Bleach Rebirth of Souls is an upcoming fighting action game based on the legendary anime franchise, delivering an immersive Bleach experience. Engage in thrilling one-on-one sword combat with your favorite characters and unlock powerful forms to overturn the tide of battle – the more desperate the situation, the more powerful you become! Of course, a Bleach game would be nothing without protagonist Ichigo Kurosaki – and we have some news on the classic character.

Ahead of the game’s release on March 21, we’re excited to reveal Ichigo Kurosaki’s most powerful form, Final Getsugatensho and its unique playstyle – as well as his two other forms, Bankai and base.

Through the Story Mode, re-live iconic battles and moments from the Bleach storyline and experience the growth of Ichigo Kurosaki as he discovers his new powers and unlocks powerful transformations. In the game, this will be represented by three different forms, each as a separate playable character, which will come with different combat styles to best suit his stage of growth in the Story Mode. Let us run you through each one.

Ichigo Kurosaki (Final Getsugatensho)

Ichigo Kurosaki (Final Getsugatensho) appears in the battle with Sosuke Aizen, the main antagonist in the Battle of Karakura Town Arc. The most unique feature of this form is that the combat mechanics are very different from other characters in the game. In this form, Ichigo cannot activate his Awakening state (an ability that significantly boosts stats and abilities) like other characters, but upon landing the Kikon Move (a powerful attack that depletes your opponent’s remaining life force) in succession three times, victory is yours! What also makes the Final Getsugatensho form unique is that Ichigo’s Signature Moves are unstoppable and cannot be guarded, making his combo chains incredibly dangerous when executed flawlessly.

Ichigo Kurosaki (Bankai)

Ichigo Kurosaki’s other alternate form is his Bankai state, offering an advanced sword technique that allows one to unleash the full power of their Zanpukuto (sword), which becomes available after the training arc in the Story Mode.

The Awakening state for Ichigo Kurosaki (Bankai) activates his “Hollowfication”, increasing overall performance where he gains a boost in Spiritual Power, allowing his powerful moves to deal additional damage.

While in Hollowfication, upon taking additional damage and filling out the Awakening Gauge, you have the ability to unleash Reawakening, where Ichigo will transform into the final stage of Hollowfication called “Full Hollowfication”, unlocking wild, high-powered attacks.

Ichigo Kurosaki (Base)

This is the base form of Ichigo Kurosaki and is a playable character during the iconic battle against Byakuya Kuchiki in the Soul Society Arc.

His combat mechanics are simple but have the potential to do massive damage against his opponents – especially with his movement abilities, which allow him to quickly close the distance to strike the enemy with a powerful attack.

During Ichigo’s Awakening state, he will be able to execute combo attacks in quick succession, enabling you to diversify your battle style against different opponents.

All three Ichigo Kurosaki forms will be available in both the Story and Multiplayer Modes. However, in the Story Mode, you can experience Ichigo’s journey right from the start, following his rise to become a Soul Reaper, and the challenges he faced to unlock new powers.

Play as Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach Rebirth of Souls when it launches later this week, March 21, for Xbox Series X|S!

BLEACH Rebirth of Souls

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Awaken the blade within you and reverse your fate in BLEACH Rebirth of Souls! Engage in thrilling battles with powerful sword abilities and characters from this legendary anime franchise.

• Unleash Your Sword
Choose your favorite character and unleash their unique sword abilities! Take advantage of each character’s unique abilities and command the flow of battle to find an opening that spells defeat for your enemies.

• Defeat Enemies with a Single Strike
In BLEACH Rebirth of Souls, a single strike can spell defeat for your opponent. Change the situation dramatically with the swing of your blade!

• Reverse Fate and Awaken Your Power
The more desperate the situation, the more powerful you become. Overturn the tide of battle and unlock new forms and new blades in the heat of battle to bring victory from the edge of defeat!

• Experience the BLEACH Story from the Beginning
Relive the main story of BLEACH from Ichigo’s rise as a Soul Reaper in the Substitute Soul Reaper Arc to the climactic battle against Sosuke Aizen in the Arrancar Arc. Unlock deeper insights into the characters of BLEACH with Secret Story mode, revealing the moments that shaped their personalities.

*There are also Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition products available. Please be careful not to purchase the same content twice.

Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, the Xbox App on Windows 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!

33 Immortals (Game Preview)

Thunder Lotus

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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33 Immortals (Game Preview) – March 18
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere/ Game Pass Ultimate / PC Game Pass

A co-op action-roguelike for 33 players. Play as a damned soul, and rebel against God’s final judgment. Dive straight into epic, 33-player co-op battles with instant “pick-up and raid” matchmaking. Cooperate with your allies to survive against hordes of monsters and massive, challenging bosses. Expand your arsenal and equip powerful new relics to permanently upgrade your soul.

MLB® The Show 25 Standard Edition (Preorder)

MLB

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$69.99

Pre-order

MLB The Show 25 – March 18

Forge your baseball journey in The Show. Ignite your passion and build your very own path to greatness, from high school all the way to the Hall of Fame! Along the way, connect with iconic baseball stars in fan-favorite modes updated with new ways to play. You can start playing today by picking up MLB The Show 25 – Digital Deluxe Edition.

Scrap Divers

Ternox

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Scrap Divers – March 18

Dive into an incredibly fast-paced and beautifully crafted retro runner! Control your robot with just a finger to dodge sawblades, flames and many other dangerous obstacles while flying through an infinite tunnel. Are you ready for the drop? Parachute not included.

Boomerforge (Series X)

Synnergy Circle Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Boomerforge – March 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Boomerforge is a top-down strategy game inspired by the classic game Bomberman. Place bombs strategically to open the path and find all the required ores. Explode the ores with your bombs to find iron, gold or mithril ingots. Gather everything you can and keep going until Grimfur finally reaches the end of the dungeon.

KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT

Mameshiba Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$17.99

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KinnikuNeko: Super Muscle Cat – March 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Get ready to enjoy this crazy 2D platformer adventure starring KinnikuNeko! A cat with the body of a bodybuilder who will fight against a big alien army that has invaded planet Earth and captured all its inhabitants. He will be accompanied by his friends Lemon and Keita, who haven’t yet been captured by evil beings from outer space.

S. Prysm Destroyer

Eastasiasoft Limited

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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S. Prysm Destroyer – March 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

S. Prysm Destroyer is a side-scrolling 2.5D shooter inspired by run ’n gun genre classics and mecha anime. Blast through enemy hordes and collect elemental power-ups to unleash the awesome potential of Prysm Destroyer attacks. Chase high scores through skillful play and unlock loads of costumes for Amor!

Stellar Docks: Deep Space

Afil Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Stellar Docks: Deep Space – March 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Embark on an interstellar puzzle adventure in Stellar Docks, a grid-based logic game featuring charming 2D pixel art. Guide an astronaut as they push drones to their charging docks across challenging maps filled with strategic puzzles. With a top-down view and intuitive controls, the game offers a satisfying progression that will test your problem-solving skills. From the interiors of a spaceship to the icy landscapes of Neptune, explore diverse environments and unravel intricate challenges that push your mastery of each mechanic.

1-Bit Dungeon

Old School Vibes

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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1-Bit Dungeon – March 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

1-Bit Dungeon is a fast-paced 2D action platformer that blends crisp 1-bit pixel art with modern game design. Tight controls, intense combat, and a rewarding difficulty curve await those brave enough to enter. Dodge with precision, learn enemy attack patterns, and strike at the right moment to defeat monsters, ghosts, and slimes in brutal sword-based combat.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Ubisoft

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows – March 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal ninja assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.

Sledders

Bonus Stage Oy

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Sledders – March 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Shred your sled in open-world backcountries. Sledders is a realistic, physics-based snowmobile simulator. Maneuver the big open terrain, plow through tons of fresh snow, conquer the mountains, and reach the peak faster than your friends!

The Answer Is 42

Mens Sana Interactive

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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The Answer is 42 – March 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Yes, 42 is the Answer to the ultimate question! As this is inevitable, don’t fight against it, and decipher the fundamental answer in all levels in this game. Bring your towel and master the secret of Life.

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land

KOEI TECMO AMERICA

☆☆☆☆☆
4

★★★★★

$69.99

Pre-order

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land – March 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

In a world where alchemy is deemed “taboo,” the alchemist Yumia yearns for the truth, hidden in a ruined continent. The time has come for her to take the first step on her grand adventure. Atelier Yumia tells the story of Yumia and her companions as they follow the path they believe in while being confronted by the memories they discover along the way.

BLEACH Rebirth of Souls Pre-Order

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$59.99

Pre-order

Bleach: Rebirth of Souls – March 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Awaken the blade within you and reverse your fate in Bleach Rebirth of Souls! Engage in thrilling battles with powerful sword abilities and characters from this legendary anime franchise. Choose your favorite character and unleash their unique sword abilities! Take advantage of each character’s unique abilities and command the flow of battle to find an opening that spells defeat for your enemies.

Hero’s Hour

Forever Entertainment S. A.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Hero’s Hour – March 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Hero’s Hour is an accessible, yet-deep and content-rich Strategy Roleplaying Game. Take control of your hero, explore the world, build up your town, fight fast-paced battles, level up your hero and amass an army large enough to take out the opponents – before they take you out.

The Last Hero: Journey to the Unknown

Ratalaika Games S.L.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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The Last Hero: Journey to the Unknown – March 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Voidgem, a powerful wizard, has stolen all the magical relics of the ancient world, and then created evil minions and monsters to begin a reign of terror. The relics of the ancient world are scattered across various parts of the world. As a lone knight armed with only a sword, a shield, and incredible courage, set out for adventure in search of the lost relics and face all enemies in your way. Explore over 30 diverse levels, collect powerful items, and battle menacing bosses on your quest to save this pixelated fantasy world.

Space War: Infinity

Rising Moon Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Space War: Infinity – March 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

A semi-procedural shoot-’em-up that will test your skills. Level up your ship, unlock amazing weapons, and defeat 5 formidable bosses. Challenge the infinite by facing real-time waves of enemies after completing all missions. Become the intergalactic hero now!

Spot Challenge Vol. 3

Lucky Raccoon Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Spot Challenge Vol. 3 – March 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

Spot Challenge Vol. 3 is a game series inspired by the classic “Spot the Differences”, where you need to compare two images and identify the differences between them. With over 340 differences spread across 35 levels, will you be able to find them all? Perfect for playing solo or with friends and family, Spot Challenge is the ultimate challenge to test your attention to details!

May will mark 20 years since the Fate franchise’s humble beginnings. Since 2005, players have taken up the mighty hero mantle and bested the Dungeon Gate’s many creatures into oblivion. Over the years, the iconic dungeon crawler series has shaped childhoods, inspired future game developers, and left a mark on the action RPG genre as a whole. The creators of Fate would actually go on and create Torchlight afterwards, another highly successful dungeon crawler.

Given the impact its had, it only seemed fitting that Fate’s 20-year anniversary be met with something just as special as the franchise itself – a thrilling remaster that actually stays true to why players loved it in the first place.

Fate: Reawakened, launching March 12 for Xbox Series X|S, is truly the definitive edition of the award-winning dungeon crawler – offering all four existing Fate games in one action-packed bundle.

The Rise of Fate

When it originally launched, Fate was a beacon of new opportunity for the action RPG genre. In a sea of dark and moody RPG options at the time, the game instead leaned into a more bright and colorful art style which made it more appealing to younger folks and families.

There was also a time when Fate actually came pre-installed on some Windows computers. This made the game extremely accessible and helped it rise in popularity and prominence over the coming years. People fell in love with the infinite challenges the dungeon depths provided, and the adorable pet options that could accompany them on their journey.  

As the franchise grew, so did its community. Despite not having a new game entry since 2011, places like Discord, YouTube, and social media were still active with passionate Fate fans and modders. Having such a dedicated and engaged community after all these years is truly a testament to the impact Fate has had, so when the opportunity presented itself to pursue a new project with the franchise, we were excited about the prospect.

An Idea is Sparked

The opportunity to revisit Fate started around 2019 when gamigo acquired WildTangent, who originally released and owned the Fate series. The COVID pandemic in 2020 caused some delay in deciding how to best revisit the series, but it was important to us that we approach the project thoughtfully and carefully. Eventually we decided that releasing a remaster in honor of Fate’s 20^th Anniversary would be the perfect way to bring the nostalgic franchise back into the limelight.

A lot has changed since 2005 and while Fate’s gameplay still holds up today, we thought it was crucial that we expand its reach by modernizing it for the systems people flock to now. After all, up until Fate: Reawakened, the franchise had only been limited to PC platforms. Taking the game series to console and with additional language support meant tapping into a whole new audience we hadn’t yet explored.

A Delicate Undertaking

Tackling a beloved series can be an ambitious task, but altering Fate’s core DNA was never on the table. Instead, the goal with Fate: Reawakened was to take what already made the franchise great and make it even better.

One of the biggest steps we took to ensure we were staying true to the heart of the series was bringing an alpha demo to PAX West 2024. While a chunk of our booth visitors were brand new to Fate, many others were familiar with it and had even grown up playing the game. Receiving feedback from both groups ended up being so invaluable. Existing Fate fans knew what to look for, how it should play, and could speak confidently about what they would want out of a remaster. Most importantly though, they also knew how a remaster should not feel.

On the other side of the equation, watching brand new players venture through the alpha demo gave us insight into how someone not familiar with Fate would approach the game and revealed places they might get lost or confused. We went to PAX West eager to share our progress and left with a tremendously helpful list of bugs, improvements, and comments that we took very seriously as development continued.

While PAX West gave us a nice broad mix of players both new and old, we knew we needed to please hardcore fans if we had any chance of getting this remaster to land properly. To tap into that audience, we ended up doing a closed beta with a select group of very active and engaged fans across Fate’s community. These players knew the game inside and out and were able to provide vital detailed feedback that resulted in additional tweaks and polish. The closed beta’s open dialogue was instrumental in making sure that we were on the right track to do the series justice.

That’s not to say that we don’t have Fate fans internally though! Our team put in a lot of effort and care over the course of the development process. The dark and moody area of Druantia in particular was something that we spent a lot of time on. When we were initially adjusting the lighting for the remaster, we found that it was just far too bright and the area had lost much of its identity and flavor. It took multiple rounds of feedback to dial it in to a place that we felt truly captured the original vision.

Reawakening Your Inner Hero

Fate: Reawakened is meant to be a love letter not just to the series, but to the community. We’ve loved seeing all the creative ways players have continued to share their dedication all these years later. We’re excited to be entering the next era of the Fate franchise, and hope that you too will reawaken the hero inside of you. Are you ready to choose your Fate?

Fate: Reawakened launches on Xbox Series X|S on Wednesday, March 12 and is available to wish list on the Microsoft Store for Xbox.

FATE: Reawakened

gamigo US Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Reexperience the iconic FATE series like never before!

Revisit the quaint town of Grove and the realms beyond as you prepare to enter the Dungeon Gate once again! The award-winning FATE series has gotten a modern facelift while remaining true to the nostalgic dungeon crawler classic. Will you tempt fate on your journey to fame and fortune?

Enhanced for a New Generation

Experience everything you already love about the FATE series in higher definition. Enjoy higher poly counts, real-time directional lighting, ambient occlusion, additional languages with full localized VO, and much more! The upgrades provide a deeper level of immersion all while staying faithful to what makes FATE … FATE.

All 4 Games, All Better than you Remember

Play (or replay) through all 4 FATE games in their reawakened greatness. FATE, FATE: Undiscovered Realms, FATE: The Traitor Soul, and FATE: The Cursed King are all included in this bundled release. No matter which game is your favorite, you’ll be able to dive back into all the dungeons and determine your FATE!

Unique Procedurally Generated Playthroughs

Test your battle prowess in challenging procedurally generated dungeons! No playthrough is ever the same with randomized dungeon layouts, monster encounters, and loot drops.

Action Packed Real-time Combat

Step into the heart-pounding arena of real-time combat, where every moment counts. Armed with an arsenal of diverse weapons and skills, you’ll face off against relentless monsters that hunger for your defeat. Will you wield the thunderous fury of melee strikes, unleash deadly precision with ranged weaponry, or harness the arcane might of magic? Adapt, strategize, and master your chosen path to determine your FATE.

Increase Your Fame and Power

Cater your character to your desired playstyle by utilizing a flexible skill point system. Gaining experience will allow you to level up, wield more powerful weapons, and develop proficiencies in different areas. Additionally, you can complete quests to raise your fame and unlock legendary gear.

Aid in the Form of a Furry Friend

Choose from 7 different pets to accompany you on your journey. This loyal companion will fight for you in combat, can hold onto various items, and even transform into powerful magical creatures to become the ultimate adventurer’s sidekick.

Reel in More than Just Fish

Gather your fishing supplies and head to the water to catch valuable items such as fish, artifacts, gems, rings, and more. Patient anglers might even be able to obtain rare items that will help them on their quest.

Choose Your FATE

When death beckons, choose from 3 distinct resurrection paths, each with its own cost. Decide wisely – your choices shape your FATE.