Upcoming Xbox Releases: New Games for July 7-11

Okay, so you’re sitting there, scrolling through what’s coming up on Xbox, right? And it hit me – why does this get me so hyped every single time? Maybe it’s just me, but seeing that lineup makes me feel like a kid in a candy store. Anyway, here’s what’s dropping soon, in all its chaotic glory – because, honestly, who can keep track of all this without a roadmap? Let’s dive, or stumble, right in.

First up, we’ve got the EA SPORTS™ College Football 26 Deluxe Edition. Anyone else feel nostalgic thinking about those Friday night lights? It’s dropping early on July 7 and going big on July 10. It’s optimized for Xbox Series X|S, if that even means anything to you. College spirit, 136 schools, and a big pile of dreams shoved into pixels. Still trying to figure out if I’m supposed to be super gung-ho about that Heisman dream or just wing it. Classic, right? Oh, and if you’re buying Deluxe, early access is your thing.

Next, flying through the air with my imaginary skateboard, we have Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ 3 + 4 – Digital Deluxe Edition. July 8th, guys. Skateboarding legends back with that “digital” fairy dust sprinkled all over. Activision knows we can’t resist those smooth as butter tricks, am I right?

Dive-bombing into nostalgia, we’ve got Missile Command Delta coming on July 8. Atari! Remember arcades? Yeah, thought so. It’s optimized for Xbox Series X|S, which sounds techy – but mostly means the missiles will come at you with more pixel-y wrath. Mighty Yell and 13AM Games tagged along for the ride. Here’s to not letting our inner cities just… explode. Cheers!

Somber Echoes— kind of sounds like a goth concert’s name but, nah, it’s a Metroidvania brawl. July 8 for this one too. You’ll be dancing a deadly dance aboard some forsaken space relic. Rock Pocket Games really nailed the “ancient secrets and acrobatic combat” memo this time.

Feeling apocalyptic? (Who isn’t these days?) The Last Camp is coming July 8. Shooting stunts and world maps, it’s all about dodging doomsday stuff — ’cause, you know, nothing screams ‘party’ like a doomsday.

Meanwhile, over in romance land, Ah, Love! Season 2 is swinging in on July 8. Who knew heart-swapping blocks could be such a love letter? Puff, another chance to get a heart to its “romantic zone” if you’re patient enough!

Next up, Minami Lane on July 9, blends casual vibing with Japan-inspired charm. It’s like SimCity moved to Kyoto and turned on the kawaii filter. Think tanukis and enough cats to fulfill anyone’s internet quota.

Don’t blame it on the Rogue Raccoon coming July 9— it’s all about a heist, but only for scrumptious city food! This isn’t just any raccoon, folks; this critter’s our mischievous hero… or antihero? Toss up, really.

Maybe time travel is your thing? Holdfast: Nations At War. Battle Napoleonic style on July 9. Go ahead and try charging into a 150-player battle. Just imagine if Napoleon had access to Xbox Series X|S, right?

Pixel warriors assemble! Tiny Pixels Vol. 2 – Stormy Knights lands July 9. Castles and princesses and retro soundtracks – medieval Europe to feudal Japan. It’s one wild ride, strategic real-time combat and all.

And if you’re wondering about virtual chaos, Greedland flips the insane to extreme on July 10. Take down mutant aliens. They’re everywhere, over 20,000 in a game. Who even counted?

Islanders: New Shores, charming in its minimalist puzzle glory, enchants us on July 10. Endless beauty, yeah, and plenty of zoning out.

Then the weirdly enticing quagmire of BAD END THEATER on July 10. Every choice is disastrous; loving the irony already.

Murder mysteries in the cocktail realm? Best Served Cold hits on July 10. Mix a mean drink while solving sordid secrets? Only in a game, folks.

Choice of Life: Wild Islands on July 10 tosses us overboard onto survival mode. All that’s standing between you and oblivion is a deck of cards and your wits. No pressure.

Feel like unwinding with some creepiness? Bendy and the Dark Revival creeps in on July 11. Madness in an animation studio. ‘Nuff said.

Drop your gear, and frolic up to crazy heights with Only Up To Space. Landing (ba-dum-tsh) on July 11. Hope you’re not afraid of heights.

For those of you who don’t mind slippery chaos, Aquapark io making a splash on July 11. Race down slides, fly off edges. Classic childhood fantasy come to Xbox.

Canine on July 11 offers dark, retro horror. Kiddo looking for kidnapped pup in a world that’s all kinds of ‘Nope.’

Find your way through tank warfare in Griffin coming July 11. Rescue the designer granddad; maybe steal a few tanks, I don’t know.

And finally, Island Trouble on July 11. Aw, the tropical vibes. Just, you know, don’t fall into a volcano or something while you’re foraging.

And here we are, navigating through next week with thumbs blazing, mind a whirl, and coffee close at hand. Game on or game over, friends – tomorrow’s joy awaits in pixels.