Upcoming Xbox Game Releases: April 21-27

This week sees another wave of fresh Xbox game releases, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from Sandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive leading the charge.

Debuting during the 2024 Xbox Games Showcase, this striking turn-based RPG has captivated audiences since its announcement. The developers haven’t held back in showcasing its stunning world, art, and strategic gameplay ahead of its official release. On April 24, 2025, subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass can dive into it right away without any additional cost.

As we gear up for these new releases, don’t miss out on exploring the lineup that dropped last week. Let’s dive into what’s new for Xbox gamers in the coming days:

April 22, 2025:

• Post Trauma (Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC): A modern take on classic survival horror, this game throws you into a world filled with eerie mysteries where survival is your ultimate goal.

• Steel Seed (Xbox Series X|S): Join Zoe as she navigates a dark sci-fi world with only a drone named Koby by her side in this gripping stealth-action adventure.

April 23, 2025:

• 9th Dawn Remake (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Dive into a vast open-world RPG, a loving homage to the original game released in 2012, now with expanded dungeons and more treasure to discover.

• ANNIE: Last Hope (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): Journey back to the 1990s in this HD voxel shooter, where Annie’s quest to find her fiancé uncovers dark secrets amidst a creature invasion.

• Cooking (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Step into the culinary world, owning a restaurant and mastering iconic Japanese dishes while upgrading your skills and decor.

• Golden Rails: Valuable Package Collector’s Edition (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Help postman Philip and friends deliver packages despite rampant bandits, ensuring each reaches its rightful owner.

• Hegzis (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): Test your puzzle-solving skills in this calming hex-grid puzzle game, progressing through unique challenges across vibrant worlds.

• NanoApostle (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Inside a secretive research facility, Anita and her sentient nanite allies combat bio-weapons as she seeks escape and freedom.

• Once Upon a Puppet (Xbox Series X|S): Uncover a tale of friendship in this 2.5D puzzle-platformer set in a theatrical world full of magic and discovery.

• Oppidum (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): This story-driven survival adventure lets up to four players explore and harness resources to craft essential equipment in a fantastical setting.

• Out of Moves (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): Navigate mysterious mazes with limited moves, avoiding treacherous traps to claim victory in this strategy game.

• Sunderfolk (Xbox Series X|S): Bring your smartphone or tablet to the gaming experience with this tactical RPG, perfect for a night of shared couch co-op fun.

• Viking Heroes V Collector’s Edition (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Aid the Viking siblings as they face mythical challenges across the nine worlds, solving the mysteries of their realm.

April 24, 2025:

• Amerzone – The Explorer’s Legacy (Xbox Series X|S): Embark on a globe-trotting mission to preserve a mythical species in this thrilling narrative-driven adventure.

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC): The Paintress’s annual creation heralds smoke and disappearance, but Expedition 33 might end her curse once and for all.

• Deep Deep Deep Nightmare (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Overcome monsters borne from nightmares in this top-down shooter, challenging players to conquering fear.

• FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (Xbox Series X|S): This long-awaited sequel in the Fatal Fury series revives the spirit of the 90s fighting game boom with contemporary flair.

• Paper Dash – Las Vegas (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Glide through the electric lights of Las Vegas as a paper plane, soaring past ghostly obstacles in a beautifully relaxing experience.

April 25, 2025:

• Akinakes (Xbox Series X|S): Engage in fast-paced shoot ’em up gameplay, piloting a mighty ship against epic foes and bosses.

• Amaze! (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): Navigate and paint your way through challenging mazes, strategizing to color every space.

• EcoGnomix (Xbox Series X|S): Experience a blend of roguelite and city-building as you expand a gnome village, uncovering new abilities and biomes along the way.

• The Fairy’s Secret (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Reunite with Marnie as she uncovers family secrets and enjoys life with her beloved in this story-driven adventure.

• Gnomes and Knights (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Explore a cursed medieval fantasy world, meeting mysterious characters and uncovering its dark truths.

• Pacify (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): Team up in this cooperative horror game to capture supernatural creatures comfortably from your couch.

• Sky Revolver (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC): Take flight in this classic shoot ’em up, battling enemy fleets to turn the tide of war.

• Survivalist: Invisible Strain (Xbox Series X|S): Survive and rebuild in the wilderness as settlements fall, creating a new life amidst the aftermath of a global pandemic.

Stay tuned for all these happenings in the world of Xbox, and get ready to explore new frontiers in gaming excitement!