Next week’s big Xbox release is of course Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, which comes out on June 21st. While it probably won’t add any new achievements, it does bring a new world to explore, new gear, weapons, and new bosses for those who defeat two specific Shardbearers. Another notable release next week is the first-person narrative horror game Still Wakes the Deep, which launches on Xbox Game Pass on June 18.
Here’s a breakdown of everything coming to the world of Xbox next week. Let us know which ones you plan to pick up in the comments!
June 18
#BLUD — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Save your friends, fight a vampire apocalypse, and survive the horrors of freshman field hockey practice in #BLUD, a beautifully crazy animated dungeon crawler that blurs the lines between action RPGs and hyperkinetic 90s cartoons.
HORROR TALES: The Beggar — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Control space-time and fight evil monsters in this journey of terror and sci-fi set in a broken but beautiful world. Bend physics, the sky, and the Earth itself in an engaging boss fight.
Still Wakes The Deep — Xbox Series X|S
You are an offshore oil rig worker fighting for your life in the wild storm, dangerous environment and dark, freezing waters of the North Sea. All lines of communication have been cut. All exits are gone. All that remains is to face the unknown horror that comes on board.
June 19
Glyphs of Gitzan — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Glyphs of Gitzan is a block puzzle adventure featuring 50 unique stages of increasing complexity. Put yourself in the role of a young explorer and navigate the levels in pixel art style from top to bottom, sliding stone pillars across the tiled floor to align them with rows of glyphs. Glowing symbols on each pillar indicate the direction in which its light will shine. If you can light up all the pillar glyphs in each hall, you’ll be able to proceed to the next tricky chamber. Can you unlock all the secrets of Gitzan?
20 th of June
Everafter Falls – Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Rediscover the simple life. Farm, fish, forge and fight to restore peace in an all-new farming adventure. It features split-screen coop, a utility pet, automated drones, resourceful pixies, a card-eating progression system, and dangerous dungeons to dive into!
Grand Prix Story — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Hire talented drivers, develop new vehicles and enter Grand Prix races to become the best in the world.
Try driving a car racing team!
Become the boss of your own team, train drivers and get sponsors before conquering the Grand Prix!
Develop new vehicles and parts and customize them as you wish! Do you have what it takes to get into the winner’s circle?
No knowledge of motorsport is required to play!
Primal Survivors — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Are you ready for the craziest adventure ever? Meet Primal Survivors, a survival game full of unique and bizarre creatures!
â—˜ 50 skill sets: Each campaign is a unique experience! With 50 skill sets represented by exclusive cards, you’ll have endless options to face the challenges that arise.
â—˜ 25 Permanent Upgrades: Unlock and upgrade your character over time! With 25 permanent upgrades available, you’ll get stronger with every step.
â—˜ 12 Classes: Choose from 12 different classes, each with their own abilities and playstyle. Find out which one suits your style best and conquer survival!
â—˜ 12 weapons: armed to the teeth! Primal Survivors offers an impressive array of 12 weapons for you to master and eliminate the threats that stand in your way.
â—˜ 3 Bosses with Unique Behaviors: Overcome epic challenges by facing 3 powerful bosses, each with exclusive behaviors and tactics. Thrills guaranteed!
â—˜ 10-minute Bonfire game mode: Even with a busy schedule, you can still enjoy the adrenaline rush of the original survivors! The “Bonfire” mode offers 10-minute sessions, perfect for busy players.
â—˜ 2 Special Game Modes: Unlock 2 special game modes with unique classes and weapons for an even more diverse experience.
Primal Survivors is much more than just a game; it’s an unforgettable journey into the heart of survival. Get started now and see what you’re capable of!
Rusted Moss — Xbox Series X|S
Windstorm: Start of a Great Friendship – Remastered – Xbox Series X|S
Rediscover the breathtaking world of Windstorm. Immerse yourself in the fascinating story of Mika, a girl known as the Horse Whisperer, as she befriends a majestic black stallion named Windstorm – with fully updated graphics and a new photo mode!
June 21
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Discover uncharted territories, face formidable opponents and enjoy the satisfying triumph of victory. Immerse yourself in a captivating interplay of characters where drama and intrigue intertwine, creating an immersive experience to savor and enjoy.
Block Tower TD – Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Block Tower TD is a roguelike tower defense strategy game with interesting innovations. Build a world out of blocks, choose random power-ups to make each run unique.
Faces of Illusion: The Twin Phantoms — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
A young journalist witnesses the kidnapping of theater star Beatrice Le Brun. The ambitious girl then embarks on her own investigation.
As it turns out, the main suspect is Charles Delacroix – a world-famous illusionist who mysteriously disappeared some time ago.
As the journalist and her young companion – Beatrice’s brother – pursue the kidnappers, more and more truth about the kidnapping and the mysterious romance comes to light.
Is it all smoke and mirrors or true magic and pure evil? What really hides in the underbelly of the Parisian theater? Reveal the identity of the kidnapper and thwart his plans before it’s too late!
Stick io — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Compete in multiplayer with up to 4 players or go it alone.
It grows by swallowing everything in front of you, be it trash cans, fire hydrants, or cars. Get big enough to swallow even bigger objects or other players. Eat until nothing and no one stands in your way!
Function:
– 6 maps with different things to swallow
– 13 animated skins to make your black hole look cooler
– 2 multiplayer modes for up to 4 players on one screen!
– endless mode where you swallow things falling from the sky
– improvements appear during the game
– collecting themed stickers
– easy controls so everyone can play
– simple rules and lots of fun!
NightGhast — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
“I received an invitation from a widow named Mildred Bartgis who lives in the country. She claims that her house is haunted after her divorce. She insists that the entity named ‘Schnabelperchten’ is angry with her because her house is never clean enough, maybe she became obsessive-compulsive due to her post-divorce depression.
However, I’m not a psychologist, so I’m not interested in her mental state. This case is perfect for me because it contains many paranormal clues. I have to search her house to see if it’s really haunted or not.”
Times & Galaxy — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Embark on an interplanetary adventure as the first robo-reporter for the Times & Galaxy, the solar system’s most trusted holopaper. You’re just an intern, but if you can get the hang of it, write great stories, and impress your colleagues, you might just keep your job!
Pedra Crystal Caves — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
A ‘one more way’ puzzle game where you have to find all the key tiles that open the escape doors to each cave. Find special bonus tiles to get crystals that can be used to upgrade your Pedro block. Get temporary upgrades to your Pedro block by painting the upgrade tiles scattered throughout each cave. But it’s not all nice and easy – there are “Meanies” lurking in the caves – Pushers, Growers and Stinger baddies out to get you.
Pogo Stick Champion — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Use the pogo stick to bounce through each level to get to the end of the stage while avoiding hard drops and pits. As the difficulty increases, you’ll encounter lasers, circular saws, spikes and other deadly obstacles, but don’t worry, all levels are unlocked so you won’t get stuck!
How far can you go with your pogo stick?