Every Wednesday, dive into the Indie Select Hub — your gateway to a fresh, curated indie collection plus four themed spotlights that rotate weekly! You can always find this collection hub in the XBOX Store and on XBOX.com/IndieSelects.

Summer is here! That means vacations, pool days, backyard grilling, and, of course, mesmerizing indie games. And you’re in luck: the ID@Xbox team has handpicked five Indie Selects for July that are ready to light up your night like a sky full of summer fireworks. July’s Indie Selects showcase games with strong personality, rewarding progression, and distinct worlds that invite players to keep coming back. Grab your sunscreen, charge your controller, and dive into the full lineup of July’s Indie Selects. (in no particular order):

Mina the Hollower

Ever since the original DOOM blew minds in 1993, the series has always been about tempo. After the lightning-fast acrobatics of DOOM Eternal, DOOM: The Dark Ages carved out its own identity within the franchise by slowing down, giving the Slayer a shield and innovating a tankier, parrying, stand-and-fight style of combat. Its first major DLC, Revelations, expands upon that powerful-feeling foundation by adding more kinetic movement options back into the mix with the versatile new Chain Spear as the expansion’s centerpiece.

“It kind of plays like the culmination of 35 years of DOOM,” said Game Director and id Software Studio Co-Director Hugo Martin during a recent virtual event with both a video presentation and live Q&A. “It adds movement tech to Dark Ages combat, complete with a dash and grapple hook. We’re going to make the tanky Dark Ages Slayer fly. You’ll feel like a monster truck with a jet engine strapped to your back.”

Early in the Revelations story campaign, the Slayer’s shield is broken, and he acquires the Chain Spear to replace it in his left hand. Eventually the player will be able to swap freely between them (and some endgame skills even benefit from doing so in the heat of combat), but at first they are forced to use it, and Martin encourages players to stick with it, even if it doesn’t quite click at first, because its depth unfolds the more you play with it and unlock abilities: “There is a ton of skill expression in the DLC, and it’s all through the spear, so it’s worth your time and investment.”

The Chain Spear has a wide variety of attack modes, each of which has its own skill tree. It can stab, be thrown like a sniper shot, slam down like Eternal’s DLC hammer, and slash widely (breaking armor, killing fodder for resources, or parrying incoming melee and projectile attacks). “There is a ton of freedom and weapon tech to discover here,” according to Martin.

Perhaps most exciting are the movement options that the Chain Spear adds. The tip of the spear can be shot out on a chain like a grappling hook, pulling the Slayer in toward enemies or up through the air and around the environment. It builds on the Meat Hook attachment to the Super Shotgun in DOOM Eternal, but with more refined movement control and, most importantly, the freedom to pair it with any gun in your right hand.

In addition to pulling the Slayer in, the Chain Spear can also be used to Orbit, rotating around enemies up in the air, tethered by the radius of the chain while unloading gunfire into them like a furious little moon. Martin compared it to Z-targeting, which gamers of a certain age will remember as the innovative camera lock-on system developed for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and now common in games like Elden Ring, and is obviously very powerful in the context of a first-person shooter.

All of these abilities develop in complexity over the course of the 10 to 12 hours it will take to complete Revelations, which Martin said is larger than Eternal’s two DLC combined. That content comprises roughly 60% story campaign and 40% endgame, including an extensive hub area to scour for secrets between levels with Metroidvania-like exploration (including levels from original DOOM games, rendering classic designs with modern materials and effects). The endgame will have you going back through the campaign’s levels again with added challenges and puzzles, eventually leading to an uber boss and then master arenas for the ultimate test of skill, which will ask you to truly demonstrate mastery over every part of the Slayer’s kit in concert—including both the shield and the spear. All of the game’s existing difficulty sliders are also intact, which means that all of the DLC’s content is accessible to players of any skill level.

The Chain Spear sounds like an exciting additional to the arsenal for DOOM: The Dark Ages. Modern DOOM is all about how the different combat systems naturally flow into and support one another, and the versatility of the Chain Spear really embodies all their learnings from developing under that ethos for over a decade now. We’ll be zipping around and skewering demons with it soon when DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations releases on July 7 for XBOX Series X|S and XBOX on PC, with support for XBOX Play Anywhere.

DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations

Bethesda Softworks

☆☆☆☆☆ 23

★★★★★

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DOOM: The Dark Ages

Bethesda Softworks

☆☆☆☆☆ 4872

★★★★★

$69.99 $55.99

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BECOME THE SLAYER IN A MEDIEVAL WAR AGAINST HELL DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. In this third installment of the modern DOOM series, players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell. DOOM: The Dark Ages is a dark fantasy/sci-fi single-player experience that delivers the searing combat and over-the-top visuals of the incomparable DOOM franchise, powered by the latest idTech engine. STAND AND FIGHT As the super weapon of gods and kings, shred enemies with devastating favorites like the Super Shotgun while also wielding a variety of new bone-chewing weapons, including the versatile Shield Saw. Players will stand and fight on the demon-infested battlefields in the vicious, grounded combat the original DOOM is famous for. Take flight atop the new fierce Mecha Dragon, stand tall in a massive Atlan mech, and beat demons to a pulp with the newly enhanced glory kill system. Only the Slayer has the power to wield these devastating tools of mayhem. REIGN IN HELL Bound to serve as the super weapon of gods and kings, the DOOM Slayer fends off demon hordes as their leader seeks to destroy the Slayer and become the only one that is feared. Witness the creation of a legend as the Slayer takes on all of Hell and turns the tide of the war. DISCOVER UNKNOWN REALMS In his quest to crush the legions of Hell, the Slayer must take the fight to never-before-seen realms. Mystery, challenges, and rewards lurk in every shadow of ruined castles, epic battlefields, dark forests, ancient hellscapes, and worlds beyond. Armed with the viciously powerful Shield Saw, cut through a dark world of menace and secrets in id's largest and most expansive levels to date. https://eulas.bethesda.net/doom-the-dark-ages

In a traditional extraction shooter, a map is usually a fixed stage: you drop in, scavenge for supplies, dodge AI and real players, and try to make it out alive. What makes that loop thrilling is how much is on the line—the moment you’re taken down, every item you’ve scavenged and every piece of gear you brought in vanishes instantly. It’s that “one wrong move and you lose it all” tension that makes every extraction nerve-wracking. But for Delta Force’s new season, Team Jade wanted to ask a bigger question—what if the map itself became the protagonist of the operation?

For this new map, Team Jade used it to achieve something much harder: to completely reimagine what an extraction experience can be, across story, immersion, threat, and outcome. And it’s precisely because of that ambition that I sat down with two of the team’s most central figures—Delta Force Game Director Shadow Guo and Game Design Director Ricky—to talk about what this new map, AZ3, has really redefined.

“We know players won’t get excited over ‘just another map,'” Shadow says. “So this time, we weren’t building a map—we were rebuilding an experience. We don’t get such chances very often, and we wanted to spend it where it counts.”

Fantasy: An Operator Called In, and a Crisis on the Brink

What this map really wants to deliver to players is a very specific fantasy: you are a special operator, called in at the eleventh hour to enter a nuclear plant teetering on the edge of meltdown—to investigate, to intervene, and to make your choice before everything spirals out of control.

In the story, G.T.I. receives a tip from a mysterious source: a crisis is unfolding at the nuclear plant. There, players meet the key figure of this season—an elderly scientist. Through him, players learn that Haavk, with no regard for local safety, has been running dangerous experiments inside the plant, making the entire facility increasingly unstable. That’s why the old scientist reached out to G.T.I. to step in, hoping players can help shut down the reactor and save an Ahsarah in crisis.

“When you truly stand in this operator’s shoes, the story stops being just background,” Ricky says. “It becomes the motivation behind everything you do. You’re not here to run laps around a map—you walked in with a mission, and with the risk that comes with it.”

Immersion: A Map That Reacts

I was curious how a fantasy this “high-stakes and deeply immersive” actually gets realized within a single map. Shadow’s first answer was to make the map itself feel alive.

“Unlike the static extraction maps of the past, AZ3 changes in response to player action,” Shadow says. “Searching, firefights, pushing forward—any of it can trigger explosions, and leaks, and the look of the map shifts as the match goes on. More importantly, the reactor’s status is visible in real time the whole way through—players can always feel exactly how close this run is to spiraling out of control.”

That immersion also comes from a striking visual contrast. “Players have seen the human, cultural side of Ahsarah in Bakhsh, and Haavk’s most cutting-edge technology in Space City,” Shadow says. “So we wondered—if those ambitious high-tech projects failed, what would they leave behind?” The answer is this “modern ruin”: on one side, an open, almost eerie scrapyard where players fight among rusted vehicle wrecks; on the other, a decommissioned old nuclear plant—damaged during the civil unrest and hastily sealed off by Haavk—where contaminated waters and a spent-fuel storage area speak to the past. And at the very center stands Haavk’s own modern reactor building, home to the best loot on the map, and also its most dangerous and most contested ground.

The new operator, N-Two, also has a deeply personal connection to this nuclear disaster. “This map gets players thinking,” Ricky adds. “Is this kind of nuclear power a new beginning for Ahsarah—or the prelude to its destruction?”

“Put all of that together, and you’ll understand what we were after,” Ricky says, summing it up. “A dynamically changing environment, a high-contrast art style, an operator and a story woven deep into the map—they all share one goal: to make players feel this map is alive, that it genuinely reacts to every single thing you do.”

Threats: It’s Not Just Other Players Keeping You on Edge

A high-stakes operation needs threats that genuinely keep you tense—and in the Nuclear Plant, the danger goes far beyond other players. Remember, you’re breaking into the most critical facility of a high-tech corporation, so its security is armed to the teeth and ready for intruders. Haavk’s elite soldiers and mechanized units are stationed throughout, forming the most direct source of firepower pressure. But their role isn’t just suppression—among them are dedicated reconnaissance units built to monitor intruders, and some will even let out a deafening blare to forcibly expose your position and flush you out of hiding. Outmaneuvering these recon units becomes a compelling game of cat and mouse in itself.

“That said, I want to make one thing clear—this map’s difficulty is set to Easy and Normal,” Ricky says. “The threats have real depth, but we wanted this to be a map that’s very welcoming for new players to jump into and experience the full thrill of extraction—not one that scares them off.”

The threat that runs through the entire run, though, is radiation. It’s a mechanic players have to actively manage. As radiation builds up on you, the effects escalate stage by stage: from barely noticeable, to bleeding and pain with snow-like static creeping into your view, to fractures that hinder movement, and finally to the most severe stage—where high-energy particle flow heavily distorts your vision, negative effects pile up rapidly, and even painkillers can no longer hold them back. Players need to seek out decontamination rooms, or fight the Haavk guards stationed here and use their equipment to clear radiation. And that familiar Geiger-counter clicking you hear across the map is its own temptation: follow the sound to a special radioactive container, and you might walk away with rich rewards—at the cost of more radiation.

But what truly sends a chill down players’ spines is the boss—H1000. “The moment that melody starts playing, players should be on high alert,” Ricky says. Unlike the boss of any previous map, H1000 brings a relentless, serial pursuit—like falling into a time loop. Reshaped by brain-machine technology, he’s a complete Haavk humanoid weapon, with superhuman physical capabilities that let him dodge bullets, fire a tranquilizer dart, and close in step by step for a melee execution. “Every time you’re locked in a struggle with him, we wanted to capture that razor’s-edge feeling of clawing your way back from the brink,” Ricky says.

The Choice: Save It, or Run

All of these systems ultimately converge on a single question: how do you want this run to end?

Players can try to complete several landmark objectives inside the nuclear plant to successfully shut down the reactor and stabilize the situation; or they can fail—or simply choose not to deal with it—and watch the reactor head toward meltdown, throwing the entire match into a countdown to forced extraction. But here’s the truly interesting part—that ending isn’t in any one person’s hands. It’s decided by the combined actions of every player on the map that run. Some want to save it, some only want to loot and run, and some treat the chaos as their opportunity—so the direction of every match is full of uncertainty. You can never fully predict how a run will end, and it’s that uncertainty that lets this map deliver a fresh sense of adventure every single time.

“That’s what we mean by reimagining extraction,” Shadow says. “It’s no longer just ‘get in, grab the loot, get out.’ Your choices genuinely change how the run ends.” And that’s what this map most wants to leave players with: you’re not a bystander—you’re the one who, in the face of crisis, decides the outcome with your own hands.

Delta Force is now available for free on XBOX Series X|S. The AZ3 map arrives as the centerpiece of the new season, Meltdown, where players can also experience the new operator N-Two, alongside more updates this season.

Delta Force

TiMi Studio Group

☆☆☆☆☆ 4305

★★★★★

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Delta Force is back! The iconic series returns as the definitive free-to-play modern team-based tactical shooter, and featuring three distinct gameplay modes: – Warfare: battle the enemy across land, sea and air in truly epic 32 v 32 PvP combat, featuring a wide range of vehicles and unique tactical gear. – Operations: Delta Force meets the next generation extraction shooter as you deploy behind enemy lines with your squad, search for valuables, take on rival players, and extract before it’s too late. Alternatively, our PvE Raid mode offers challenging objective-based missions designed to push your squad to the limit. – Black Hawk Down: step into the boots of legendary Delta Force operators for this remake of the classic series campaign based on the gripping 2001 movie. We are committed to NO PAY-TO-WIN and development is driven by community feedback. Fair play is a top priority, and our dedicated G.T.I. security anti-cheat team ensures a fair gameplay experience by proactively targeting and removing cheaters. And remember… “No-one gets left behind”

MONOPOLY: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains is out tomorrow for XBOX Series X|S. A bold new twist on the beloved board game, you can experience cinematic moments as you move through iconic locations from the Star Wars galaxy. You can play online or through couch co-op in 2v2 or 3v3 competitive game modes. Dynamic GO Events can unleash game-changing effects across the board and shift the momentum of the game.

Character Ability Breakdown

There are also 28 iconic Star Wars characters, 14 heroes and 14 villains, each wielding a special, game-changing ability. Each hero shares their ability with a villain.

“It’s important these Abilities are distributed equally between both teams to balance the game better,” said Lola Guilldou, Senior Line Designer. “This gives each player equal footing when planning their team of Heroes and Villains and strategizing a counterplay against their opponent.”

Here’s the breakdown:

• Chewbacca’s Wookie Rampage, Reva’s Thirst for Revenge: Advance to next opponent and fight
  
• Leia Organa’s Rebellion Aid, Cad Bane’s Slight of Hand: When you pass an opponent, steal 100 credits
  
• Yoda’s Master and Mentor, Emperor Palpatine’s War and Corruption: Upgrade locations twice a turn
  
• Bo-Katan Kryze’s Justice Served, Count Dooku’s Sith Control: Spend 300 credits to send a random opponent to jail
  
• Finn Deserter’s Rebel on Duty, Boba Fett’s 2-6 Boost: Move 2 tiles forwards or backwards
  
• Jyn Erso’s Generous Contribution, Fennec Shand’s Crime Family: When you land on an ally location, earn double the resupply (rent) value
  
• Luke Skywalker’s Echoes of Hope, Darth Vader’s Imperial Judgement: Call in Wedge Antilles/a Storm Trooper to affect a location within 3 tiles
  

• Mace Windu’s For the Republic, Asajj Ventress’ Pride and Fear: In combat, allies throw one extra die
  
• Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Wise General, Kylo Ren’s Power of Darkness: During a GO event, reroll your dice if you failed the roll
  
• Padmé Amidala’s Diplomatic Endeavor, Dedra Meero’s Spy Network: Claiming locations costs 50% fewer credits for allies
  
• Rey’s Never Give Up, General Grievous’ I Wield Great Power: Enter combat with random opponent. Winner gains credits.
  
• Rose Tico’s Tech Support, Captain Phasma’s First Order Influence: Purchase up to 3 movement dice and roll them immediately
  
• Han Solo’s Charismatic Scoundrel, Aurra Sing’s Bounty Intel: Access the Cantina from your current position
  
• Ahsoka Tano’s Fulcrum, Darth Maul’s Victory or Death: In combat, purchase up to 3 extra dice for your roll

Dev-Recommended Ability Combos

While each of these abilities can have a significant impact on the game, building a team of iconic Star Wars characters whose abilities play off one another is a great way to control the board. Depending on what aspect of gameplay you want to focus on, here’s what Guilldou recommends:

If you want to focus on location acquisition:

• Make Padmé Amidala/Dedra Meero your cornerstone character, which reduces location cost by 50% for allies.
• Add Luke Skywalker/Darth Vader to call in an NPC to affect a location within 3 tiles and Master Yoda/Emperor Palpatine to upgrade a location twice in one turn.

To focus on winning Battles:

• Make Mace Windu/Asajj Ventress your cornerstone character, enabling one extra die throw for allies.
• Add Chewbacca/Reva or Rey/General Grievous to trigger extra Battle opportunities.

To focus on board movement (and triggering Go Events):

• Make Rose Tico/Captain Phasma your cornerstone character to immediately purchase and roll up to 3 movements dice.
• Add Finn/Boba Fett to move 2 tiles in either direction, or add Chewbacca/Reva to advance to next opponent (this will trigger a Battle).

To frustrate your opponent’s plans with jail:

• Make Bo-Katan Kryse/Count Dooku your cornerstone character, allowing you to send a random opponent to jail for 300 credits.
• Add Han Solo/Aurra Sing to your team, allowing you to access the Cantina from your current position. From the Cantina, you can purchase an option to send a player to jail.

To focus on acquiring credits:

• Make Leia Organa/Cade Bane your cornerstone character, allowing you to steal 100 credits whenever you pass an opponent.
• Add Jyn Erso/Fennec Shand to earn double the resupply value when landing on an ally location; Padmé Amidala/Dedra Meero to reduce location cost by 50%; or Rey/General Grievous to enter Battle and win credits.

There are so many character ability combinations to try, and we can’t wait to see what you come up with. Play MONOPOLY: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains on XBOX Series X|S starting tomorrow!

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Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains

Ubisoft

☆☆☆☆☆ 28

★★★★★

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Pre-order now and unlock two unique in-game dice skins inspired by iconic Star Wars characters: Jawa and Clone Trooper. Assemble your team, build your roster of iconic Star Wars characters, and battle with your friends and family for control of the galaxy as you move across storied planets and locations. Choose from a wide array of Star Wars heroes and villains, each with their own unique abilities. Whether you're teaming up with Luke Skywalker or unleashing Darth Vader, every match is packed with team strategy, surprises, and classic Star Wars moments. No two battles unfold the same way, the fate of your team is yours to shape! STAR WARS MEETS MONOPOLY® Step into the Star Wars galaxy with a bold new twist on MONOPOLY. Experience iconic cinematic moments while competing with family and friends across iconic locations from every era of the saga. PLAY AS A TEAM, WIN AS A TEAM Team up with your friends and family through online play or couch co-op and experience MONOPOLY like never before with 2v2 and 3v3 competitive game modes. With endless team compositions, the game transforms classic competition into a fun strategic showdown. ASSEMBLE YOUR ICONIC STAR WARS TEAM Each character brings distinct hero abilities, allowing you to shape your team’s composition and lead your team to victory. Command legends like Darth Maul and Princess Leia, each with game-changing skills that turn the tide in your favor. COMMAND THE DICE, CONTROL THE BOARD The game can change with every roll as properties change hands in an instant. Dynamic GO events unleash game-altering twists and shift momentum rapidly, making each turn critical and victory uncertain until the final turn. A NEW ADVENTURE EVERY MATCH With action-packed matches, evolving team strategies, and tons of unlockable cosmetics, no two games are exactly the same. Experiment with different heroes to assemble the perfect team. There's always a reason to jump back in for one more round. Pre-Order Bonus – Set of Dice

Seven scars, two worlds, one legend: The Savior of the Century’s End descends upon South Town

First announced at AnimeJapan 2026, one of the world’s largest anime events, the collaboration with “Fist of the North Star: HOKUTO NO KEN” reaches its climax as Kenshiro joins FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves as the final Season Pass 2 DLC character.

Kenshiro

Voice Actors: Clayton Alexander (EN), Shunsuke Takeuchi (JA)
Post-apocalyptic savior with seven distinctive scars carved onto his chest. As sole successor to the ultimate assassination art, Hokuto Shinken, he treads a perilous path; indeed, a dangerous yearning for Hokuto Shinken by forces unknown is what calls him to the South Town in the first place. To the weak, lost, and broken, he extends a helping hand; to those who prey on them, he metes out merciless justice.

Here are some of his moves!

Finger Snap of Emptiness

A move that instantly strikes multiple channeling points on the opponent’s head with rapid finger flicks.

It allows Kenshiro to advance on the opponent while attacking, and the Heavy and REV versions pass through the opponent entirely—use this to pressure them from both sides.

REV versions of special moves and REV Blows can inflict the Channeling Point status on hit, so look for every opportunity to land them.

Hokuto Hundred-Kick-Rush

A move that strikes multiple channeling points on the opponent’s upper body with rapid kicks.

The forward step into the kicks makes this a highly combo-friendly tool.

When used against an opponent in the Channeling Point status, REV versions of special moves and REV Blows will change the way they react when hit — aim to use REV Accel in your combos to make the most of this.

Hokuto Soaring Split Kick

A move that launches the opponent into the air with a powerful strike, then follows up with a godspeed kick to continue the assault mid-air.

Use this as an anti-air option against incoming opponents.

The Heavy and REV versions can be braked on the first hit — depending on the situation, you can either follow up after braking or let the full move play out and take advantage of the Channeling Point status.

Celestial Destruction

A secret art of Hokuto Shinken that, from a special stance, fires a burst of concentrated fighting spirit at the opponent without making physical contact, striking channeling points arranged in the shape of the Big Dipper.

The Heavy and REV versions leave Kenshiro at an advantage even on block, and an additional input fires another burst for a follow-up attack.

Easy to incorporate into REV Accel, this versatile move works well in both pressure situations and full combos.

Two-Fingered Intercept

A move that catches projectiles such as arrows and crossbow bolts between the index and middle fingers, then hurls them back at the opponent.

While Kenshiro has no projectiles of his own, he has tools to counter them — including this move and Extreme Airflow — so make sure to use them wisely depending on the situation.

Hokuto Fist of Penitence

A move that drives deep into a channeling point on the opponent’s temples, forcing them to reflect on their own sinful ways.

The standard version inflicts the Channeling Point status; if the opponent is already in Channeling Point status, it stuns them on the spot. The Redline version forces a stun regardless of whether the opponent is in Channeling Point status.

Use it at the right moment to land a decisive combo and make your opponent truly regret their choices.

Hokuto Hundred-Fist Rush

A devastating barrage of countless precision strikes unleashed in an instant, targeting the numerous pressure points scattered across the opponent’s head and upper body from every blind angle.

The sheer speed of the punches is so overwhelming that it sends the opponent flying into the air.

This move can only be activated under limited conditions, but its power reflects that restriction — land it decisively to knock the opponent down for good.

* All in-game footage displayed is work-in-progress. Design and specifications are subject to change.

Join the Fight in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves!

If you’re ready to jump in, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves is now available in a Standard Edition format, giving you access to all 17 base roster characters and all game modes at an affordable price.

Season Pass 1 is also available as a separate purchase, adding five additional fighters: Andy Bogard, Ken, Joe Higashi, Chun-Li, and MR.BIG

Season Pass 2 features six characters in total, completing the Season 2 lineup: Kim Jae Hoon, Nightmare Geese, Blue Mary, Wolfgang Krauser, MR. KARATE, and the newly announced Kenshiro from “FIST OF THE NORTH STAR.” Season 2 is now complete with all six fighters available.

For players looking for the complete package, the Legend Edition bundles the base game with both Season Pass 1 and Season Pass 2, giving players access to all 28 characters. Whether you’re a newcomer or a longtime fan, the Legend Edition is the ultimate way to experience everything FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves has to offer.

* Season Pass 1 and Season Pass 2 are sold separately.

FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves – Legend Edition

SNK CORPORATION

☆☆☆☆☆ 138

★★★★★

$49.99 $29.99

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* The main game and each content included in this product are also available as stand-alone products. Please be careful when purchasing. Contents Base game Season Pass 1 – Andy Bogard – Ken, additional stage – Joe Higashi – Chun-Li – Mr. Big, additional stage Season Pass 2 – DLC Character 1 "Kim Jae Hoon", additional stage (Available Now) – DLC Character 2 "Nightmare Geese" (Available Now) – DLC Character 3 "Blue Mary", additional stage (Available Now) – DLC Character 4 "Wolfgang Krauser", additional stage (Available Now) – DLC Character 5 "Mr. Karate", additional stage (Available Now) – DLC Character 6 "Kenshiro" (June 2026) – Additional stages * Release date estimates are current at the time of publication.

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!

RV There Yet?

Nuggets Entertainment

☆☆☆☆☆ 349

★★★★★

$7.99 $6.39

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RV There Yet? – June 30
Game Pass / Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play Anywhere

A co-op adventure about driving your Recreational Vehicle home. You and your buddies are on your way home from a relaxing vacation but are forced to take an alternate route. Get your RV through the back country and find the exit to Route 65.

Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains

Ubisoft

☆☆☆☆☆ 28

★★★★★

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Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains – June 29

Assemble your team, build your roster of iconic Star Wars characters, and battle with your friends and family for control of the galaxy as you move across storied planets and locations. Choose from a wide array of Star Wars heroes and villains, each with their own unique abilities. Whether you’re teaming up with Luke Skywalker or unleashing Darth Vader, every match is packed with team strategy, surprises, and classic Star Wars moments. No two battles unfold the same way, the fate of your team is yours to shape!

EA SPORTS College Football 27 Deluxe Edition

Electronic Arts

☆☆☆☆☆ 308

★★★★★

$99.99 $89.99

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EA SPORTS College Football 27

Electronic Arts

☆☆☆☆☆ 312

★★★★★

$69.99 $62.99

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EA SPORTS College Football 27 (Early Access) – July 2
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S

In EA SPORTS College Football 27, step into the modern era of college football where personal ambition meets program pride. Engineer your team with Dynasty Blueprint, take on new positions with deeper customization in Road to Glory, and play as your favorite mascots in Mascot Mashup while immersed in the iconic traditions and pageantry of game day.

EA SPORTS MVP+, EA PLAY and Game Pass Ultimate members get 7 days of early access to the game before full launch on July 9.

Bunny Pit Stop: Vegas Rush (Xbox Series)

Afil Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$4.99 $3.99

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Bunny Pit Stop: Vegas Rush – June 30
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S

Take control of a mechanical pit crew bunny and tackle clever challenges where every move matters. Push toolboxes through busy pit lanes, organize limited space with precision, and line everything up perfectly with flat tires scattered around the track. It sounds simple… until tight corridors, obstacles, and tricky layouts turn every stage into a true test of logic.

Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands

Deathbulge, Five Houses LLC

☆☆☆☆☆ 1

★★★★★

$19.99

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Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands – June 30
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere

Melt a face, slap a bass or kiss a drum in this RPG about three idiot musicians. Praised for its refreshing take on the JRPG genre. Upon signing up to a perfectly normal battle of the bands contest for a bit of fun, Faye, Ian and Briff are cursed with an unusual power and find themselves sealed to a horrible fate. Surely there’s a way to get out of it, there has to be! Even if it means… *shudder* working together.

Momento

Silver Lining Interactive

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$19.99 $16.99

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Momento – June 30
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play Anywhere

Momento is a cozy room decorator with a twist: the objects you choose will alter the course of the story! Decorate your room, choose which items are important to you, and discover how these choices play out over the course of a lifetime.

Murky Divers

Embers

☆☆☆☆☆ 11

★★★★★

$9.99

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Murky Divers – June 30
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / XBOX Play Anywhere

Dive with a team of up to 8 to the bottom of the ocean. Your mission: Remove all corpses from Pharma Corps’ abandoned labs. Erase any evidence of their failed experiments. Unlock diving suits by completing missions or participating in activities, adding style and to your underwater adventures.

Clarity: The Seven Demons of Vanguardia

Eastasiasoft Limited

☆☆☆☆☆ 1

★★★★★

$9.99 $7.99

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Clarity: The Seven Demons of Vanguardia – July 1
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery / XBOX Play Anywhere

Slay demons to avenge your fallen father in side-scrolling action platforming style! When a boy’s father is suddenly slain by a terrifying lightning demon, he courageously sets out on a quest of vengeance. Take the role of this young hero as he learns to gather and wield powerful demon magic known as Clarity. Run, jump, air dash and swing your sword as you traverse 7 worlds in side-scrolling style, slaying lesser demon spawn and avoiding treacherous traps to reach the boss of each unique stage!

Mayor May Knott

Ravenous Images

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Mayor May Knott – July 1

A creepy-cozy 3D adventure game about fixing up a haunted ghost town, meeting weird creatures, and listening to ridiculous music! Initially, the shy May runs in fear from the monsters lurking about! But as you explore the town, solve puzzles, play minigames, and fix up houses and buildings, May becomes more confident and can meet the monsters that scared her before.

Tallowmere (Xbox)

Ocean Media

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$6.99

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Tallowmere – July 1

Indulge Lady Tallowmere. See how far through her lovingly violent dungeons you can delve in this 2D indie action roguelike-inspired platformer. New rooms are procedurally generated every time you play, meaning you’ll have to be on your guard for every randomly-placed enemy, elite, boss, and treasure chest you’ll come across.

HYPERWIRED

Entalto Publishing

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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HYPERWIRED – July 2
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Space has plunged into darkness. You are the last spark. HYPERWIRED is a frenetic 2D pixel-art roguelike shooter where your own life-support system is your greatest limitation. Pilot through procedurally generated sectors, dodge bullet-hell chaos, and face colossal bosses. But remember: your energy is finite. To survive, you’ll have to plug in.

Bone Marrow 2

Desert Water Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Bone Marrow 2 – July 3
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S

Bone Marrow 2 is a tactical 2D top-down puzzle game inspired by 2048 mechanics. Instead of numbers, you combine survival resources: food increases health, weapons boost attack, and armor increases defense. By merging identical items, you create stronger versions and decide what to develop next. Your task is to cleverly combine resources and prepare the heroes for the coming night, where any mistake can cost a life.

Independence Day Festive Finds

Jolly Lobster Interactive

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Independence Day Festive Finds – July 3
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S

Independence Day Festive Finds is a patriotic spot the difference game that transforms lively 4th of July celebrations into a fun and satisfying test of observation. At first glance, every scene looks picture-perfect, but hidden differences are scattered throughout fireworks displays, backyard barbecues, parades, and star-spangled parties, challenging players to slow down, focus, and catch every detail.

In Fair Spirits

Ratalaika Games S.L.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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In Fair Spirits – July 3
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery

In the distant past, Edmund lived a quiet life with his father and his younger sister, Leofe. Edmund wanted nothing more than to protect his sister… But, despite Edmund’s best efforts, their relationship crumbled. Now, almost one thousand years in the future, Edmund has been reincarnated in the same sleepy English village of Fenchapel. He’s still grappling with painful memories of his younger sister, who perished centuries ago, in this slice-of-life boys love visual novel.

Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence

DevilishGames

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$8.99

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Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence – July 3
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S / Smart Delivery

William is a young writer in search of his first literary success. He travels to a distant abbey, shrouded in a vow of silence. Among thick stone walls and unspoken secrets, William slowly immerses himself into the life of the abbey and its silent inhabitants. What begins as a search for inspiration soon turns mysterious, leading William to uncover not just a story to tell, but a secret that was never meant to be discovered. Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence is a classic 90s-style point & click adventure featuring dark, detailed pixel art, environmental puzzles, and a deep narrative with touches of black humor.

Swamp TD 2

EntwicklerX

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Swamp TD 2 – July 3
XBOX Play Anywhere

Swamp Defense 2 is a classic tower defense game with unique weapons and monsters as enemies for any beginner or defensive specialists. Fight countless enemies with a huge selection of gun turrets (in the form of comic heroes) and additional helpers (mines, air support, block wall) on more than 60 maps. Earn coins to obtain improvements in the integrated shop system and to buy new towers.

Tanky Tanks – Reloaded

EpiXR Games

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$4.99

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Tanky Tanks – Reloaded – July 3
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S

It’s fast. It’s fun. It’s addicting. Deafest the enemy tanks while dodging their deadly bullets. Improve your aim and maneuvering skill while war itself is trying to end your adventure. Level by level the enemy’s tanks get faster, smarter, and deadlier. Can you make it to the end and defeat their leader?

The Legend of Fireball

QubicGames S.A.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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The Legend of Fireball – July 3

Aim your shot, release the flame, and blast through anything that stands in your path! In The Legend of Fireball, you begin as a young fireball fighter training in an ordinary room, breaking simple objects to build your strength. Home appliances, computers, motorcycles, cars, massive buildings – every target brings you closer to true fireball mastery.

Zaxoid

M80 Games Inc.

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

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Zaxoid – July 3

Face an alien onslaught in Zaxoid, an adrenaline-inducing, twin-stick mayhem shooter! Defend the galaxy from relentless invaders by upgrading your ship or fortifying your city with strategic choices that make every run unique. Wield dual joysticks for precision chaos, transform into tank mode to repel surface invasions, and protect your population. Intense gameplay that takes you back to the golden years of gaming.

Effective August 1, 2026, we will be updating prices worldwide. The price of XBOX consoles will increase by US$100 for 512 GB models and US$150 for 1 TB models. We will also be sunsetting our 2 TB model.

Last October, we increased XBOX console price by $20-$70 in the U.S. We hoped another price increase would not be necessary, and we have spent the last several months working with suppliers on options. Unfortunately, console storage and memory prices have increased by more than 2.5x and we expect another doubling by the fall of 2027. The entire consumer electronics industry is struggling with the current components crisis, but the effects are particularly hard on consoles. Unlike phones, computers, speakers, and other consumer devices, consoles are typically not sold at a profit, but instead for less than they cost to make.

Today we are also sharing programs to make XBOX consoles more accessible:

• Buy Now, Pay Later: We’ve made it easier for players to use Buy Now, Pay Later options on eligible XBOX hardware purchases through Microsoft Stores, making it possible to break up your payment into predictable short-term, interest-free installments.
• Interest Free Financing: We are working with partners to let players purchase eligible XBOX hardware at 0% APR financing for up to 12 months, giving players more flexibility with lower monthly payments and more budgeting control.

• Previously Played Consoles: We are working with retail partners on new programs to provide previously played consoles at lower prices. Players who are ready to upgrade or no longer use their console will be able to trade it in with participating retail partners for cash or store credit. Those consoles will then be made available at lower prices for players.
• Certified Refurbished Consoles: XBOX Certified Refurbished Consoles are available at Microsoft Stores for up to US$100 off MSRP.

XBOX Series S remains the lowest-cost way for console players to enjoy the biggest hits this year, including Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Gears of War: E-Day, Grand Theft Auto VI, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Madden NFL 27.

Payment options vary by region. Credit provided by third parties. Subject to status and eligibility. Terms apply.  

Relax and renovate, battle your way through a brutal fantasy adventure, or chase the perfect lap with Free Play Days! House Flipper 2, Blades of Fire and Assetto Corsa Competizione are available this weekend for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday, June 25 until Sunday, June 28.

How To Start Playing

Scroll down and find and install the games on each of the individual game details page on XBOX.com. Clicking through will send you to the Microsoft Store, where you must be signed in to see the option to install with your XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential membership.

To download on console, click on the Subscriptions tab in the XBOX Store and navigate down to the Free Play Days collection on your XBOX One and XBOX Series X|S.

Keep The Fun Going

Purchase the game and other editions at a limited time discount and continue playing while keeping your Gamerscore and achievements earned during the event! Please note that discounts, percentages, and title availability may vary by title and region.

Free Play Days (Game Pass Membership Required)

House Flipper 2

Frozen District

☆☆☆☆☆ 396

★★★★★

$39.99

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House Flipper 2
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S
Clean your worries away with this relaxing renovation simulator! Buy, fix, sell, and become a local legend. Or grab your power tools and build anything from scratch! With the online 2-4 players co-op mode, you can play both House Flipper 2 in sandbox and story mode together.

Blades of Fire

505 Games

☆☆☆☆☆ 157

★★★★★

$39.99 $29.99

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Blades of Fire
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S
Are you ready to Forge Your Legend? For a limited time, enjoy 25% off Blades of Fire, the latest dark fantasy adventure from the team at MercurySteam. You play as Aran de Lira, the son of the King’s Ward Commander. Get ready to embark on an uncertain mission where forging weapons is more than just a skill, it’s the key to survival and success. With the recent launch of Version 2.0, get ready to experience NG+, Photo Mode, and more. There’s never been a better time to join!

Assetto Corsa Competizione

505 Games SpA

☆☆☆☆☆ 821

★★★★★

$39.99 $9.99

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Assetto Corsa Competizione
Optimized for XBOX Series X|S, Smart Delivery
Experience the thrill of the realistic driving experience in Assetto Corsa Competizione for FREE as part of Free Play Days. With incredibly highly detailed cars and circuits, you can experience driving freedom in the most realistic way thanks to the advanced physics engine developed by award-winning Kunos Simulazioni! Play free and then save 75% on Assetto Corsa for a limited time only.

Don’t miss out on these exciting Free Play Days for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members! Learn more about Free Play Days here and stay tuned to XBOX Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest XBOX gaming news.