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Next Week on Xbox: New Games for August 12 to 16

Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! This weekly feature highlights all the games arriving soon on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, and with Game Pass. Discover more about these forthcoming titles below and explore their profiles for additional information (note that release dates are subject to change). Let’s dive in!



Next Week on Xbox: New Games for August 12 to 16

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Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery

Rogueside



Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery – August 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery is a cozy hidden object game that has you search for hidden objects in hand-drawn, interactive landscapes. Ignite your imagination, unleash your inner artist with the editor and share your masterpieces with the world!



Pizza Bar Tycoon

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Pizza Bar Tycoon

Baltoro Games



Pizza Bar Tycoon – August 13

Look out! This pizzeria will soon become the talk of the town! Well… at least that’s the plan. Your customers are already queuing up, so you’ll have to serve them as quickly as possible. However, that’s easier said than done! Everyone’s in a hurry and you’ll have to prepare each order correctly, or else your customers are going to get crossed! Give it your all and you’ll come out on top!



Cat’s Request (Xbox Series X|S)

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Cat’s Request (Xbox Series X|S)

Sometimes You





$9.99

$7.99

Cat’s Request – August 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

The fantastic detective story about an extraterrestrial cat named Ash and his virtual assistant, living in a metropolis governed by artificial intelligence. One day, their peaceful existence is disrupted by the sudden appearance of a computer virus that threatens all sentient programs. Ash takes on the role of a detective to unravel the mystery of this virus.



Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse

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Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse

Skunkape Games LLC





$19.99

$17.99

Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse – August 14
Xbox One X Enhanced

The final game in Telltale’s Sam & Max trilogy, beautifully remastered! Explore odd locales, meet eccentric characters, and solve brain-tickling puzzles in this bizarre paranormal adventure with a surprise around every corner. Jump into Max’s brain and use the Toys of Power to see the future, teleport, and read minds.



Thief Simulator 2

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Thief Simulator 2

Ultimate Games S.A.



Thief Simulator 2 – August 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Thief Simulator 2 will transport you to a world full of valuables, expensive cars, and rustling banknotes. If you find a way to steal them. Know that a thief’s trade is not a piece of cake. To get some practice, you’ll start with petty theft. This is how you’ll gain the experience required to access more and more risky – and most importantly, more profitable – jobs.



Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast

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Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 – Ninpo Blast

Eastasiasoft Limited



Tiny Pixels: Volume 1 – Ninpo Blast – August 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

Get ready for retro vertical shoot’em up action where you’ll face off against swarms of mythical insect baddies using shuriken, bombs and more in the ultimate fight for survival! Switch between spread and focus shot types, unlock 4 unique hoverbikes, pick up coins and permanently upgrade weapons to stack the deck in your favor for the next exciting run.



Farewell North

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Farewell North

Mooneye



Farewell North – August 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

In Farewell North you take on the unique role of a border collie restoring color to your human’s world. Explore the hand-crafted, atmospheric islands inspired by the Scottish highlands and embark on a journey of companionship, trust and loss. Solve puzzles based on perspective and coloring to reveal hidden objects and paths in the environment. Find the perfect vantage point to reveal the secrets of the islands.



Hunt: Showdown 1896

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Hunt: Showdown 1896

Crytek



Hunt: Showdown 1896 – August 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

A new era of the addictively unforgiving extraction shooter. In corrupted backwaters lost to history, fight back alone — or with friends — against timeless evil. Twisted monsters and other ruthless Hunters stand between you and your Bounty. Risk everything as Hunt consumes you.



Just Crow Things

Xbox Live

Just Crow Things

Unbound Creations





$19.99

$17.99

Just Crow Things – August 15
Xbox One X Enhanced

You’re a little crow trying to prove herself to the world. Make new animal friends, poop on unsuspecting hoomans, and steal all the shiny trinkets! Each level is a little sandbox full of fun items to discover and puzzles to solve, while leaving a bit of chaos behind. Why? Just caws!



Overboss

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Overboss

Forever Entertainment S.A.



Overboss – August 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Build the most powerful and dangerous land in all of Arcadia! Stake forests, swamps, graveyards, and volcanoes, recruit monsters and create the best combinations to collect the most points to become the Overboss. Be careful – each terrain type is scored differently, and your minions must be arranged on them strategically to maximize their value!



Phantom Spark

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Phantom Spark

Coatsink Software Ltd



Phantom Spark – August 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Phantom Spark is an exhilarating high-speed racing game that will test your limits. Push for your best time in precision time-trial races across three domains full of otherworldly architecture. Take on challenges, hone your skills, and master the pathways to surpass the champions.



The Precinct

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The Precinct

Kwalee



The Precinct – August 15

You are Officer Nick Cordell Jr. As a rookie beat cop fresh out of the Academy, you’re on the front line of defense for Averno’s citizens. Dive into a world of thrilling car chases, procedurally generated crimes, and a healthy dose of 1980s noir as you protect the populace and solve the mystery of your father’s murder in the line of duty.



White Day 2: The Flower That Tells Lies - Complete Edition

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White Day 2: The Flower That Tells Lies – Complete Edition

PQube



White Day 2: The Flower That Tells Lies – Complete Edition – August 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

On the night of March 14th 2001, exactly one day after the incident at Yeondu High, four individuals return to the school in search of answers to the unsolved mysteries that haunt them. White Day 2: The Flower That Tells Lies – Complete Edition brings together the interlocking stories of all three episodes along with every released DLC into one definitive package.



Bloodhound

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Bloodhound

Kruger & Flint Productions



Bloodhound – August 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Dive into the depths of darkness in this heart-pounding, visceral experience designed for those who crave fast-paced and macabre gameplay. Crush the cult of Astaroth and vanquish her hellspawn, make them squeal and hide where they came from. Enjoy this arcade horror FPS game inspired by the legends of the 90s.



Castaway

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Castaway

Canari Games



Castaway – August 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Embark on an action-packed adventure in Castaway, diving players into a pixelated and retro universe. Assume the role of Martin, whose spaceship crash-landed on an uncharted island where his faithful pet was taken by hostile creatures. Retrieve your weapons and venture out to rescue your kidnapped companion in this endearing and unexpectedly dynamic world.



EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 25 Standard Edition

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EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 25 Standard Edition

Electronic Arts



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$69.99

$62.99

EA Sports Madden NFL 25 – August 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Hit like you mean it with FieldSense powered by Boom Tech on Xbox Series X|S. Experience how the new physics-informed dynamic tackling system unlocks realistic collisions & new gameplay animations on both sides of the ball. Evolve your strategy with a brand-new set of featured plays, from some of the game’s most inventive team playbooks. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members with EA Play can try Madden NFL 25 with a 10-hour Early Access Trial starting on August 12, 2024.



House of Golf 2

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House of Golf 2

Starlight Games



House of Golf 2 – August 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Embark on an unforgettable golfing adventure with House of Golf 2 – not just a game, but an invitation to create lasting memories with family and friends. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newcomer to the virtual greens, dive into a world brimming with challenges and excitement.



Mute Crimson DX

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Mute Crimson DX

Iced Lizard Games LLC




$14.99

Mute Crimson DX – August 16

An action-packed precision-platformer where you guide Ninja on his quest to climb up walls, slice through bad guys and overcome great evils! Monsters have attacked the city, and only Ninja can stop them! Grab your sword and double jump, wall-climb and otherwise precision platform your way from your home, all the way to the dark depths where the source of this evil resides…



Turn to Mine (Xbox Series X|S)

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Turn to Mine (Xbox Series X|S)

Sometimes You





$9.99

$7.99

Turn to Mine – August 16
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

You are a space mining apprentice with a bright future ahead. However, your superior Commander Neek would rather watch a movie than teach you anything. Can you collect crystals and survive on your own? Take control of your seeker and become the space miner you always wanted to be. Turn grid squares to destroy enemy drones before they destroy you.


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