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Xbox's Massive December 1-5 Game Wave: Blockbusters & Indies

Xbox's Massive December 1-5 Game Wave: Blockbusters & Indies
A collage of diverse Xbox game covers, showing new titles releasing between December 1st and 5th, 2025.

Gaming enthusiasts, prepare for an unprecedented influx of titles! Xbox is set to deliver an explosive week of new releases from December 1st to 5th, 2025, spanning Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Xbox on PC. This massive drop caters to every imaginable taste, from highly anticipated blockbusters hitting Game Pass to niche indie gems and genre-defining experiences. Get ready to dive into fresh adventures, as several games also boast optimization for Xbox Series X|S and the convenience of Xbox Play Anywhere.

Week Kicks Off with High-Stakes Action (December 1)

The week begins with a bang, headlined by MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, an original beat 'em up from Tribute Games and Dotemu, in collaboration with Marvel Games. This planet-hopping adventure, optimized for Xbox Series X|S and available on Game Pass, promises dynamic combat and dazzling pixel art, supporting both local and online co-op with a flexible drop-in/drop-out system. For those with a darker inclination, Crime Simulator launches, offering players the chance to sneak, steal, and break into houses solo or in 4-player co-op, utilizing lockpicks, sleeping gas, and brute force to settle a significant debt. Priced at $19.99 (with a pre-order discount to $15.99), it’s optimized for Xbox Series X|S. Rounding out day one is Seven Days Until Morning, a survival horror experience set on a centuries-old bunker on Pluto, where humanity faces its inevitable collapse.

Mid-Week Delights: Diverse Genres Emerge (December 2)

Tuesday, December 2nd, brings a diverse collection of experiences. Brok: The Bar Brawl, an Xbox Play Anywhere title from COWCAT, enters the fray at $9.99 for pre-order, blending beat-'em-up action with platform fighter inspiration. Puzzle aficionados will find solace in Cute Bonfire, a charming pixel-art puzzle game set inside a fireplace, optimized for Xbox Series X|S. The Elon and Friends: Winter Pack ($8.99, pre-order $7.19) offers a bundle of six games including "Elon and the Divine Proof" and "SHMUP Mania," with Smart Delivery and handheld PC optimization.

For a truly unsettling experience, Blumhouse Games presents Sleep Awake, an immersive first-person psychedelic horror narrative where players, as Katja, must survive perpetual insomnia and evade depraved death cults while exploring the realm between sleep and death. Finally, Slimeboo offers a single-button, accessible platformer optimized for Xbox Series X|S, handhelds, and Xbox Play Anywhere, perfect for younger players helping Boo the slime find his way home.

Wednesday's RPG Epic and More (December 3)

Wednesday is monumental, especially for RPG fans, with the arrival of Octopath Traveler 0. This newest entry in the acclaimed series, optimized for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Play Anywhere, delivers an epic saga of restoration and retribution across Orsterra. It retains the beloved HD-2D graphics, Path Actions, and Break & Boost system, while introducing brand-new features like character creation and town building. A Digital Deluxe Edition is also available for pre-order at $59.99.

Additional releases on December 3rd include:

  • Caput Mortum: A short first-person horror inspired by retro 3D dungeon crawlers, optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
  • Dungeons and Ducklings: A "QuackMan" roguelite where players arm up to rescue kidnapped ducklings.
  • Malachite: Temple of the Sun: A classic match-3 puzzle adventure through an ancient jungle temple.
  • Octo Curse: An action platformer following a pirate captain transformed into an octopus on a quest to reverse a curse.
  • RoboHero: A sci-fi twist on classic Sokoban, optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
  • Winterlight – Where Silence Says it All: A heartfelt narrative adventure of bittersweet homecoming, optimized for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery.
  • Yakuza: Shadows of New York: A gripping action-adventure optimized for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Play Anywhere, where Kaito Nakamura navigates the city's treacherous underbelly.

Thursday's Horror, Hidden Gems, and Heavy Hitters (December 4)

Thursday, December 4th, unleashes a torrent of diverse titles, with a strong showing for horror. The classic returns with Blood: Refreshed Supply, an optimized and Smart Delivery title where undead gunslinger Caleb seeks vengeance against Tchernobog. Also on Game Pass, Routine emerges as a first-person sci-fi horror experience set on an abandoned lunar base from an 80s future vision, emphasizing survival and mystery, optimized for Xbox Series X|S and handhelds.

Other notable releases on December 4th:

  • Baseless: A challenging planet-jumping shooter optimized for Xbox Series X|S, featuring 360° gravity combat.
  • Detective – Rainy Night: A police officer's investigation into strange disappearances spirals into a sinister encounter at a motel, optimized for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Play Anywhere ($10.49, pre-order $9.44).
  • Finding America: The Heartland Collector’s Edition: A charming Hidden Object game exploring iconic American locations.
  • Mist: Evolution: A genre-defying experience fusing RPG, idle progression, real-time combat, and an evolving horror narrative as a father searches for his daughter in a world lost to alien terror, optimized for Xbox Series X|S ($9.99 pre-order).
  • The Phantom: An arcade-style beat-'em-up with a brand-new, canon story approved by King Features, featuring hand-illustrated visuals and co-op play as the Phantom or Diana Palmer ($26.99 pre-order).
  • ReSetna: A warrior's mission to rescue humanity's remnants across seven hostile zones and brutal bosses.
  • Sacrifice For Sale: An interactive narrative where players negotiate a hostage situation and manipulate a cult to avoid being the next sacrifice, optimized for Xbox Series X|S ($9.99, pre-order $7.99).
  • Sophie’s Animal Clinic – Mission Wildlife Park: A veterinary adventure game optimized for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery, where players treat over 30 different diseases in a wildlife park setting.

Closing the Week: Puzzles, Pixels, and Paranormal (December 5)

The week concludes on December 5th with a final wave of exciting titles. The viral phenomenon returns with I’m on Observation Duty 8, optimized for Xbox Series X|S, challenging players to monitor surveillance for supernatural anomalies and survive the night. Puzzle fans will enjoy Connect It!, a visually striking game with over 200 handcrafted levels where you link matching colors without crossing paths.

Other captivating titles for the final day include:

  • M.A.U.S: A defense game optimized for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery ($3.49 pre-order), where Dr. Cavor deploys his Mechanized Assault Unit.
  • Pixapple Adventures: A colorful pixel-art platformer optimized for Xbox Series X|S, featuring a brave little apple on a quest across three vibrant worlds.
  • Santa’s World: A classic jump-‘n-run Christmas platformer where players find lost gifts and battle obstacles.
  • Security Booth: Director’s Cut: A unique horror simulation game optimized for Xbox Series X|S, placing players as a security guard at a mysterious science lab in 1996.
  • Speed Factor: An old-school racing game inspired by 80s and 90s classics, optimized for Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery, featuring pixelated graphics and punk rock music across 50 tracks.
  • Stacky Dash: An Xbox Play Anywhere puzzle/arcade game where players slide to collect tiles, build paths, and save adorable animals.
  • Tank Mechanic Simulator – Reinforced: A realistic simulator optimized for Xbox Series X|S, allowing players to fix, build, and renovate highly detailed WWII tanks and establish their own museum.

This incredible lineup solidifies Xbox's commitment to delivering diverse and engaging experiences for its global player base. Get ready for an unforgettable week of gaming!