Next Week on Xbox: New Games for December 9 to 13

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – December 9
Game Pass Ultimate / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a first-person, single-player adventure set between the events of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “The Last Crusade.” The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them – Indiana Jones.

Road Maintenance Simulator 2 + Winter Services – December 9
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Take on a variety of authentic tasks that occur every day in a road maintenance depot – now including winter service! Choose from a wide selection of tools, attachments and vehicles to master the challenges ahead. Over 40 authentic jobs await you in Road Maintenance Simulator 2.

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered – December 10
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics! Centuries after your former master, Kain, betrays and executes you, you rise again and embark on a relentless quest for revenge. Slay your former vampire brethren with your claws, bolts of telekinetic energy, and the elemental Wraith Blade.

Maximum Football – December 10
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Lead your team to victory in Maximum Football, the fully customizable, free-to-play football simulation game. As head coach, make all the key decisions, from designing your team’s look, to recruiting your roster, and calling the plays on the field. With precise, realistic gameplay, you’ll feel the thrill of the gridiron like never before.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind – December 10
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

In Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind, the team faces off against a robotic reincarnation of the Power Rangers’ long-time nemesis. Robo Rita has conjured a portal to send herself back in time so she can finally vanquish the Power Rangers by forming an alliance with her younger self. Working together, Robo Rita and Rita Repulsa rewind, rewrite, and remix the past to stop the very formation of the Power Rangers, altering the course of history.

Summer Tri-Peak Solitaire – December 10

Experience the classic card game with beautiful new animations and solve the puzzles by moving the cards into the right piles. Anyone who knows the game from their computer will love this app and even if you have never played Solitaire before, the game is very easy to learn.

Unwording – December 10

Embark on an uplifting journey through the mind of Tom in Unwording. Solve word puzzles, explore the neighborhood through multiple perspectives, and help Tom work towards experiencing a better day by overcoming his negative self-talk and thought patterns.

Chess Infinity – December 11

Whether new to chess, already a grand master, or somewhere in-between, Chess Infinity provides the ultimate chess experience! With seven beautifully crafted chess sets, 20 board locations set in stunning environments, real time weather and time of day, Chess Infinity provides options to suit any mood.

Frozen Gauntlet – December 11

Frozen Gauntlet is a unique platformer game where you play as Zen, an adventurer with a magical gauntlet that can freeze creatures, helping him find his way back home.

Hidden Cats in Santa’s Realm – December 11

It’s Christmas time, and following the annual tradition, it’s time for Santa’s Icy Realm to be in full steam! Join the festive fun and search for all the Hidden Cats – one by one among the elves to color the town, piece by piece! Play through different modes, find special cats, and unlock bonus levels!

Marshmallow Marvin – December 11
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Embark on an epic adventure with Marshmallow Marvin as he navigates a treacherous dungeon filled with deadly turrets, menacing spikes, and cunning traps. Guide Marvin to safety through skillful maneuvering and quick thinking in this thrilling pixelated quest for freedom!

Nefiriya and the Sands of Eternity – December 11
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Nefiriya has just awakened from her 3,000-year slumber. Help her find a way out of the pyramid and begin a new life in the contemporary world! But beware—her destiny is in your hands. Collect gemstones along the way so she can live a wealthy and luxurious life.  

DreamlessGirl – December 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Welcome to this game that combines visual novel and side-scrolling bullet hell shooter elements. During the day, you will experience the protagonist’s school life from her perspective. At night, you will become a secret operative, piloting the Dreambreaker through various dreamscapes.

Enotria: The Last Song – December 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

A thrilling soulsike set in a sun-lit land inspired by Italian folklore and filled with danger. The world has been gripped by the Canovaccio – a twisted eternal play that keeps everything in an unnatural stasis. You, Maskless One, are the only one without a given role and master of your destiny. Defeat the fearsome Authors that created it and free the world from stagnation.

Malu the Princess (Console and PC) – December 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Embark on an exciting journey with Malu in Malu the Princess! After her crown is stolen, Malu sets off on a thrilling adventure to reclaim her royal treasure. Traverse through 40 challenging levels in this precision platformer, where sharp reflexes and skill are your best allies.

Pet Shop Simulator – December 12

In Pet Shop Simulator your main task will be to not only finding wonderful new homes for the animals, but also ensuring that they have a wonderful and prosperous life. Supply your store with the right stock so that when you give a pet away it’s provided with the right accessories to make your customers’ dreams come true.

Smoots Summer Games II – December 12

Compete with up to four players in Smoots Summer Games II, the cartoon-styled arcade sequel. Enjoy classic and new events like the 100m dash, swimming, cycling, archery, and more. Master game modes include Practice, Championship, Special Challenge, and Battle Royale.

Tri Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Odyssey – December 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

A decade has passed since the events of Twin Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Adventure. After successfully unraveling the mystery behind NASA’s disappearing generation ships, heroic pilots Colin and Chris have entered quiet lives of retirement. But the copious data they brought back from their remarkable journey has been fully studied, and shadowy government figures are keen on exploiting new discoveries to achieve potentially sinister ends.

Universe For Sale – December 12

A space station nestled in the clouds of Jupiter. A bizarre bazaar where a young, worried woman crafts an entire universe in the palm of her hand. A mysterious cultist who’s stripped the flesh from his bones to reach enlightenment. Here, there’s a universe for sale. You buying?

Apex Heroines – December 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Signals of metahuman activity have been detected. Step into the shoes of a rookie member of the Metahuman Watch, joining forces with five teammates to venture into this enigmatic realm. Your mission? To fight fire with fire and unravel the dark secrets lurking behind the scenes.

Blind – The Unseen Truth – December 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

A girl with face blindness accidentally stumbles into a mysterious ‘ritual’ and begins to see things that ordinary people cannot. Thus begins a fantastical urban adventure. Every choice in the story may influence the outcome. How you navigate between the ordinary and the abnormal and find a path in the narrow gap between reality and fantasy, is entirely up to your choices.

Don’t let Him In – December 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Some roads are better left untraveled. In this psychological horror experience you’ll join three friends who are excited to see their favorite band, only to encounter a hitchhiker on a desolate highway. As the miles pass by, the hitchhiker’s unsettling presence becomes sinister, and their identity is shrouded in darkness.

Ninja 1987 – December 13

An action platformer in the classic 8-bit style, paying homage to the great ninja games of the past. Take a nostalgic dive into the 80s with pixel art graphics and chiptune music that captures the vintage sound. Encounter challenging end-level bosses and in-game screens that unfold the story while remaining true to the totally arcade gameplay of the 80s.

Overtop – December 13

A game about an owlet that fell out of its nest and now must, at all costs, return to its nest at the top of the mountain. It combines charming cartoon graphics with hardcore gameplay where you have only one goal — to climb to the top, overcoming cliffs and chasms.

Shy Cats Hidden Tracks – Vol. 1 – December 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

A unique musical hidden object game where you explore Paris, Rio de Janeiro, and Tokyo to find choir-singing kittens and money bags to hire a cat band, impress local music critics, and mix your own song.

Unsolved Case: Above the Law CE – December 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Nothing brings people together as well as a common grief… or crime! A powerful villain has no fear of the law. After the high-profile murder of the mayor, it becomes clear that anyone could be a target. Do not let him escape justice!

Unsolved Case: Murderous Script CE – December 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Danger lurks around every shadowy corner! The life of a detective is unpredictable and dangerous. You never know what awaits you, and what secrets you need to unravel. But you knew what you were getting into, there’s no turning back! You and your detective partner have a lot of work ahead! Cases full of family drama, betrayal, and double-crosses lay within these case files.

Unsolved Case: The Scarlet Hyacinth CE – December 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Chase down the suspect behind a serial killing! A whole series of crimes happens right before your eyes: a murder in an alley, your boss getting shot, abductions in broad daylight, and so on… Can you deal with it all?

Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes – December 13
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes is the ultimate mashup of classic pinball and zombie defense with rogue-like elements to ensure no two playthroughs are ever the same! Shoot, slam and smash your way through hordes of adorkable zombies in this fusion of pinball, point defense and zombie horde gameplay.