If you’re an gamer, October’s next week on Xbox (see last week) is one for the record books! Microsoft’s Xbox Wire blog unveiled an avalanche of releases dropping from October 27 to 31, 2025. October’s final week is packed with some of the biggest game launches of 2025, giving Xbox fans an incredible lineup to dive into across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Game Pass.
From massive sequels like The Outer Worlds 2 and ARC Raiders to legendary franchises returning with Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. and Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, this next week on Xbox delivers something for every gamer’s taste. Whether you’re hunting for nostalgia, intense action, or all-new adventures, get ready to discover every major release, preorder opportunity, and Game Pass addition hitting Xbox from October 27 to 31.
October 27: Starting the Next Week on Xbox
Simon the Sorcerer Origins
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A revival of the beloved adventure franchise, Simon the Sorcerer Origins is a point-and-click journey filled with wizards, tricky puzzles, and British humor. Simon’s new tale blends nostalgia with modern design, letting both old fans and new players experience a magical storyline spanning thirty years. Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, with Smart Delivery support.
October 28: Horror, Survival, and Cozy Simulations
Beneath
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Dive into Lovecraftian terror with Beneath. As Noah Quinn, escape mutated sea monsters, solve puzzles, and try to save your daughter—all while unraveling the mystery threatening humanity from the depths below.
Halls of Torment
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Survive endless monster swarms in 90s-style retro graphics, building your hero with each run in a roguelike packed with power-ups and bosses.
Silly Polly Beast
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Embrace or fight your inner demon in this atmospheric story-driven shooter where aggressive combat meets mysterious monsters. Will you break free, or succumb to the darkness?
Space Chef
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Run your own intergalactic diner, gathering ingredients from alien worlds, customizing your space trailer, and serving hungry cosmic customers in a delightful blend of management and exploration.
Wreckreation
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A sandbox racing experience where creativity, stunts, and speed collide—collaborate with friends or craft courses solo for endless replayability.news.xbox
October 29: RPGs, Classics, and Spooky Adventures
The Outer Worlds 2
Premium Edition | Standard Edition
Obsidian’s epic sci-fi RPG returns with new heroes, planets, and weapons. Preorder bonuses include Commander Zane’s Anti-Monopolistic Battle Pack. Day-one Game Pass support makes this a must-play for subscribers.
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
Anniversary Edition | Standard Edition
SEGA’s legendary 3D fighter evolves with rollback netcode, crossplay, and new solo quest content. Anniversary fans should check out the premium features.
Zumba – Marble Zombie Invasion
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A marble shooter with a creepy twist—match zombie marbles to blast them into confetti.
Abyssal Drift
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Guide a jellyfish through minimalist underwater puzzles, searching for keys and avoiding obstacles as difficulty rises.
Beebo & Luna
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Dress up an adorable witch and her cat, collect stellar energy and decorative outfits in a cozy universe.
Card Collector Trading Shop
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Open your own fantasy trading card store, build collections, and battle for rare legendary cards.
Carnage: Battle Arena
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Destructive vehicular combat that transforms environments and vehicles with every match.
Colorful Boi 2
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Test your platforming skills with intricate levels and vibrant graphics—can you conquer them all?
Death Park 2: 4k Remaster
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Face haunted clowns and monsters while solving puzzles across creepy, massive environments.
Halloween 1985
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A nostalgic pixel-platformer; reclaim Pumpkman’s pumpkins from classic monsters across five levels, with multiple play modes and a chip-tune soundtrack.
Hell Is Other Demons
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Roguelite, synthwave shoot-em-up action with wild bosses and retro visuals.
Journey of Johann: Cave Explorer
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Speedrun through action-puzzle stages, unlock secrets, and face time trials in this indie platformer.
Lonely Guardian
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Become a Foo Dog mythical guardian, rescuing pups and purifying levels with traditional exploration.
October 30: Legendary RPGs, Platformers, and Puzzles
ARC Raiders
Deluxe Edition | Standard Edition
Cooperative sci-fi action as you survive above and below ground, crafting gear and battling deadly machines in a devastated world.
Asterix & Obelix – Mission Babylon
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Join the iconic duo for a comic adventure in Parthia, saving its king from Caesar’s schemes and a deadly poison.
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake
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Experience the first two legendary Dragon Quest stories with modern graphics and classic turn-based combat. Preorders get a special travel kit.
Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition
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Relax in Alba Village, fishing, farming, and joining a kind-hearted community in this beloved life sim.
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection
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Relive the franchise’s arcade origins with a mix of classic games, home releases, and rare favorites.
Catnigma
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Ramp up your magical cat’s fish-collecting quest in quirky puzzles.
Dreamscapes – The Sandman
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Hidden-object puzzle adventure set in a world of memories and dreams, with a touching story about family and nightmares.
Dungeon Minesweeper
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Classic Minesweeper battles meet RPG combat and lore in this pixel adventure.
Greek Tragedy
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Survival horror on a campus filled with cultists—uncover conspiracies and puzzles to escape with your relationships intact.
Kemco RPG Selection Vol. 7
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Four beloved RPGs in one bundle: Asdivine Cross, Alphadia Genesis 2, Ruinverse, and Chroma Quaternion.
Magnetism X
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Test your parkour and puzzle skills with physics-manipulating suits.
Strike Force 3
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Elite soldier action against modern terror in intense shootouts and stealth missions.
October 31st Halloween: Trick or Treat—Final Day Surprises
Paw Patrol™ Rescue Wheels™: Championship
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The pups are racing across Adventure Bay! Choose your favorite racer and skills, compete with friends, and master signature stunts with beloved characters.
7th Domain: Tree of Chaos
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A roguelike metroidvania quest with endless replay value, fierce battles, and a deep loot system.
Beaked Buccaneer
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A pirate parrot’s quest for treasure through pirate worlds and legendary boss fights.
BMX Streets
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Physics-based biking sim with freestyle tricks and real BMX culture.
Delivery Dash: Battle Couriers
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Become the best courier in a dynamic city with randomized deliveries and arcade challenges.
Hannah VCR
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Guide Hannah through memories, abandonment, and mystery in a cinematic puzzle adventure.
Infantry Attack
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Switch up your tactics on multiple battlefields in this arcade shooting frenzy.
Laundry Store Simulator
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Build from a tiny shop to a laundry empire, with upgrades and customized décor.
Mystical Mixing
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Brew potions and combine magical ingredients to create adorable pet Mixies, exploring a whimsical island.
Quisisana
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Unravel puzzles and escape a haunted villa with a lurking spirit.
Releaseburg
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Rogue-like survival shooter set in a zombie-infested city.
Souno’s Curse
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Emotional action-platformer where regret and loss meet beautiful hand-drawn environments.
Tales of Xillia Remastered
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Return to Rieze Maxia as Jude or Milla, mastering real-time combat and strategic teamwork in a beloved Bandai Namco RPG.
Truck Driver: The Dutch Connection
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Take to Netherlands-inspired highways, driving alongside AI dispatchers—expand alliances and haul across lush routes.
Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action
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Sequel to Demon’s Tilt. Pinball fantasy action with intense graphics.
Water Delivery
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Turn a simple delivery route into survival as psychological horror unfolds in a rural town.
Why These Games Matter
With standout releases headlined by The Outer Worlds 2, ARC Raiders, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O., Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, and more, this next week on Xbox is a showcase of Microsoft’s commitment to fresh content and fan-favorite franchises. No matter your genre of choice—RPG, fighter, platformer, or horror—there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the season and expand your Xbox library. Make sure to secure your preorders, mark your calendars, and check Xbox Game Pass for the latest day-one drops—you won’t want to miss a single launch during this action-packed stretch.
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