Every New Game Releasing This Next Week on Xbox: Injection π23, Abyss DX, Pinball Jam, and Hidden Legends (Dec 22–26, 2025)

Injection π23, Abyss DX, Pinball Jam, and Hidden Legends headline a very quiet Christmas Next Week on Xbox for December 22–26, 2025. While there are only a handful of launches and no official announcement, they cover classic survival horror, deep‑sea exploration, arcade pinball, and casual hidden‑object puzzle gameplay.​​

This quiet holiday next week on Xbox

Christmas week is traditionally slow for big AAA launches, and December 22–26, 2025 is no exception, with just a small set of new Xbox titles arriving during the period. Still, if you’re looking for something new to download between family gatherings and holiday meals, these four releases give you a mix of horror, arcade action, and cozy hidden‑object adventuring.​

This roundup focuses specifically on games launching between December 22 and December 26, rather than the entire month of December. Larger December releases like Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Routine, and Octopath Traveler 0 arrived earlier in the month, so this guide is all about what’s landing in the final days before the new year.​

December 23 – Injection π23 ‘Tabula Rasa’\

Injection π23 ‘Tabula Rasa’ is the standout release of the week, bringing classic survival‑horror vibes to Xbox just in time for players who want something darker than cozy holiday fare. Described as a “classic survival horror focused on puzzle solving and strategy,” it puts you in control of a lonely character, isolated from society, who is desperately searching for his missing dog.​

• The story quickly escalates into a larger, sinister conspiracy as you explore eerie environments, manage scarce resources, and solve environmental puzzles.​

• The gameplay emphasizes slow, methodical exploration rather than nonstop action, appealing to fans of old‑school horror franchises that reward careful planning and observation.​

Pure Xbox’s December release calendar lists Injection π23 ‘Tabula Rasa’ as one of the final games scheduled this month, with its Xbox launch date set for December 23, 2025. That timing makes it a great pick if you want something tense and atmospheric to sink into after the main rush of December’s bigger blockbusters.​

December 25 – Abyss DX and Pinball Jam

Christmas Day itself brings two very different Xbox releases: Abyss DX and Pinball Jam. These are smaller titles, but they can be ideal “download and play today” options on new consoles or fresh Game Pass setups over the holidays.​

Abyss DX

Abyss DX is a gravity‑twisting exploration game set in the depths of a mysterious underwater world. Your mission is to hunt down special “Gaia” energy stones scattered in the dark, navigating dangerous environments where light is constantly fading.​

• You control a character called Nep2no, using light to counteract gravity and navigate through increasingly complex level layouts.​

• As your light source slowly goes out, you’re forced to balance exploration, risk, and speed to reach your objectives before being swallowed by the darkness.​

This one leans more into skill‑based platforming and navigation than combat, making it a good fit for players who enjoy arcade‑style challenges with a unique visual twist. And with its December 25 launch, it essentially doubles as a bite‑sized, challenge‑driven holiday distraction.​

Pinball Jam

If you prefer something more instantly familiar, Pinball Jam delivers a full pinball arcade experience on your Xbox. The game includes 12 different pinball tables in one package, designed to closely reproduce the look and feel of real machines, complete with detailed visuals and authentic sound effects.​

• Each table is tuned to offer its own layout, scoring strategies, and rhythm, giving you plenty of variety whether you’re chasing high scores or just zoning out to flashing lights and flippers.​

• The collection style makes it well‑suited for couch co‑op or family pass‑the‑controller sessions during the holidays.​

With its December 25 release date, Pinball Jam is an easy recommendation for anyone unwrapping a new Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One and looking for an accessible, pick‑up‑and‑play title that everyone in the room can understand immediately.​

December 26 – Hidden Legends

Rounding out the week on December 26 is Hidden Legends, a colorful hidden‑object game set in a charming fantasy world. The game is built around exploring scenes packed with whimsical details and searching for specific items while interacting with “cute and charming” characters along the way.​

• Hidden Legends leans heavily into cozy, low‑pressure gameplay, making it ideal for players who prefer relaxed puzzle experiences rather than twitch‑based action.​

• The fantasy setting, vibrant art, and family‑friendly tone also make it a solid choice for younger or casual players who may be just getting into Xbox gaming.​

As the only new game listed for December 26 in Pure Xbox’s weekly roundup, Hidden Legends gives puzzle and hidden‑object fans a fresh title to close out the Christmas period. Slotted right after the main holiday, it offers a gentle way to wind down with something simple and satisfying before New Year’s Eve hits.​

Why this week still matters for Xbox

Even though December 22–26 only brings a few new games, these late‑month releases help fill gaps in the larger December lineup that is otherwise dominated by big‑ticket titles and Game Pass headliners earlier in the month. Injection π23 adds a traditional survival‑horror option, Abyss DX and Pinball Jam lean into arcade and challenge‑driven play, and Hidden Legends provides a cozy hidden‑object fix.​​