It's time to refresh yourself on the latest new Xbox games coming soon. This week, the twice-delayed Assassin's Creed Shadows finally arrives, unleashing players in Japan where they can choose how to navigate and deal with their targets across two journeys, with the stealthy Naoe and mighty Yasuke.
Originally slated to launch back in November 2024, this is the first-ever Assassin's Creed game to finally take place in Japan, which has easily been the most-requested setting for the series for at least the last decade. Time will tell if it proves to be one of the best Xbox games available.
Notably, Assassin's Creed Shadows will support the "Stream Your Own Game" Xbox Cloud Gaming feature starting at launch, meaning anyone that buys the game and subscribes to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate can then stream the game via Xbox.com/play.
It's an extremely important game for Ubisoft, and I'm very curious to see what its performance looks like over the next couple of months.
Outside of that, this week also brings the standard edition of MLB The Show 25, so if you didn't hop on the early access train last week, you'll be able to play soon enough.
Another interesting game arriving is the Game Preview debut of 33 Immortals, a co-op player-vs. environment title that tasks 33 sinners with escaping Hell and challenging God.
Finally, I'd be remiss not to mention Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land. This is the first entry in the long-running franchise to be arriving on Xbox, so if you're interested, make sure to pick it up!
I'll be continuing to update this page every week, so keep an eye on this article if you're interested in tracking when many of the best upcoming Xbox games finally arrive. Here's all the new Xbox games launching this week, from March 17 through March 23:
March 18, 2025
- 33 Immortals (Xbox Series X|S) - Xbox Game Preview: "33 Immortals is a co-op action-roguelike for 33 players. Play a damned soul, and rebel against God's final judgment. Pick-up and raid, cooperate to survive hordes of monsters, defeat massive bosses, and face the wrath of God in a fight for your eternal life."
- MLB The Show 25 Standard Edition (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Ignite your passion and build your very own path to greatness—from high school all the way to the Hall of Fame! Along the way, connect with iconic baseball stars in fan-favorite modes – updated with new ways to play."
March 19, 2025
- KinnikuNeko: SUPER MUSCLE CAT (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Get ready to enjoy this crazy 2D platformer adventure starring KinnikuNeko! A cat with the body of a bodybuilder who will fight against a big alien army that has invaded planet Earth and captured all its inhabitants. He will be accompanied by his friends Lemon and Keita, who haven't yet been captured by the evil beings from outer space."
March 20, 2025
- Assassin's Creed Shadows (Xbox Series X|S): "Experience an epic action-adventure story set in Feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and powerful, legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch between these two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan."
- RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Your Park. Your Way Whatever you want to create, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 gives you the tools and freedom to build the amusement park of your dreams. Manage like a tycoon and make your way to the top Control park finances, shops, services and staff to succeed in dozens of scenarios. Become a true tycoon and embark on your promising new career, or create your ideal park without money woes in sandbox mode. Satisfy your guests’ needs and keep your park running smoothly to succeed."
March 21, 2025
- Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "People gather memories as they live their lives, thus developing their souls. This is the story of a young woman traveling across a ruined continent to find the path toward the future. The theme of this game is "memory." There are moments when everyone must confront the past and their own memories. All memories, including both successes and failures, become nourishment for the future and help shape people. "Atelier Yumia" tells the story of Yumia and her companions as they follow the path they believe in while being confronted by the memories they discover along the way."
- BLEACH Rebirth of Souls (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One): "Awaken the blade within you and reverse your fate in BLEACH Rebirth of Souls! Engage in thrilling battles with powerful sword abilities and characters from this legendary anime franchise. "
