It has been two a-meow-zing years since our favorite tiny black cat first tumbled from a high-rise windowsill into the bustling streets of the Big City. Since then, millions of players have helped Kitty find their way back home, as well as tripping innocent human pedestrians, knocking over plant pots and stealing shiny trinkets, of course! To celebrate this milestone, we’re thrilled to invite everyone back to the Big City for Little Kitty, Big City‘s free Birthday Update, live today on Xbox Game Pass!

New Content – Kitty’s Apartment

The journey always began and ended at Kitty’s windowsill nap spot, but players only got glimpses into the apartment itself. Today, we’ve opened the doors to the rest of Kitty’s home, expanding the interior to be a full, explorable playground! Whether you’re chatting with Turt, Kitty’s TV-loving turtle roomie, or discovering Kitty’s musical side, you’ll have plenty of new opportunities to run amok! 

Pet Party

It’s not every day you turn two years old, so we’ve also decked the apartment halls with balloons, cake, and presents, as well as providing fresh new Photo Mode stickers and frames. It’s the perfect place for a birthday photo shoot! Just don’t forget to open your presents – there’s an adorable hat somewhere under all that paper!

Exciting Crossovers

We’ve teamed up with some amazing friends for this update, too! 

From the world of The Amazing Digital Circus and Glitch Productions, you can now find a Jax character hat in your hat library, and unlock a Jax skin via the Kitty Customizer (unlock code: VEGAN), while Pomni pops up as an interactable character plush! We didn’t think Kitty could get more chaotic, but we’re delighted to be proven wrong like this!

Thanks to Aggro Crab Games and Landfall Games, the lovable Bing Bong from the hit multiplayer game Peak is now available as an interactable plush for Kitty to carry! Can you take Bing Bong all the way to the top in the Big City? It’s time to find out!

We also know that exploring the Big City is more fun with a buddy, so we’ve added the Little Gecko from adorable puzzle platformer Gecko Gods as a hat, courtesy of Inresin and Super Rare. It’s like meeting Gecku’s teeniest tiniest cousin!

Smoother Experience for Kitty and Companions

As well as adding these new areas and hats, we’ve spent time refining the Little Kitty experience for Kitty’s loyal fans! 

The ducklings now react to Kitty’s moods and emotes, allowing them to join Kitty at nap spots for some truly precious group snoozes. These mischief-makers also have their own animated icons on load screens now, ensuring they get the spotlight they deserve. 

We’ve tucked in several technical fixes too—like a permanent solution for getting back into the construction yard (hooray!)—to make sure Kitty’s world is as smooth as their fur.

Thank youuuuuuuu!

Whether you are a long-time fan or a brand-new player joining us through Xbox Game Pass, we want to thank you for making these last two years with Little Kitty, Big City so special. The Birthday Update is our gift to this amazing community. Pounce on the fun today and help us wish Kitty a very happy birthday!

Little Kitty, Big City

Double Dagger Studio

☆☆☆☆☆ 2772

★★★★★

$24.99 $19.99

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Will you make your way home or will you explore what the big city has to offer first? I mean, getting home is obviously your main priority. Obviously. Well, it's one of your priorities. Maybe more of a guideline… It's definitely on your To-Do list somewhere! But first? Exploration!

Together with Japanese-American lifestyle brand Uprisers Lab and Zipangu, the first-ever J-Pop music festival to take place in LA, we have created two Japanese denim racing jackets to mark the upcoming launch of Forza Horizon 6. And now, fans have the chance to score them.

The aim with the drop was to create something that felt broken-in from day one. Both designs are built from upcycled Japanese selvedge denim. A custom laser-etched print layers in cherry blossoms, Mount Fuji, and JDM cars.

The Zipangu x Forza Horizon 6 Edition features reflective silver taping along the seams, designed to catch light at night. Inside, it includes a full Forza Horizon 6 lining and a purpose-built controller pocket. The zipper pull doubles as a collectible keychain.

Then there’s my version, the Sung Kang x Forza Horizon 6 Edition. It’s designed to hit different. It includes hand-sewn 3D cherry blossom appliqués and sashiko patches etched with game and culture references. Inside: a mechanic pocket, a controller pocket, and a snack pocket. LED tape runs through the seams – wireless, rechargeable, and activated by a switch.

To mark the launch, fans can enter for a chance to win one of ten Zipangu x Forza Horizon 6 Edition denim jackets or one Sung Kang x Forza Horizon 6 Edition denim jacket by following Xbox on Instagram and commenting on the official sweepstakes post with #SungKangFH6Sweepstakes.

^{No purchase necessary. Open only to legal residents of Xbox-supported regions (excl. Russia), 18+. Ends at 5:00 p.m. PT on June 28, 2026. See Official Rules at https://rules.xboxpromotions.com/SungKangFH6  for details.)}

It’s been a long time since we opened the doors for players to first experience Phasmophobia. Since its launch into Early Access in 2020, we’ve always been focused on defining what the game is at its core – a mix of cooperative investigation, unpredictability, and player-driven horror.

But as the game has grown over the years, we’ve finally reached a point where we feel especially confident in the game’s identity and where it’s heading. This confidence gave us the space to explore something new without losing what makes Phasmophobia what it is, and opportunities to surprise our fans with something other than a ghost event! ‘Phasmophobia by Alan Wake’ is a limited-time event in Phasmophobia, live on Xbox Series X|S from May 12 until June 2.

A limited-time collaboration felt like the perfect step for us, as it’s something special and memorable, but still very much Phasmophobia. When it came to choosing the right partner, Alan Wake 2 felt like the perfect fit. At Kinetic Games, we’re huge fans of the series – especially what Remedy Entertainment achieved with the sequel.

The tone, atmosphere and psychological edge of Alan Wake 2 aligns closely with what we try to create with Phasmophobia; both games focus on tension and the unknown, they just express them in different ways. Alan Wake 2 leans into narrative and psychological horror, while Phasmophobia has a more emergent experience that is shaped by player interaction – but at their core, both experiences are built around that same feeling of unease.

When we look back at the decision to work with Alan Wake 2 rather than the original Alan Wake, it was clear that the sequel was the right place to draw inspiration from. It pushes further into horror, with a darker atmosphere that really resonates with Phasmophobia’s players. It’s a great moment to celebrate where both of the games currently are, so this collaboration felt really warranted.

The collaboration itself came together very naturally, as both teams have a lot of mutual respect for one another. Once conversations started, it became clear that we shared a similar approach to horror and player experience. From there, ideas started flowing pretty easily, and it became less about “should we do this?” and more about “how can we make this as cool as possible?”

Rather than trying to merge the two games completely, we focused on bringing together elements that complemented our existing systems in Phasmophobia. The goal became enhancement instead of replacement, as Phasmophobia is built around the unpredictability of each investigation and the way players react in the moment – so we wanted to keep that very much intact. When players jump into the event, it should still feel like Phasmophobia, just with a different edge to it.

A lot of that comes through in the atmosphere. Alan Wake 2 does an incredible job of creating an environment that feels both oppressive and alive, and we wanted to capture that energy in this collaboration. Without going into specifics, we looked closely at how lighting, sound, and environmental storytelling could incorporate that tone in a way that fits into Phasmophobia’s investigations.

There’s a shift in atmosphere, something that feels familiar but just a little more intense and stylised. It’s still about investigating, communicating, and surviving, but the tone brings a different flavour of horror into the experience. Even players who’ve spent hundreds of hours in Phasmophobia should find something here that surprises them.

Even though this collaboration let us explore exciting new ideas, bringing another world into Phasmophobia wasn’t without its challenges. Balancing authenticity with gameplay was one of the bigger challenges for us, as we wanted to respect Alan Wake 2 and make sure anything introduced felt true to it, while also working with our own systems and mechanics. It was definitely an enjoyable puzzle to solve, especially with the support from the team at Remedy.

‘Phasmophobia by Alan Wake’ has been a major milestone for us, and opens the door to new possibilities for the future. We’d love to explore more collaborations like this if they feel like the right fit, as this has shown us how well it can work when there’s genuine alignment between both games.

Ultimately it always comes back to player experience and seeing how they react. Phasmophobia has always been shaped by its community, and the fans are incredibly perceptive when it comes to the details. Watching them pick up on the subtle shifts in the tone and atmosphere, including fans of Alan Wake 2, is something we’re really looking forward to.

It’s a moment where two worlds come together – and we can’t wait for players to step inside and experience it for themselves.

Phasmophobia (Game Preview)

Kinetic Games

☆☆☆☆☆ 3639

★★★★★

$19.99

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This game is a work in progress. It may or may not change over time or release as a final product. Purchase only if you are comfortable with the current state of the unfinished game. INVESTIGATE Immersive Experience: Realistic graphics and sounds as well as a minimal user interface ensure a totally immersive experience that will keep you on your toes. Unique Ghosts: Identify over 20 different ghost types, each with unique traits, personalities, and abilities to make each investigation feel different from the last. Equipment: Use well-known ghost-hunting equipment such as EMF Readers, Spirit Boxes, Thermometers, and Night Vision Cameras to find clues and gather as much paranormal evidence as you can. Find Cursed Possessions that grant information or abilities in exchange for your sanity. PLAY YOUR WAY Locations: Choose from over 10 different haunted locations, each with unique twists, hiding spots, and layouts. Game Modes: With 5 default difficulties and daily and weekly challenges, there are plenty of ways to test your skills. Teamwork: Dive in head first, get your hands dirty searching for evidence while fighting for your life. If you're not feeling up to the task, play it safe and support your team from the truck by monitoring the investigation with CCTV and motion sensors. Custom Difficulty: Create your own games to tailor the difficulty to your or your group's needs, with proportional rewards and come up with crazy game modes of your own! MULTIPLAYER Co-operate: Play alongside your friends with up to 4 players in this co-op horror where teamwork is key to your success. Play together: Phasmophobia supports all players together, play with your friends with any combination of input types. Cross-play: Play alongside your friends on other platforms. Full details on the latest status of the game, how you can give feedback and report issues can be found at https://kineticgames.co.uk/.

The Legend Resurgent: R-Type Dimensions III Lands on Xbox May 19

In the gaming world, true legends refuse to hit “Game Over.” We’re here to drive their return, resurrecting them with greater intensity, sharper detail, and a spirit that truly breathes—with a little help from our friends!

At ININ Games, we’re dedicated to reviving the classics you love from our home in Germany. Today, we have something special to share with the Xbox community. Get ready to return to the cockpit…

R-Type Dimensions III is officially coming to Xbox Series X/S on May 19, 2026.

A profoundly enhanced successor to the SNES masterpiece R-Type III: The Third Lightning, this project is a ground-up remake of one of the most technically impressive shooters in history. Rather than a simple sequel, this is a definitive, high-quality experience built to elevate a 16-bit icon for a modern audience.

The result is a faithful recreation that preserves the original’s haunting biomechanical aesthetic and strategic depth, while expanding the experience with new modes, refined systems, and features designed to take full advantage of today’s hardware capabilities.

The Story: Facing the Bydo Threat

Humanity faces annihilation by the Bydo Empire—a chilling techno-organic plague that consumes and corrupts everything it touches. Once a man-made weapon that spiraled out of control, the Bydo now launch invasions from a twisted dimension beyond our reality. To combat this peril, the Earth Space Corps has deployed the R-90 Ragnarok. As its pilot, you are humanity’s last line of defense. You must penetrate the heart of the Bydo domain and dismantle the empire before it consumes our world entirely. Get ready—the legend is reborn!

A Monumental Team Effort

This project stands as ININ Games’ most ambitious undertaking to date, investing heavily in bringing a legendary Japanese arcade experience into the modern era through an extensive and highly coordinated development effort. In a rare and exciting collaboration, the game is being led by a powerhouse team of experts—Inin, Irem and Tozai—making this a unique fusion of Japanese legacy and European engineering.

Those two key industry veterans anchor the project firmly within its original legacy. Irem, the legendary Japanese developer and the foundational architect of the R-Type series, is globally celebrated for revolutionizing the shoot ’em up (shmup) genre. Beyond mere gameplay, IREM defined a haunting “biomechanical” aesthetic—a grotesque, Giger-inspired fusion of flesh and machinery—that gave the Bydo Empire its distinctively chilling identity. This visual mastery was matched by their signature design philosophy: a relentless, precision-based, and high-difficulty experience that demanded tactical mastery of the iconic “Force” pod. Decades later, IREM’s pioneering spirit remains deeply embedded in the DNA of the franchise, serving as the gold standard for side-scrolling shooters.

Working to safeguard this prestigious lineage is Tozai Games, a specialized video game publisher and developer dedicated to ”building legacy with innovation and passion.“ Their mandate is the preservation and sophisticated modernization of gaming history. Acting as a vital bridge between the 16-bit era and the current landscape, Tozai serves as a custodian of legacy, often working in close collaboration with original creators and IP holders. Their mission transcends simple porting; they meticulously ensure that classic titles are faithfully adapted to leverage modern hardware—such as 4K resolution and improved frame rates—while carefully balancing the gameplay to remain accessible and engaging for a new generation of players without losing the original’s soul.

The project’s overseas contributors bring incredible technical and creative weight to the remake, now defining the rich, atmospheric sonic identity of R-Type Dimensions III by blending artistry with technology for high production value. Drawing on decades of multi-platform expertise, they channel technical mastery into revitalizing this legendary franchise with surgical precision, breathing new life into the classic series through meticulous craftsmanship.

What’s New in the Cockpit?

The game delivers a buttery-smooth experience with impressive upgrades like “Retro 2.0″ mode. You can jump straight in with clear instructions or team up for two-player co-op. A stage-selection system tracks your progress as you conquer levels, and players can seamlessly toggle between original and updated visuals. Whether you choose the classic score or the newly recorded soundtrack, this polished performance makes the legendary shooter feel remarkably fresh and more enjoyable than ever.

Pre-Order Available Now

Before the official digital release on May 19, 2026, R-Type Dimensions III can be pre-ordered in the Microsoft / Xbox Store. Whether you are a devoted nostalgist of the 16-bit era or discovering this biomechanical nightmare for the first time, prepare to relive a legend reborn for a new generation.

ありがとう and Dankeschön!

R-Type Dimensions III

ININ Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$34.99

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In the distant future, humanity faces its greatest threat: the Bydo Empire, a horrifying bio-mechanical life-form capable of corrupting and absorbing anything it touches. Although humans once created the Bydo as a weapon, the experiment spiraled out of control. Now the Bydo exist beyond normal space and continually attempt to invade human reality. After multiple wars and near-extinction events, the Bydo return once again—stronger, more adaptive, and far more aggressive. To counter this new invasion, the Earth Space Corps develops a cutting-edge fighter: the R-90 Ragnarok, a next-generation R-Type craft. As the pilot of the R-90, you’re deployed into hostile zones that warp between normal space and the twisted Bydo dimension. Your mission: penetrate deep into enemy territory, dismantle the Bydo’s core networks, and ultimately destroy the heart of the empire before it engulfs humanity completely… R-Type Dimensions III brings the intensity, precision, and creative enemy design of the arcade originals to a new generation. Every stage, boss, and projectile pattern has been rebuilt with high-end 3D graphics, enhanced animations, and richly detailed environments—while preserving the instantly recognizable atmosphere that defined R-Type’s identity. Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era. Features: – A fully remastered experience with completely reconstructed assets – Local co-op, enhanced with new scoring and survival mechanics – Customizable controls and quality-of-life features in the settings – 3D Camera settings (normal and crazy)

The wait is officially over. Outbound launches on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC today, and we finally get to trade our office chairs for a driver’s seat and take our dream camper-vans out onto the open road!

To help you kick off your journey, we’ve scouted the map and hand-picked the top landmarks you need to visit. Grab your gear – you won’t want to miss these!

The Fire Lookout

Perched atop the highest hill in the starting meadows, this iconic tower is likely the first landmark you’ll spot!

• Why Stop By: It offers a 360° view of the surrounding valley, making it the perfect spot to plan your next route. Don’t forget to check the interior for a terminal & download a blueprint to help upgrade your early-game workbench!

The Lighthouse

As you reach the coast, the Lighthouse stands as a beacon for all travelers. The views are fantastic, and it’s got that perfect salty-air atmosphere, but unfortunately the main light is busted!

• Why stop by: To get the light shining again, you’ll have to solve a clever environmental puzzle and craft some electronics to fix the broken bulb. A satisfying project & incredible views, perfect for a cheeky screenshot mode photoshoot? Sign us up!

Paws & Whiskers Lodge

This is arguably the most important stop on the map. Located right at the start of the cast, this lodge has a backyard full of dogs just waiting for a travel buddy.

• Why stop by: You actually get to adopt one! You can choose your favorite pup to join you in the van, and they’ll be your companion for the rest of the game. (Yes, you can pet them. Yes, they are the best.)

The Windmill

Imagine a mountain crowned by a massive windmill and surrounded by rows of bright tulips!

• Why stop by: Park up by the most vibrant tulips and explore the windmill, while enjoying the great views of the surrounding wheat fields. But here’s the twist: this mill doesn’t make flour. It grinds flower petals into the vibrant paints that can be used to colour your furniture!

Red Rock Rapids Kayak Club

Deep in the canyons, you’ll find this community hub for paddlers that will need your help in repairing the broken bridge!

• Why stop by: If you want to see how much the world changes as you travel, this is the place. Tucked between two tall waterfalls and on two sides of a lake that flows into a rushing river, the Kayak Club is one of the most fun places to explore!

Pack your bags! The road trip of the year begins today, so get your engines ready and prepare to find your home away from home. Outbound is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud as an Xbox Play Anywhere title, and will be playable day one with Xbox Game Pass. We’ll see you on the road!

Outbound

Square Glade Games

☆☆☆☆☆ 124

★★★★★

$24.99 $22.49

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Explore a colorful world and build your own cozy home on wheels. Craft workstations, and source energy from the sun, wind, or water. Upgrade and customize your vehicle, grow crops, and live sustainably off-grid with up to 4 players. Outbound is a cozy open-world exploration game set in a utopian near future. Start with an empty camper van and turn it into the home of your dreams – alone or together with your friends. Build and explore at your own pace. Collect materials, craft, and build in and on top of your vehicle with modular parts. Advance in technology and efficiently use energy to power your home. Explore Explore a colorful world in your electric camper van, powered by the sun, wind, or water. Discover iconic landmarks across diverse biomes. Build & Craft Build your moving base with a modular building system. Customize your vehicle with paint, decorations, and furniture to create your own perfect cozy place. Grow Create gardens to grow a variety of plants and mushrooms. Enjoy them fresh or cook delicious meals to stay healthy on the road. Best friends forever Adopt a new friend at the Paws & Whiskers Lodge who you can feed, pet, and train to help you. Play together Go on a road trip across diverse biomes and build your home on wheels solo or in co-op with up to 4 players online.

For years, Xbox and Discord have worked together to make it easier to connect, chat, and play together across devices. From bringing Discord voice to Xbox consoles to enabling live streaming directly to your Discord friends, we’ve been focused on meeting players where they already are and making gaming more social along the way.

We’re teaming up again as we continue to make Game Pass more flexible for players, bringing new benefits to both Xbox Game Pass and Discord communities.

Discord Reveals Updates to Discord Nitro, Now Including Xbox Game Pass

Earlier today, Discord shared updates to its Discord Nitro membership, introducing new features and benefits for its members. As part of that update, Discord Nitro now includes a starter edition of Xbox Game Pass where available, giving eligible members a new way to discover and play great games.

Discord has also rolled out updates that make it even easier to discover and jump into games included with Game Pass. When you see a friend playing something you want to try, whether in their game stream or Discord game activity, look for the ‘Play’ button and select ‘Xbox Game Pass’ to start playing.

For more details on what’s new with Nitro and how eligible Discord members can access Xbox Game Pass, check out Discord’s announcement here.

We look forward to hearing what you think.

Coming Soon: Discord Nitro Benefits for Xbox Game Pass Subscribers

Soon, eligible Xbox Game Pass subscribers will also receive Discord Nitro benefits as part of our ongoing partnership. This will start later this month.

Benefits will include:

• 250 Discord Orbs each month
• 1.2x extra Orbs when completing Quests
• Automatically applied Discord Shop discounts

We’ll keep working alongside Discord to bring players closer together. We’ll have more to share soon on how eligible Xbox Game Pass subscribers can access these Discord benefits. Stay tuned to our social channels and Xbox Wire for future updates.

A highlight for independent developers is having the creative control in the direction of the experience they want to bring to the player. It’s what makes indies such a unique facet of game development today.

Over the years, Remedy Entertainment has staked their claim as one of the most innovative game developers, delivering numerous high-quality games from the likes of Alan Wake, Control, and soon with Control Resonant. It’s here where things get exciting — Remedy will be publishing Control Resonant themselves and the ID@Xbox team has been helping support and guide them through this journey as they bring this game to the Xbox community. Part of that support has been to make sure that the game will support Xbox Play Anywhere at launch for Control Resonant.

Xbox Play Anywhere titles can be played across Xbox console, PC, and supported gaming handhelds at no additional cost, allowing you to pick up where you left off on your preferred device, bringing all your saves, game add-ons, and achievements with you.

To learn more about this journey, ID@Xbox’s Guy Richards spoke with Remedy’s Miika Huttunen, Mikael Kasurinen, and Anne-Marie Grönroos about the game’s diverse gameplay, support for XPA, and more.

You’re bringing Xbox Play Anywhere support to Control Resonant at launch. What does that unlock for players, and how has it shaped your approach to development?

Miika Huttunen, Senior Communications Manager: We want players to feel at home with Control Resonant wherever they choose to play. Our focus has been on making sure the experience feels great across platforms.

You’re self-publishing Control Resonant and working with ID@Xbox on this project. How does that partnership support the way you want to bring the game to players?

Huttunen: Yes, Remedy Entertainment is publishing Control Resonant ourselves, which is incredibly exciting.  It’s been amazing to see our company grow over the years and we appreciate all of the support from our fans and partners. Of course, the ID@Xbox team has been a tremendous group to work with as we get closer to the launch of Control Resonant. Their support and guidance has been such a positive aspect of the journey to bring this game to the incredible Xbox community.

We of course have many partners we work with, such as ID@xbox to try to make sure we land well on all platforms. Remedy has a long history with Xbox, so that always helps!

With more players spending time on handheld devices, you’ve worked to make Resonant Handheld Optimized. How have you approached making Control Resonant feel great in that format?

Huttunen: We want to ensure the game is great on all platforms and the best possible experience for players. Many of the moments in AAA games tend to really shine on big displays, but we of course realize that there are players on handheld devices. We take that into account from a performance and controls standpoint to ensure that those players get the best possible experience.

Is this the kind of game that could benefit from playing side-quests on handheld, and switching to the TV for major moments?

Huttunen: That’s an interesting question. I think it’s up to players to decide on what type of device they want to play, but it’s definitely great that you can play on one device and then continue on another.

Control Resonant takes the series in a new direction, from evolving combat to a new playable character. What drove those decisions, and how did you balance these new ideas with what fans loved about the original?

Mikael Kasurinen, Creative Director: I look at these two games as siblings, each standing on their own feet, with their own attitude and approach to the world. But it’s still the same shared world, in the middle of a new crisis. The stories in both games have the Faden siblings at the center; we just shift the perspective depending on which game you play. So, players shouldn’t worry about losing a connection to these characters and who they are. But to truly get to know them, you need to see their respective journeys through their own eyes.

This also lets us bring a fresh take on the world through quests, gameplay, weapons, and abilities. And it’s easier for new players to jump in: there’s no pressure to play the first Control before Resonant. They both work as their own experiences, each with a protagonist who’s a blank slate, ready to discover their fate. And if you want to expand the picture, nothing stops you from seeing the other side of the coin.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The first game effectively took place in a single (albeit very changeable) location – how has creating an entire city changed how you design exploration, combat, and more?

Anne-Marie Grönroos, Lead Level Designer: We have a bigger, more interconnected world. The open areas are bigger and more frequent than in the first game, which means we can show landmarks from further away, creating anticipation between seeing them for the first time and finally reaching them: many of our landmarks are created by paranatural situations that the player needs to deal with, so just seeing them in the distance already starts building up a mystery. Compared to being constrained inside the Oldest House, we can show several interesting things to pursue at once, giving the player more options for where to go and what to focus on next.

There’s a greater variety of environments and a mix of both indoor and outdoor locations, creating a bigger contrast between the two (versus going from a small office space into a bigger office space). We also get the contrast of regular New York against the paranatural. The paranatural feels stranger when it’s grounded by something familiar. The scale of the big events is and feels bigger when you see the city as a point of comparison.

We can show and tell stories of the FBC interacting with the civilian world and see the impact of the paranatural on the lives of the regular people. You can see how FBC operations work outside the Oldest House, before and during the current situation. We also have stories with no FBC connections at all.

The city environments provide a lot of opportunities for vertical gameplay. We had significant verticality in the first game, too, but now you are constantly switching between the rooftops and street level and below, feeling even more like a superhero than in the first game.

Between Control, FBC, and Resonant – and the major ways they all differ – it feels like this setting can support whatever kind of game you want to make. Do you see Control as a place for Remedy to experiment in ways it would feel less appropriate to do with other projects?

Kasurinen: Control is a versatile franchise. It can support a wide variety of experiences, but of course they need to feel like they belong and have a meaningful role to play in the larger scheme of things.

Each entry in the franchise has to push the world’s story forward. For instance, even though FBC: Firebreak was a departure in many ways, it conveyed events that happened during the lockdown of the Oldest House after the events in Control and, in its own way, set the stage for Control Resonant.

So yes, it can and should also be a place for experimentation, as long as we keep our eye on the ball and it has something meaningful to say.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

CONTROL Resonant

Remedy Entertainment

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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After years in confinement at the hands of the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC), Dylan Faden’s former captors are deploying him at the peak of a supernatural crisis. Charged with combating a mysterious cosmic entity as it alters fundamental aspects of our reality, Dylan must harness his new-found powers to take the fight to the myriad threats overwhelming Manhattan. Join Dylan in this sequel to the multi-award-winning CONTROL to explore the expansive zones of a city overrun by the corrupting influences of the chaotic Hiss and invasive micro-organism, the Mold, and other twisted paranatural threats. On the path to unlocking the full potential of his supernatural abilities Dylan will also seek out his sister, FBC Director Jesse Faden, as he bids to comprehend and contain the dangers that have spilled beyond the confines of the Oldest House to tear our world apart.

In the world of Two Point Museum, moving from dusting fossils to commissioning works of art might seem like a pretty big change in scenery – but that’s exactly what the next adventure has in store for our curators. As one of the most eagerly awaited DLCs, finally bringing an art museum to Arty-Facts felt like the perfect next step for Two Point.

One of the highlights of our DLCs is the challenge – and the creativity involved – in adapting a new location and curating the best experience for your museum guests. In Undee Docks, a brand-new museum location set in an industrial port, you’ll build and curate the very first Art Museum in Two Point County, helping to turn a rundown port town into a genuine cultural hub.

Through the Expedition feature, you’ll send your staff off on adventure, dispatching a team of (partially) trained experts to discover Famous Works of art. We’ve given the concept a little twist this time around, as players will be following in the footsteps of a Two Point legend, revisiting cherished areas from the Two Point universe while exploring Zara Fitzpocket’s sketchbook. Instead of a traditional map, you’ll uncover pages from the book, each filled with delightful illustrations and doodles.

Now, Expeditions are a well-loved feature by this stage, so while you’ll discover Famous Works through these adventures, the real fun begins in the Studio Room with commissions. This is the true highlight of the expansion, as for the first time, players aren’t just uncovering pre-determined exhibits, they’re commissioning original art. By setting up your Art Experts in this new space, you’ll select the medium and Emotion for them to use in creating a brand-new artwork. Whether it’s 2D art like paintings and portraits, or 3D pieces such as sculptures and statues, the possibilities for your art collection are virtually endless.

A Blank Canvas

You’ll curate your talent on inspiring expeditions, as staff return with fresh emotions to spark in your original art in the Studio Room. Through these feelings, your newly created artwork will shape your guests’ experiences; they may suddenly develop a love of clowns, and donate generously in their presence, or be so overwhelmed with Rage that they ignore price tags, embarking on a spontaneous spending spree in your Gift Shop while disregarding the ridiculous prices.

By harnessing Emotions, you unlock a new level of the guest experience, as these powerful effects can be curated to create specialised areas, whether your aim is to max-out guest excitement with Buzz, or rake in the cash by manipulating guest emotions to have them flood you with donations.

A Work of Art

Commissioning a new piece uses a clever system to craft original art, it selects bespoke, created layers, alongside a colour palette, all influenced with which Expert it is taking on the commission. This all happens under the hood; leaving you in suspense for the result. The team put a lot of effort into creating these layers, so you’ll see a variety of pieces, ranging from abstract blobs and splats (that invite your own interpretation) to more grounded art containing still-lives – all in the Two Point-y art style, of course. Things get really interesting when your Art Experts traits come into play; as, for example, one member of staff may specialize in drawing nothing but stick people.

Managing your museum isn’t all business – there’s plenty of room for creativity! And it’s not just the Studio Room where this creativity shines. Arty-Facts introduces a huge array of new options for players, from industrial décor to fit the port’s vibe, to bright, colourful elements reminiscent of childhood dreams, like giant crayons and splashes of paint.

A lot of love and effort went into creating new customisation options, with over ten new wallpapers and ten new flooring options, which are always community favourites. The cozy creatives out there can now pair their art pieces with the perfect colourful backgrounds, as the new coverings range from traditional patterns to trippy designs.

What Players Can Expect

Arty-Facts takes everything we know our fans love – engaging yet easy-to-understand mechanics, charming humour – and brings it to a fresh set of curation challenges and creative opportunities. Whether you’re discovering Famous Works, inspired by real-life art, or experimenting with commissions in the Studio, you’ll be shaping an art-gallery-stroke-museum (a gallery-um, if you like), that’s genuinely yours. So, are you ready to splash some paint and build a world-class art museum? 

Two Point Museum: Arty Facts is available on Xbox Series X|S now. Aspiring creative curators can try the DLC before they buy, playing the first act for free as part of the base game, or you can pick it up separately – with a 10% discount running for the first seven days.

Two Point Museum

SEGA

☆☆☆☆☆ 84

★★★★★

$29.99 $22.49

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Two Point Museum Includes: Design, manage and develop incredible museums 5 unique main museum locations to Two Point County: – Prehistory – Memento Mile – Aquarium – Passwater Cove – Supernatural – Wailon Lodge – Science – Bungle Wasteland – Space – Pebberley Heights 3 Pop up museums with set tasks and challenges Sandbox mode to build your very own MEGA MUSEUMS! 6 main exhibit types and 30+ sub categories of exhibits You’ll adventure through 5 different expedition maps with 100+ unique points of interest 200+ unique exhibits to uncover and fill your sticker book 350+ decorative items to make your museum uniquely you 18 guest types to meet and cater for …. including those meddling kids Unlock and manage all the museums in Two Point County! As fledgling curators, you have the task of designing and refining your very own museums to create the ultimate guest experience. Coordinate Experts on far-flung expeditions to discover new Exhibits, generating Buzz to entice droves of knowledge-hungry guests who will expect top info-tainment if they’re to leave impressed. This is all while you keep your Exhibits safe, rooms clean, staff happy… and children off the dinosaur bones. EXPLORING FOR EXHIBITS As Curator, the design and management of your expanding museum is in your hands! Send your team of partially trained Experts on Expeditions in search of rare and mostly well-preserved artefacts. When (and hopefully not if) your Experts return from their adventure, proudly display their fantastic finds in your museum. You’ll unlock new locations as you decide where the next adventure takes you, and complete a sticker book to document your journey as a souvenir of your discoveries. Your work doesn’t end there; Exhibit maintenance is crucial. While some Experts are gallivanting across Two Point County and beyond, you’re in charge of managing staff back home to ensure Exhibits and the museum stay in tip-top condition. If taking care of the carnivorous Chomper isn’t enough, there are also meddling thieves to watch out for. Thieves, and more frequently, children, are known for touching and grubbing up the displays, so make sure enough security is guarding your prized collection! DESIGN-OSAURS Get creative to design your museum layout your way! You have decorative freedom, so design thematic areas to guide your guests’ visit. Splash paint and lay carpet as you lovingly arrange each prehistoric fern, potentially melting iceman, and dinosaur remains wherever you see fit. Once you’ve created the perfect atmosphere, arrange guided tours with custom routes led by a charismatic Expert. Tours are a fantastic way to enrich your guests' experience. To keep guests enthused, showcase Exhibits with the highest Buzz – those that are top quality, provide ample info and beautiful decorations are likely to attract the most donations! GUEST-ERTAINMENT Guests know best! The different types of guests who will frequent your museum may have different interests, but they do have some things in common… they expect the place to be kept clean, have plenty of refreshments, ample toilets, and a gift shop filled with goodies. And, of course, they need to be dazzled with knowledge of your Exhibits, which are kept well-maintained… or else you could make them sick. Two Point County will bring a variety of guests to your museum, and they all hope to discover their new favourite Exhibit… From dino fanatics and botany buffs to haunted horror seekers, you’ll need to cater to their personal preferences to meet their needs. By exceeding their expectations, you can keep them engaged, leading to longer visits, increased donations, and glowing reviews!

Two Point Museum: Arty-Facts

SEGA

☆☆☆☆☆ 2

★★★★★

$10.99 $9.89

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Two Point Museum: Arty-Facts includes art, facts and artefacts. – A brand new museum location: Undee Docks – New expert type: Art Experts – An unexplored expedition map through Zara’s Sketchbook – 27+ Art Exhibits including Famous Works – New Gift Shop items – New themed Cafe items – Five new Interactive Art displays – New themed items and decorations – New Art Studio room to create original art pieces Now hiring for Art Experts to re-establish and re-imagine ‘Art’ for Two Point County in a brand new museum location: Undee Docks! As our new resident Art Expert, you won’t just be in charge of standing around looking pensive (although that is 70% of the role), you’ll also be responsible for establishing a brand new Art Studio in the museum, creating new works to invoke a broad range of emotions in guests to the museum gallery… a gallery-um as it were! Not only will this new gallery(um) feature Famous Works from Two Point’s greats, as our resident expert you’ll immerse guests in interactive experiences, alongside creating your very own original pieces, made right in the museum Studio, from sculptures to paintings. Experts will need an eye for detail to distinguish the genuine arty-facts from the geneuin-ish works you might find in the back of a Roach Burger car park. Your talent will be curated on inspiring expeditions, where you’ll (probably) bring back ideas and emotion ready to evoke in the medium of your choosing. Perks to the role mostly include a free beret, and hazard pay for the inevitable however, rare, paint-related incidents, and the salary expectations are set to the competitive industry rate of "mostly exposure". APPLY NOW!

Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in!

Subnautica 2 (Game Preview)

Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆ 130

★★★★★

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Subnautica 2 (Game Preview) – May 14
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure set on an all-new alien world, developed by Unknown Worlds. Play alone or with friends in 4-player co-op. Adapt to survive by building custom bases and crafting tools. Explore the unknown to uncover the mysteries hidden within the depths.

Outbound

Square Glade Games

☆☆☆☆☆ 124

★★★★★

$24.99 $22.49

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PC Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass

Outbound – May 11
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Explore a colorful world and build your own cozy home on wheels. Craft workstations, and source energy from the sun, wind, or water. Upgrade and customize your vehicle, grow crops, and live sustainably off-grid with up to 4 players. Outbound is a cozy open-world exploration game set in a utopian near future. Start with an empty camper van and turn it into the home of your dreams – alone or together with your friends. Build and explore at your own pace. Collect materials, craft, and build in and on top of your vehicle with modular parts. Advance in technology and efficiently use energy to power your home.

Black Jacket

Skystone Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Black Jacket – May 12
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Play Blackjack against the restless souls wandering the hellish afterlife. You play for their coin, and you’ll need lots of them to bribe the ferryman and escape. But watch your bet because this isn’t your regular game of Blackjack. The Blackjack-inspired rogue-lite deck builder where you gamble your way out of hell, supercharge your deck and play impossible combos.

Call of the Elder Gods

Kwalee

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Call of the Elder Gods – May 12
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

All is not well at Miskatonic University. Professor Harry Everhart tries to ignore the shadows flitting at the corners of his vision, while student Evangeline Drayton is haunted with impossible dreams of an artifact uncovered a decade ago. In their search for answers, the pair will uncover revelations more ancient than anyone could have imagined.

Directive 8020 Pre-order

Supermassive Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Directive 8020 – May 12

From the creators of Until Dawn and The Quarry, an all-new cinematic sci-fi horror adventure that blends intense survival gameplay with meaningful choices and a branching storyline. Earth is dying and humanity is running out of time. 12 light years from home, Tau Ceti f offers a small sliver of hope. When the colony ship Cassiopeia crash lands on the planet, its crew soon realize they are far from being alone.

For a limited time only, receive with every purchase: The Dark Pictures Outfit Pack, Additional Dark Pictures Collectibles, Cinematic Filter Packs, Digital Artbook and exclusive soundtrack.

NITRO GEN OMEGA

DESTINYbit

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$29.99

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Nitro Gen Omega – May 11
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Humanity has lost the war. The wastelands are now crawling with rogue AI and scavenging war machines. You and your mercenary crew fight to survive, taking on contracts from the last remaining cities built high above the wasteland Fly across a massive open world filled with settlements, machine lairs, quests, and unexpected events. Take on contracts, recruit new pilots, and shape your crew’s legend one battle at a time.

Snack and Quack: Duckling Steps (Xbox Series)

Afil Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$4.99 $3.99

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Snack and Quack: Duckling Steps – May 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Get ready for an irresistibly cute adventure in Snack and Quack: Ducklings Steps, a charming puzzle where you help a mother duck take care of her hungry ducklings. In peaceful, water-inspired environments, every move matters as you guide the little ones toward delicious pieces of bread scattered across the path.

Habitat Shapes: The Tropical Journey (Xbox Series)

Afil Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Habitat Shapes: The Tropical Journey – May 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Get ready for a relaxing and charming journey in Habitat Shapes: The Tropical Journey, a delightful puzzle where every piece finds its place in nature. Arrange adorable creatures and complete unique environments as you transform each board into a vibrant, living habitat. With intuitive and fluid gameplay, you can place pieces freely without complicated rules, creating natural and satisfying solutions. Just pick, rotate, and fit pieces together while enjoying a calm pace that rewards creativity and spatial thinking.

MILKY WAY TD SURVIVORS AUTOBATTLER

Desert Water Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Milky Way TD Survivors Autobattler – May 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Milky Way is a blend of real-time strategy, tower defense, autobattler, and survivors. Visit planets in the Milky Way galaxy and defend them from hordes of enemies. Develop your economy: mine stone with mines and gold with furnaces. Strengthen your defenses: use the resources you’ve collected to build towers. Towers come in two types: some summon warriors, while others attack enemies. Some summoned warriors are great for drawing enemies away and protecting other towers. Remember, clever tower placement is the key to victory.

Yomi 2

Sirlin Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Yomi 2 – May 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Yomi 2 is a fighting game in card form. Learn your character, practice combos, and read the opponent’s tendencies. Yomi captures the feel of fighting games such as Street Fighter and Fantasy Strike and was created by a lead designer of both. Cards represent your moves: attacks, blocks, throws, dodges, and abilities. For example, throws beat blocks. Manage your hand to keep your options open while also trying to build up the right cards to pull off a big combo.

Backrooms

Puppet Combo

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Backrooms – May 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

After having a normal day at the office, Terrence while traveling home inexplicably falls down to the Backrooms. A journey chronicling 7 days… Can Terrence escape this liminar horror phenomenon? Or will he be trapped within this place forever? Backrooms is a horror adventure game where you explore the liminal space of the Backrooms while you interact with strange and creepy characters. Explore the Backrooms, find the unexpected as you go into impossible spaces and see things you shouldn’t have seen.

Blockon (Xbox Series)

Paulo Pinheiro Game Dev

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Blockon – May 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Blockon is a minimalist puzzle game focused on strategy, planning, and precision. Your objective is simple: eliminate specific blocks and complete each level using the most efficient moves possible. Featuring 40 handcrafted levels with a progressive difficulty curve, Blockon introduces new challenges that require logical thinking and careful decision-making. Every move counts, and removing the wrong block can prevent you from completing the level.

Gallipoli

BlackMill Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Gallipoli – May 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

What began on mainland Europe, was never likely to end there… Prepare for relentless WW1 beach landings and desert warfare across the Middle Eastern Front in Gallipoli! Experience the varied battlefields of the front, including the Gallipoli and Mesopotamia campaigns. Land on the beaches of Gallipoli with the ANZACs to seize the Dardanelles, fight in the streets of war-torn towns to defend Ottoman-controlled soil, and charge to victory across no man’s land under the scorching sun.

Hidden Memory – Neko's Life

YAW Studios

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$4.99

Pre-order

Hidden Memory – Neko’s Life – May 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Hidden Memory – Neko’s Life is an invitation to unwind. More than just a logic puzzle, it is an emotional journey where you reconstruct the memories of a small stray kitten searching for a place to belong. Disconnect from daily stress and dive into a zen experience that blends a charming visual narrative with satisfying gameplay.

Journey of Johann: To The Sky

Xitilon

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Journey of Johann: To The Sky – May 14
Xbox Play Anywhere

Journey of Johann is an action-adventure platformer with puzzle elements. Make your way through levels and a boss with different challenges and obstacles. Collect goblets, secrets and beat time trials. Use your weapons as tools such as climbing, blocking hits, and defeating enemies. The game was designed with speedrunning in mind.

Menace from the Deep: Complete Edition

Feardemic

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Menace from the Deep: Complete Edition – May 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

Explore the grim world inspired by Cthulhu Mythos and collect memory fragments to uncover the secret society. Experience the gritty atmosphere through your multiple runs, upgrade your cards to shape unique strategies and most importantly – try not to lose your sanity.

RoadOut

DANGEN ENTERTAINMENT

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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RoadOut – May 14

RoadOut is a story-driven action RPG that combines twin stick action with rubber-burning driving mechanics. Explore a vast post-apocalyptic world in your car, then battle your way through puzzle-filled dungeons on foot. Work for hire, thrash rival gangs, and race for glory as Claire, a mercenary who survives by executing sabotage, delivery, and murder contracts in The Dead Zone.

Slime Jumper

Harold Villacorte

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Slime Jumper – May 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

A casual yet challenging 2D precision platformer that puts your skills to the test. Slime Jumper features a Jump-Only control system that delivers a fresh twist on platforming by limiting the player’s input to just two buttons for maximum simplicity and precision.

Tiny Lands 2

Hidden Trap

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Tiny Lands 2 – May 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Tiny Lands 2 brings finding the differences to the next level! Dioramas mix photorealistic daily objects in 3D, explore from any angle stunning visual scenes with a real sense of handcrafting, and enjoy beautiful experiences with a refreshing visual aesthetic to relax and chill.

Underling Uprising

Abylight Studios

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Underling Uprising – May 14
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Underling Uprising is a new take on classic “brawlers”. Enjoy Beat ‘Em Up gameplay mixed with inspirations from those vibrant ’90s cartoons. Fight across the world as the Underlings, a group of scientifically enhanced experiments, each with their own unique powers. You only have one mission at hand: Stop the mad scientist that created you!

Aery – Calm Horizon

EpiXR Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$11.99 $8.99

Pre-order

Aery – Calm Horizon – May 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

This game is an interactive game experience that is designed to relax your mind and soul. You jump into the role of a little bird, explore beautiful landscapes and collect magical crystals that mark certain landscapes. Because there are no enemies or any other danger in this game you will be able to lean back and enjoy the scenery and the sensation of flying. It is a great game for relaxing and calming down after an exhausting day full of hassle.

Bandits On West (XBOX SERIES)

PedroFStudio

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Bandits on West – May 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

After a group of bandits breaks out of prison, the sheriff must chase them down, restore order, and bring justice to the Wild West in this pixel-art platformer.

Countryside Farm Clues

Jolly Lobster Interactive

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Countryside Farm Clues – May 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Countryside Farm Clues is a cozy spot the difference game that turns peaceful farm life into a satisfying test of observation. At first glance, every scene looks perfect, but subtle changes are hidden everywhere, challenging players to slow down, focus, and spot what others might miss. With relaxing countryside visuals, quick “just one more” gameplay, and both timed and stress-free modes, it’s the perfect blend of calm and challenge. Players will care because it delivers that rewarding “I found it!” feeling again and again, whether they want to unwind or sharpen their attention to detail.

Dentist Bling

QubicGames S.A.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Dentist Bling – May 15
Xbox Play Anywhere

Treat your patients with different dental issues, from cavities to plaque buildup, and watch as their smiles transform under your expert care! Perform treatments under time pressure, and don’t forget about your customer’s comfort. If you drill too long in the teeth, the customer will be dissatisfied with your service! Pull out decaying teeth and replace them with shiny new ones. Change their shape to fangs or apply braces. Yes doctor, at your salon, your patients love braces! Don’t forget about your special bling diamond treatment. This is a fancy teeth salon after all!

Middle Evil: The Priest

Ratalaika Games S.L.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Middle Evil: The Priest – May 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

A righteous young priest arrives at a remote village in the Middle Ages to cleanse the local church from evil infestation. Take up your holy weapons to battle with skeletons, ghosts, vampires, and other invading demonic creatures. Get assistance from the villagers and the underworld alike, sing prayers, and work divine miracles. Can you survive 7 nights of onslaught and rid the church of demonic possession?

Pawbay

COMMANDO PANDA

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Pawbay – May 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

Slip into the paws of a mischievous little cat and turn a cozy seaside town upside down. In Pawbay, every alley, rooftop, shop, and secret corner is full of playful ways to stir up trouble. Sneak, climb, swipe, and pounce your way through a charming world where curiosity always leads to chaos. Better yet, you can enjoy the full adventure solo or with a friend in local 2-player split-screen co-op. The town may be lovely, but that will not stop you from becoming its most unforgettable little menace. With plenty of freedom to experiment, every prank becomes its own funny story.

Saccharine Echo

Xitilon

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Saccharine Echo – May 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

Scotland, 2020. Alice is a young woman struggling through a painful breakup. Hoping to distract herself with online shopping, she buys a vintage mirror; then whispers begin to echo through her flat. Soon, she discovers that a mysterious figure is trapped inside the mirror, and only she can help them break free by forming a deeper connection.

Slots & Daggers

Future Friends Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Slots & Daggers – May 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

Steady your blade – and spin! Slots & Daggers is a strange little blend of slot machine and fantasy RPG.  To make this game I combined a lot of things I deeply love – weird fantasy worlds, crude drawings of strange little guys, old school crunchy hiphop drum machines and addictive arcade games that go “pling pling pling” as they spit out little coins – with classic roguelike mechanics.

Solomon Snow: First Contact

Futuresalt Entertainment Ltd

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Solomon Snow: First Contact – May 15

Save your colleagues, planet and workplace! You are the first line of defense. If you try your best, you might not be the last. Rescue the survivors, fight your way to the roof and exterminate alien scum! No one said it’s going to be easy—and it won’t. Be smart, be quick, and be on your guard. Oh, and we hope you brought your puzzle-solving skills with you—you just might need them. Therefore, Mr. Snow, we sincerely hope you’re up for some alien murdering, maze exploring, team building and enemy portal closing-related activities today.

SUMMERHOUSE

Future Friends Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Summerhouse – May 15

Summerhouse is a small-scale building game and a love letter to the feeling of long lost summer afternoons. Craft a neighbourhood of tiny, beautiful lived-in homes in a variety of settings: the sea, the city, or the mountains. While there are some little secrets to uncover, there are no rules, and you can’t win or lose. Just chill out, build to your heart’s content and soak up the atmosphere.

Zumba World – The Marble Monster Adventure

EpiXR Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$5.99

Pre-order

Zumba World – The Marble Monster Awaits – May 15
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Zumba World – The Monster Marble Adventure fuses classic marble-shooter action with an explorable hub world! You play as a fearless dinosaur hero carrying colorful marbles in your snout. Dash across a central plaza strewn with glowing portals to four monstrous realms