New Xbox game releases — May 1st to 7th

By Sean Carey,

Next week we have 15 new Xbox games coming to the platform, including Redfall, Age of Wonders 4, Ravenlok, and the Xbox One version of Hogwarts Legacy.

It's another busy one next week, with plenty of new games coming to Game Pass. Top of the bill for new releases is Arkane's vampire-slaying FPS Redfall, which launches on May 2nd. For those interested in turn-based strategy, there is Age of Wonder 4, also on May 2nd. Towards the end of the week, we have Game Pass day one title Ravenlok on May 4th, followed by the Xbox One release of Hogwarts Legacy on May 5th.

Which of these games will you be picking up next week? Let us know down in the comments!

May 2nd

Redfall — Xbox Series X|S, Windows

The town of Redfall is under siege by a legion of vampires who have cut the island off from the outside world. Trapped with a handful of survivors, slay alone or squad up in open-world FPS action.

Age of Wonders 4 — Xbox Series X|S

Pre-order Age of Wonders 4 and receive the following content:

◾Age of Wonders 4 Base game
◾Aric Rex Ruler
◾Lion Plate Armor Set
◾Athlan Crown
◾Imperial Cape
May 3rd

Color Pals — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One

Switch up your hue to navigate tricky maze-like platforming stages!

Welcome to the cute and satisfying world of Color Pals, where brainteasing puzzles meet simple single-screen platforming fun!

Enjoy 50 stages of hue-based trickery as you take the role of a colored cube and navigate 2D maze-like levels to reach a portal on the far side. But be careful! You can only touch walls, floors, ceilings and platforms that match your current color.

Replay stages as many times as it takes, and freely replay cleared levels any time to improve your skills!

Moonrise Fall — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One

Moonrise Fall is an atmospheric exploration puzzle game about a boy who finds himself lost in a supernatural forest after losing both parents in a car crash. Put your detective skills to the test. Armed with a clue-filled journal, a camera, and a lantern he must unravel the mysteries of the forest and photograph the strange creatures that reside there. Moonrise Fall is a brain teaser-filled world mixed with classic adventuring, exploration, and collecting. A surreal understated experience about loss and finding new life inspired by real-life experiences. Uncover locations like caves, mines, a lumber mill, as well as otherworldly locales at your own pace. Discover why the boy has been trapped in this strange place and by whom.

Weeping Willow — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows

Weeping Willow is a kinetic visual novel in the genre of detective story, which takes place in the small medieval town of Weidendorf. This town was quarantined due to an outbreak of plague in poor neighborhoods.

The story begins with the mysterious disappearance of the husband of the main character, Baron Von Wolf. A few days later he was found in the local parish of the Scarlet Rose Order, but the baroness claims that she does not recognize her husband. Other people confirms the identity of the impostor and no one believes her. Because of the plague quarantine, the young Baroness is a captive of her own home and begins to seriously fear for her life. After this, a series of dramatic events unfold that will irrevocably change her life.
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May 4th

AFL 23 — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One


Mia and the Dragon Princess — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows

A live-action, interactive buddy-action movie following Mia, a plucky barmaid whose life is thrown into chaos when a mysterious woman turns up at her workplace, on the run from a group of violent thugs and unable to speak English.

Ravenlok — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows

Embark on an enchanting journey in Ravenlok, an action-packed fairytale adventure about a young heroine destined to fulfill a perilous prophecy.

Upon encountering a mystical mirror, Ravenlok is whisked away to a whimsical world plagued by the sinister darkness of a tyrannical queen. Destiny awaits all in an unforgettable and heartfelt adventure.

THRILLING ACTION ADVENTURE
Battles against fearsome beasts and formidable monsters using real-time combat. Wield your sword and shield, and use the magical skills bestowed to you, along with an arsenal of bombs, to vanquish foes in epic boss encounters!

ENCHANTED WORLD
Meet curious creatures and help them with their troubles to fight back against the encroaching darkness. Discover the whimsical Mushroom Forest, tackle puzzles in the Mask Mansion and unravel the mysteries of the Labyrinth in a wonderful world turned upside down!

GRAND FINALE
By the creators of critically-acclaimed adventure “Echo Generation'', this enchanting fairytale marks the grand finale of the Cococucumber Voxel Trilogy. Immerse in a delightful and captivating indie game filled with heart.

EXCLUSIVE PRE-ORDER BONUS
This bundle includes a Raven Wings Helmet, an exclusive pre-order bonus! Embark on your journey in style with an exclusive pre-order bonus only helmet. Drawing inspiration from the Greek goddess Nike, this helmet will instill hope in every adventurer.

Space Gladiators — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One

Fight your way out of a planet prison in this 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer!

Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! Space Gladiators is a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom!

You've been captured and sent to entertain aliens as a gladiator in a faraway planet called Tartarus. You will have to advance through randomly generated biomes with deadly traps and monsters blocking your path. Choose your opponents in the arenas, beat them for items and coins and you might be able to earn your freedom!

• Tight and fluid controls that allow you to dodge and fight enemies without taking hits - the only ceiling is your own skillset!
• Hundreds of hand-crafted rooms that are randomly picked to make every new run feel unique.
• 50+ enemies and 10 bosses to beat with different movesets and attack patterns.
• 300+ items including pets, weapons and trinkets that unlock new abilities for your characters. Pop your heart out to heal yourself, throw meatballs or fire a laser gun.
• 8 unique characters that fit different playstyles, including a potato and an alien worm in underpants.
• Customize your runs by choosing harder paths if you're feeling confident or easier ones if you're on the brink of death. High risk, high reward.
May 5th

Demon Skin — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One

Brutal Hack&Slash game with a challenging combat system plunges you into the harsh dark fantasy world to test your will and your skills. Only those who dare to get into the Demon Skin can survive!

Hogwarts Legacy — Xbox One

Preorder to get the Onyx Hippogriff Mount.

Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.

Swordbreaker: Origins — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows

An illustrated text quest in the Swordbreaker universe.
The Mingals are approaching the borders of Dorgan when the royal army appears on the other side of the bridge. Among the soldiers, there’s our hero in shining armor, whose name is Swordbreaker. He has to either win with everyone or suffer a shameful defeat and condemn the whole kingdom to extermination.
But all this will happen a bit later...
As for now, the young adventurer lives a peaceful life and can’t even imagine what is waiting for him ahead... Strange events take place in the territory of the kingdom of Dorgan. People talk about the mysterious strangers in the northern marshes; someone saw mysterious objects falling from the sky; other people heard a strange hum from under the ground. And one can only guess how many unknown creatures are hidden in forest thickets and dark caves... All this attracts the young man to throw himself into the abyss of incredible adventures.

The Excrawlers — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One


Gruta — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One

Gruta Xbox


Titans Pinball — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows

Titans Pinball Xbox

Get ready for Titans Pinball, a pinball machine where you have to beat mythologic creatures. The cyclops, Medusa, The minotaur, and many more are waiting for you inside the temple.

Discover all the secrets, including the minotaur's maze, a place were only the bravest warriors dare to enter and discover it's secrets.

Complete all the missions and become number 1 in the world or the best among your Friends, posting your high score on the online leaderboard.

- Arcade design.
- More than 8 missions to accomplish! Are you ready to beat the Titans?
- Multiball, Extraball, Skillshot, Jackpots...
- Reproduction with all the details, lights and sounds.
- 4 different cameras to choose from.
- Online Leaderboard.
Sean Carey
Written by Sean Carey
Avid Xbox and achievement fan, Sean has committed to playing the best RPGs, racing games, and first-person shooters Xbox Game Pass and his precious free time will allow. Prior to joining TrueAchievements, Sean gained a degree in journalism from Solent University.
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