The weekly Xbox lineup highlights upcoming releases across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass, featuring major titles like Minecraft Dungeons II and Gears of War: E-Day. Gamers can look forward to a diverse mix of newly imagined classics, tactical warship simulations, and Unreal Engine 5 upgrades spanning late September.
Minecraft Dungeons II Brings Fresh Action to Game Pass
Minecraft Dungeons II expands on the blocky universe by inviting players to pick up a sword and explore uncharted lands and mysterious locations. The title challenges users to stop a new evil from causing chaos across two separate worlds, facing off against threatening enemies and hordes of mobs in explosive combat. The game supports Xbox Play Anywhere and launches directly into the ecosystem for players seeking cooperative and solo dungeon crawling.
Gears of War: E-Day Explores the Locust Emergence
Gears of War: E-Day takes players 14 years before the original Gears of War in a gritty origin story campaign. Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago fight for survival as the Locust Horde breaks through from the underground. Developed entirely with Unreal Engine 5, the title features a campaign alongside revamped multiplayer options, including a reimagined Horde Siege mode and enhanced Versus PvP.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Early Access
PROJECT ACES returns with Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, offering intense dogfights and precision missions as players earn their wings in the cockpit. Early access begins on September 28 for anyone who pre-orders the Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Deluxe Edition. The flight action game delivers high-speed aerial combat across multiple demanding operational theaters.
Classic Revivals and Remasters: Gothic II, Backyard Baseball, and Dynasty Warriors 3
Gothic II Complete Classic combines the base game with the Night of the Raven expansion, throwing players back into the valley of mines where former prisoners roam the forests near Khorinis. Backyard Baseball returns with a fresh coat of paint, pairing modern game mechanics with the nostalgic charm of the original sports title. Meanwhile, Dynasty Warriors 3 and Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends receive a complete Unreal Engine 5 overhaul, recreating more than 40 generals and massive battlefield scales for 1-versus-1,000 action.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Arrives September 29
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered launches on September 29 as a free upgrade for existing owners on supported platforms. The definitive edition of the dark fantasy RPG includes comprehensive visual, gameplay, and character development upgrades, alongside the acclaimed expansions Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine.
Strategy and Simulation: Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts and Open-Road RPGs
Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts tasks players with designing and constructing realistic naval warships spanning 1890 to 1950 technology across ten different nations. For players looking for a slower-paced journey, an atmospheric management RPG lets drivers pick up hitchhikers, take on odd jobs, and maintain their vehicles while planning cross-country routes.
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