As the summer sun heats up, so does the Xbox gaming calendar! July 2025 is set to deliver an incredible lineup of new titles to the Xbox eco-system, offering a diverse range of experiences to keep you hooked on both console and Game Pass.
From intricate Metroidvania exploration to strategic city-building, remastered classics, and thrilling new action, this month promises to keep your gaming sessions epic.
Get ready to discover your next obsession with these 9 exciting July releases!
Somber Echoes: Acrobatic Combat and Ancient Mysteries
Master acrobatic combat and unravel ancient secrets in Somber Echoes, a myth-inspired Metroidvania set aboard a forsaken space vessel.
This decaying world demands exploration and strategic upgrades, where every newfound ability unlocks new paths, and survival hinges on mastering your powers. Step into the role of Adrestia, a fallen tribune mysteriously revived and granted a second chance to thwart her maniacal twin sister from unraveling the very fabric of the universe.
Your perilous journey commences aboard Atromitos, a once-magnificent Greco-Roman starship now ravaged by horrors from another dimension. In the aftermath of a cataclysmic event, a mysterious force intervenes, pulling Adrestia from the wreckage.
As you battle through the haunted vessel, you’ll uncover hidden knowledge, powerful enhancements, and long-buried truths that will shape your destiny.
- Developer: Rock Pocket Games & Lav Games
- Publisher: Bonus Stage Publishing
- Xbox Store: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/somber-echoes/9n0p25wjhm8c
ISLANDERS: New Shores: Your Next Minimalist City-Building Obsession
The next chapter in the beloved minimalist city-building franchise arrives with ISLANDERS: New Shores, inviting you back to a world of tranquil creativity.
This reimagined experience features expanded gameplay, stunning visual enhancements, and a host of fresh features that build upon the original’s charm. Whether you’re a long-time fan having spent hours with the original ISLANDERS, or a newcomer, prepare to explore, construct, and strategise like never before.
Build your dream cities across 50 unique levels, choosing from over 44 building types across 6 diverse biomes, each available in 4 vibrant color variations. Opt for High Score Mode for competitive play or Sandbox Mode to unleash pure creativity. Experience new features like Photo Mode with custom filters, an expanded 75-minute original soundtrack, dynamic scoring systems including line of sight and inter-island strategies, and Boons – single-use power-ups for tactical advantages.
ISLANDERS: New Shores is where every island is a new adventure, and every build is a chance to create something extraordinary.
- Developer: The Station
- Publisher: Coatsink, Thunderful Publishing
- Xbox Store: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/islanders-new-shores/9mtqj81htdgf
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4: Grind on Game Pass Day One!
Get hyped!
The legendary Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater franchise makes its triumphant return with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, launching Day One on Game Pass.
Everything you cherished from the originals is back, but thoroughly revamped with an expanded roster of skaters, brand-new parks, even more gnarly tricks, and an eardrum-shattering soundtrack.
Reunite the crew with cross-platform online multiplayer for up to 8 skaters in both new and classic game modes. Drop into entirely new parks or shred across timeless favourites, all authentically remade in breathtaking 4K resolution with streamlined goals.
Whether you’re a casual player or a seasoned pro, the smooth handling and intuitive controls from Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 should well ensure you’ll be shredding like a Pro in no time.
Alert the neighbourhood watch and rally your skate buddies – the shred is undeniably back and better than ever.
- Developer: Iron Galaxy
- Publisher: Activision
- Xbox Store: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/tony-hawks-pro-skater-3-4/9n20zn252lhx
RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business: Justice Served Cold
RoboCop is back on duty to settle unfinished business.
Following his decisive victory over Detroit’s gangs, a new chapter unfolds in this standalone extension, picking up directly after the events of RoboCop: Rogue City.
The streets remain riddled with crime, but a glimmer of hope emerges from OCP’s latest initiative: OmniTower – a colossal housing complex designed to meet the needs of Old Detroit’s residents. However, when a highly trained mercenary group, armed with cutting-edge weaponry, seizes control of the building and transforms it into a deadly fortress, RoboCop must intervene to halt their plans and uphold the law.
But prepare to confront a deadlier class of criminals; OmniTower is packed with high-tech threats, from flying drones and exploding bots to anti-personnel turrets.
Every floor presents deadly traps and heavily armed elite troops. Expect to face minigun-toting armoured squads, jet-pack equipped special forces, and even katana-wielding foes who are more machine than man. When a warning isn’t enough, rely on RoboCop’s formidable arsenal to cool down enemies’ ambitions.
Experience unique missions with familiar faces that further reveal the storyline of Unfinished Business. Step into the big boots of ED-209 in action, making criminals know the efficiency of the iconic urban pacifier.
This time, they won’t have 20 seconds to comply.
- Developer: Teyon
- Publisher: Nacon
- Xbox Store: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/robocop-rogue-city-unfinished-business/9pdcn8z4hkrn
Golden Tee Arcade Classics: Tee Up the Old-School Fun!
Tee up the ultimate old-school fun as Golden Tee Arcade Classics brings eight legendary arcade gems straight to your home – no quarters required.
Hit the links and enjoy Golden Tee 3D Golf, Golden Tee 97, Golden Tee 98, Golden Tee 99, Golden Tee 2K, and Golden Tee Classic, replicated exactly as you remember them from your arcade days (or perhaps, your local watering hole!).
And what happens when you need a break from the fairways? Well, you get to explore two fantastic bonus games: Shuffleshot and World Class Bowling!
We’re just slightly worried we’re going to have to go rewriting our Best Golf Games on Xbox list.
- Developer: Digital Eclipse
- Publisher: Atari
- Xbox Store: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/golden-tee-arcade-classics/9p55kht5533x
Wheel World: The Fate of the Universe Rests on Your Handlebars
Welcome to Wheel World, an extraordinary realm where the very fate of the universe hangs precariously on your handlebars.
You are Kat, a determined young cyclist burdened with a singular mission: to rescue Wheel World from impending total collapse. Explore a breathtaking open world brimming with impressive vistas, elusive hidden secrets, and challenging races designed to truly test your cycling prowess.
Wheel World is packed with engaging activities: Race and Dominate, taking on elite cycling teams and quirky rivals in high-stakes competitions where every second is vital. Upgrade Your Ride by scouring the world for rare parts to assemble the ultimate bike, perfectly suited to your unique style. And ultimately, Carry Out Your Destiny: recover your stolen Legendary parts to perform The Great Shift ritual and save the world.
It’s time to pedal your way to glory, safeguard the spirits of Wheel World, and keep the universe spinning on track. Hop on, ride fast, and don’t look back.
- Developer: Messhof
- Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
- Xbox Store: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/wheel-world/9n5k7hwxl4q6
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers: A Soulslike Journey into a Dark Dynasty on Game Pass Day One
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is an enthralling soulslike action RPG set in the treacherous land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, a period plagued by warring factions and a mysterious illness that spawns monstrous creatures.
A game that we’ve been watching since 2021, you’ll get to step into the shoes of Wuchang, a skilled pirate warrior afflicted by amnesia, who must navigate the uncertainties of her mysterious past while battling the horrific Feathering disease.
As you delve deeper into Shu, you’ll enhance your arsenal and master new skills harvested from fallen foes. Evolve your fighting style by sacrificing elusive Red Mercury and further develop new techniques acquired throughout your action-packed journey. Augment your weapons with powerful enchantments, allowing for a unique approach to combat and strategy that perfectly suits your personal style. Battle against grotesque abominations, drawing on ancient lore to challenge the creeping darkness that threatens humanity.
Your quest for truth will lead you through forgotten temples, overgrown ruins, and shadowed paths fraught with peril. Will you reveal the truths of Wuchang’s curse and bring peace to Shu, or will you succumb to the encroaching horrors? The fate of the land rests in your hands.
A Day One Game Pass drop makes this a no-brainer.
- Developer: Leenzee
- Publisher: 505 Games
- Xbox Store: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/wuchang-fallen-feathers/9nfc60k6v0bh
Grounded 2: A Bigger World, Even Bigger Danger (Game Preview & Game Pass Day One)
Shrunk again, but the world is significantly larger.
Grounded 2, entering Game Preview and dropping Day One on Game Pass, invites you to survive a sprawling open world alone or collaboratively with friends. Craft essential weapons, forge robust armour, and construct intricate bases as you navigate the expansive park on your trusty Buggy mounts. Unravel hidden mysteries and confront unexpected, terrifying threats.
But be warned: something else is out there, lurking, and it hasn’t forgotten you.
Shrunk to the size of an ant, once-familiar spaces transform into an uncharted, sprawling frontier. Shape your adventure with unique archetypes, each offering distinct abilities to match your playstyle. The perils are daunting solo, but with friends, every challenge becomes an adventure – build, fight, and uncover secrets side-by-side.
If you have spent hours in the original Grounded, we’d suspect you’ll be found diving into this one as the Game Preview version arrives.
- Developer: Obsidian Entertainment / Eidos Montréal
- Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
- Xbox Store: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/grounded-2/9n0ccpmbljq8
Monument Valley 3: A Journey of Light and Shifting Landscapes
Set sail for a new adventure in Monument Valley 3, a brand new story within the critically acclaimed Monument Valley series.
Guide Noor, an apprentice lightkeeper, through breathtakingly impossible monuments, dynamically shifting landscapes, and serene seascapes on her quest to uncover the Sacred Light and save her cherished home.
This installment takes you beyond the familiar monuments and out into the open sea. As Noor, you’ll meticulously navigate stunning, ever-changing environments, decipher mind-bending puzzles, and progressively uncover the profound secrets of the Sacred Light.
With her village imperiled by rising tides, Noor must forge her own path – and discover her inner strength – in this visually stunning and deeply emotional adventure.
Featuring innovative new mechanics, breathtaking visuals, and the series’ signature charm, Monument Valley 3 promises a voyage unlike any other.
- Developer: ustwo games
- Publisher: ustwo games
- Xbox Store: https://www.xbox.com/en-gb/games/store/monument-valley-3/9nx3566l9nh9
Looking Ahead to August 2025
As July brings a close to another fantastic month of Xbox and Game Pass releases, the horizon is already shimmering with exciting prospects for August. Early signs point to Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2, Mafia: The Old Country, Dying Light: The Beast and Gears of War: Reloaded being amongst the front runners.Â
As always though, we’ll get you looped nearer the time and while we’ve just scratched the surface of what’s to come, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more announcements.
For now, let us know what you’ll be playing through July 2025 on Xbox, Game Pass and wherever else the Big X drops (on Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition for instance), in the comments!
