Next Week on Xbox: New Games for May 19 to 23

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for May 19 to 23
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 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!
RoadCraft – May 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
You run a disaster recovery company, specializing in restoring sites devastated by natural disasters. Many tasks await you to restart the local industry: clearing debris, replacing faulty equipment, rebuilding roads and bridges damaged by weather, and much more! With your vehicles, choose carefully your itinerary through abandoned factories, submerged dams, or out-of-service solar fields.
Cipher Monk – May 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
A relaxing number puzzle game inspired by a brilliant but forgotten number system used by Cistercian monks in the 13th century. Unlike any other numerical challenge you’ve seen before, Cipher Monk invites you to think differently — to decode, rotate, and arrange mysterious ancient symbols that represent numbers from 1 to 9999.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – May 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Step into this slow-life RPG where you can freely switch between 14 unique jobs, so called “Lives,” and enjoy a carefree life in a fantasy world. Fish, cook, shape the island to your liking, or team up with friends to battle monsters across the vast world. It’s up to you to choose what kind of life you’ll live!
Kittens and Yarn is a minimalist puzzle game where you untangle yarns by swapping pieces. Enjoy relaxing gameplay with no scoring, timer, or pressure. Progress through unique levels that grow more challenging. Experience a great soundtrack with music and effects designed for optimal enjoyment.
Knight’s Night! – May 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
The kingdom is in danger, and power has fallen into the hands of an evil wizard! Now it’s up to you to save the land from certain destruction. Run, jump, dash, avoid traps and hop on the heads of enemies as you explore forests, caves, perilous ruins and more. Knight’s Night! is a retro precision platformer presented in 1-bit black-and-white style, featuring fluid pixel art animation and super-tight controls.
Knock on the Coffin Lid – May 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
In Knock on the Coffin Lid you wake up in a cold crypt a thousand leagues from home, devoid of memories of what has happened, and in the company of an enigmatic stranger. To return lost memories you will have to examine the dark secrets of your own death, form unexpected alliances and carefully plan your route.
One Button Games 5-in-1 Vol. 2 – May 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
You are constantly moving up and down. Your goal is to shoot all the enemies that are coming from the sides of the screen. When the enemies reach the middle of the screen they will go up or down depending on your current position. Press a button to change your direction and shoot sideways. Hold a button to charge and shoot in all four directions.
Shy Cats Hidden Tracks – Vol. 2 – May 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
The cutest choir in the world is back! Three new cities, three new songs, and hundreds of new hidden kittens! Combine hidden objects with a music creator and take the role of the maestro in this adorable orchestra!
Aurole – Wings of Hope – May 22
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
At sonic speeds, Aureole – Wings of Hope takes platforming to the skies! Join Ramila and Ryleth on their crusade to reclaim their home from demonic forces in this unique physics-based side-scrolling game.
From the award-winning studio MercurySteam, comes a new action-adventure where you forge your own weapons and face fierce enemies in a unique combat system. You are Aran de Lira, firstborn of the King’s Ward. The newly crowned Queen Nerea has cast a spell that turns steel into stone. Only her army of abominations wield the divine metal against which other blades shatter. Join Aran de Lira on his journey to find the real purpose of his fate!
Cookie Clicker – May 22
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Cookie Clicker is a game about making an absurd amount of cookies. To help you in this endeavor, you will recruit a wide variety of helpful cookie makers, like friendly Grandmas, Farms, Factories, and otherworldly Portals. Cookie Clicker was originally released in 2013 but has been very actively developed since then. If you played it before, try it again to see all the new features!
Deliver At All Costs – May 22
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
The year is 1959. A time of rock ‘n’ roll, polka dot dresses and the ever-looming dread of nuclear annihilation. Step into the shoes of Winston Green — a down-on-his-luck courier with a fiery temper and a mysterious past — as he delivers highly unconventional cargo, leaving a trail of havoc and chaos behind him, ensuring he does what it takes to deliver at all costs!
Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping – May 22
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Although this campsite may have ghosts, Eugene McQuacklin is more troubled by his unsuccessful marriage and his bread addiction. Can he overcome the shadows of his past? To the dismay of the Duck Detective, a new partner joins him in solving crimes. They must collaborate to uncover the truth and pursue justice as you interview suspects, examine evidence, and deduce the facts in this standalone mystery.
Legends Aligned: Minis in Conflict – May 22
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
The magical box is back, and this time, organizing miniatures has become more complicated. In Legends Aligned: Minis in Conflict, you continue fitting miniatures into a box — but now, rivalries are involved. It’s the perfect combination of logic, creativity, and… diplomacy among miniatures.
Ludo XXL – May 22
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
The popular dice game for the whole family! This classic game par excellence has brought young and old together for generations. The much-loved original convinces with its child-friendly rules and thrilling luck of the dice. It’s great fun for the whole family – full of both laughter and frustration!
Lynked: Banner of the Spark – May 22
It’s the year 30XX, and the natural world has been overrun by an evil robot force… but all is not lost. As you rescue and join forces with a charming band of robot companions called the Unibots, you’ll form a community of fearless friends and work together to build a new future from the ground up.
Maniac – May 22
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Welcome to Maniac where chaos is just waiting to be unleashed. A throwback to times of the Original GTA’s of the world in which mayhem reigned supreme. With an arsenal of unlockable characters, weapons, and an ever-changing world. Try not to get Busted!
A deeply atmospheric horror game that blends first and second-person perspectives with riveting voice-acting to immerse you in a chilling and emotional journey. Having regained sight through her beloved Teddy, Sophie knows she must find a way out before it’s too late. Danger lurks around every corner—one misplaced step, a creaking floorboard, or unexpected bump could spell capture… and an uncertain fate.
Super Waifu Ball – May 22
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Super Waifu Ball is an arcade-style adventure where you roll through colorful, obstacle-filled worlds as a cast of adorable waifus. Complete levels, collect stars, and unlock collectible waifu figurines from the gacha machine!
Trident’s Tale – May 22
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
Set sail for an epic action-packed adventure in Trident’s Tale, where you’ll become Ocean, a bold young captain on a quest to reclaim the legendary Storm Trident, a mythical artifact that grants power over the seas. But beware the ocean is vast, treacherous, and crawling with danger at every turn! So ready the cannons, hoist the sails, and immerse yourself in a gripping tale filled with eccentric characters, cunning dungeons, and adrenaline-pumping battles.
Aery – Peace of Mind 3 – May 23
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
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.
Fly to extraordinary planets with different terrains and start mining valuable minerals to sell them in your base. Create corridors to reach stacks of crystals, or do it your own way and mine wherever you like with the help of dynamites. Hire workers and build an auto-miner machine to speed up your work!
Blazing Strike – May 23
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Step into the ring where the future of humanity hangs in the balance. In a world ravaged by an apocalyptic event, society is ruled by a brutal regime. But deep in the shadows, a resistance ignites. Blazing Strike is a stylish 2D fighting game where classic arcade mechanics meet modern innovation.
Casual Sport Series: Badminton – May 23
Experience dynamic rallies and tactical depth as you master smashes, drops, clears, and net plays. The intuitive controls make it easy to pick up and play, while the depth of movement and shot variety ensures rewarding gameplay for all skill levels.
Collie Call – May 23
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
In Collie Call, you’re a super-smart pup on a mission: herd all the sheep back to the pasture! But it’s not as easy as it sounds — there’s slippery mud, spinning sheep, and even wacky teleporters. All wrapped up in a cute retro pixel-art style!
Lord of the Click 5 – May 23
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Lord of the Click 5 continues the legendary clicker series, offering unique challenges, deep strategy and exciting gameplay. As a wise king, you once again enter the battle to save the kingdom, which is plunging into darkness.
Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny – May 23
Get the Onimusha 2: Orchestra Album Selection Pack when you pre-order Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny. It includes five tracks selected from the Onimusha 2 Orchestra Album Taro Iwashiro Selection. Immerse yourself in the world of Onimusha 2 in this beautiful orchestral arrangement.
Soccer Golf – May 23
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Do you love soccer? Do you love golf? Tee off and kickoff in SoccerGolf, a brilliant and challenging new physics game which seamlessly combines your two favorite sports. Aim to athletically kick your soccer ball into the goal in the lowest possible number of shots. Use precise mid-air putting techniques to reach just the right amount of force and accuracy needed to sink a hole.
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon – May 23
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is a mature, first-person perspective open-world RPG, taking you into a dark fantasy world inspired by Arthurian legends. Experience a complex, branching main storyline, where you will decide on what legacy King Arthur’s reign will leave on the world after 600 years of continuous struggle.
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