A jam-packed slate of new games lands Next Week on Xbox, October 20–24 across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass, headlined by Ninja Gaiden 4, Jurassic World Evolution 3, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, and PowerWash Simulator 2. Here’s every release, key features like Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery, Xbox Play Anywhere, and what’s coming to Game Pass, as outlined in this week’s Next Week on Xbox Wire roundup by Will Fulton.
Next Week on Xbox (October 20-24)
October 20
Two diverse launches kick off the week with a marquee hack-and-slash and a cozy open-world broom-flying adventure.
- Ninja Gaiden 4 — The definitive ninja hack-and-slash returns with high-octane combat, pre-order Yakumo skin bonus, and Day One availability on Game Pass.
- ILA: A Frosty Glide — Whimsical small open-world exploration as witch-in-training Ila on a magic “Skatebroom,” Optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
October 21
A massive Tuesday brings classic beat ’em up revival, dino-park sim evolution, gothic action RPG, and a wave of indie surprises.
- Double Dragon Revive — Belt-scroll action reborn in modern 3D with Lee brothers facing classic foes.
- Jurassic World Evolution 3 — Build, breed, and manage thriving dinosaur parks with family mechanics, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Play Anywhere
- Painkiller — Modern reimagining of the cult FPS with 3-player online co-op and frenetic traversal, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S. Deluxe Edition Available
- Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 — Neo-noir action RPG in modern Seattle by The Chinese Room, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S with an exclusive jukebox pre-order bonus.
- Dreamout — Surreal alpaca puzzle-adventure with fishing and quirky combat, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S and Smart Delivery.
- Fit and Fry: Mise en Place — Casual culinary puzzle strategy across 40 levels inside a frying pan, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
- Junkyard Builder — Restore, recycle, and rise to rule a junk empire in a satisfying sim, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
- Murder Inc — Stylish top-down shooter where movement speeds time in a collapsing world, Xbox One X Enhanced with free trial.
- Sedap! A Culinary Adventure — Co-op cooking-combat journey inspired by Southeast Asia, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Play Anywhere.
October 22
Midweek drops range from arcade arena battles to retro puzzlers and classic survival horror.
- Astro Duel 2 — Space shooter meets platform fighter in fully destructible arenas, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
- Gnomdom — Hand-drawn hidden-object puzzling in a whimsical forest family reunion.
- Gruniożerca Trilogy — Remastered NES-era retro puzzle compilation starring a hungry pig, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery.
- Polar Bear is Hungry — 2D ice-block puzzler collecting fish with clever collisions, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
- Redex – Console Edition — Pixel-art side-scrolling survival shooter with vending machine upgrades, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S and Smart Delivery.
- Schoolboy Escape — Devise the perfect stealthy sneak-out plan for a night at the arcade, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S with Xbox Play Anywhere and Smart Delivery.
- Tormented Souls 2 — Classic survival-horror sequel with puzzle-driven dread and fixed-camera tension, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
October 23
Thursday is stacked with Game Pass additions, family-friendly tie-ins, remasters, city-building, strategy, sims, and party games.
- Bounty Star — Third-person mech action with farming and base building, Game Pass, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere.
- PowerWash Simulator 2 — Fresh campaign and new grime-coated locales with Game Pass, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere.
- Chicken Run: Eggstraction — Stealthy co-op capers across fortified farms, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere, Smart Delivery.
- Dora: Rainforest Rescue — Family platforming to fix the Super-Duper Duplicator and restore the Alebrije Tree, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere, Smart Delivery.
- Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition — Licensed supercars, cinematic tracks, split-screen, and high-speed arcade racing, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
- Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Ultimate Speed — Arcade racer with track building, local multiplayer, and boss battles, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Play Anywhere.
- The Jackbox Party Pack 11 — Five new party games playable with phones, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere, Smart Delivery.
- Once Upon a Katamari — Brand-new Katamari Damacy adventure with magnet support tool and era-spanning levels, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
- Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted — Remastered lane-defense classic with HD visuals, new content, and retro Peashooter pre-order skin.
- Reus 2 — Shape worlds as mighty giants to guide human civilizations, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery.
- Acre Crisis — Dino-infested Amazon operation with cryptid sightings and tactical survival, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S with free trial.
- Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit — New action platformer romp through zombie and mech-skeleton-packed pixel levels, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery.
- Becastled — Cozy city-building meets tower defense against Moon beasts, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery.
- Bloodshed — Roguelite first-person “Survivors-like” with persistent upgrades and frantic waves, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery.
- Dreamed Away — Emotional action-RPG with psychological horror, fast-paced duels, and consequential choices, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery.
- Just a Little Purr Suit — Turn-based strategy puzzle with cards, portals, and cannons across 65 levels, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
- The Lonesome Guild — Top-down action-RPG about togetherness as Ghost fights spreading loneliness, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
- Science Skaters — Shrink down and skate through a friend’s body solving science puzzles, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere, Smart Delivery.
- Sports Renovations — Relaxing, story-driven sim restoring gyms, courts, and pitches with HQ upgrades, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
- Sushi For Robots — Whimsical conveyor-belt puzzler plating perfect sushi for picky bots, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery.
- Trainz Simulator: World Tour — Console-first rail sim across USA, Great Britain, and Australian Outback, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
- Windborn – Echoes of the Night — Aerial journey guiding your flock through 11 scenic levels, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
- Juiced Fruit Racing — Juicy party kart racer with shortcuts and power-ups for couch competition, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery.
- Ultimate Zombie Defense — Top-down survival horror with base building and hordes, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery.
October 24
Friday closes with rail-shooter nostalgia, dating-sim sequels, Game Preview survival, horror, sims, and quirky indies.
- The House of the Dead 2: Remake — Classic rail-shooter reborn with solo or co-op defense against undead, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S and Smart Delivery.
- Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp XXL — Multiplayer dating sim sequel with campfire mechanics and new romanceable characters, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S and Smart Delivery.
- Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip XXL — Road-tripping dating-sim with survival twists starring Scott and Polly, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S and Smart Delivery.
- Super Fantasy Kingdom (Game Preview) — Nightly monster sieges with roguelite city progression and meta-progression, Game Pass.
- CORALINA — Narrative adventure through Limbo with a death-god crow companion and time-spanning mysteries, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery.
- Criss Cross — Narrative romance in a placid utopia exploring intertwined emotions, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere, Smart Delivery.
- Everdark: Undead Apocalypse — ’80s B-movie-inspired vampire shooter mixing survival horror and heavy action, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
- Grand Poker Casino — Texas Hold’em focus on skill, bluffing, and AI tables up to 4 opponents, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere, Smart Delivery.
- Junkyard Simulator — Open-ended junkyard entrepreneurship with vehicles, renovations, and hidden treasures, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
- Monster Survivors — Run-based horde battler with artifacts, builds, and massive bosses to conquer the apocalypse.
- Once Upon a Jester — Improv theater caper to steal the Royal Diamond by out-performing rivals, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
- Puff Up — Balloon-dodging skill game with Versus mode and coin races, Xbox Play Anywhere.
- Solus — Atmospheric platforming through a dreamlike realm collecting light and awakening totems.
- Zoochosis — Bodycam horror as a zookeeper diagnosing mutant infections and crafting vaccines, Optimized for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery.
Xbox Game Pass highlights
Day‑one Game Pass additions such as Ninja Gaiden 4, Bounty Star, PowerWash Simulator 2, and Super Fantasy Kingdom (Game Preview) make it easy to jump in the moment they go live. Keep an eye out for play‑nice features like Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Smart Delivery, and Xbox Play Anywhere to get the best performance, cross‑gen bonuses, and shared PC‑console ownership. Be sure to check out what spooky savings are to be had at this year’s Shocktober event happening until November 2. Family‑friendly tie‑ins and remasters—from Chicken Run: Eggstraction and Dora: Rainforest Rescue to Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted and The House of the Dead 2: Remake—round out the calendar with options for every kind of player.
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