Xbox Games Debuting from August 11 to August 17: Madden NFL 26 Joins the Fray, with Xbox Game Pass Shadowdrop Not to Be Overlooked
Get ready, gamers! August 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One players. Here's a roundup of some of the most anticipated games coming your way.
Kick off the month with a bang on August 12, as several intriguing titles hit the shelves. "Viewfinder" offers a single-player experience filled with mysteries, while "Ra Ra Boom" brings a fresh take on 4-player co-op action. For those who enjoy puzzle games, "Temari Trials" offers logic-based Sokoban-style puzzles and charming pixel art visuals.
On the same day, Zumba fans can get their fix with "Zumba - Treasure of the Marble Sea," a marble shooter game that's sure to keep you on your toes. If you're looking for something a bit more relaxed, "Maze: Path of Light" offers a mind-bending journey through thousands of uniquely designed mazes.
On August 13, prepare for a feline heist in "Midnight Cat Heist," a 2D pixel platformer full of chaotic charm. For those with a taste for the absurd, "GOST of Time" is an absurdist top-down action and puzzle game featuring time-traveling mechanics.
August 14 sees the release of a plethora of games catering to different tastes. "Dorfromantik" is a tile-laying game where you start with a stack of procedurally generated tiles and place them to form landscapes. "Curse Rounds" is a frantic game where you must survive random rounds, accumulate a curse, and kill enemies with a pistolflash and a variety of amazing shots.
For puzzle enthusiasts, "Mind Over Magnet" is a puzzle platformer that uses magnetism to help you escape a factory. If you're a fan of auto chess adventure games, "Girls of the Tower" offers a unique twist, allowing you to recruit over 70 unique companions across 17 races and classes to build your ultimate team.
For those who prefer a more action-packed experience, "Bendy: Lone Wolf" is a survival adventure game set in the twisted, rubberhose world of Joey Drew Studios. "Demons are coming!" is an action game where you fight back against a demonic invasion with two fully customizable weapons, dodging, parrying, and blazing through relentless enemy hordes.
For looter-shooter RPG fans, "Relic Hunters Legend" offers intense combat, powerful weapons, and the chance to upgrade skills, either solo or in 4-player co-op. For those who love the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown" is a turn-based TMNT video game offering a bold new approach to the world of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
On August 15, get ready for the release of "1989 After The War," an action game where you take on the role of Sebastian Beck, an ex-agent who faces off against 7 dangerous criminals and traverses 7 levels filled with enemies and traps. "Ukko & Guará: Stellarbound" is a single-player cooperative puzzle adventure game where you join Ukko and Guará on a poetic journey to restore a fallen star.
For those who enjoy the thrill of shoot 'em up games, "Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1" and "Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 2" offer a collection of some of the best and most iconic games in gaming history.
Last but not least, "INAYAH - Life after Gods" is an emotionally charged adventure game where you control an orphaned outcast named Inayah who sets out on a perilous journey to find her tribe.
Remember, subscribing to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate allows you to play day one Xbox games whichever way you'd like, on Xbox consoles, PC, or even through the Cloud on a wide range of devices.
For those looking for games that have already been released, "MechWarrior 5: Clans," "Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap," and "Assassin’s Creed Mirage" launched on Game Pass on August 6-7. Sales were added on August 12, including "Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood" and "Necromunda: Underhive Wars," though it's unclear if these are new releases or sales events.
For the week after your specified dates (August 18-22), some big new launches are scheduled, including "Black Myth: Wukong," "Delta Force" free-to-play shooter, and others. These are outside your requested date range, but could be of interest.
Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to these release dates. Happy gaming!
- The release of "Temari Trials" on August 12 is a delight for puzzle enthusiasts, offering logic-based Sokoban-style puzzles and charming pixel art visuals on various platforms, including Xbox Series X, Xbox, and Windows.
- The Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One gamers can look forward to playing "GoST of Time" on August 13, an absurdist top-down action and puzzle game, developed by Microsoft.
- For those who prefer a more action-packed experience, "Bendy: Lone Wolf" set to be released on August 14, offers a survival adventure game with a twist, immersing players in the twisted, rubberhose world of Joey Drew Studios.
- Gamers can dive into the world of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with the turn-based TMNT video game, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown," scheduled to launch on August 15.
- Technology enthusiasts can enjoy the Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, set to release at an undisclosed date, featuring some of the best shoot 'em up games from gaming history.
- On the same day as the collection release, "INAYAH - Life after Gods" lands, an emotionally charged adventure game where you control the destiny of an orphaned outcast in the realm of entertainment and sports. Additionally, it's worth noting that games like "MechWarrior 5: Clans" and "Assassin’s Creed Mirage" are already available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
