Another week, another batch of new Xbox games! Next week, 19 games will be released on Xbox, including High On Life, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, Gris and River City Girls 2.
December 13 is a big day next week – not only are Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion and Gris coming to Xbox, but we’ve also got High On Life and Infinite Guitars joining Xbox Game Pass. Other notable releases include Blacktail and River City Girls 2, which will launch on December 15.
From this page, you can view a game’s achievement list if it’s released, subscribe to a game for updates, add them to your wishlist, and even click Microsoft Store to pre-order. or buy. Here’s a breakdown of everything coming to the Xbox world next week. Let us know which of these you plan on picking up in the comments!
December 12
Wavetale—Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
December 13
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII–, the prequel to FINAL FANTASY VII, has gone beyond the limits of an HD remaster: improved graphics, an enhanced combat system and fully voiced dialogue create a dynamic new experience. Witness the evolution of a beloved classic.
Gray — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
High On Life—Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
From the mind of Justin Roiland comes High On Life. Humanity is threatened by an alien cartel that wants to use them as drugs. It’s up to you to save and team up with charismatic, talking guns, take down Garmantuous and his gang and save the world!
Infinite Guitars — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
December 14
Formula Retro Racing: World Tour — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Raptor Boyfriend: A High School Romance — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Play as Stella, a teenage girl who moves to a small town only to discover it’s a secret community of cryptids. Determined to try to fit in during her senior year of high school, Stella wants to make new friends and hopefully find love, but it won’t be easy. Guide his decisions and interactions through a graphic, hand-drawn adventure filled with dramatic and comedic situations. Earn collectibles by remembering key details from conversations with your crushes.
Among the possible love interests, three cryptic teenagers lead the pack. Be charmed by Day, the self-deprecating magic fairy and artist, but watch out for his spooky ghost ex-girlfriend who seems determined to scare you! Reunite with your childhood friend Taylor, the mysterious guitarist sasquatch, while avoiding the drama of his band. Or finally, meet Robert, a fun-loving, dirt-biking dinosaur who may or may not prank you at some point. He is all in the present, but his past is catching up with him. Make choices like who to call after school, who to drop off last, who to cheer up during the holidays, and more to decide which cryptid you end up with. How are you going to spend Stella’s precious days?
December 15
Akai Katana Shin—Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Black Tail — Xbox Series X|S
Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a young girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Experience the origins of Slavic myth in this unique blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling in a vibrant fairytale world.
Box Alignment — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Box Align X—Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
A simple yet challenging puzzle game where you put your brain to work while trying to clear all the squares with as few moves as possible.
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Cassiodora — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Cassiodora is a medieval fantasy game inspired by the classic shoot’em up with unique mechanics and epic boss fights. Rescue Princess Cassiodora alone or with up to 2 friends on the same screen.
GRIME—Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Destroy… Absorb… Grow… GRIME is a methodical and unforgiving 2.5D metroidvania where you crush your enemies with living weapons that change form and function. Parry attacks to absorb prey, learn their skills, and strengthen your ship in a world of horror and anatomical intrigue.
River City Girls 2 — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
The River City Girls are back! Misako, Kyoko, Kunio and Riki – joined by newcomers Marian and Provie – take to the streets for an all-new beat-’em-up adventure! Team up for local or online co-op and explore a huge world filled with new abilities, enemies, locations and more!
December 16
Aery – Path of Corruption — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
The world is beautifully large and abstract and generally represents all the thoughts the protagonist has regarding their future.
Each level represents a different path the protagonist might take. Discover the different paths, find their possible outcomes and find a good future for your new friend. In the world, each level represents a different path the protagonist might take, and your task is to discover the different paths, find their possible outcomes, and help find a good future for the unknown protagonist. In this fantasy world, you need to find a certain amount of memory fragments to advance through the story and unlock more possible paths to the future. Once you have found all the Memory Fragments, you are free to explore the following paths.
Alphadia Neo—Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
The gears of fate begin to shift bit by bit in this truly classic fantasy story… Fight your way through the path of despair with allies!
Use up to three styles for each character in turn-based battles to gain the benefits of combat style recovery. Increase energy levels by raising several elementals unique to the Alphadia series and learn new skills. The combined skill called Resonant Skill is also the key to victory.
Alphadia Neo also offers an original fishing system where you can fish at different points to obtain fish that can be exchanged for powerful items or equipment!
Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily (Xbox Version) — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Cut off by a blizzard and left to fend for herself, the protagonist will have to put her detective skills to work as she interviews possible witnesses, searches for clues and follows a lead that leads her deep into the dirty business of a small town filled with big fish and other enigmatic characters.
Was the tragic death of a young journalist, Lilly, a few years ago just an accident, or was it somehow connected to the mysterious new murder? Is the killer trying to send a sinister message? If so, why and to whom?
In the end, there’s more to this dark story than meets the eye, and not everyone at the hotel is what they seem. Will the private detective manage to find the culprit?
It’s Crazy — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
