Exciting New Arrivals Next Week on Xbox: Hades II, PRAGMATA, Replaced, and More Hit Xbox April 13–17

Microsoft has revealed a huge slate of games coming to next week on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass the week of April 13–17, 2026, covering everything from roguelikes and sci‑fi epics to cozy puzzlers and horror.news.xbox+2 If your backlog was already overflowing, it’s about to get a lot worse—in the best way.

In its latest Next Week on Xbox feature on Xbox Wire, the company spotlights a mix of big hitters like Hades II and PRAGMATA alongside stylish indies and chill puzzlers, many with Xbox Play Anywhere support and several launching straight into Game Pass.

The Big Three Next Week on Xbox: Hades II, Replaced, PRAGMATA

• Hades II – April 14 (Game Pass / Xbox Play Anywhere)
  Supergiant’s first-ever sequel sends you back to the Underworld as the immortal Princess, battling the Titan of Time in an expanded, witchcraft-tinged take on the studio’s “god-like” roguelike formula. The Xbox version lands day one in Game Pass with all prior patches and extra content, making it the most complete version at launch.
  

• Replaced – April 14 (Game Pass / Xbox Play Anywhere)
  Replaced is a 2.5D cinematic action platformer set in a neon-lit, retro-futuristic city, putting you in the role of R.E.A.C.H., an AI trapped in a human body. Expect fluid movement, precise melee and ranged combat, and a conspiracy-laced story revolving around the Phoenix Corporation—available day one with Xbox Game Pass.
  

• PRAGMATA – April 17 (Optimized for Xbox Series X|S)
  Capcom’s new sci‑fi action adventure strands Hugh and his android companion Diana on a cold lunar research station. Capcom has moved the release up from April 24 to April 17 in most regions, turning pre-orders into an “early purchase” window with bonus Neo Bushido and Neo Kunoichi outfits available until April 23.
  

Stylish Indies and Standout New IP

• Dosa Divas – April 14 (Optimized for Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere)
  A “spicy” narrative turn-based RPG from Outerloop Games where sisters Samara and Amani reunite with their ancient spirit-mech to take down a rotten fast food empire and reconnect communities with their traditions. Expect platforming through vibrant villages, corporate goons to battle, and heartfelt story beats.

  

• Mouse: P.I. For Hire – April 16 (Optimized for Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere)
  A noir-flavored FPS with hand-drawn, black-and-white rubber hose animation inspired by 1930s cartoons, backed by a big band jazz soundtrack and a full arsenal of cartoon weapons and power-ups.
  

• Ereban: Shadow Legacy – April 16 (Optimized for Series X|S)
  A fast-paced stealth platformer where you play as Ayana, the last descendant of a forgotten race, using mystical shadow powers and gadgets to uncover a morally grey universe’s secrets.

  

Horror, Thrillers, and Dark Visual Novels

• Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss – April 16 (Optimized for Series X|S)
  Set in 2053, you play Noah, sent to investigate missing miners in the Pacific’s depths, exploring the sunken city of R’lyeh with AI companion Key while trying to resist Cthulhu-induced madness.
  

• Ground Zero – April 16
  A retro survival horror set in post-apocalyptic South Korea two months after a devastating meteor strike, following an elite operative and her Canadian partner into a foggy, terrifying wasteland.
  

• Without a Dawn – April 16 (Optimized for Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere)
  A dark psychological visual horror novel using pseudo-ASCII art, focused on a woman alone in a remote cabin where silence starts to feel like a living threat.
  

• The Empty Desk – April 17 (Optimized for Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere)
  The first chapter of Detective Bennett: Solved Cases, a psychological thriller about homicide detective Thomas H. Bennett investigating a tycoon’s death and his daughter’s disappearance inside a reality-bending corporate tower.
  

• Inhuman Resources: A Literary Machination – April 17 (Optimized for Series X|S / Smart Delivery)
  A choose-your-own-adventure horror story set in a sinister, anachronistic corporation, packed with interactive puzzles, riddles, and multiple endings as you try to escape with mind intact.
  

• Before I Go – April 13 (Optimized for Series X|S / Smart Delivery)
  A punishing Metroidvania where you embody the innocence of an inner child on an allegorical journey toward accepting death in a decaying, despair-ridden world.
  

Cozy, Casual, and Family-Friendly Picks

• Spire Blast – April 13 (Optimized for Series X|S)
  Colorful physics-based puzzle towers with simple mechanics, ideal for quick sessions and casual play.
  

• City Transport Simulator 2026 – April 14 (Optimized for Series X|S)
  A next-gen bus and tram sim set in a reactive European-inspired metropolis, featuring dynamic weather, free roam, realistic ticketing, and more; it’s free for owners of the previous CTS with DLC transferring at no extra cost.
  

• Claim the Forest: Settling Peace – April 14 (Optimized for Series X|S)
  A cozy capybara-themed puzzle game where you rotate and place capybara-shaped pieces arriving on boats to perfectly fill handcrafted boards.
  

• Find My Frogs – April 15 (Xbox Play Anywhere)
  A hidden-object game set in a peaceful animal village, as you help Uncle Froger track down frogs and toads for a big family photo.
  

• Pengilo – April 15 (Optimized for Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere)
  A physics-driven penguin-flinging platformer with 50 levels, where precision bounces help you collect stars and grab keys.

  

• Under Par Golf Architect – April 16 (Optimized for Series X|S)
  Shape your own championship-worthy golf courses by transforming barren land into rolling fairways and silky, true-rolling greens.
  

• Curious Copy Cats – April 17 (Optimized for Series X|S)
  A mirrored “spot the difference” puzzler where you compare nearly identical cat-filled scenes to find subtle, perspective-flipping changes.

  

• Rail Rescue: Puzzle Lines – April 17 (Xbox Play Anywhere)
  Draw colored tracks to reconnect a shattered rail network, guide trains home, and rebuild your city across increasingly tricky puzzles with tunnels and crossroads.
  

• Word Quest Fantasy – April 17
  A fantasy word puzzle adventure where solving word grids powers your journey through castles and storybook environments.
  

Roguelikes, Shooters, and Action for Core Players

• Death By Scrolling – April 16 (Optimized for Series X|S)
  An action game set in Purgatory, Inc., where you race upward through endless levels, battle bizarre monsters, grab power-ups, and try to stay ahead of the Reaper.

• Nullstar: Solus – April 16 (Optimized for Series X|S)
  A sci‑fi scavenging adventure where you pilot a drone around a ruined megastructure to recover remnants of dangerous “Nullstar” energy sources.

• Smash It Wild: Tactical Volleyball Roguelike – April 16 (Optimized for Series X|S)
  A tactical sports roguelike mixing volleyball and dodgeball, with character upgrades, powerful items, and runs that reset on defeat.

• 星之翼 (Starward) – April 16
  A 3D fighting game featuring mecha girls and classic GvG-style combat, with 1v1 and 2v2 modes and highly mobile 3D battles.

• Magic Sheep – April 16 (Optimized for Series X|S)
  A slow-paced, meditative puzzle game about pushing barrels in peaceful gardens until they sit perfectly on marble pedestals—no timers, just vibes.

• ZPF – April 16 (Optimized for Series X|S)
  A classic-inspired horizontal shooter paying homage to Thunderforce and Lords of Thunder with dense bullet patterns and challenging enemy waves.

• Void Blasters – April 17 (Optimized for Series X|S)
  An arcade-style space shooter where you power up during runs to face off against bosses The Hunter and The Crystal.
  

• Decollate Decoration – April 17 (Optimized for Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere)
  A dark pixel-art visual novel about a newly dead protagonist who can’t let go of their lover, blurring the line between devotion and obsession as they consider dragging him into the afterlife.
  

With this many Next Week on Xbox releases packed into just five days, the smart move is to prioritize: Hades II and Replaced are must-downloads for Game Pass subscribers, while PRAGMATA, Mouse: P.I. For Hire, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, and Ereban: Shadow Legacy look like strong picks for anyone craving fresh action and atmosphere on Xbox Series X|S.

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