Xbox players have a wide selection of new titles arriving between August 18 and August 22, 2025. Covering multiple genres from action RPGs and tactical shooters to puzzle games and narrative-driven adventures, the lineup offers something for nearly every type of gamer. These releases will be available across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and in some cases, Xbox Game Pass.
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August 18th
The week begins with several notable launches. Delta Force makes its return as a modern free-to-play tactical shooter with modes including Warfare, Operations, and a reimagined Black Hawk Down campaign. For those who prefer horror, BrokenLore: Don’t Watch introduces players to a psychological thriller set in Tokyo, where players navigate the unraveling mind of a hikikomori while avoiding a supernatural threat. Additionally, To Farm Lands delivers puzzle-based farming challenges, asking players to carefully place and manage farm items within a grid.
August 19th
On August 19, Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution continues the long-running franchise with a long-awaited adventure, blending exploration with the series’ signature platforming style. Astro Adventure: Core Hunt offers a space-themed 2D platforming experience, while Cubey: Hexfall challenges players with precision puzzle mechanics involving collapsing hexagonal blocks.
August 20th
August 20 brings a large set of games across different genres. One of the most anticipated releases is Black Myth: Wukong, an action RPG inspired by the Chinese literary classic Journey to the West. Players step into the role of the Destined One, uncovering secrets hidden within mythological landscapes.
Other releases include Acres, a farming and market-management simulation, Beautiful Sakura: Football Club, a romantic sports visual novel, and City of Springs, a narrative-driven game set in a dystopian industrial society. Puzzle fans can look forward to Core.Sys, a retro arcade-inspired hacking puzzler, while CritterGarden introduces a cozy simulation about raising and evolving creatures.
The day also features Golden Knight, an action-adventure in a fantasy kingdom, Heart of Ice by Dave Morris, a narrative game set in a future Ice Age, Shaman’s Mask of the Rune Magic, a platformer with spell-based combat, and SpotCat vs The Cheddar Mafia in The Americas, a hidden-object puzzle game.
August 21st
August 21 includes multiple strategy and adventure titles. Herdling takes players on a narrative-driven expedition with fantastical creatures, while Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary celebrates the classic puzzle franchise with modern enhancements. Management fans can explore Discounty, a supermarket simulator with RPG elements, and Knightica, a roguelike autobattler with strategic unit placement.
Additional releases include Journey of Johann: Snowy Mountain, an action-platformer designed with speedrunning in mind, Grit and Valor – 1949, a tactical shooter set in an alternate post-war Europe, and Sengoku Dynasty, a historical simulation blending building, crafting, and community management.
August 22nd
The week closes with an equally diverse lineup on August 22. Horror fans can dive into Antarctica 88: 4K Remaster, which enhances the chilling survival game with improved visuals. Puzzle enthusiasts will find options such as Blocky Blast, Sewer Quest, and Fire & Water, each offering unique variations of classic puzzle-platforming mechanics.
Other notable releases include Calyssa, a precision platformer, CybeRage, a sci-fi action game set on an abandoned planet, and Pocket Mini Golf 2, the sequel to the popular casual sports game. Simulation fans can explore Recycling Center Simulator, focusing on sustainable industry management, while Pets Hidden in the Office adds a lighthearted hidden-object challenge.
The day also brings SF3RA, a hybrid action platformer, WitchSpring R, a story-driven RPG, US Conflict - Tank Battles, a real-time strategy title, Reposition Defense, a tower defense game with tactical positioning, and We Don’t Cry: Zombie Survival, a survival horror experience with base-building and defense mechanics.
Final Thoughts
Between August 18 and 22, Xbox players will gain access to a wide range of new experiences, from large-scale RPGs like Black Myth: Wukong to puzzle-based titles, horror experiences, and simulation games. With such a broad selection, this week highlights the diversity of genres available on Xbox, ensuring that players can find a new title to match their interests. Here’s a full list of all the games mentioned:
- Black Myth: Wukong – August 20
- Delta Force – August 18
- Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution – August 19
- Herdling – August 21
- BrokenLore: Don’t Watch – August 18
- To Farm Lands – August 18
- Astro Adventure: Core Hunt – August 19
- Cubey: Hexfall – August 19
- Acres – August 20
- Beautiful Sakura: Football Club – August 20
- City of Springs – August 20
- Core.Sys – August 20
- CritterGarden – August 20
- Golden Knight – August 20
- Heart of Ice by Dave Morris – August 20
- Shaman’s Mask of the Rune Magic – August 20
- SpotCat vs The Cheddar Mafia In The Americas – August 20
- Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary – August 21
- Discounty – August 21
- Journey of Johann: Snowy Mountain – August 21
- Grit and Valor – 1949 – August 21
- Knightica – August 21
- Sengoku Dynasty – August 21
- Antarctica 88: 4K Remaster – August 22
- Blocky Blast – August 22
- Calyssa – August 22
- CybeRage – August 22
- Fire & Water – August 22
- Pocket Mini Golf 2 – August 22
- Recycling Center Simulator – August 22
- SF3RA – August 22
- Sewer Quest – August 22
- Pets Hidden in the Office – August 22
- WitchSpring R – August 22
- US Conflict — Tank Battles – August 22
- Reposition Defense – August 22
- We Don’t Cry: Zombie Survival – August 22
