Welcome back to Next Week on Xbox! This weekly update is your go-to for all the exciting games headed to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, the Xbox App on Windows PC, and Game Pass. In the following sections, you’ll find the latest gaming entries with detailed descriptions. All publication dates, as always, are tentative, so stay tuned! Let’s dive straight in!
### Quilts and Cats of Calico – February 11
Launching optimally for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery, “Quilts and Cats of Calico” offers a cozy board game experience. Your chief mission involves piecing together a quilt from an assortment of patterned fabric scraps. Skillfully match patterns and colors to rack up points and embellish your quilt with buttons to charm the cuddly cats, each with unique bedding pattern preferences.
### Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – February 11
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, the renowned franchise returns with “Sid Meier’s Civilization VII,” inviting gamers to forge world-leading empires. The strategy game emphasizes the impact of your choices in crafting a culturally distinct empire, led by various historical figures. Available in Deluxe and Founders Editions on the Xbox Microsoft Store, it’s time to shape your civilization’s destiny.
### UNDYING – February 11
Specifically tailored for Xbox Series X|S, “UNDYING” places you in a tense zombie apocalypse. Anling fights against time and an encroaching infection to prepare her son Cody for survival amid an evolving reality. It’s a heart-wrenching story of maternal sacrifice and survival.
### Alpacapaca Dash 2 – February 12
Another game optimized for Xbox Series X|S and utilizing Smart Delivery, “Alpacapaca Dash 2” tasks you with safeguarding the Alpaca World once more. After rescuing the Alpaca Goddess, fragments of darkness loom, and it’s up to you to restore lasting peace.
### Camping Simulator: The Squad – February 12
For those who fancy the allure of the great outdoors, “Camping Simulator” provides a compelling blend of relaxation and survival skills test. Whether seeking a meditative escape or a skillful challenge, the game caters to the camper within, all seamlessly on Xbox Series X|S through Smart Delivery.
### Fall Asleep – February 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, this platformer involves helping Marsi collect scattered star shards to awaken from deep sleep. Tackle various locations, each brimming with foes and puzzles, using newly acquired abilities from gathered star fragments.
### Penguin Flight – February 12
“Penguin Flight” brings the excitement of 2D pixel art to Xbox Series X|S, courtesy of Smart Delivery. Embark on an aerial adventure with a penguin determined to fly, exploring artful levels filled with mechanisms, colors, and heartwarming stories.
### Pyramids and Aliens: Escape Room – February 12
Pyramids and Aliens offers an escape room puzzle experience, tasking you to search for your missing mentor within Egyptian pyramids. Discover alien secrets as you solve challenging puzzles to progress.
### Super Forklift 3000 – February 12
Super Forklift 3000 shakes up traditional arcade space shooters by putting you in charge of a forklift shooting diverse boxes with strategic effects. Battle foes and mind your ammo across Xbox Series X|S.
### Super Jagger Bomb 2: Go East – February 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery and Xbox Play Anywhere support, this game challenges you to master numerous stages via running, jumping, and bomb-collecting skills. Unlockable heroes aid your progression, setting the stage for more unique experiences.
### Avowed Premium Edition – February 13
Dive into “Avowed,” an immersive first-person RPG set on mysterious Living Lands in the realm of Eora. Available early for Premium Access players, the game includes exclusive skins, a digital artbook, and more, all designed by Obsidian Entertainment for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Play Anywhere.
### Recall: Empty Wishes – February 13
Delve into a psychological thriller rooted in Taiwan’s 2010s. Join Yonny as she unveils the mystery behind her brother Tommy’s disappearance, navigating tense atmospheres that blur reality and illusion.
### METAL SUITS: Counter-attack – February 13
This run-and-gun game propels you into a futuristic setting as cyborg Kevin seeks retaliation on the alien Golida. Optimized for Xbox Series X|S, it’s an energetic adventure through vengeance.
### Snezhinka – February 13
Experience high-octane shooting action with Snezhinka, continuing Marfusha’s legacy. Maneuver through various battlefields in a 2.5D dystopian world, protecting crucial objectives from enemy hordes.
### Afterlove EP – February 14
Set against Jakarta’s lively backdrop, this game merges visual novel, narrative adventure, and rhythm elements. From the brilliant mind behind Coffee Talk, “Afterlove EP” offers impactful storytelling exploration optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
### Blood Hunting – February 14
Guide Chase Jones through mystery and danger in “Blood Hunting” as he seeks clues about his family’s untimely demise, evading those who watch his moves. Available on Xbox Series X|S for your detective cravings.
### Bumblebee – Search for Happiness – February 14
Embark on a serene 3D flight as a bee in search of a new home, exploring unfamiliar lands and meeting gentle creatures. This exploratory outing offers engaging visuals and peaceful ambiance.
### Chibi Ninja Shino-kun Treasure of Demon Tower – February 14
Bringing retro platformer vibes with 80s and 90s ninja aesthetics, tackle the Demon Tower armed with wall-jumping and hook-shot abilities in pursuit of legendary treasures.
### Dead Dragons – February 14
Founded on a century-old legend, humans and dragons cross paths again in “Dead Dragons.” Armed with a hero’s journey and deep narrative, this game presents critical decisions shaping worlds.
### Deep, In the Forest – February 14
This card-based RPG integrates strategic depth set within a sylvan kingdom overrun by tyranny. Exonerate yourself and rally resistance from the forest inhabitants through tactical insight.
### Doggy Up! – February 14
Guide Ollie, a trapped German Shepherd, over diverse dreamscapes. The game offers progression through character improvement and dynamic settings, making every yard interesting on Xbox Series X|S.
### Hole Theory – February 14
A black hole adventure game asks players to consume items, solve puzzles, and dodge colorful dangers to complete levels — all available with Xbox Series X|S optimizations.
### Replay Boys – February 14
In this whimsical narrative-driven game, step into the shoes of Hannah, a video editor helping a boy band through quirky challenges. Uncover their stories across Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Play Anywhere.
### Stickman Odyssey – February 14
Journey into mythical realms with “Stickman Odyssey,” fast-paced action amidst rich alien landscapes awaits, as you attempt to overcome various natural and enemy obstacles.
### Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered – February 14
Relive the definitive “Darkness Trilogy” in this polished collection featuring three classic Tomb Raider titles. Ready for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery.
### Unsolved Case: Above the Law – February 14
Continue the gripping detective series against a powerful criminal foe. Navigate rich investigations, dialogues, and puzzles, challenging you to bring about justice in a thrilling tale.
### Witch of the Meta Loop – February 14
Step through enchanting worlds to discover your essence in this vibrant journey of exploration, secrets, and revealing truths about an enigmatic Demon King on Xbox Series X|S.
