Next Week on Xbox – New Games for September 30 to October 4

Cats with Guns – October 1
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Cats with Guns is a 2D casual game with rogue-lite elements, where you can make strategic decisions on the middle of the battle and go from a small kitten to a powerful and intimidating feline. Evolve your cat and overwhelm the enemy forces with powerful abilities. Fight sheer enemy numbers with a huge firepower and defeat the generals until you reach Meowstopia.

Predator: Hunting Grounds – October 1
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Hunt or be hunted in this asymmetrical multiplayer shooter that pits man against Predator. As part of a Fireteam, complete missions before the Predator finds you. Or be the Predator and hunt your prey. Wield human and alien weaponry – fight with a state-of-the-art arsenal as the Fireteam, and deadly tech like the shoulder-mounted Plasma Caster, Combistick and more as the Predator.

Throne and Liberty: Early Access Pack – Ultimate – October 1

Throne and Liberty captures the essence of classic MMORPGs while introducing new gameplay elements, adding depth and excitement at every turn. Choose your dual-weapon loadout to customize your approach on the battlefield, or morph into creatures of the land, water and sky to traverse the vast and seamless world. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure where you’ll need to gather your guild, prepare for battle and claim the throne.

Damikira – October 2
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

What do you get when you combine frenetic arcade-style shooting, tons of guns and violence, a sprinkle of dark humor and a grappling hook? It’s Damikira! Grab a firearm and blast through side-scrolling stages as you face hordes of costumed enemies, challenge online leaderboards, upgrade your arsenal and discover hidden mechanics to stack the deck in your favor!

Prison of Illusion – October 2
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

A young white-haired vampire was walking through the darkness of the forest and saw a large castle on top of the mountain. He then decides to go inside and explore the environment. But he discovers that the magic present in the castle makes him trapped. Help the young vampire overcome traps, challenges and find the way out.

Spot The Differences! Party – October 2
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

The most complete difference game on consoles, in an all-new version with gorgeous 4K graphics! Play solo or with up to 3 friends and see who the quickest spotter is! Featuring 300 pictures and 3,000 differences to find!

Cryptmaster – October 3

Say anything in this bizarre dungeon adventure where words control everything. Fill in the blanks with text or voice to uncover lost abilities, embark on strange quests, and solve mindbending riddles.

Kill Knight – October 3
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Once a loyal knight, betrayed, and banished to the Abyss. A desecrated corpse inside reanimated armor. You rise to an eternal death. Branded Kill Knight, you have one purpose: kill the Last Angel.

Parcel Corps – October 3

Forgo the mundanity of the 9-5 and embrace the high-octane life of a freelance bicycle messenger! Forget the job security, stable salary, and basic workplace rights less cool jobs offer while you ride along walls, grind rails, and startle pigeons on your way to corporation-toppling domination.

Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream – October 3
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream is an exciting new start, departing from the 10th anniversary of the Sword Art Online game series. Galaxia, a new system that allows players to relive the past, has been added to ALfheim Online; however, Galaxia spins out of control causing players from all over time and space to be displaced! To set the timeline back on track, Kirito must work with fallen friends…and foes.

Skautfold: Into the Fray – October 4

Set in the alternative historical setting of 1897 Angelic Empire of Britannia, your contract will order you to eliminate the source of the unnatural fog enveloping the Berelai Manor. A strange and repelling madness took hold of the servants roaming the halls, and they will attack on sight, for their madness is one rooted in a deeper understanding of cosmic insignificance.

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game – October 4
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Patrick fans, your time has come – and Bikini Bottom is your open-world playground! So become the Star of the show, put your silliest ideas into action, and enjoy the physics-based chaos that unfolds all around you. From The Krusty Krab to Glove World, the SpongeBob universe is yours to goof off in.

Ballotron Galaxy – October 4
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Discover the newest challenge in your favorite arcade! Blast off into space and put your skills to the test once again. Shoot small balls to strike larger balls and blocks. Uncover creative solutions to connect the blue and green ball. Experiment with unique strategies to overcome challenging, logic-based puzzles.

Block & Shot – October 4

A puzzle game in which you must control various weapons. In the game you will see more than 50 interesting levels and many different locations. Overcome obstacles and find ways to solve puzzles on your way to get to the main goal – the golden cartridge case.

Johnny Trigger – October 4
Xbox Play Anywhere

Stylish, deadly, and smooth as a billiard ball, Johnny Trigger is a man on a mission in this non-stop platform shooter game where the action never ends. Do you have what it takes to bring down the underground world of the mafia?

NHL 25 – October 4
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

EA Sports NHL 25 is the latest installment in the NHL video game series developed by EA Vancouver and published by EA Sports. This year’s version features Ice-Q, a new gameplay intelligence system that enhances the realism and responsiveness of player movements and actions on the ice, the Grudge Match System which tracks the competitive history between teams, Sapien Tech which improves character models for more lifelike appearances, a revamped Franchise mode, and more! Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members with EA Play can experience a 10-hour trial of EA Sports NHL 25 starting September 27.

Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel – October 4
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Who said bad guys cannot be heroes? Aero the Acro-Bat’s infamous enemy comes for some ninja squirrel action with an adventure of his own! While working on Edgar Ektor’s evil plan, Zero receives a letter from his girlfriend telling him their forest is in danger and her father has been kidnapped. Now Zero needs to head back to his forest as soon as possible, but the evil madman Edgar Ektor doesn’t take a no for an answer.