These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (August 18-22)

Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for August 18-22! As mentioned in the subheading, we’ve got two massive new releases next week in the form of Black Myth: Wukong and the free-to-play shooter Delta Force, but there’s plenty of other good stuff on the way as well (like Shantae Advance and the game in the thumbnail – Sengoku Dynasty), and there’s even another ‘day one’ Xbox Game Pass title in Herdling.

Here’s what’s coming to Xbox next week:

New Xbox Releases (August 18-22)

• BrokenLore: Don’t Watch (August 18): “You’ll explore Shinji’s mind as it unravels, but be cautious. Hyakume, a malevolent entity with a hundred eyes, is watching, waiting for the right moment to strike.”

• To Farm Lands (August 18): “Your goal is to place farm items of various shapes and sizes into a grid, filling the pen without any empty spaces.”

• Astro Adventure: Core Hunt (August 19): “In this thrilling 2D platformer, you play as a brave astronaut stranded on a mysterious alien planet after a failed mission.”

• Cubey: Hexfall (August 19): “Smash through hexagonal blocks beneath your feet, collect every shimmering coin, and unlock the mysterious gate to freedom.”

• Delta Force (August 19): “The iconic series returns as the definitive free-to-play modern team-based tactical shooter, and featuring three distinct gameplay modes.”

• Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution (August 19): “As Shantae, turn the tectonic tables on Risky by taking control of the land itself: shift, twist, navigate, and explore by swapping between mix-and-match multilayered levels!”

• Acres (August 20): “Acres is all about tending to your crops and nurturing the land for a bountiful yield.”

• Black Myth: Wukong (August 20): “Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. The story is based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.”

• City of Springs (August 20): “Sneak, fight and craft drones to take down a corrupt regime in this steampunk action adventure!”

• Core.Sys (August 20): “Core.Sys is a brainteasing action puzzler where you’ll need to break through layers of digital security with quick-thinking strategy.”

• CritterGarden (August 20): “Breed, feed, and collect cute Critters in this cozy, relaxing farm sim that is easy to pick up and play for everyone!”

• Golden Knight (August 20): “This mini metroidvania RPG platformer offers an immersive experience where exploration, combat, and progression are key to victory.”

• Heart of Ice by Dave Morris (August 20): “Step into a world where you control the unfolding narrative. In this interactive adventure, every choice you make shifts the story’s direction.”

• Shamans Mask of the Rune Magic (August 20): “A non-linear platformer action game about a shaman and his mask featuring minimalistic melee combat system with evasion mechanics, different spells (runes) to choose from, and enemies and bosses with different abilities and attacking style.”

• SpotCat vs The Cheddar Mafia In Europe (August 20): “Explore vibrant, hand-drawn scenes from different countries, spot the subtle differences, and stay sharp—mafia rats can appear when you least expect it.”

• Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary (August 21): “Immerse yourself in 40 years of video game history and experience the classic Boulder Dash in an epic anniversary edition!”

• Discounty (August 21): “Manage your own supermarket, explore the tight-knit community of Blomkest, build friendships or make enemies as you uncover the town’s secrets in this cozy management sim RPG!”

• Grit & Valor 1949 (August 21): “You are the free world’s last hope. Your deadly mission; deliver a devastating EMP weapon into heart of enemy territory to turn the tide of the war.”

• Herdling (August 21): “Guide a herd of mysterious creatures on a stirring and beautiful journey into the mountains… and beyond.”

• Journey of Johann: Snowy Mountain (August 21): “Journey of Johann is an action-adventure platformer with puzzle elements. Make your way through levels and a boss with different challenges and obstacles.”

• Knightica (August 21): “Discover optimal combinations, weave powerful enchants, face dangerous monsters and lead your army to victory!”

• Sengoku Dynasty (August 21): “Build a life, cultivate your community and start a dynasty in a region once devastated by famine and war. Play solo or in co-op multiplayer and explore a beautiful open world.”

• Antarctica 88: 4k Remaster (August 22): “Antarctica 88 4K Remaster is a chilling action-horror experience that takes you deep into the frozen wastelands of Antarctica.”

• Blocky Blast (August 22): “Master the art of fitting colorful block shapes, clear rows, and collect precious gems in an explosive puzzle adventure.”

• Calyssa (August 22): “Follow the courageous explorer Calyssa on her quest to find the entrance to ancient ruins, where a legendary treasure lies hidden.”

• CybeRage (August 22): “Phy embarks on a secret mission to an abandoned planet infested by a hostile hivemind.”

• Fire & Water (August 22): “Fire & Water is a classic puzzle-platformer where Fire Boy and Water Girl must work together to solve tricky environmental challenges and escape each level.”

• Pets Hidden in the Office (August 22): “Welcome to Pets Hidden In The Office, a fun 3D hidden object game where your mission is to track down wild animals causing panic in offices across the city.”

• Pocket Mini Golf 2 (August 22): “Pocket Mini Golf 2 will provide many hours of simple yet addictive gameplay solo or with friends!”

• Recycling Center Simulator (August 22): “Make money from garbage, collect raw materials for your recycling center from different locations, recycle them, make money by producing new products and improve your factory.”

• Reposition Defense (August 22): “Reposition Defense is a top-down tactical tower defense where you don’t just place your troops, you actively manage their position!”

• SF3RA (August 22): “SFERA is an intergalactic association of assassins, operating under the cover of the robot union.”

• Sewer Quest (August 22): “Sewer Quest is a relaxing puzzle game where players must correctly connect pipes to allow water to flow and progress through the levels.”

• We Don’t Cry: Zombie Survival (August 22): “We Don’t Cry is an intense survival horror shooter that combines action-packed defense mechanics with deep resource management.”

• WitchSpring R (August 22): “A story-driven RPG with a unique gaming system blending elements of simulation, item collection, and adventure.”

• US Conflict – Tank Battles (August 22): “In this intense real-time strategy game, build your base, fortify defenses, and unleash a strategic warfare frenzy.”

Xbox Game Pass Titles

We’re expecting Microsoft to give us another Xbox Game Pass roundup on Tuesday, at which point more Game Pass titles may be revealed for the rest of the week. For now though, we’ve just got the one confirmed addition.