{"id":387533,"date":"2026-01-24T07:04:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T07:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/387533\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T07:04:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T07:04:17","slug":"next-week-on-xbox-new-games-for-january-26-to-30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/387533\/","title":{"rendered":"Next Week on Xbox: New Games for January 26 to 30"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u2019s jump in!<\/p>\n

Highguard, Wildlight Studio\u2019s debut free-to-play competitive shooter, releases on January 26, when we will update with a store link.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"Drop
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Xbox<\/p>\n

\tDrop Duchy \u2013 Complete Edition<\/p>\n

The Arcade Crew<\/p>\n


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Drop Duchy \u2013 Complete Edition \u2013 January 28<\/a>
Game Pass \/ Optimized for Xbox Series X|S \/ Xbox Play Anywhere<\/p>\n

Drop Duchy takes on the iconic geometric puzzle gameplay we all know and love with a fresh perspective: instead of simply clearing lines, you\u2019ll be thoughtfully building a realm using pieces of various shapes and types to overcome enemy challenges. A mix of deckbuilding, puzzle and rogue-lite, the game offers a new gameplay designed to hone your appetite as a block-stacking tactician. Optimization is key to collecting precious resources, protecting your castle, and building your army. Defeat is not the end, though: use the experience gained in previous runs to unlock even more content!<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"CODE
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\tCODE VEIN II Ultimate Edition Pre-Order<\/p>\n

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.<\/p>\n


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\n\t\t\t\"CODE
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\tCODE VEIN II Deluxe Edition Pre-Order<\/p>\n

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.<\/p>\n


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\n\t\t\t\"CODE
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\tCODE VEIN II Pre-Order<\/p>\n

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.<\/p>\n


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Code Vein II \u2013 January 29<\/a>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S<\/p>\n

In a future world where humans and Revenants coexist\u2026 Due to the sudden appearance of the Luna Rapacis, Revenants have transformed into mindless monsters called Horrors. As a Revenant hunter, the player shall halt the world\u2019s inevitable collapse by traveling to the past with a girl called Lou who possesses the power to manipulate time. An epic adventure awaits, where you and your chosen partners explore a post-apocalyptic world, face fierce battles against powerful enemies, and uncover an epic story that transcends time.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"Our
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\tOur Adventurer Guild<\/p>\n

Ultimate Games S.A.<\/p>\n


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Our Adventurer Guild \u2013 January 27<\/a>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S \/ Smart Delivery<\/p>\n

Your friend, the former Guild Master of the declining Adventurer Guild, has died and named you his successor. Will you lead the Guild to fame and glory? Or will it finally disband under your leadership? Our Adventurer Guild is a game about managing an Adventurer Guild. Accept quests to raise the reputation of your Guild. Lead your adventurers in quests to explore and battle foes in turn-based tactical combat. Keep an eye on the mood and relationships of your adventurers. Raise and grow them and watch as they make a name for themselves.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"Rightfully,
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\tRightfully, Beary Arms<\/p>\n

Daylight Basement Studio LLC<\/p>\n


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Rightfully, Beary Arms \u2013 January 27<\/a>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be fooled by its cuteness. Rightfully, Beary Arms is a bullet hell, roguelite that will punish and reward you. Augment weapons to create unique weapon builds, pick rewards as you explore levels, alter mechanics to your benefit and peril, fight, die, become stronger, and do it all over again.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"Speedball\"
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Xbox<\/p>\n

\tSpeedball<\/p>\n

Rebellion<\/p>\n


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Speedball \u2013 January 27<\/a>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S \/ Xbox Play Anywhere \/ Handheld Optimized<\/p>\n

Speedball is a no-holds-barred arena sport pitting two teams head-to-head in a pulse-racing match-up requiring speed, agility and aggression. Seamless top-down arena gameplay meets classic sports strategy \u2013 with added violence! A new entry into the iconic Bitmap Brothers\u2019 original series: venture into the grim future of 2138 where mega-corporations use Speedball to distract the downtrodden masses from their miserable lives.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"Heroes
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Xbox<\/p>\n

\tHeroes Battle Awakening<\/p>\n

Eastasiasoft Limited<\/p>\n


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Heroes Battle Awakening \u2013 January 28<\/a>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S \/ Smart Delivery \/ Xbox Play Anywhere<\/p>\n

Fend off hordes of fiendish invaders in strategic tower defense combat! Battle through a robust story campaign or test your skills with Endless mode! Visit the barracks to train troops or acquire new unit types from the shop, thus expanding your tactical options as battles get bigger and more challenging. Can you restore peace to King Arthur\u2019s domain?<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"Neon
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Xbox<\/p>\n

\tNeon Vault Rush<\/p>\n

Old School Vibes<\/p>\n


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Neon Vault Rush \u2013 January 28<\/a>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S \/ Smart Delivery \/ Xbox Play Anywhere<\/p>\n

Neon Vault Rush is a high-speed 3D parkour game set in a glowing cyberpunk world. Dash through dizzying circuits filled with deadly traps, floating platforms, and pulse-pounding synthwave beats. Master wall runs, double jumps, and acrobatic moves as you race against time and chase your best records. One wrong step \u2014 game over. If you crave speed, precision, and the thrill of a digital dreamscape, this is your playground.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Xbox<\/p>\n

\tStable Stories \u2013 Forest and Meadow Ride<\/p>\n

Polygon Art<\/p>\n


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Stable Stories \u2013 Forest and Meadow Ride \u2013 January 28<\/a>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S \/ Smart Delivery \/ Xbox Play Anywhere<\/p>\n

Welcome to Stable Stories \u2013 Forest and Meadow Ride, the ultimate child-friendly riding and adventure game that sparks imagination and joy! Dive into a vibrant, cartoony open world where endless fun and exploration await. Rebuild your dream farm, race against friends, and uncover hidden secrets as you journey through lush forests and peaceful meadows. Collect and care for a variety of horses, and if you\u2019re lucky, you might even unlock a magical unicorn to ride!<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"Celestial
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\tCelestial Ascend<\/p>\n

EpiXR Games<\/p>\n


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Celestial Ascend \u2013 January 29<\/a>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S<\/p>\n

Rise above the clouds and follow a solitary traveler on a quest that blends graceful platforming with peaceful exploration. Each level is a dreamlike chapter of a larger tale about loss, resolve, and the hope of earning a second chance for humanity. Glide across floating islands, scale soaring structures, and navigate shifting gravity as friendly spirit guides share fragments of the story and teach you new abilities.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"Countless
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\tCountless Army<\/p>\n

Dos Estrellas<\/p>\n


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Countless Army \u2013 January 29<\/a>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S \/ Smart Delivery<\/p>\n

Have you ever dreamed of being the villain in a Tower Defense? Be the one who sends waves and waves of troops to break through the enemy defenses in this Reverse Tower Defense. Summon, conquer and upgrade your troops to dominate the whole world!<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"Gas
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\tGas Ratio<\/p>\n

Weakfish Studio Publishing<\/p>\n


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Gas Ratio \u2013 January 29<\/a>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S \/ Smart Delivery<\/p>\n

Are you ready to test your driving skills and your luck? Gas Ratio brings back the nostalgia of classic top-down arcade racers with a chaotic twist. In this game, speed isn\u2019t the only thing that matters\u2014survival does. Drift through pixel-art tracks, dodge obstacles, and make split-second decisions.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"I
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\tI Hate This Place<\/p>\n

Feardemic<\/p>\n


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I Hate This Place \u2013 January 29<\/a>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S<\/p>\n

Enjoy your stay in the worst place on Earth. I Hate This Place is an isometric craft-based survival horror game set in a cursed land filled with reality-bending nightmares and terrifying creatures that thrive in the dark. You\u2019ll need to scavenge, build, sneak, and fight if you want to make it out alive.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"Majotori\"
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\tMajotori<\/p>\n

Mameshiba Games<\/p>\n


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Majotori \u2013 January 29<\/a>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S \/ Smart Delivery<\/p>\n

Lariat the witch will make your wish will come true if you win a game of trivia, but if you lose, something dark will happen instead. How many lives will your ignorance ruin? Majotori is a narratrivia, an original little game that combines an interactive narrative with a quiz game.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"SUDOKU
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Xbox<\/p>\n

\tSUDOKU CHAMPIONS<\/p>\n

JGABRIB LTDA<\/p>\n


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Sudoku Champions \u2013 January 29<\/a>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S \/ Xbox Play Anywhere<\/p>\n

Sudoku is a simple and clear number-puzzle game. The goal is easy to understand: fill the grid so each row, column, and 3\u00d73 box contains the numbers 1 to 9 with no repeats. No math required, just logic. Playing Sudoku helps improve focus, memory, and problem-solving skills in a calm and enjoyable way. It\u2019s a quick mental exercise that keeps the brain active and sharp. This version includes a wide variety of color themes, allowing you to play in the style that feels most comfortable for your eyes.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"American
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\tAmerican Theft 80s<\/p>\n

PlayWay S.A.<\/p>\n


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\n\t\t$11.99 \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

American Theft 80s \u2013 January 30<\/a>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the 80s, so put on your nostalgia glasses (even if you weren\u2019t there)! From the creators of Thief Simulator. Every house, bank, shop and museum can be robbed with the right tools, you just have to know how to do it. Earn your way up in a county full of corruption and crime while discovering what the residents are hiding.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"Fred
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\tFred & Jeff: The Atomic Sulfate<\/p>\n

Ratalaika Games S.L.<\/p>\n


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Fred & Jeff: The Atomic Sulfate \u2013 January 30<\/a>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S \/ Smart Delivery<\/p>\n

Originally developed as a pest repellent the atomic sulfate can turn insects into giants. And now has been stolen! The world is in danger! Join our heroes in their quest to bring it back from the inside of a tyrant\u2019s fortress. Infiltrate, find the spray and come back home with it in this point and click style game.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"FRONT
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\tFRONT MISSION 3: Remake<\/p>\n

Forever Entertainment S. A.<\/p>\n


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Front Mission 3: Remake \u2013 January 30<\/a>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S \/ Smart Delivery<\/p>\n

Step into the role of Kazuki and Ryogo as tensions rise across volatile military zones. With the fate of the region hanging in the balance, command towering Wanzers and lead your squad through intense, turn-based battles.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"Heavy
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\tHeavy Duty<\/p>\n

Upscale Studio<\/p>\n


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Heavy Duty \u2013 January 30<\/a>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S<\/p>\n

Heavy Duty isn\u2019t just about driving. It\u2019s about controlling the toughest machines on Earth and leading a crew through high-stakes missions. Pick your cargo carefully, balance every load, and be ready to drop, crack, break, and try again until the job gets done. From rocky mountain roads to stormy seas and towering construction sites, each challenge will test your driving skills and your ability to move your team forward. Will you be the one to deliver the cargo, and smash through any obstacle in your way?<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"Lara
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\tLara Returns to the castle<\/p>\n

YUME GAME STUDIO<\/p>\n


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Lara Returns to the Castle \u2013 January 30<\/a><\/p>\n

Lara Returns to the Castle is a charming platformer where you control Princess Lara on her journey back to the castle. After getting lost while searching for flowers, she must overcome traps and collect magical flowers to open portals that lead to the next level. With charismatic visuals, increasing challenges, and a captivating protagonist, the game blends action and lightheartedness, appealing to players who enjoy adventures with beauty and purpose.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\"Running
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\tRunning Fable Petite Party<\/p>\n

Seashell Studio<\/p>\n


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Running Fable Petite Party \u2013 January 30<\/a>
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S \/ Smart Delivery<\/p>\n

From the makers of Running Fable comes Petite Party, a wild and unpredictable spin-off that cranks up the chaos. Battle through 16 competitive mini-games and dominate the tabletop party board where anything goes. In Running Fable Petite Party, there\u2019s no holding back \u2014 every round is a chance to taunt your friends, steal victory, and cause maximum mayhem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":387534,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[146331,146332,146333,146334,146335,146336,146337,146338,59,146339,146340,100321,146341,146342,146343,95326,146344,146345,146346,146347,146348,146349,86,56,54,55,183,110694,58826],"class_list":{"0":"post-387533","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-technology","8":"tag-american-theft-80s","9":"tag-celestial-ascend","10":"tag-code-vein-ii","11":"tag-countless-army","12":"tag-drop-duchy-complete-edition","13":"tag-fred-jeff-the-atomic-sulfate","14":"tag-front-mission-3-remake","15":"tag-gas-ratio","16":"tag-gb","17":"tag-heavy-duty","18":"tag-heroes-battle-awakening","19":"tag-i-hate-this-place","20":"tag-lara-returns-to-the-castle","21":"tag-majotori","22":"tag-neon-vault-rush","23":"tag-next-week-on-xbox","24":"tag-our-adventurer-guild","25":"tag-rightfully-beary-arms","26":"tag-running-fable-petite-party","27":"tag-speedball","28":"tag-stable-stories-forest-and-meadow-ride","29":"tag-sudoku-champions","30":"tag-technology","31":"tag-uk","32":"tag-united-kingdom","33":"tag-unitedkingdom","34":"tag-xbox","35":"tag-xbox-on-pc","36":"tag-xbox-series-xs"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/387533","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=387533"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/387533\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/387534"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=387533"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=387533"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=387533"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}