pearl Abyss
Game Pass: TBC

Crimson Desert is a new upcoming open world game heading our way in 2026. From the developers of Black Desert Online, players will be thrown into a sprawling medieval adventure as they fight to survive on the war-torn continent of Pywel as protagonist Kliff Macduff.

Life is Strange: Reunion

Release date: March 26, 2026
Developer: Deck Nine Games
Game Pass: TBC

Life is Strange: Reunion was announced on January 20, 2026, and we are super excited to get our hands on it. This is the final chapter for Max and Chloe in the beloved adventure series, and will have players take control of both as timeline consequences are explored and a new mystery involving a devastating fire needs to be explored.

Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection

Release date: March 27, 2026
Developer: Capcom
Game Pass: No

The Mega Man Star Force series is officially coming to Xbox Series X in a shiny new collection that brings together seven games. With the likes of Mega Man Star Force Pegasus, Leo, and Dragon which originally released on the Nintendo DS, you can take on the role of Geo Stelar and revisit or experience the series for the first time with enhanced graphics, a fresh soundtrack, and a suite of customization options.

Darwin's Paradox

Release date: April 2, 2026
Developer: ZDT Studio
Game Pass: No

Darwin's Paradox promises to make us feel like a fish-out-of-water, or, well, in this case an octopus-out of-water, as we take on the role of the eight tentacled protagonist, Darwin. After getting pulled out of the ocean and thrown into an industrial complex, we'll have to use his unique skills to dodge dangers, navigate traps, and find out what's going on in this strange world.

Clean Up Earth

Release date: April 2, 2026
Developer: Magic Pockets
Game Pass: TBC

If you love PowerWash Simulator or just cleaning in games in general, then you'll likely be keen to hear about the upcoming game, Clean Up Earth. In this title you have to grab your modular Terra Cleaner and vacuum up dirt and debris in order to restore the environment around you. You can play this solo or with friends, as well, which is always a bonus.

Replaced

Release date: April 14, 2026
Developer: Sad Cat Studios
Game Pass: TBC

Replaced is set in a 2.5D sci-fi retro-futuristic world where you play Reach, an artificial intelligence trapped in a human body against its own will. Sad Cat Studios describes as an experience that "combines cinematic platforming, pixel art and free-flow action combat" that's set in an alternate take on the 1980s.

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss

Release date: April 16, 2026
Developer: Big Bad Wolf
Game Pass: No

Set in the year 2053, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss sees you take on the role of an investigator called Noah who looks into the disappearance of miners below the depths of the Pacific ocean. With an AI companion known as Key helping you on the case, you'll explore a sunken city with a Lovecraftian twist as the Cthulhu's influence spreads.

Mouse: P.I. For Hire

Release date: April 16, 2026
Developer: Fumi Games
Game Pass: No

With a eye-catching retro aesthetic that's inspired by the cartoons of the 1930's, Mouse: P.I. For Hire is new first-person shooter fueled by jazz. Playing as Jack Pepper, a former war hero who becomes an investigator, you find yourself on a missing persons case that spirals into a conspiracy full or murder and intrigue. Expect plenty of fast FPS action in its stylish black and white colored world.

Outbound

Release date: April 23, 2026
Developer: Square Glade Games
Game Pass: TBC

Outbound is a new open-world exploration game that puts you behind the wheel of your very own camper van. As your home base that's yours to shape and customize, you'll scavenge for resources, and use them to craft and build inside and on top of your van. The adventure also supports 4-player online co-op, so you can play with pals.

Pragmata

Release date: April 24, 2026
Developer: Capcom
Game Pass: No

Pragmata is a new sci-fi action adventure from Capcom with its own unique hacking twist. With an updated look at what's in store, the game is set to follow the story of protagonist Hugh and his android companion Diana as they have to work together to fight back against AI in a lunar research station.

Aphelion

Release date: April 28, 2026
Developer: Don't Nod
Game Pass: Yes

The original Life is Strange developer's latest game seems to break from its home brand point-and-click narrative format. Made in collaboration with the European Space Agency, Aphelion is a cinematic action-adventure set on a hostile alien planet, where "tense stealth gameplay" will be our bread and butter if we want to survive.

WILL: Follow The Light

Release date: April 28, 2026
Developer: TomorrowHead Studio
Game Pass: TBC

Walking Simulators can be very hit or miss, but I'll tell you what, WILL: Follow The Light, looks fantastic. In this upcoming Xbox game, you are the character Will, who has to sail alone on rough waters and face other challenges bordering on spooky in order to reunite with your family. From clips, this one is very moody, and its story seems very promising as well. Definitely one to watch, folks!

Invincible VS

Release date: April 30, 2026
Developer: Quarter Up
Game Pass: TBC

In the market for a new superhero game, well, what about a 3v3 tag fighting title featuring all the characters from one of the best shows on Prime Video right now? Invincible VS comes out just in time for everyone watching Invincible season 4, and looks pretty good in terms of combat and visuals. Pre-orders are now live, and there are different editions to choose from. So check it out if you want to get a head start on the carnage.

Adorable Adventures

Release date: April 30, 2026
Developer: Wild Sheep Studio
Game Pass: TBC

I may have only seen a few clips, but I already know that I'd die for the cute little pig Boris. Adorable Adventures will see the very cute baby boar Boris, who sets out on an adventure to reunite with his family. You'll have to use your nose and discover the wild world at your own pace. While being separated from your family sounds very scary for a tiny baby like Boris, the game is marketed as "cozy" so hopefully we'll only see our main pig feel wonder at new discoveries instead of having to face threats all by himself.

Inkonbini: One Store. Many Stories

Release date: April 30, 2026
Developer: Nagai Industries
Game Pass: TBC

In this new Xbox game, you play as a convenience store worker in Japan during the '90s. Take life slow and enjoy the relaxing routine of stocking shelves and serving customers. There are also plenty of stories to experience as dialogue choices branch into different narrative plotlines. Everything about this game looks relaxing and very vibey. Definitely one to keep an eye out for if you like laid-back gaming experiences.

Wax Heads

Release date: May 5, 2026
Developer: Patattie Games
Game Pass: No

Wax Heads is a described as a "cozy-punk" narrative sim that sees you try to help the struggling Repeater Records store. You'll puzzle your way to finding the perfect record for indecisive customers, get to know the regulars, and also have access to a host of original tracks as you get swept up in the store's shenanigans.

Mixtape

Release date: May 7, 2026
Developer: Beethoven and Dinosaur
Game Pass: Yes

90s tunes, skateboarding, and the ravages of youth. That's the vibe Mixtape wants to encapsulate when it launches in 2026. Set against a soundtrack of veritable bangers, each one unlocking a core memory from the hazy days of youth, Mixtape is one for the nostalgic 80s and 90s kids.

Directive 8020

Release date: May 12, 2026
Developer: Supermassive Games
Game Pass: TBC

If you are a fan of some of the best horror movies like The Thing or Alien, then Supermassive Games' upcoming Xbox outing, Directive 8020, will be right up your street. Set on a space station where an alien that can mimic its prey begins replacing the crew, you'll have to try and figure out who you can trust.

Forza Horizon 6

Release date: May 19, 2026
Developer: Playground Games
Game Pass: Yes

Forza Horizon 6 will officially be putting us behind the wheel in Japan. Revealed at Tokyo Game Show, we recently got a ton of new gameplay details at the 2026 Xbox Developer Direct. The biggest things to get excited about, though is that the new Xbox game will feature the biggest map yet, and we'll be able to drive around Tokyo city when it arrives.

Coffee Talk Tokyo

Release date: May 21, 2026
Developer: Chorus Worldwide Games
Game Pass: TBC

Following in the footsteps of Coffee Talk and Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus and Butterfly, you'll play as a barista once again in new game Coffee Talk Tokyo. Now set in a new café with a host of fresh faces to meet and serve, you'll make cute drinks, listen to stories, and get ready to relax with what will likely be one of the coziest outings of the year.

Bubsy 4D

Release date: May 22, 2026
Developer: Fabraz
Game Pass: No

Bubsy the bobcat is making a return in 2026 with the upcoming arrival of platforming adventure, Bubsy 4D. Setting out on an intergalactic journey through space in a bid to defeat the Baabots and reclaim the Golden Fleece, you can claw up walls, pounce off enemies, and turn into a hairball as you navigate the more open, 3D levels.

007 First Light

Release date: May 27, 2026
Developer: IO Interactive
Game Pass: TBC

007 First Light is a new narrative-driven James Bond adventure in development at IO Interactive (of Hitman fame). The game is an entirely original James Bond story with a re-imagined take on the iconic agent that focuses on a younger Bond and his origins. We can expect car chases, guns, stealth, and lots of cool spy gadgets.

Lego Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight

Release date: May 29, 2026
Developer: TT Games
Game Pass: TBC

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight starts off following a young Bruce Wayne as he trains with the League of Shadows. With a story campaign to follow and co-op support, you'll build up allies including the likes of Nightwing, Robin, Jim Gordan, Batgirl, and Catwoman as you help to face a host of DC villains.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

Release date: June 18, 2026
Developer: Team Asano
Game Pass: TBC

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a new action RPG from Square Enix. Taking on the role of Elliot and his trusty fairy sidekick, you're tasked to explore a mysterious set of ruins out in the wilds. Fight massive bosses, upgrade your tools, and explore a stylized overworld with this pixelated title.

Dead or Alive 6 Last Round 

Release date: June 25, 2026
Developer: Koei Tecmo
Game Pass: Yes

You can get stuck into some 3D fighting goodness this year on Xbox Series X thanks to the release of Dead or Alive 6 Last Round. With a roster of 29 fighters, the free-to-play version (Core Fighters) will also launch on the same day, giving you access to four fighters from the bunch to try out. Last Round will also feature a photo mode to capture your favorite fighting stances.

Echoes of Aincrad

Release date: July 10, 2026
Developer: Game Studio Inc.
Game Pass: TBC

Echoes of Aincrad is an upcoming JRPG that any fan of the genre will want to grab once it drops in July. The title follows a fantasy story, where you create a hero from scratch and embark on a quest for survival with a partner. Character designs here are very anime-coded, while the world takes on a more realistic visual style. The combat also looks promising from the brief clips we've seen, so we're keeping an eye out for this one for sure.

Beast of Reincarnation

Release date: August 4, 2026
Developer: Game Freak
Game Pass: Yes

You might best know Game Freak for Pokemon, but Beast of Reincarnation is a different sort of monster battler entirely. Playing as Emma the Sealer, who has a wolf companion, in the year 4026, you must pursue the titular beast, which seems to be causing nature to run rampant in destructive ways.

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 2

Release date: August 27, 2026
Developer: Konami
Game Pass: No

Calling all Metal Gear fans! Vol 2 of the Master Collection brings together Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns and Patriots and the HD version of Metal Gear Peace: Walker, which gives you the perfect excuse to revisit or try out these entries for the first time. It even comes host of bonus content including the Game Boy Color game, Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel.

Halloween: The Game

Release date: September 8, 2026
Developer: IllFonic
Game Pass: TBC

Halloween: The Game is a new horror sandbox multiplayer game based on the iconic 1978 movie that sees you either take on the role of Michael Myers, or as a hero of Haddonfield. With a standalone single-player story mode from Myers' perspective, Original director and writer John Carpenter is also on board as executive producer.

GTA 6

Release date: November 19, 2026
Developer: Rockstar Games
Game Pass: TBC

Rockstar has announced that GTA 6 has been delayed to late 2026, but that hasn't changed how hyped we are for it. Bringing us back to Vice City and set in the present day, the latest Grand Theft Auto instalment is set to push the boundaries of open world game design, as we take on the role of dual protagonists, Lucia and Jason.

TBC 2026

Brigandine Abyss

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Happinet Corporation
Game Pass: TBC

Brigandine Abyss in a new entry in a strategy series that dates back to the late '90s. Choosing to play as one of six different factions, you'll command troops on a hex grid battlefield as you get caught up in the conflict of a powerful empire that seeks to conquer the continent.

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Komani / Evil Empire
Game Pass: TBC

Set in a medieval Paris in 1499, you play as vampire killer Trevor Bellmont's successor who takes to the streets to fight back against the beasts that have overrun the city. With a whip in hand, you can trapeze your way through the city and towering gothic platforms, and it'll also come into play for the 2D action-adventure's fast-paced combat.

Euro Truck Simulator 2

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: SCS Software
Game Pass: TBC

Euro Truck Simulator 2 is officially coming to Xbox Series X. The beloved simulation experience sees you drive and deliver cargo over 60 European cities across Belgium, Germany, Italy, the UK, the Netherlands, and many more, you'll steadily work your way to building up your very own business with a fleet of trucks.

American Truck Simulator

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: SCS Software
Game Pass: TBC

Alongside Euro Truck Simulator 2, American Truck Simulator is also getting an Xbox Series X optimized release. Here you'll be able to get behind the wheel of American trucks as you deliver cargo across the United States; hitting the road across California, Nevada, Arizona, and more.

Clockwork Revolution

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: inXile
Game Pass: Yes

A brand new upcoming RPG from the Wastelands team, Clockwork Revolution was announced at Xbox Games Showcase 2023. The trailer shows a steampunk-infused world that feels both historical and futuristic, complete with blimps overhead alongside floating steam trains weaving through the cityscape.

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Crystal Dynamics / Flying Wild Hog
Game Pass: TBC

As a modern reimagining of Lara Croft's classic 1996 adventure, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is set to breathe life back into the original game with overhauled gameplay, updated graphics rendered on Unreal Engine 5, and some "new surprises" as we explore various exotic locations to hunt down the pieces of a powerful artifact.

Control Resonant

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Remedy Entertainment
Game Pass: TBC

Control Resonant aka Control 2 will see us take on the role of Dylan Faden, who, after years in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC), is set free by former captors during a supernatural crisis. Now charged with going up against a mysterious cosmic entity, we'll be plunged into a warped Manhattan where we can make use of Dylan's curious abilities.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Fuse Games
Game Pass: TBC

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a reinvention of the racing that first begin in the lawless Outer Rim in the Star Wars galaxy. In it, you'll get to take part in unsanctioned, chaotic circuit racers using different classes of repulsorcrafts that offer up various playstyles as you try to speed your way to victory.

Witchbrook

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Chucklefish, Robotality
Game Pass: TBC

Witchbrook is a magical life sim set in the adorable seaside town of Mossport. There, you'll attend Witchbrook College and master your magic, meet new friends, and perhaps fall in love, too. If you love games like Stardew Valley with a fantastical twist, Witchbrook will be right up your street.

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Expression Games
Game Pass: TBC

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is a new action multiplayer FPS set during the Vietnam war. Featuring 6 large-scale maps that recreate real-world locations, you play as either the North Vietnamese Army or the US Armed forces in one of 19 specialized roles within teams of 50 - together, you'll work to meet objectives and try to achieve victory.

Subnautica 2

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Game Pass: Yes

While we still bicker over whether Subnautica is a horror game, Unknown Worlds Entertainment has quietly cracked on with its long-awaited sequel. Set to launch in Early Access in 2026, Subnautica 2's biggest addition will be co-op, and it will be available on Game Pass from day one.

Blighted

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: DrinkBox Studios
Game Pass: TBC

Blighted is a new 3D action RPG from the creators behind Guacamelee! that sees you fight your way through a psychedelic western nightmare. When an evil foe known as Sorcisto is hellbent on consuming all the knowledge by eating the brains of the dead, you have harness the power of Blight to reclaim the memories of the inhabitants.

Snap and Grab

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: No Goblin
Game Pass: TBC

Snap and Grab was first officially revealed during Day of the Devs: SGF Edition 2025, and it looks set to be quite the crime caper. Set in the 1980's, you take on the role of Nifty Nevada. As a famous fashion photographer, you'll use her camera skills to snap shots of key locations and plan out various heists.

There are No Ghosts at the Grand

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Friday Sundae
Game Pass: Yes

A hotel renovation game with a musical twist, There Are No Ghosts at the Grand follows a protagonist who's inherited a run-down hotel from their missing father. Nothing is as it seems in this hotel, though, and you'll be decorating by day and hunting ghosts by night as you uncover supernatural mysteries.

Animo

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Pawprint Studio
Game Pass: No

Somewhere between the likes of Pokemon and Palworld, Animo's big twist seems to come from the ability to actuallly control the critters you befriend by somehow transforming into them, exploring the world from their perspective as you battle some much bigger but no less cute beasties in real-time.

Mudang: Two Hearts

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: EVR Studio
Game Pass: No

Mudang: Two Hearts is a narrative-driven third-person adventure that's said to blend tactical stealth with combat and cinematic storytelling. Set in a unified futuristic Korea, a solider is sent to to put a stop to some attacks at taking place in the heart of Seoul. Coming across a K-Pop star at the heart of the crisis, their stories will intertwine.

Lords of the Fallen 2

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: CI Games
Game Pass: TBC

Lords of the Fallen 2 was officially revealed during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025. Set in a shattered kingdom 100 years after the events of the first Lords of the Fallen, the new action RPG will see us explore a broken world and face nightmarish creatures in soulslike combat as we fight back against the darkness.

Super Meat Boy 3D

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Team Meat
Game Pass: Yes

Ever wanted what Super Meat Boy would be like if it jumped from its two-dimensional roots into three dimensions? Don't expect a leap that's as game-changing as going from Super Mario Bros. to Super Mario 64, which is a good thing for fans of the brutally punishing precision platformer. The masochistic level design returns, only now in 3D.

Plague Tale Legacy Resonance

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Asobo Studio
Game Pass: Yes

Plague Tale Legacy Resonance is a prequel set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem. Taking on the role of Sophia, a young plunderer, who's said to be on the run, you set out in search of answers to the secrets of your past. As a new take on the A Plague Tale universe, you'll face deadly trails, solve puzzles, and fight to find your way.

Infinitesimals

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Cubit Studios
Game Pass: TBC

Infinitesimals is a third-person action-adventure that sees you take on the role of a leader of an elite alien squadron who finds themselves stranded on a mysterious planet. Being essentially the same size as an insect, you'll have to explore a massive world with towering wildlife to find your missing team.

Mortal Shell 2

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Cold Symmetry
Game Pass: TBC

Mortal Shell 2 is a standalone sequel to the 2021 game that delivered a unique take on the souslike genre. Set to bring us more high-stakes combat and expand on what came before in an open-word setting, it looks like we'll have lots of big foes to take on across a twisted landscape in the follow-up.

End of Abyss

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Section 9 Interactive
Game Pass: TBC

As a new action-adventure from developer Section 9 Interactive, End of Abyss will bring us to a mysterious underground compound where we'll investigate a disturbance that pulls us down into a strange abandoned world as combat technician, Cel. You can expect to face plenty of darkness and mysterious monster-like creatures.

Gears of War: E-Day

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: The Coalition
Game Pass: Yes

Gears is back, but it's not Gears of War 6. Instead, Gears of War: E-Day is rewinding the clock to give us a prequel of the very first game, featuring plenty of returning faces. Set 14 years before the original Gears of War, we follow Marcus and Dom as they face the Locust Horde in an experience developed on Unreal Engine 5.

Fable 4

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Playground Games
Game Pass: Yes

The Fable reboot sees the series' trademark British, tongue-in-cheek humor return, along with a refreshing spin on morality, over 1,000 NPCs and a customizable hero. Set to bring us into an open-world take on Albion from Forza Horizon developer, Playground Games, we can expect the return of some familiar features like becoming a landlord of property, getting married, and more.

MARVEL 1943: Rise of Hydra

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Skydance Media
Game Pass: TBC

The upcoming Marvel game, MARVEL 1943: Rise of Hydra will be heading our way sometime next year, giving all of us superhero fans something to look forward to. In it, we'll see Captain America and Black Panther team up during WW2 in occupied Paris. We love historical romps as well as the MCU, so we're keen to learn more.

At Fate's End

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Thunder Lotus Games
Game Pass: Yes

At Fate's End is an upcoming side-scrolling platformer that follows to once-close sisters embroiled in a bitter feud. Set against the backdrop of a beautiful fantasy world that's "fractured" by the sisters' quarrel, it promises to be "more intense, more action-driven game, but no less intimate" than the likes of Spiritfarer.

Out of Words

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: WiredFly, Kong Orange
Game Pass: TBC

Out of Words is a new co-op platforming adventure in a world that's entirely crafted by hand, which is reflected in its unique puppet-like artstyle. With a friend online (with cross-play support) or via couch co-op, you'll take on the role of either Kurt or Karla and try to solve "physics-defying" puzzles.

The Blood of Dawnwalker

Release date: TBC
Developer: Rebel Wolves
Game Pass: TBC 2026

Konrad Tomaszkiewicz (aka one of the directors for The Witcher 3) has a new project in the works - a vampire RPG called The Blood of Dawnwalker. In the new game, you'll play as Coen, a half-human, half-vampire who must race against the clock to save his family. The game looks stunning, moody, and filled with its own unique lore.

Grave Seasons

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Perfect Garbage
Game Pass: TBC

Grave Seasons puts a deadly twist on the farming life sim genre as you take on the role of a town newcomer who tries to uncover a sinister secret: which local resident is a serial killer? As you go about farming and fishing, you'll also get to help the locals, develop bonds, and even find some romance as you try to learn the truth.

Hela

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Knights Peak
Game Pass: TBC

Hela is a new 3D adventure from the developers behind Unravel that sees you take on the role of a little mouse who sets out to help a witch. With puzzles to solve in a lush world that's yours to explore solo or with friends in split screen co-op or online, the landscapes take inspiration from Scandinavia.

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival

Release date: TBC 2026
Developer: Saber Interactive
Game Pass: TBC

A survival horror game featuring one of the most well-known of slasher cinema boogeyman? Oh, go on then. Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is a first-person action horror survival game that will see you wield the power of the Genesis Configuration puzzle box to help your loved one escape the hellscape.

TBC 2027

Tomb Raider: Catalyst

Release date: TBC 2027
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Game Pass: TBC

Tomb Raider: Catalyst is a new adventure starring Lara Croft that promises to bring us into the biggest platforming playground yet. Armed with customizable adventure tech, we'll be venturing to Northern India to unravel mysteries and solve puzzles in the wake of a mythical cataclysm.

TBC 2028

Ark 2

Release date: TBC 2028
Developer: Studio Wildcard
Game Pass: Yes

Ark 2 is the sequel to one of the best survival games ever made, Ark: Survival Evolved. With Vin Diesel starring and onboard the dev team, it looks set to bring more of the same dinosaur taming and survival elements, but in a bigger world with some fresh features in store. And we may see it lean into its story more this time around, too.

TBC

John Wick

Release date: TBC
Developer: Saber Interactive
Game Pass: TBC

The as yet untitled Joh Wick game was officially revealed during the PlayStation State of Play in February 2026, and it's set to come to Xbox Series X. Made in collaboration with Lionsgate and the movie franchise directors, we can expect stylish gun-fu action, car sequences, and more. It's still early days, but we can't wait to learn more!

Total War: Warhammer 40,000

Release date: TBC
Developer: Creative Assembly
Game Pass: TBC

Total War: Warhammer 40,000 is new turned-based strategy experience in the series that will take us on the warpath among the stars. Set in a galaxy raging with endless war, you'll command a faction of your choice and battle in real-time on a galactic scale.

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic

Release date: TBC
Developer: Arcanaut Studios
Game Pass: TBC

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is a new Star Wars RPG that's touted as the spiritual successor to Knights of the Old Republic. Currently in early development, the adventure is said to follow a Force user on a journey through a galaxy on the brink of rebirth. How curious. It'll also be a narrative-driven experience that will present us plenty of agency and choice.

Project Bloomwalker

Release date: TBC
Developer: Netmarble Neo
Game Pass: Yes

Project Bloomwalker was unveiled during an Xbox broadcast at Gamescom 2025, and it looks utterly magical. With Studio Ghibli vibes, the crafting adventure takes place in a world where pollution has depleted resources. With the help of a moving house and its mysterious power, you set out to cleanse the pollution and restore the landscapes.

Thick As Thieves

Release date: TBC
Developer: OtherSide Entertainment
Game Pass: TBC

From Deus Ex and Thief: Dead Shadows developer Warren Spector comes a new PvPvE multiplayer stealth game that takes place in the year 1910. In a metropolis that's infused with magic and mystery, you set out to become a master thief in an experience where your choices will matter, and no night will play out the same way.

Persona 4 Revival

Release date: TBC
Developer: Atlus
Game Pass: Yes

Inaba is looking particularly luscious in the long-rumored remake of Persona 4. Where Persona 3's was titled Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4's gets a snazzy title in Persona 4 Revival. We've only gotten a glimpse of Yu – the player character – getting to run around the familiar locations in full 3D.

Atomic Heart 2

Release date: TBC
Developer: Mundfish
Game Pass: TBC

Atomic Heart 2 was officially revealed at Summer Game Fest Live 2025 with a trailer featuring Queen's Don't Stop Me Now. Set to bring us back to the retrofuturistic universe from the first game, the direct sequel promises to put us up against new dangers and introduces us to new faces as we explore an open-world.

The Cube

Developer: Mundfish
Release date: TBC
Game Pass: TBC

The Cube is a new MMORPG shooter set in the same universe as Atomic Heart. Set to include an intriguing narrative, powerful bosses to fight, and plenty of enemies to face, a mysterious levitating cube is said to change reality with each turn and it's up to you to survive whatever it throws our way.

Chrono Odyssey

Release date: TBC
Developer: Chrono Studio
Game Pass: TBC

Chorno Odyssey is a new action MMORPG developed in Unreal Engine 5 that's set in a "seamlessly designed open-world". We'll be able to team up with pals or other players to explore its vast setting, take on mighty big foes, and use time-manipulating powers. With a wealth of dungeons to take on, it also features crafting elements and raids.

Crescent County

Release date: TBC
Developer: Electric Saint
Game Pass: TBC

Upcoming delivery life-sim Crescent County sees you take on the role of a courier who rides on the back of a motorbroom on a colorful island. As you plan your day by picking different jobs to help the locals and earn yourself some cash, you can also get to know a cast of characters, customize your witch-tech broom, and more.

Assassin's Creed Hexe

Release date: TBC
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Game Pass: TBC

Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe is the most mysterious upcoming Assassin's Creed game, with Ubisoft Montreal having only teased a vibe and location. Looking at the first trailer, it would appear that the vibe is super creepy, while the setting is rumored to be 16th Century Europe during the devastating witch trials

Dune: Awakening

Release date: TBC
Developer: Funcom
Game Pass: TBC

Dune: Awakening is a new survival MMO set on Arrakis that sees you trying to make it on the harsh, sandy planet alongside thousands of other players. As a massively multiplayer experience with survival elements, you'll be building shelters to weather sandstorms, and avoiding sandworms as you hunt down spice.

Jurassic Park: Survival

Release date: TBC
Developer: Saber Interactive
Game Pass: TBC

Jurassic Park: Survival is a single-player action-adventure game starring Dr. Maya Joshi, an InGen scientist stuck on Isla Nublar. While the island and company will be familiar to fans, the game will feature an original narrative-driven adventure with a mixture of stealth and action in order to evade dinosaurs and survive the dangerous park.

Mass Effect 5

Release date: TBC
Developer: Bioware
Game Pass: TBC

After much praying to the video game gods, there is, in fact, a new Mass Effect game en route. Technically Mass Effect 5, it's looking likely that it will pick up after the events of Mass Effect 3 - if the trailer clues are anything to be believed. Info is scarce right now, but it's all looking very promising indeed for Mass Effect fans.

OD

Release date: TBC
Developer: Kojima Productions
Game Pass: Yes

The long-rumored Xbox game from Hideo Kojima, OD "explores the concept of testing your fear threshold," according to the announcement, as well as "what it means to OD on fear." It's described as a new form of media somewhere between a game and movie, and features popular actors Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schaffer, and more.

State of Decay 3

Release date: TBC
Developer: Undead Labs
Game Pass: Yes

State of Decay 3 has been in the works for some time now, and while we're still waiting on a release date, it promises to bring fans the 'ultimate' zombie survival sim that will be put an even greater focus on the survivors we'll be playing as in the post-apocalyptic setting this time around.

She Dreams Elsewhere

Release date: TBC
Developer: Studio Zevere
Game Pass: Yes

Trapped in a coma, Thalia's only hope of escape is to confront her own nightmares that are keeping her there. She Dreams Elsewhere has a surreal art style that nods towards Undertale and Earthbound (and has similar turn-based combat to match), the strange world within Thalia's mind is filled with interesting and intriguing places to explore.

Tides of Annihilation

Release date: TBC
Developer: Eclipse Glow Games
Games Pass: TBC

Tides of Annihilation is a hack-and-slash fantasy adventure set in the backdrop of London in ruins. Here you'll play as the young Gwendolyn who is the city's last survivor. However, there are a ton of fantastical looking foes and bosses, eager to finish off humanity once and for all.

For more new picks, check out our lists of all the upcoming PS5 games and new PC games heading our way. We also have a breakdown of all the best Xbox Series X games that you can play right now.