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These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (December 1-5)
Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for December 1-5! We’ve got some big games on the way over the next few days, including the current-gen upgrade for Red Dead Redemption, Octopath Traveler 0 and DLC for Elden Ring Nightreign, while all three Xbox Game Pass additions are huge as well – including “day one” releases for Marvel Cosmic Invasion and Routine!
Here’s what’s coming to Xbox next week:
New Xbox Releases (December 1-5)
- Crime Simulator (December 1): “Sneak, steal, and break into houses solo or in 4-player co-op. Use lockpicks, sleeping gas, and brute force to complete jobs, outsmart security, and make enough money before time runs out.”
- Marvel Cosmic Invasion (December 1): “Tribute Games and Dotemu are teaming up again, in collaboration with Marvel Games, to craft an original, fresh beat ’em up. Featuring dynamic combat combos and dazzling pixel art, this planet-hopping adventure stands as a love letter to the Marvel Universe.”
- Seven Days Until Morning (December 1): “Survive the downfall of humanity in a centuries old survival bunker, or at least the first week. You crash land on Pluto, it’s the furthest away place you could reach that was apart of the CCOT’s emergency shelter program.”
- BROK: The Brawl Bar (December 2): “Brok, a former boxer turned detective, stumbles upon an underground bar hidden deep in the Slums. Old instincts kick in, and he jumps headfirst to prove he’s still top dog! (or…gator.)”
- Cute Bonfire (December 2): “Step into the warm world of Cute Bonfire, a charming pixel-art puzzle game set inside a fireplace. Take control of a little fire spirit that moves tile by tile, pushing charcoal pieces to light up the bonfires.”
- Elon and Friends: Winter Pack (December 2): “This winter celebration pack contains the following games: Elon and the Divine Proof, Green Soldiers Heroes, Extreme Bikers, Prison of Illusion, Super Snake Block DX, and SHMUP Mania.”
- Red Dead Redemption for Xbox Series X & S (December 2): “Players on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S can look forward to a smooth 60 frames per second experience, enhanced image quality, HDR support, and resolutions up to 4K.”
- Sleep Awake (December 2): “Sleep Awake is an immersive first-person psychedelic horror narrative experience that explores the realm between sleep and death.”
- Slimeboo (December 2): “Slimeboo is a simple and fun platformer game that is perfect for children of all ages. The game is controlled with a single button, making it accessible to even the youngest players.”
- Caput Mortum (December 3): “Caput Mortum is a short first-person horror experience inspired by retro 3D dungeon crawlers and survival horror games.”
- Dungeons and Ducklings (December 3): “An evil Lich has tainted Mama Duck’s beloved pond and kidnapped her ducklings! Arm up and beat him once and for all in this QuackMan roguelite – storm through dungeon mazes to rescue her family!”
- Malachite: Temple of the Sun (December 3): “Start your journey through the depths of a forgotten jungle temple. Match colorful balls, unlock powerful power-ups, and construct your own temple as you progress.”
- Octo Curse (December 3): “OctoCurse is an action platformer following the story of a pirate captain who has been turned into an octopus by an evil spirit.”
- RoboHero (December 3): “A scientific organization sends a robot-expeditor developed on artificial intelligence to the newly discovered exoplanet Xeran, on which, most likely, there are very valuable resources for humanity.”
- Winterlight – Where Silence Says it All (December 3): “Explore a heartfelt and thought-provoking tale of bittersweet homecoming! As Elias returns to the coastal town that once sheltered him, he’s pulled into a slow winter of connection, memory and quiet decisions.”
- Yakuza: Shadows of New York (December 3): “Step into the shadows of New York City in Yakuza: Shadows of New York, a gripping action-adventure where the old codes of honor clash against the forces of modern corruption.”
- Baseless (December 4): “Baseless is a challenging planet-jumping shooter. Blast from planet to planet with 360° gravity, creatively demolishing every enemy in your path.”
- Blood: Refreshed Supply (December 4): “Blood: Refreshed Supply follows Caleb, an undead gunslinger on a quest for revenge against his former demonic master, Tchernobog.”
- Detective: Rainy Night (December 4): “Detective – Rainy Night puts you in the shoes of Iker Carmona, a police officer investigating a string of strange disappearances.”
- Elden Ring Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows DLC (December 4): “In our war against the Night, every battle left a scar. These wounds were given will. A foul life, born of cast-away souls. Steel your resolve, Nightfarers. This hunt must be seen to its end.”
- Octopath Traveler 0 (December 4): “Start from zero and discover the newest entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series. Experience a story of restoration and retribution over the divine rings—an epic saga that unfolds across the realm of Orsterra.”
- ReSetna (December 4): “Explore seven hostile zones, face seven brutal bosses and evolve through a unique upgrade system. Uncover horrifying truth and decide if the future is worth saving.”
- Routine (December 4): “Routine is a first-person sci-fi horror title set on an abandoned lunar base designed around an 80s vision of the future.”
- Connect It! (December 5): “Connect It is a clever, visually striking puzzle game that challenges you to link matching colors scattered across a grid.”
- I’m on Observation Duty 8 (December 5): “Observe. Report. Survive the night. Monitor the surveillance system for anomalies and report them to survive the night.”
- M.A.U.S (December 5): “There’s no time to spare as MAUS must defeat a mysterious robotic horde that lurks on the outskirts of town. With a blaster gun on her arm and the ability to upgrade on the fly, MAUS will travel to outer space, ancient ruins, and an old forest to defeat her enemies.”
- Mist: Evolution (December 5): “This is no ordinary RPG. Mist fuses idle progression, visceral real-time combat, and an evolving horror narrative into a genre-defying experience.”
- Pixapple Adventures (December 5): “Pixapple Adventure is a colorful pixel-art platformer starring a brave little apple with arms and legs! Run, jump, and collect all the stars to open the portal and reach the next level.”
- Sacrifice For Sale (December 5): “Deal with your own hostage situation, negotiate for more than just your freedom. Learn about the people who hold you captive, deconstruct the cult, manipulate them- all to not end up as their next sacrifice.”
- Santa’s World (December 5): “Santa’s World is a jump-‘n-run Christmas game inspired by classic platform games. The goal is to find the three lost Christmas gifts and go to the next level while collecting items.”
- Security Booth: Director’s Cut (December 5): “The year is 1996 and you’re employed by a science lab called Nova Nexus. You work as a security guard at the front gate to the lab, inside a guard booth.”
- Speed Factor (December 5): “Inspired by 80s and 90s classics, Speed Factor is an old-school racing game with pixelated graphics, arcade driving style, exhilarating punk rock music, and some awesome classic cars!”
- Stacky Dash (December 5): “Get ready for non-stop fun in Stacky Dash! Slide to collect tiles, build paths, and race through colorful levels full of exciting surprises.”
- The Phantom (December 5): “The Phantom is an arcade-style beat-em-up coming to PC and consoles. Play as The Phantom or his partner, Diana Palmer, in this 14-level adventure.”
