The Xbox ecosystem is gearing up for a packed week! Between July 20 and 24, players can expect a massive influx of new titles ranging from cozy hidden-object games to intense retro-style shooters. The undisputed highlight is the early access launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved on July 23 for Premium Edition owners. Additionally, the Xbox Game Pass library continues to grow with exciting day-one additions like Planet Crafter and the nerve-wracking Shift at Midnight.
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Whether you are looking for your next competitive obsession or a relaxing weekend getaway, here is your guide to everything coming to Xbox this week.
A Diverse Mid-Summer Lineup
The Big Releases: July 20–24
Monday, July 21
Milo’s Escape: "Embark on a magical journey in Milo’s Escape! In this thrilling 2D platformer, you play as Milo, a brave adventurer who must navigate mysterious ruins."
Pit Panic: "Pit Panic is a challenging roguelike 2D platformer with fast pace, unique gameplay and environmental puzzles."
Planet Crafter: "Embark on a chill experience alone or with up to 8 friends in online co-op. Your mission is to survive on a hostile planet and turn a barren land into a lush paradise. Terraforming is the only way!"
Tuesday, July 22
Blast’N Bounty: "Engage in retro vertical scrolling shoot’em up mayhem as Quad the frog bounty hunter!"
Cyber Tank Pink: "Cyber Tank Pink is a challenging puzzle game which adds various mechanics on top of the Sokoban genre: shot reflections, destroyable ice, crumbling floors, and so on!"
Shift at Midnight: "Managing a gas station is tough work, keep your stock shelves full and sell enough products to meet your quota each night, take deliveries and keep your store nice and clean. Oh, and make sure to interrogate each customer as you serve
– as some are not human and are in fact doppelgangers – miss one and they will return later that shift to try and kill you and your friends…" Tiny Witch: "The magic shop’s contract binds you to do your best to satisfy its customers! Pound, boil, and mix resources on your alchemy table to serve perfect magical minions!"
Wednesday, July 23
Aether Keepers: "So, I became a Core Nanny…? Nobody knows what this glowing “Core” is, but those demons are already drooling! Your tiny, weak soldiers are the only defense you’ve got."
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game: "Featuring hand-drawn 2D animation faithful to the series’ roots, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game lets you experience the world of Avatar like never before."
Club Soko: "Play as Maude, a graffiti artist compelled to tag up the walls of a nightclub at every possible opportunity. As you move your way past bouncers and drunk club goers you come to discover there’s more to Club Soko than
meets the ey e." CULTIC: "Death is only the beginning in this haunting, retro-style FPS, where creativity and brutality go hand-in-hand. Crawl from your grave and fight your way through the ranks of a twisted cult with an arsenal of realistic weapons and an original soundtrack that puts you right in the heart of the horror."
Dodo Duckie!: "You’re a DUCK! with one special cap that gives you the power to switch between 2D and 3D. Use it to explore, switch perspectives, solve puzzles and save your chicken friends."
Halo: Campaign Evolved Early Access: "Upgrade to the Premium Edition and get up to 5 days early access and the Foundry Armory Pack, featuring legendary looks for the Master Chief’s iconic Mark V Mjolnir armor."
High Times: "In a world where you can literally eat your feelings, you work at The Hotbox, a special donut shop where every donut is infused with mood enhancers that can change your customers’ emotions."
Neon Depth: "Get ready for an exciting journey where failure is part of the solution. In Neon Depth, every mistake leaves a mark on the environment and may become exactly what you need to move forward."
Pure Pool Pro: "Delivering hyper-realistic physics, pinpoint-precise controls, and stunning visuals, Pure Pool Pro raises the bar with refined AI opponents, competitive online play, local play, and new immersive playing environments designed for both newcomers and seasoned pros."
Roll Mad: "A physics-driven 3D rolling platformer built around control, balance, and deliberate movement. Navigate hazard-filled stages where narrow paths, collapsing tiles, enemies, and instant-death traps demand careful planning and precise execution."
Vikings Pinball: "Fun pinball style battles. Attack the military camps of the holy Roman Empire and crush the legionaries."
Thursday, July 24
American Mafia: "American Mafia: Empire of Ashes is a brutal, cinematic crime saga spanning 35 years and two continents. A ruthless tale of brotherhood, betrayal, and the slow cost of wearing the crown."
Anomaly Hunter: Observation Duty: "As the night-shift operator for the Observation Unit, your task seems incredibly simple: watch the live feeds of the security cameras and make sure everything stays exactly where it should be. But you will soon realize this isn’t a normal facility."
Bear Mage Honey Sage: "In this fun mix between puzzle and action platformer, create magic honey blocks to build your own path through the levels!"
Brave Escape: "Brave Escape is a challenging 2 player co-op platformer where two players must work together to navigate through hundreds of hazard filled levels."
Cave Looters: "Crack your whip, fire your pistol, and toss some TNT in this lighthearted, laid-back western, full of platformer fun."
Forever Skies Deluxe Edition: "Forever Skies is a first-person post-apocalyptic survival game. Play it solo or in coop and return to Earth, ravaged by an ecological disaster. Build, fly, upgrade and customize your high-tech airship."
Meow Moments: Celebrating Frost & Flora: "In this cozy hidden-object adventure, cats and friends explore the contrast between a frosty winter wonderland and a serene blooming garden."
Space Is Crazy: "Pilot your ship through chaotic battles, destroy enemies, and strengthen your ship with random upgrades."
Terminal Shift: "Terminal Shift is a psychological horror game set in a deserted airport terminal, which has been twisted into a terrifying looping nightmare. Escape by gathering numbers for the access code and surviving encounters with a threatening entity."
Which of these releases are you most excited to jump into this week? Let us know in the comments!
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