Free Play Days – F1 25, Everspace, Hell Let Loose, The Stone of Madness, and Ra Ra Boom

Free Play Days – F1 25, Everspace, Hell Let Loose, The Stone of Madness, and Ra Ra Boom

Different worlds collide with Free Play Days! F1 25 is available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday October 16 until Sunday, October 19.

Everspace is available on both Console and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere during Free Plays Days.  

Hell Let Loose is open to all Xbox members with Free Play Days for All. 

The Stone of Madness and Ra Ra Boom are free for all members to try with two-hour and one-hour timed trials respectively during Free Play Days, no Game Pass membership required.


How To Start Playing


Scroll down and find and install the games on each of the individual game details pages on Xbox.com. Clicking through will send you to the Microsoft Store, where you must be signed in to see the option to install with your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership. To download on console, click on the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and navigate down to the Free Play Days collection on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.


Keep The Fun Going


Purchase the game and other editions at a limited time discount and continue playing while keeping your Gamerscore and achievements earned during the event! Please note that discounts, percentages, and title availability may vary by title and region.


Free Play Days (Game Pass Membership Required)


F1® 25

Electronic Arts


180


$69.99

$48.99
Free Trial

F1 25
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Join the trial of F1 25 between October 16-19 and experience everything the full game has to offer! Try out the revamped My Team mode, the thrilling third chapter of Braking Point, and much more. Also: don’t miss the 2XP weekend, whether you’re playing the trial or already own the game.


Xbox Play Anywhere

EVERSPACE™

ROCKFISH Games


252

$19.99
Xbox One X Enhanced

Everspace
Xbox Play Anywhere
An action-focused single-player space shooter, combining roguelike elements with top-notch visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Your skills, experience, and talent for improvisation will be tested continuously as you piece together the puzzle of your existence through encounters with interesting characters, each having their own unique part of the story to tell.


Free Play Days For All


Xbox Play Anywhere

Hell Let Loose

Team17


888


$49.99

$19.99
PC Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass

Hell Let Loose
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere
Jump into the ultimate WW2 experience spanning Eastern, Western and North African theatres of war. Hell Let Loose drops you into the action, where you will have to fight across fields, bridges, forests, towns and more war-torn environments! Buy now for 60% off and play for free between 16th October – 19th October.


Xbox Play Anywhere

The Stone of Madness

Tripwire Interactive LLC


7


$29.99

$14.99
Free Trial

The Stone of Madness
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere
A real-time tactical stealth game set in an 18th-century Spanish Monastery. Located in the Pyrenees, this time-worn Jesuit monastery is home to a madhouse and an inquisitorial prison. Five prisoners – plagued by cruel punishment, madness, and despair – pool their skills and resources to face their phobias, stave off insanity, uncover the mysteries of the Monastery, and find a way to escape.


Ra Ra BOOM

Gylee Games


7


$19.99

$14.99

Ra Ra Boom
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
A 4-player local co-op brawler. Perfect to play solo on a weekend, but even better with friends. Choose your hero, bash some robots, and upgrade to increase the chaos.


Don’t miss out on these exciting Free Play Days for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members! Learn more about Free Play Days here and stay tuned to Xbox Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest Xbox gaming news. 

Editor’s Note: Removed Ready or Not, which has been rescheduled for a later date.

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Customize Your Game: New Accessories for ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds

Customize Your Game: New Accessories for ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds

ROG Xbox Ally Accessories Hero Image

The wait is over – ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X are officially here! With the launch of ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X today, a new line-up of Designed for Xbox accessories is here to help you play your way. From lightning-fast storage to premium protection, these accessories (sold separately) make it easier than ever to expand your library, safeguard your device, and customize your setup.  

Here’s what you can pre-order or pick up today – plus a glimpse at what’s coming soon.

STORAGE 

SanDisk microSD Card – Available Now

Take your supported games anywhere with a high-performance microSD card engineered for Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. With up to 2TB of storage, you can carry up to 50 games on the go. Built for speed, this card delivers write speeds up to 140MB/s for fast installs and updates, while read speeds up to 200MB/s offer quick load times for massive open-world titles and high-performance shooters. Rugged and reliable, it’s drop-proof, shock-proof, and X-ray-proof, and backed by a lifetime limited warranty for peace of mind.

The SanDisk microSD 512GB, 1TB and 2TB cards are available for purchase starting at $69.99 USD ERP

Seagate FireCuda 530R SSD – Coming Soon

Push your performance to the limit with the FireCuda 530R SSD, featuring PCIe Gen4 NVMe speeds up to 7,400MB/s for ultra-responsive gaming and content creation. Optimized for handheld and PC gaming, it supports Microsoft DirectStorage for faster load times and comes in a slim M.2 2280 form factor. Built tough with endurance up to 5,050TBW and backed by 3 years of Rescue Services. 

The Seagate FireCuda 530R 1TB, 2TB and 4TB SSDs are available for pre-order starting at $94.99 USD ERP.

WD_Black SN7100X NVMe SSD – Coming Soon

Play your Xbox games anywhere with the officially licensed WD_Black SN7100X NVMe SSD for ROG Xbox Ally & Xbox Ally X, and PC. Experience read speeds up to 7,250MB/s and write speeds up to 6,900MB/s (2TB model), plus improved power efficiency for longer sessions. Designed with PCIe Gen4 technology and next-gen TLC 3D NAND, this drive offers capacities up to 4TB for massive libraries and includes a 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate trial (where available).  

Learn more about the WD_Black SN7100X NVMe SSD for ROG Xbox Ally & ROG Xbox Ally X.     

INPUT 

ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller – Coming Soon  

Elevate your play with the ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller. Packed with anti-drift TMR joysticks, ultra-fast 1000Hz polling for PC, and four programmable rear buttons, it delivers precision and control. Tri-mode connectivity – 2.4GHz RF, Bluetooth, or USB-C – lets you game seamlessly on the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, as well as on PC and Xbox consoles (Xbox with USB-C and 2.4GHz RF). Dual-mode triggers, tactile micro-switch buttons, and an ergonomic grip keep you comfortable, while up to 50 hours of wireless play keeps you going. It also includes a portable protective case, a charging stand, and two detachable joystick caps for added convenience. 

Learn more about the ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller.

PROTECTION

ROG Xbox Ally (2-in-1) Premium Carrying Case – Available Now

 

Keep your handheld safe with a hard-shell design, fleece lining, and water-repellent fabric that protects against spills and bumps. Reinforced edges add durability, while a detachable pouch stores your 65W charger. The case even doubles as a portable stand and SD card holder, making it perfect for gaming on the go. 

The ROG Xbox Ally (2-n-1) Premium Carrying Case is available for purchase starting at $69.99.

Dbrand Killswitch – Coming Soon

Engineered to survive everything from drops to marathon gaming sessions, the Dbrand Killswitch is a Designed for Xbox-certified case, built for the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. It combines impact-resistant thermoplastics, a slim 2.5mm profile, integrated kickstand, and crush-proof Travel Cover to create the holy grail of handheld gaming cases. 

The dbrand Killswitch case for Xbox Ally & AllyX is available to pre-order for $59.95 USD ERP.

DOCKING 

ROG 100W Gaming Charger Dock – Available Now

Charge, connect, and display—all in one device. This portable dock powers your Xbox Ally while outputting to a big screen via HDMI and connecting peripherals through dual USB-A ports. With ultra-fast charging and universal compatibility, it’s the ultimate travel companion. 

The ROG 100W Gaming Charger Dock is available to purchase for $99.99 USD ERP.

ROG Bulwark Dock 2025 DG300 – Coming Soon

Transform your setup with a versatile 7-in-1 dock featuring HDMI 2.1, USB-C, three USB-A ports, Ethernet, and audio jack—all supporting up to 4K at 144Hz or 8K at 30Hz. With 100W USB-C power delivery, ultra-fast data transfer, and Aura Sync RGB lighting, this dock is built for players who want performance and style.

The ROG Bulwark Dock 2025 DG300 is available for pre-order for $139.99 USD ERP.  

AUDIO 

SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds for Xbox Available Now

Game anywhere with crystal-clear sound and ultra-low latency wireless. These buds feature Active Noise Cancellation, Quick-Switch 2.4GHz wireless & Bluetooth 5.3, and over 200 audio presets for Xbox and more on the Arctis Companion App. Enjoy immersive 360° Spatial Audio, 40 hours of total battery life with 10 hours of battery life per charge, and IP55 water/dust resistance—all in a compact, Qi wireless-charging case. 

The SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds for Xbox are available for $199.99 USD ERP. 

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Start customizing your Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X experience today with accessories available for pre-order or purchase now. Look for more accessory options coming this holiday season, giving you even more ways to personalize, protect, and power up your handheld. Whether you’re upgrading for yourself or gifting someone special, make handheld gaming unforgettable this year. 

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Style Meets Strategy in Songs of Silence on Sale at 50% off This Week

Style Meets Strategy in Songs of Silence on Sale at 50% off This Week

Immerse yourself in the fractured and magical world of Songs of Silence this October during the DGP Xbox Sale, where you will be able to get the game at a 50% discount!

Songs of Silence is a story-rich 4x strategy game with fast-paced campaigns, dynamic battles and stunning Art Nouveau visuals where the players manage kingdoms and command armies as they explore a world torn by conflict and sundered into realms of light and darkness. Follow the main story of the campaign through the eyes of Lorelei as she fights to save her people and from the dangers that lurk around the world. You can manage armies and cities and conquer your rival kingdoms in both single and multiplayer skirmishes. The game uses beautifully crafted Cards of Fate as the actions a player can take in a battle where powerful abilities and magical powers can turn the tide of battle at any moment. The game’s aesthetic is a beautiful, hand drawn, Art Nouveau style that emphasizes the beauty and awe of a fantasy universe full of magic and otherworldly creatures, inspired by great artists like Alphonse Mucha, Belle Époque and Gustav Klimt.

The game’s simple yet engaging battle system makes transition between narrative and gameplay effortless. The musical prowess of Hitoshi Sakimoto accompanies every step of the way, through cinematics, campaigns and battles with an incredible soundtrack. The music merges with the sound effects in a harmonious mixing of both intense battle sounds and dialogue.

Our dev team is constantly working on the game, resulting in regular updates and new content. We are always open to new ideas and love hearing from our community. We believe that focusing on our core players will yield the best results in fixing any issues that may arise and making our fans proud. The team truly prides itself on the amazing visuals the game has to offer as well as the strategic yet uncomplicated battle system and the strong narrative the game has to offer. We want to take this opportunity to push the potential of the game’s outreach. We believe that through constant work on the development of new content and the regular engagement with our community we will be able to cater to a bigger audience and expand the magical universe of Songs of Silence even more. Meta: Details on the soundtrack and visual inspirations for the player-inspired game on sale today.

Songs of Silence

Chimera Entertainment


22

$29.99

Songs of Silence is a fantasy strategy title which marries deep, tactical gameplay with fast-paced autobattles and an engaging, compelling narrative. Presented in a unique graphical style derived from the Art Nouveau movement, Songs of Silence is a beautiful example of the evolution of a classic genre. The game features an extensive singleplayer, narrative-driven campaign, plus multiple competitive and cooperative multiplayer modes for endless replay value.

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Welcome to Your New ROG Xbox Ally: Essential Tips for Getting Started

Welcome to Your New ROG Xbox Ally: Essential Tips for Getting Started

ROG Xbox Ally Hero Image

Congratulations on picking up your new ROG Xbox Ally or ROG Xbox Ally X! Whether you’re a handheld gaming veteran or just getting started, you’ve joined a growing and vibrant community of players who appreciate the flexibility of Windows and the power and ease of use of Xbox in the palm of your hands. While you probably picked up your Xbox Ally to dive right into your favorite games (we share some of our handheld favorites here), you’ll quickly discover that these handhelds offer tremendous flexibility to personalize your gaming experience. To help you hit the ground running, we’ve pulled together some must-know tips to make the most out of your new Xbox Ally.

If you’re just setting your device up, check out the informative guide at Xbox Support for step-by-step instructions. Of note: Don’t skip the option to set up the fingerprint reader; unlocking your Xbox Ally with just a touch is fast and feels a little bit magical. Once setup is complete, you’ll boot up directly into the immersive Xbox full screen experience, a purpose-built gaming experience.

Ready to go?  Here’s a few helpful pointers.

Navigating your Xbox Ally

Master the Menus: The Xbox Ally gives you multiple ways to find what you’re looking for— you can use the d-pad, joysticks, shoulder and face buttons to make selections, or simply tap the responsive touchscreen directly. For instance, to reach the all-important Game Bar settings menu, you can press the Xbox button and hit the right bumper, or simply swipe from the left edge of the screen toward the center. Swapping between apps? Long press the Xbox button or swipe up from the bottom to access the Task Switcher, making switching between apps and games seamless.

Get Familiar with Command Center: ASUS Command Center is now integrated into Game Bar, giving you instant access to many advanced features to personalize your experience, both inside and outside of games.

For a more expansive set of advanced settings and customization options, you can also launch the full-featured Armoury Crate SE right from this overlay.

Meet Gaming Copilot (Beta) — Your Personal Sidekick: You can access Gaming Copilot on the Xbox Ally, where it offers recommendations, tips, and insights when you need them. To get started, long press the Command Center button to open the Gaming Copilot widget in Game Bar, and complete the onboarding experience. After that, if you want to check your next achievement or get advice for a tough boss fight without leaving your game, long press the Library button and then release to start your conversation with Gaming Copilot.

Play What You Want

Browse Your Games Library: Now it’s time to find some things to play! Head to the Library by pressing the dedicated Library button above the right thumbstick to find games you already own, as well as those available with Game Pass, and titles playable via the Xbox Cloud Gaming. Note: you can select more than one category at a time; highlighting Owned and Installable allows you to go shopping in your own closet for games that play natively on your Xbox Ally. Looking for something new? You’ll find the Store on the left rail as well.

Access Your Games, From Leading PC Storefronts: With the aggregated gaming library, you can easily add your titles from leading PC storefronts to your library, to see all your games in one place. All you have to do is head to the My Apps tab in your Library, and select the PC storefront you want to install.

If you don’t see your desired launcher, open Edge (also located in My apps), navigate to the store’s website, and download it.

Play Anywhere—Including Offline: Handheld freedom means you’re bound to play in places without WiFi. While many titles work best online, most single-player games run great without a connection. Before you travel, test your games offline, pre-download any updates or DLC, and make sure you’re signed in. For detailed offline setup, see our guide: Play games in offline mode on Windows | Xbox Support. And if you’re flying, don’t forget to switch to airplane mode to save battery and avoid interruptions.

Personalizing your Setup

Play Your Way Using Accessibility Features: With the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, the Xbox experience and Game Bar have been optimized for handheld use, bringing along familiar accessibility features from Xbox consoles and Windows 11 PCs. Most visual, cognitive, and sensory accessibility features can be found by selecting the Profile & Settings icon in the upper left of the screen, selecting Settings, then Accessibility. Input accessibility settings, including on-screen keyboard, input customizations, and the ability to re-map your Xbox Ally’s buttons are found in Armoury Crate SE.

Connect External Controllers: Pair Xbox Wireless Controllers to your Xbox Ally just like you would with a PC. Turn on your controller, hold the Pair button, and look for the connect notification. Missed it? Open the Game Bar, navigate to Settings > Bluetooth > Manage devices, select Add device > Bluetooth, and follow the prompts.

And don’t miss the clever detail: inside the underside of your Xbox Ally box lid, you’ll find a lightweight, sturdy paperboard stand—perfect for holding your Xbox Ally while charging or playing with an external controller without blocking the screen. This pairs well with the next feature:

Docking for the Big Screen: The Xbox Ally–is your perfect gaming companion when you’re on the go, and when you’re at home it provides even more options to play. It’s easy to connect an external monitor or TV for a larger, even more immersive experience . Simply connect your Xbox Ally directly to a monitor or TV or to a dock via the USB-C port,. For optimal performance, it’s best to use “Second Screen Only” to match your TV’s resolution and refresh rate.

Customize the Joystick Ring Lights: The Xbox Ally’s colorful lights surrounding the thumbsticks are one of its defining visual flourishes, but sometimes you may want to dim them for a red-eye flight or if you’re playing in dark room. To adjust them, open Armoury Crate SE and select Lighting to change how they pulse, or turn them off entirely.

Stay up to date: The Xbox Ally you take out of the box is only the starting point; Xbox and ASUS will continue to add new features and functionality to enhance your experience. To ensure you’ve always got the latest updates, there are two places you’ll want to check from time to time.

Windows OS Update:

  • Open Game Bar > Settings Widget > More Settings > Open Windows Settings > Windows Update
  • Install all updates and restart your device when prompted

Update Armoury Crate SE:

  • Open the Command Center
  • Select “Open Armoury Crate SE”
  • Select Update Center > Check for Updates > Update All

We can’t wait to see where your new Xbox Ally or Xbox Ally X takes you. Whether you’re enjoying handheld gaming on the couch or setting high scores on the go, these tips will help you get the most out of every session.

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Venture Into Breach the Fog in Silly Polly Beast

Venture Into Breach the Fog in Silly Polly Beast

Silly polly beast key art

In Silly Polly Beast, you’ll join the ever-unlucky Polly as she escapes from the nightmare of an orphanage she was raised in, only to plunge into the darkness of the underworld. In this eclectic, genre-bending shooter-meets-survival horror adventure, you’ll traverse otherworldly, often abstract environments and overcome hellish challenges to fight not only for your freedom, but for the only thing you have left – Alice. Prepare yourself for the ultimate fight for freedom in Silly Polly Beast on October 28th on both Xbox Series S|X and Xbox One Systems – and by the way, stay clear of the fog.

Alongside Polly, you’ll traverse through the underworld, avoiding the dreaded fog. Along the way you’ll engage in aggressive gun fights, outsmart enemies, sneak in the shadows, solve puzzles, work with unlikely allies, and travel with your trusty skateboard. The world of Silly Polly Beast is a unique experience set in a world that treads the line between fever dream nightmare and idyllic eastern bloc fantasy. How far will you go in the fight for your freedom?

Poor Polly isn’t alone in the underworld. It’s filled with an odd, sundry mix of denizens that lurk in the shadows, often with their own goals – and morals. Not all of these denizens will be against you – but that doesn’t mean they are necessarily on your side either. As you interact with these odd figures, remember – you ultimately have but one goal. Are they really aiding you, or distracting you? No matter what events may unfold, remember – never forget the pact which plunged you into the abyss.

Silly Polly Beast features a truly unique gameplay experience which fluidly blends world exploration and puzzle solving with high octane, perspective-shifting battles. As the narrative deepens, you’ll encounter an eclectic mix of top-down and side scrolling shooter battles, survival horror segments, and even skateboarding ones. Polly’s power will grow deadlier over time – master forbidden spells and remember your goals.

A labor of love developed by a solo developer over the course of several years, Silly Polly Beast promises a unique, auteur-lead vision that isn’t bound by normal genre conventions. The narrative will shift and change just as much as the gameplay as you make your way through the underworld. Along the way you’ll explore eerie realms, confront figures which haunt Polly’s past, and master forbidden spells. Will you escape, or will the demons claim you first?

Developed by Andrei Chernyshov with co-development help, porting assistance for Xbox, and publishing by Top Hat Studios, Silly Polly Beast launches on October 28th. Add it to your wishlist now!

Silly Polly Beast

Top Hat Studios, Inc.

An otherworldly, story-driven shooter with aggressive gunfights and terrifying monsters awaits you. This is the story of a girl who, by the will of fate, faced the beast – and in order to become free, she was forced to study its nature. How far can you go in the fight for your freedom?

Embrace your inner demon or be consumed by it.

Perpetually unlucky Polly escapes a nightmarish orphanage… only to find herself trapped in the underworld.

The city was shrouded in fog. Deadly fog. They say that if you see such a sign, be careful. Your fog bracelet will illuminate the deadly fog red when it’s very close.

You’ll encounter denizens of the otherworldly realm – not all of which are against you – but none of whom are on your side. No matter how events unfold, never forget the pledge & pact you took that plunged you into this abyss.

Prepare for a unique gameplay experience, blending world exploration with battles from both side and top-down perspectives. Ancient forbidden knowledge will bolster your strength. With each new spell mastered, Polly’s power grows deadlier.

Explore eerie realms, confront haunting figures from Polly’s past, and master forbidden spells in a fight for freedom. Will you escape, or will the demon claim you first?

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How Overload Brings a Package of Competitive Fun to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Multiplayer

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Screenshot

How Overload Brings a Package of Competitive Fun to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Multiplayer

Summary

  • Overload is a brand-new mode for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Multiplayer that mixes in a variety of community favorites like Capture the Flag and Uplink into a singular new experience.
  • Design Director Matt Scronce and Senior Director of Production Yale Miller share insights into how the new Multiplayer mode was created.
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches November 14, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, and Cloud – with support for Xbox Play Anywhere and day one with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass – as well as PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Battle.net, and Steam.

I look at my HUD and see that the Overload Device is on the move again. I break off and circle back to my team’s control zone, hoping to intercept my opponent before he can score the winning point. I turn a corner, and we meet. They break into a slide to duck under fire – but that’s exactly what I planned for. He falls short with the package sitting idle just outside the zone… then his teammate takes me out, picks up the device, and finishes the job. Match point.

Overload brings a lot of competitive excitement to the wealth of gameplay modes that will launch day one in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Multiplayer, a package that includes favorites like Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hardpoint, and the return of large-scale battles with Skirmish. But with Overload we get a fresh new toy to play with, one that mixes in a variety of community favorites like Capture the Flag and Uplink into a singular new experience.

Here, two teams of six square off to fight over an Overload Device that must be escorted into enemy control zones to score a point. Once a team has picked up the device, they’ll appear on the HUD and Tac-Map for all players to see, and only one device will spawn on the map at a time – so expect some high stakes firefights surrounding the device once it spawns in. As a support, you can help escort your teammate to the enemy controlled zones, whereas the opponents want to stop them from doing so. Teams will switch sides at “half-time” and the first one to score 8 points, or whoever has the highest score once the clock expires, wins.

“Overload started with a real desire to create a new competitive mode,” explains Design Director Matt Scronce. “Of course we’ve got the favorites – Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hardpoint, Kill Confirmed – but the team really wanted to push on a Call of Duty competitive mode. Treyarch has a long-standing support and pedigree with the competitive community, and it started with how we can make a new mode work with the competitive players across the community and the Call of Duty League on supporting that. How can we make it the best? That’s where it started.”

As I learned during our discussion around this new mode, when the team sits down to start working on the creation of a competitive mode like Overload, it starts by establishing a different set of governing rules as opposed to making something that will have a wide-ranging appeal. They’re looking at establishing factors like how it can encourage team play, and how it can utilize new gameplay mechanics like Active Camo or the Overclock system, for example. It also comes down to which community they’re trying to serve – in this case, it was to give the competitive community something new.

As Scronce tells me, the initial pitch for Overload was to create a new, objective-based competitive mode, something that could be played 6v6 but scaled down to 4v4 for Call of Duty League. It also needed to have an objective in the map that can be picked up and carried, and this came from inspiration from previous modes that they’ve done like Capture the Flag, Uplink, Search and Destroy, and Sabotage.

“We looked at all of them, ranging back to… 2007? We looked at everything we’ve done, because we’ve done a lot,” adds Scronce. “And we can see what worked here, what didn’t work there, and what do we think we can add to make it kind of fresh and work with Black Ops 7? Obviously, we’ve got the next-level Omnimovement and wall jumps. And some of our new 2035 era of gear, guns, and gadgets – we’ve talked a lot about how those can fit and make sense in Overload.”

One example the team is mulling over is how someone using the Active Camo Field Upgrade, where I can deploy camouflage, should be able to pick up the objective and remain camouflaged. “That’s just one very specific example of something, like the rule set of ‘should you be able to remain in Active Camo and hold the objective’ – the answer right now is yes, because it’s fun,” says Scronce.

Playing Overload, I really do get the sense that this is a great fusion of competitive teamplay, but also a lot of fun. It creates a constant series of mini objectives throughout a match that I must consider, which really keeps me engaged: anticipating where a chokepoint might be, the best route to track down an enemy carrier, or where to set up shop to take out enemies who are lured to a device location.

“We had the pro players in recently and they were very loud in playtesting,” says Senior Director of Production Yale Miller. “The noise they were making was ringing through the studio. We’ve been working so hard on Black Ops 7 and we’re very proud of it and we want people to love it. So, when we hear people having fun and hollering and WTFs and all that – that’s music to our ears.”

Teamplay and communication are keys for success in Overload, ensuring you’re all on the same page of when to push to the objective, or being able to grab the device if someone goes down. Or just simply having a teammate nearby who can come in and back you up.

“If you’re a lone wolf you might get hung out to dry,” adds Miller. “It really forces that kind of team dynamic where suddenly people are talking because they kind of must, right? To be successful, you must be like, ‘Let’s go, we’re all going to push together,’ versus if you’re pushing by yourself, you’re probably in trouble. Forcing that teamwork is key because of the objective.”

And this dynamic plays out evenly on both sides – evidence that the team at Treyarch really seems to have been able to tap into a competitive (and fun) mode for players. Overload rounds out a great list of modes launching with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 that really pluses up the entirety of its Multiplayer package that the team is really excited for.

“At the end of the day, it’s one of 10 key multiplayer modes. And then obviously we have Zombies, and our Co-op Campaign for the first time,” says Miller. “It’s part of the whole package, and we think for us a lot of what we talk about is what’s the full package of Black Ops 7 and making sure that we’re hitting everything. You can’t really beat the value in our minds.”

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches November 14, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, and Cloud – with support for Xbox Play Anywhere and day one with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass – as well as PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Battle.net, and Steam. Pre-order any digital edition or subscribe to select Game Pass plans to receive the Reznov Challenge Pack and Guild Override Weapon Camo for immediate use in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone (Terms).


Xbox Play Anywhere

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7 – Vault Edition

Activision Publishing Inc.

$99.99

Pre-order any digital edition and receive:

– Items for immediate use in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty®: Warzone™*:
— Reznov Challenge Pack – unlock the SOG Reznov Operator Skin. Plus, get access to unlock the Stalingrad Reznov and Memory Reznov Operator Skins
— Guild Override Weapon Camo – unlock the Guild Override dynamic Weapon Camo

The Vault Edition includes:

– Cross-Gen Bundle of Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7
— Includes Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Xbox PC versions of the game
– BlackCell (1 Season)**
— Includes: Battle Pass, 20 Tier Skips, 1,100 CP and more
– Operator Collection
— 4 Operator Skins: Harper, Karma, T.E.D.D. and Reaper EWR-3
– Mastercraft Collection
— 5 Mastercraft Weapons
– Ultra GobbleGum Pack for Zombies
— 8 GobbleGums of Ultra rarity for Black Ops 7
– Permanent Unlock Token for Black Ops 7 (available at launch)

In Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7, Treyarch and Raven Software are bringing players the most mind-bending Black Ops ever.

The year is 2035 and the world is on the brink of chaos, ravaged by violent conflict and psychological warfare. David Mason leads an elite team on a covert mission to the sprawling city of Avalon. While there, they discover a sophisticated plot that won’t just plunge the world into chaos, it will pull them into their own haunting pasts.

Squad up or go solo in an innovative Co-Op Campaign that redefines the Black Ops experience.

Multiplayer explodes out of the gate with 16 electrifying 6v6 maps and two 20v20 maps at launch. Master a cutting-edge arsenal and outmaneuver your enemies with an evolved Omnimovement system.

In Treyarch’s legendary Round-Based Zombies mode, the nightmare begins where reality ends. Trapped in the heart of the Dark Aether, the crew is thrust into a vast, ever-shifting hellscape.

Game requires a Game Pass Core subscription (sold separately).

TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot required for PC, other security measures may be enforced. Learn more at https://support.activision.com/tpm.

*Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 or Call of Duty®: Warzone™ on Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox PC required to redeem. Sold / downloaded separately. Must be redeemed by November 14th, 2026.

**BlackCell, Battle Pass, Call of Duty® Points and Tier Skips will be accessible in Black Ops 7 upon availability of the Season 1 Battle Pass in-game. Redemption applies to one Season of the Black Ops 7 Battle Pass only.

Content, features, services, online play, and support not available in all regions, and may vary, change, or terminate.

Requires an Activision account and acceptance of the Activision Software License and Services Agreement. A mobile phone number linked to your Activision account may be required to play Black Ops 7.

Additional storage space may be required for mandatory game updates.

For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com.

©/TM/® 2025 Activision Publishing, Inc. This product contains software technology licensed from Id Software (‘Id Technology’). Id Technology © 1999-2025 Id Software, Inc.


Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7 – Vault Edition Upgrade

Activision Publishing Inc.


90

$30

Upgrade to the Vault Edition and receive the following bonus content*:

– BlackCell (1 Season)**
— Includes: Battle Pass, 20 Tier Skips, 1,100 CP and more
– Operator Collection
— 4 Operator Skins: Harper, Karma, T.E.D.D. and Reaper EWR-3
– Mastercraft Collection
— 5 Mastercraft Weapons
– Ultra GobbleGum Pack for Zombies
— 8 GobbleGums of Ultra rarity for Black Ops 7
– Permanent Unlock Token for Black Ops 7 (available at launch)

*Requires existing ownership of the digital version of the Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7 – Cross-Gen Bundle on Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox PC (sold separately), or active subscription to select Game Pass plans (Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass PC, or Game Pass Console).

**BlackCell, Battle Pass, Call of Duty® Points and Tier Skips will be accessible in Black Ops 7 upon availability of the Season 1 Battle Pass in-game. Redemption applies to one Season of the Black Ops 7 Battle Pass only.

For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com.

©/TM/® 2025 Activision Publishing, Inc. This product contains software technology licensed from Id Software (‘Id Technology’). Id Technology © 1999-2025 Id Software, Inc.


Xbox Play Anywhere

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7 – Cross-Gen Bundle

Activision Publishing Inc.

$69.99

Pre-order any digital edition or subscribe to select Game Pass plans* and receive:

– Items for immediate use in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty®: Warzone™**:
— Reznov Challenge Pack – unlock the SOG Reznov Operator Skin. Plus, get access to unlock the Stalingrad Reznov and Memory Reznov Operator Skins
— Guild Override Weapon Camo – unlock the Guild Override dynamic Weapon Camo

Includes:

– Cross-Gen Bundle of Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7
— Includes Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Xbox PC versions of the game

In Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7, Treyarch and Raven Software are bringing players the most mind-bending Black Ops ever.

The year is 2035 and the world is on the brink of chaos, ravaged by violent conflict and psychological warfare. David Mason leads an elite JSOC team on a covert mission to the sprawling Mediterranean city of Avalon. While there, they discover a sophisticated plot that won’t just plunge the world into chaos, it will pull them into their own haunting pasts.

Squad up or go solo in an innovative Co-Op Campaign that redefines the Black Ops experience. Take on high-stakes challenges across a wide spectrum of environments, from the neon-lit rooftops of Japan to the Mediterranean coast, and even into the deepest corners of the human psyche.

Multiplayer explodes out of the gate with 16 electrifying 6v6 maps and two 20v20 maps at launch. From futuristic Tokyo vistas to the frozen, unforgiving wilds of Alaska, every environment is brimming with danger and opportunity. Master a cutting-edge arsenal and outmaneuver your enemies with an evolved Omnimovement system.

In Treyarch’s legendary Round-Based Zombies mode, the nightmare begins where reality ends. Trapped in the heart of the Dark Aether, the crew is thrust into a vast, ever-shifting hellscape. This isn’t just survival. It’s a descent into madness.

Game requires a Game Pass Core subscription (sold separately).

TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot required for PC, other security measures may be enforced. Learn more at https://support.activision.com/tpm.

*Requires active subscription to Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass PC, or Game Pass Console. Subscribers must login to Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 or Call of Duty®: Warzone™ on Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox PC by November 14, 2025 to redeem the Reznov Challenge Pack.

**Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 or Call of Duty®: Warzone™ on Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox PC required to redeem. Sold / downloaded separately. Must be redeemed by November 14th, 2026.

Content, features, services, online play, and support not available in all regions, and may vary, change, or terminate.

Requires an Activision account and acceptance of the Activision Software License and Services Agreement. A mobile phone number linked to your Activision account may be required to play Black Ops 7.

Additional storage space may be required for mandatory game updates.

For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com.

©/TM/® 2025 Activision Publishing, Inc. This product contains software technology licensed from Id Software (‘Id Technology’). Id Technology © 1999-2025 Id Software, Inc.


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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Physical Edition Available Now

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Physical Edition Available Now

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The Ultimate All-Out Warfare Experience: Battlefield 6 Is Available Today on Xbox Series X|S

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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for October 13 to 17

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for October 13 to 17

Next Week on Xbox Hero Image

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!


Xbox Play Anywhere

Keeper

Xbox Game Studios

Keeper – October 17
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery

From Lee Petty and Double Fine Productions, Keeper is a beautiful and surreal otherworldly adventure, and a story told without words. On an island in a long-lost sea, a forgotten lighthouse stands dormant in the shadow of a distant mountain peak. As withering tendrils spread and coalesce, it awakens. Taken with a mysterious sense of purpose and joined by a spirited seabird, it embarks upon a heartening tale of unlikely companionship, an odyssey of mystifying metamorphosis, and an unexpected journey towards the center of the island, into realms beyond understanding.


NASCAR 25

iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, LLC

$59.99

NASCAR 25 – October 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

With a physics model tuned by the experts, and based on real world feedback from actual NASCAR drivers and race teams, you’ll be immersed in the sights and sounds of race day like never before. From Quick Race, Championship, Multiplayer, or Career, the combinations of tracks, cars, and experiences will keep you coming back for more. Work your way from your backyard shop in ARCA Menards series all the way through a multi-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion in Career Mode and show the world what you’re made of. It’s the NASCAR game you’ve been waiting and asking for! Welcome to NASCAR 25! Pre-Order and receive 5,000 Career Bonus Dollars, 3 Cover Driver Paint Schemes, and 500 Career Rep Points.


Xbox Play Anywhere

BALL x PIT

Devolver Digital

Ball x Pit – October 15
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery

Ball x Pit is a fast-paced fantasy roguelite where heroes must find the balls to plunge deeper into a seemingly bottomless pit of monsters. Develop arcane ammunition and resources in pursuit of treasure, recruiting additional heroes to aid you in your perilous quest.


Ember Knights : Heroes of the Nexus Edition

Twin Sails Interactive

Ember Knights: Heroes of the Nexus Edition – October 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

In this fast-paced action rogue-lite, play as Ember Knights, the last spark of hope of a universe in turmoil. Praxis, the mad sorcerer, has syphoned the life out of the Ember Tree and fled through the Prime Worlds spreading corruption in his path. In solo or co-op (up to 4 players), use powerful weapons and skills to hack and slash deadly hordes, defeat epic bosses, free the decaying Prime Worlds and restore energy to the Ember Tree!


Decision: Red Daze

Nordcurrent Labs

Decision: Red Daze – October 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

The Dust Bowl, once a “thriving” society of corrupt politicians, rich property barons and everyday people who work for them “100% willingly,” has been overtaken by a mysterious phenomenon only known by survivors as the Red Daze. As the illness takes hold of the survivors and turns them into crazed and EXTREMELY dangerous mutated creatures, the world’s governments are running around like headless chickens. It falls to the few who remain to fend off the monsters in hopes of finding a way to eradicate the Red Daze once and for all.


Paint Path (Xbox Series)

Afil Games

Paint Path – October 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

In Paint Path, every step is a brushstroke. This pixel-art puzzle puts you in control of a walking canvas that must cross hexagonal maps to reach the right painters. The atmosphere is charming and relaxing, with sound design tied to each painting action, creating a cozy and artistic experience.


Xbox Play Anywhere

Captain Tideborne and the Siren’s Call

Synnergy Circle Games

Captain Tideborne and the Siren’s Call – October 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery

In this retro-inspired 2D platformer with pixel art charm, you’ll join Melissa Tideborne—a bold pirate chasing a childhood memory and the mystery of mermaids. Explore a sunken dungeon filled with deadly traps, lurking creatures and hidden treasures. Your stamina is always draining—every step, swim and second counts. Will Melissa find the mermaid at the end of the dungeon, or will the siren’s call become her last lullaby?


Xbox Play Anywhere

DETECTIVE – The Test

JanduSoft


$9.69

$7.75

Detective – The Test – October 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery

Do you have what it takes to be a great detective? In Detective – The Test, you will face three intriguing cases where only your observation skills and logical thinking will lead you to the truth. Explore crime scenes, analyze the connections between the people involved, and answer key questions: Who is the victim? Who is the culprit? When did the crime take place? There are no easy clues or shortcuts, only you and your deduction skills. Take notes, connect the dots, and uncover the truth in three distinct locations.


Xbox Play Anywhere

Kotenok

Eastasiasoft Limited

Kotenok – October 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery

Pounce with precision as a pixel art kitty in retro platforming style! Play as a lost kitten in a dangerous forest! Master tight platforming controls, sprint, pounce, and double-jump through 50 tricky stages filled with spikes, enemies, and clever puzzles. Explore vibrant pixel-art worlds, bounce on mushrooms, outsmart foes, and hunt for hidden collectibles. Can you guide this frisky feline home? A charming love letter to classic platformers!


One Military Camp

Abylight Studios

One Military Camp – October 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

An evil maniac has conquered all territories in the region, except one. The world’s last hope resides in an old military camp located in this peaceful land. Bring it back to its former glory, to recruit and train a brave group of fighters to push back the evil forces. Face the challenge of building a military camp, keeping an eye on the resources and logistics. Place the buildings efficiently, hire the staff that will keep everything running and set up the training courses. Build defenses, because the enemy will send spies and drones to try to sabotage your camp.


Rabbiman Adventures

Israchem LTD

Rabbiman Adventures – October 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Ready for a true adventure? Imagine you’re traveling through time and space, where there’s always something new and amazing waiting for you. There are colorful locations, hidden routes, devious villains, magical items, and exciting puzzles to solve at each level. Your wits and ingenuity will be your best allies in unravelling the mysteries of this magical world and reaching the end.


STARBITES

IKINAGAMES

Starbites – October 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Starbites is a story-driven RPG where you meet various companions and strengthen your partner mecha while adventuring on the devastated planet Bitter in the aftermath of the space war. You will become the debris collector Lukida in Delight City, collecting spaceship parts and relics, and embark on an adventure with the laid-back and kind drinker Gwen-Dol and the calm engineer Badger, who supports the Lukida and Gwen-Dol duo. Will Lukida reach the truth at the end of the universe?


Xbox Play Anywhere

Blood West

New Blood Interactive

Blood West – October 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Weird West legends meet eldritch horror in Blood West, an immersive stealth FPS. Become the Undead Gunslinger, doomed to roam the barren lands until he manages to purge their curse, freeing his soul. 3 varied scenarios, perk-based character progression, and 20+ hours of gameplay await you!


Bumblebee – Spooky Nights

EpiXR Games

$11.99

Bumblebee – Spooky Nights – October 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X

On your quest to find a beautiful new home you will discover distant places, friendly animals, and amazing and dangerous habitats. You are a tiny bee in a giant environment and move continuously forward. You are free to fly wherever you want and explore the level to your heart’s desire. After you have played around a little and enjoyed the sensation of flying, you start to discover the nearby areas and hidden secrets.


The Cabin Factory

Feardemic

The Cabin Factory – October 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Welcome to The Cabin Factory! You’re now a newly hired Cabin Inspector – congratulations! Your job is simple: inspect the cabins and determine whether or not they are haunted. Step into the anomaly-hunting experience, inspired by liminal spaces and psychological horror walking simulators,


Cookie’s Trails (Xbox Series)

Afil Games

Cookie’s Trails – October 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Cookie’s Trails is a cozy tactical puzzle set in a post-apocalyptic world with a sweet twist. The player guides a friendly hamster survivor through zombie-filled trails, collecting baseball bats and medical kits to safely reach the camp. Combining strategy, charm, and a unique atmosphere, Cookie’s Trails is the perfect choice for fans of challenging and personality-filled puzzles.


Deathless. The Hero Quest

Fulqrum Publishing Ltd.

Deathless: The Hero Quest – October 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

In Deathless, elements of a collectible card game, roguelike, and turn-based strategy combine seamlessly. Build a unique deck of cards, discover unusual relics, and defeat legendary bosses. Embark on the journey of each of the four heroes, unravel a web of intrigue, and protect the beautiful world of Belosvet.


Xbox Play Anywhere

The Elf on the Shelf®: Christmas Heroes

Outright Games Ltd.

$39.99

The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes – October 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery

Do you believe in Christmas magic? You’ll need every bit to help Santa save Christmas! Dash, swing, and leap through training to become an “official Scout Elf!” Pick your most festive outfit and spread cheer as you explore every room, dodge obstacles, and add sparkle to each corner of the home. This season, pledge to make things merry and bright. Are you ready to be a Christmas Hero?


Infinos

PIXELHEART


$4.99

$3.99

Infinos – October 16

Infinos is a pixel art side-scrolling shoot ’em up that pays tribute to the golden age of arcade shooters while offering fast-paced, modern gameplay. Take control of the Fauria, a powerful one-of-a-kind fighter ship, and face an overwhelming alien invasion threatening to destroy your entire civilization.


Infinos 2

PIXELHEART


$4.99

$3.99

Infinos 2 – October 16

Infinos 2 is a 2D horizontal shoot ’em up crafted as a loving tribute to the golden age of Japanese arcade classics. Pixel-perfect art, relentless action and tight, accessible mechanics combine to deliver an experience that’s instantly engaging yet rewards mastery. Each level unfolds a unique setting, fresh enemies and bosses with intricate attack patterns.


KAKU – Ancient Seal

Microids

$29.99

Kaku – Ancient Seal – October 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Play as Kaku, a lonely young boy living in the snowy mountains, suddenly thrust into a legendary adventure by a forgotten prophecy. Guided by this ancient prophecy and accompanied by Piggy, your loyal and surprisingly helpful flying pig, Kaku is the only one who can restore balance to the world. Explore forgotten continents, brave the challenges of the Ruins, face titanic foes, and uncover the mysteries of the Creator Saga in a journey as epic as it is personal.


Sokobear Winter

Bad Minions, Little Giant

Sokobear Winter – October 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Adjust the temperature and relax in the spa! Sokobear Winter is a relaxing puzzle game with 40 cozy levels to warm up your day! Push the logs into the correct spots to raise the spa’s temperature to perfection. But beware: blocks of ice block your path and must be broken before you can move forward. Challenge yourself to complete each stage with the fewest moves and in the shortest time possible.


Adrenaline Rampage

Games Harbor

$14.99

Adrenaline Rampage – October 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Adrenaline Rampage is a platformer roguelite set in a dark, sci-fi world where you play as a soldier with up to 5 weapons to fight techno-zombies. Choose characters and skills to rush through the space city, kill ugly bosses and survive.


AQUADREAM

YUME GAME STUDIO

AquaDream – October 17

AquaDream is a cozy underwater adventure that blends puzzle-solving with exploration. Players control a small anglerfish, navigating the depths of a mysterious ocean. Each world introduces new mechanics, gradually increasing the challenge while maintaining an immersive, dreamlike atmosphere. With its beautiful pixel art, intuitive gameplay, and a rewarding sense of discovery, AquaDream offers an experience that is both relaxing and engaging—perfect for players who enjoy exploring and taking on cleverly designed levels.


Xbox Play Anywhere

Ball Blast

QubicGames S.A.

Ball Blast – October 17
Xbox Play Anywhere

A wild rain of bouncing rocks crashes down – move fast, blast faster! Every rock has a number – hit it that many times and boom! It splits into two rocks with half the number and double the speed, turning the field into fast-moving chaos! Play solo or with a friend for double firepower. Beat hundreds of levels, survive endless waves, and climb the world leaderboard!


Bit ESC

Essssam

Bit Esc – October 17

Break free from the system as Bit in this action/adventure platformer where you and set out to escape from the tyrannic OS. Gaining your freedom, though, might not be as clear-cut as it seems…


Blaster Force 3000

Ratalaika Games S.L.

Blaster Force 3000 – October 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Dive into retro FPS action where every level brings a new challenge! Battle relentless aliens in dark cellars, ancient castle halls, and the vastness of space. You’ll need to adapt to the environment and enemies on the fly. Explore hidden areas, rack up as many points as possible, and put your reflexes and aiming skills to the test!


Frobbutt 3D

Sweet Bread Games

Frobbutt 3D – October 17

Frobbut 3D is a 3D platformer about a goofy frog finally departing from his home to explore the land! Run, jump, flip and bounce across 5 big open levels searching every nook and cranny for valuable gems! Be creative with your movement abilities to reach the highest mountains and traverse the most dangerous paths to collect every treasure you can find.


Kamikaze Lassplanes

Crunching Koalas

Kamikaze Lassplanes – October 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Kamikaze Lassplanes is a brand new mix of Visual Novel and SHMUP with crucial story-branching decisions that lead to different gameplay and story outcomes, both for war, romance, and the protagonists’ fate. Meet and fall for Alba Trossé and Hannah Brandenburg, charismatic Lassplanes who transform into deadly war planes you pilot. Face the Imperial fleet together in challenging arcade shoot-’em-up encounters and discover the secret behind their mysterious origin.


Lumo 2

Numskull Games

Lumo 2 – October 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

The isometric icon is back in the sequel to 2016’s arcade-adventure hit, Lumo. Experience a brand-new adventure of shifting dimensions and new perspectives, with gameplay that never stops evolving. Rewind the cassette and fall head over heels into a love letter to the trailblazing days of early ‘80s & ‘90s British videogames. Hunt for collectibles, and vault through portals – some even flip the script, morphing into wild genre twists that’ll keep you on your toes.


Xbox Play Anywhere

Ping Pong Up

Super Power Up Games


$6.99

$5.59

Ping Pong Up – October 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery

Feel the tension of the big match breaking through the screen. In Ping Pong Up, your reflexes and precision will be the key to success. Play face to face with up to 4 friends or against the AI.


Racing Champions

Revulo Games

Racing Champions – October 17

Experience the rush of motorsport in a unique blend of simulation and arcade racing, crafted with passion by true racing enthusiasts. With gameplay that’s easy to jump into, but rewards precision and mastery, this game invites you to chase that flawless lap again and again. Test your skills against a range of AI difficulties in single-player mode, or bring the competition home with local multiplayer to race head-to-head with friends.


Xbox Play Anywhere

Space Elite Force – Reloaded

Rising Moon Games

Space Elite Force – Reloaded – October 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery

Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!


Xbox Play Anywhere

Super Hero Demolition

Entity3 Limited

Super Hero Demolition – October 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery

Suit up and wreck everything in your path in Super Hero Demolition—an explosive, pixel-packed game where destruction is just the beginning. You’re a super-powered wrecking machine on a mission to smash everything down to the last pixel. Run out of energy and your run ends. You’ll start over—but with all your upgrades intact. Smash harder, last longer, and earn faster every time you play.


Tiny Arctic Hero

Desert Water Games

Tiny Arctic Hero – October 17
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Tiny Arctic Hero is a cozy sokoban puzzle game about a clever little penguin who was taken by mysterious aliens to participate in their logic experiments. Solve puzzles, outsmart the alien tech and guide this brave Arctic Hero back home!


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