Biggest and Best Xbox Release Week Yet: Every New Game Arriving September 22–26, 2025 on Series X|S, One & PC Game Pass

As September draws to a close, Xbox fans are gearing up for one of the most content-packed Xbox release weeks of the month. From returning legendary franchises to unique indie surprises, Microsoft’s Next Week on Xbox slate for September 22–26, 2025, ensures that there’s something for every type of gamer. Whether you’re into horror, strategy, platformers, sports, or classic puzzlers, this week’s calendar is stacked across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC Game Pass.

Let’s dive into a complete day-by-day breakdown of all the upcoming Xbox releases you need to know about this week.

Monday, September 22

The week opens strong with a mix of preview strategy titles and quirky indie releases.

• Endless Legend 2 (Game Preview) – PC (Game Pass)
  Fans of deep 4X fantasy strategy get an early look at the sequel, building dynamic empires across constantly changing oceanic worlds. Each session evolves with procedural maps, unique factions, and meaningful story-driven choices.

• Baseless – Xbox Series X|S
  A fast-paced interplanetary shooter featuring 360° gravity mechanics and weapon-heavy action. Rescue adorable creatures while navigating hostile animated environments.

• Brews & Bastards – Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere
  A roguelike dungeon crawler where booze-fueled heroes battle hordes of demons to recover the mystical Brew Stone.

• SpotCat vs The Cheddar Mafia In Asia – Xbox Series X|S (Smart Delivery)
  A quirky puzzle game combining find-the-difference mechanics with crime-comedy storytelling, featuring colorful hand-drawn Asian-inspired levels.

Tuesday, September 23

Tuesday delivers some of the most talked-about games of the week, including major sequels and creative indies.

• Slime Rancher 2 (Full 1.0 Launch) – Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere
  Beatrix LeBeau returns to Rainbow Island in one of the most adored farming-exploration franchises. With new slimes, gadgets, and expansive exploration, fans finally get the completed adventure.

• Sworn – Xbox Series X|S, PC, Cloud (Game Pass)
  A 1–4 player co-op roguelite rooted in Arthurian legend. Explore Camelot’s ruins, uncover secrets, and use knightly teamwork to master action-driven gameplay.

• Hyper Team Recon – Xbox Series X|S (Smart Delivery)
  A comic-inspired adventure where three alien slimes morph into different forms to explore Earth and protect its inhabitants.

• Forgive Me Father 2 – Xbox Series X|S
  This Lovecraftian horror sequel blends comic-book visuals with mechanics of sanity and brutal combat as players descend further into nightmare.

• Kingdom Shell – White Temple Edition – Xbox Series X|S
  A challenging, atmospheric platformer with mystical world-building and boss-heavy action sequences.

• Radiant: Guardians of Light – Xbox Series X|S (Smart Delivery)
  A multiplayer co-op action-adventure focused on teamwork, elemental powers, and saving the realm of Helia.

Wednesday, September 24

Midweek delivers a blend of puzzle adventures and platformers for more casual and creative gamers.

• Edgar Poe: Hidden Objects Game – Xbox Series X|S
  A mysterious puzzle adventure inspired by classic Edgar Allan Poe stories.

• Ink Enigma: Hidden Object Challenges – Xbox Series X|S (Play Anywhere, Smart Delivery)
  Gorgeous hand-drawn puzzle design where every scene solved reveals artistic beauty.

• Full Throttle Parking – Xbox Series X|S (Play Anywhere, Smart Delivery)
  Physics-based racing chaos fused with puzzle parking precision.

• Emerald Huntress – Xbox Series X|S
  A fast-action platformer featuring intense melee, ranged combat, and forest adventure.

• Bunny Pit Stop – Xbox Series X|S
  A quirky garage puzzle experience with rabbit mechanics and push-box gameplay.

• Electronics Puzzle Lab 2 – Xbox Series X|S
  Science meets puzzles with complex circuit problem-solving challenges.

• Meow Moments: Celebrating Beats & Books – Xbox Series X|S (Play Anywhere, Smart Delivery)
  A cozy object-finding story blending cats, music, and heartwarming narratives.

Thursday, September 25

Thursday is dominated by the return of legendary horror alongside racing thrills and family-friendly fun.

• Silent Hill f – Xbox Series X|S (Play Anywhere)
  Set in 1960s Japan, Silent Hill f blends grotesque horror with psychological storytelling. Solve puzzles, survive monsters, and uncover the terrifying fog’s secrets.

• Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – Xbox Series X|S
  Gear up with customizable vehicles and a variety of racing modes in Sega’s latest spin on Sonic racing battles.

• Endoparasitic – Xbox Series X|S
  A unique horror survivor with tactical gameplay, manual reloading, and tense close encounters.

• Frozen Rune – Xbox Series X|S
  A 2D trial-and-error platformer offering punishing reflex-testing levels.

• Super Long Cat – Xbox Series X|S
  Puzzle-solving platformer guiding endlessly stretchy cats on hilarious reunion quests.

• Agatha Christie – Death on the Nile – Xbox Series X|S
  Classic Poirot detective mystery reborn for interactive storytelling.

• Extremely Powerful Capybaras – Xbox Series X|S
  Bullet-hell fun with up to four-player mayhem starring the world’s chillest animals.

• Mamorukun ReCurse! – Xbox Series X|S
  Arcade shoot-’em-up chaos with high-score chasers in mind.

• Pilot Sports – Xbox Series X|S
  Party racing with air and sea vehicles across dozens of wild courses.

• Republic of Pirates – Xbox Series X|S
  Form alliances, betray rivals, and embrace piracy in an expansive Caribbean adventure.

Friday, September 26

The week closes with mega AAA sports games, nostalgia-fueled reboots, and clever indie hits.

• EA Sports FC 26 – Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One (Smart Delivery)
  The football juggernaut returns with refined gameplay, Football Ultimate Team upgrades, and authentic league experiences. Career Mode improvements and realistic physics make this a must-play.
  

• Hotel Barcelona – Xbox Series X|S
  Horror sidescroller dripping with blood, roguelike levels, and strange killers.

• NBA Bounce – Xbox Series X|S
  Arcade-style basketball full of stylish dunks and quick-paced fun.

• Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac – Xbox Series X|S
  A modernized platforming revival of the Pac-Man classic with updated visuals and levels.

• Napoleon Maiden Episode.1 – Xbox Series X|S
  A blend of anime storytelling, alternate history, and magical powers set during France’s revolution.

• Crystal Veins – Xbox Series X|S
  Atmospheric puzzle-platformer digging deep into underground mysteries.

• Hanoi Puzzles: Flip Match – Xbox Series X|S
  A futuristic reinvention of the Tower of Hanoi puzzle with challenging mechanics.

• Grief Like a Stray Dog – Xbox Series X|S
  A historically grounded short narrative blending WWII history with rural storytelling.

• Liquid Cat – Xbox Series X|S
  An inventive adventure where a cat transforms between solid and liquid forms.

• Airborne Justice – Xbox Series X|S
  Arcade helicopter action with three intense military mode variants.

• Giant Rush – Xbox Series X|S
  Collect allies, smash obstacles, and grow into an unstoppable giant.

• My Horse Stories – Xbox Series X|S
  A cozy horse-ranching sim based in Kentucky. Train, bond, and live your best ranch life.

The Biggest Xbox Release Week Yet

From Silent Hill f’s horror revival to EA Sports FC 26’s global football dominance, and from whimsical indie puzzlers to anime-inspired adventures, this week demonstrates Xbox’s breadth of creativity and genre variety.

Players can also look forward to special events like Xbox Free Play Days this weekend and prepare for the Xbox Series X|S price increase coming on October 3rd.

With nearly three dozen launches across one week, September 22–26 marks one of the largest Xbox release slates of 2025, ensuring players can find their next obsession, be it through Game Pass or direct purchase.

Bookmark our weekly Next Week on Xbox feature to stay on top of every new release hitting the ecosystem.