Coming Soon to Xbox: New Games Releasing July 7-11

Okay, so here’s the scoop on what’s coming next week on Xbox. Get ready because it’s gonna be a wild ride—seriously, a mishmash of everything from sports to survival horror. Buckle up!

First up, we’ve got EA SPORTS College Football 26 Deluxe Edition. Honestly, I never thought I’d be hyped about virtual college sports, but here we are. You can get early access starting July 7, and the full release is on July 10. Just picture it: taking your team from high school nobodies to that shiny Heisman moment. Plus, it’s optimized for Xbox Series X|S, so your plays are crisp. And dang, have you seen the price? It’s pricey but knock-off ten bucks if you go for the deluxe. Why did I notice that? Maybe living on ramen does that to a person.

Then there’s Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 – Digital Deluxe Edition. Remember trying to ollie over everything back in the day? So, this thing is cool because it’s got that Xbox Play Anywhere feature. You can pretty much pull a 900 no matter where you are. Activision’s giving you this blast from the past for $69.99, so grab your old decks and pretend you still know how to kickflip.

Switching lanes, Missile Command Delta (July 8) is kind of a homage to retro vibes. Think Atari on steroids. It’s turn-based, which is a weird twist, but it just might work. I mean, preventing chaos one move at a time? Sounds eerily like my morning commute.

And let’s talk Somber Echoes, dropping on July 8. It’s got this Metroidvania thing going on—in space! You’ll need to unleash your acrobatics and unlock mysteries. Or just get really lost trying. Either way, adds some pretty ancient secrets for us wannabe explorers.

Oh, we have to mention The Last Camp! Who doesn’t love a good game with some doomsday flair? July 8 is the date, and it’s going to be dark and dangerous. I mean, when’s the world not ending in some virtual universe?

Also, prepare for some heartfelt gameplay with Ah, Love! Season 2, on July 8. Swap blocks, help hearts meet, but for the love of cupid, don’t hit the black heart. Love is complicated, am I right? But hey, it’s charming in its own quirky way.

And then there’s Minami Lane on July 9. It’s quaint—like Animal Crossing but in a Japanese street. You can spend 2 to 4 hours chilling with tanukis and a bunch of content villagers. I’m already feeling cozy.

Fast-forwarding to July 9 again, Rogue Raccoon is breaking into museums for food. I mean, that’s not relatable… at all, right? If you’re into sneaky platformers, you’ll probably love it.

Next, we’ve got historical action with Holdfast: Nations At War on June 9. Battles set in Napoleonic times, all the way to WW1. Rally the troops—or just argue with 150 other players for server supremacy. History nerds and FPS fans, your dreams await.

Tiny Pixels Vol. 2 – Stormy Knights—July 9—is about princess-saving in side-scrolling pixel format. Real-time strategy and castles aplenty. So, if you love that retro-block look, feel free to dive right in.

Moving along, Greedland—hitting the Xbox world on July 10—is about alien mutants and destruction on a grand scale. If you’ve got a vendetta against endless waves of weird creatures, this is your therapy.

Then there’s Islanders: New Shores, launching July 10, which is all about building minimalist cities with a sprinkle of creativity. Calm, cool, and collected gameplay. What could be better than strategizing while sipping your morning joe? Right?

July 10 also sees BAD END THEATER hitting the screens. You make choices that invariably lead to doom. Weirdly cathartic, I would say. Just try not to overthink the fate of your doomed protagonists.

Then comes Best Served Cold on July 10. Mixing drinks and inspecting crime scenes in a jazzy speakeasy environment is the murder mystery vibe we never knew we needed. Who knew bartending could lead to busting a killer?

Last but not least, Bendy and the Dark Revival arrives July 11. If surviving a creepy animation studio seems like your cup of tea, welcome aboard, Audrey. Plus, some ink demons thrown in for good measure because why not?

Wrapping it up, we have more—Only Up To Space, Aquapark IO, Canine, Griffin, and Island Trouble—all launching on July 11. Trust me, you’re going to want to dive, swim, bark, drive tanks, and survive strange islands. It’s like a mini vacay through your Xbox.

That’s all, folks. Keep those controllers charged, snacks handy, and your expectations as unreasonably high as mine!