Xbox Games Releasing on April 7-11, (April 8, April 9, April 10 Game Pass List)

Xbox has a packed release schedule lined up from April 7 to April 11. In this article, I will share the list of Xbox games releasing on April 7, April 8, April 9, April 10, and April 11. This includes big-name Game Pass additions to smaller indie gems, there’s something here for every kind of player.

The standout? South of Midnight. It’s Compulsion Games’ latest title and officially hits Xbox Series X|S and PC on April 8. If you’ve got Game Pass Ultimate, you’re all set—this first-party game drops day one on the service.

Also dropping into Game Pass this week: Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls, the strategy-puzzle Blue Prince, and the WWII tactics reboot Commandos: Origins. That’s four new Game Pass games in five days.

Now, here’s your full list of new Xbox games for the week of April 7–11:

April 7 Game Pass games:

1. Monster Energy Supercross 5 – Special Edition & Master Edition

April 8 Game Pass games:

1. South of Midnight (Game Pass)
2. Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition (Game Pass)
3. Detective From the Crypt
4. Little Droid
5. Age of Empires IV: Knights of the Cross and Rose (DLC)
6. IXION
7. Faircroft’s Antiques: The Mountaineer’s Legacy

April 9 Game Pass games:

1. Commandos: Origins (Game Pass)
2. Anima Flux
3. Ellphaser
4. Secrets in Green
5. Suika and Dragons

April 10 Game Pass games:

1. Blue Prince (Game Pass)
2. Monster Energy Supercross 5 – Standard Edition
3. HordeCore: Console Edition
4. Capy’s Quest
5. Hook: Complete Edition
6. Monaco 2
7. Pilo and the Holobook
8. Pocket Bravery
9. Promise Mascot Agency
10. Steel Seed
11. The Sekimeiya: Spun Glass
12. The Talos Principle: ReawakenedNHL 25 (Game Pass)

April 11 Game Pass Games:

1. Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy – Deluxe Edition
2. Bear Escape Mission
3. Capy’s Quest
4. Mob Control
5. Mortisomem
6. West Escape
7. Windborn – Concrete Jungle
8. Mayhem Mail
9. The Black Within

1. Xbox Game Release Date on April 7

Monster Energy Supercross 5 – Special fEdition & Master Edition: Monster Energy Supercross 5 – is a tactical dirt bike racer where raw speed takes a backseat to technique. You’re not just twisting the throttle—you’re learning to ride. Leaning through turns, scrubbing over jumps, hitting clean landings, and managing your weight mid-air all matter.

You’ll probably wipe out early and often. That’s normal. The game wants you to slow down, hit the Futures Academy, and get your fundamentals straight. Qualifying sessions feel like chaos—22 riders fighting for lap times in the same space—but figuring out when to drop back and go solo can shave off crucial seconds.

Career Mode starts easy, but ramps up fast. Climbing from amateur to pro means mastering every corner, choosing the best line, and making smart bike upgrades. And if you’re playing on Xbox One, the DualSense haptics crank up the immersion—you’ll feel every bump, throttle kick, and rough landing in your hands.

2. Xbox Game Release Date on April 8

1. South of Midnight (Game Pass):

Set in a magical-realist, hurricane-ravaged Deep South, South of Midnight introduces Hazel, a Weaver who uses mystical powers to interact with spirits and uncover her ancestral past.

I jumped into South of Midnight eager to explore its Southern gothic world, and it did not disappoint. This third-person action-adventure feels like stepping into a living folk tale. As Hazel, searching for her mother after a devastating hurricane, I wandered through bayous and ghostly town ruins that oozed atmosphere. The first thing that grabbed me was the game’s stunning art style – it’s like playing inside animated film. Everything moves with a slightly choppy, handmade feel that’s strangely beautiful (and you can even toggle the effect if it’s not your thing).

Early on, I met Benjy, a giant catfish spirit who became my travel buddy. Chatting with Benjy was a delight; he’s full of personality and had me grinning with his fol​ks. To know the full story, play the game like I did.

You can play South of Midnight (Game Pass) on April 8.

2. Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition (Game Pass):

When I saw Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition hit Game Pass, I knew it was time to dive back into Sanctuary. This edition conveniently packs in the base game plus the Reaper of Souls expansion, so it includes all five story Acts and the Crusader class right off the bat. Here are my firsthand impressions from hacking, slashing, and looting my way through hordes of demons (with a friend on the couch for co-op good measure).

You can play Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition on April 8.

3. Detective From the Crypt (Xbox Game Pass):

Playing Detective From the Crypt felt like curling up with a gothic mystery novel – one that I got to solve a point-and-click adventure with a cool twist: you play as Jane, the ghost of a young Victorian-era girl who is trying to solve the mystery of her own murder (and her family’s demise) from beyond the grave. And who’s your sidekick? A sassy little ghost cat! 🐱 Yes, a cat who is also a spirit, and he helps Jane on her investigation. As a fan of mysteries and cats, I was sold from the start.

The gameplay is classic point-and-click adventure. I guided Jane’s ghost through an old manor and its surrounding crypts, collecting clues and items. It turns out Jane’s family died under suspicious circumstances, and even in death she’s determined to find out what happened. I had to search for evidence like torn letters, strange keys, and even talk to other ghosts in the graveyard (some were more helpful than others). There’s a part early on where you meet an Egyptian mummy in the family’s private museum – he was unexpectedly polite and even gave me a riddle to solve! Encounters like that give the game a lighthearted charm despite the spooky setting.

You can play Detective From the Crypt (Xbox Game Pass) on April 8.

4. Little Droid (Xbox Game Pass):

Little Droid turned out to be a delightful retro-style adventure that scratched my Metroidvania itch. Don’t let the simple name fool you – this game packs a lot of challenge and charm into its pixelated world. Here are my personal takeaways from my time as a pint-sized robotic explorer. This game can be tough. Some enemy patterns and platforming sections took multiple tries (thankfully checkpoints are reasonably placed). There’s even an optional easier difficulty mode in the console edition to help newcomers. I stuck with the normal difficulty, and I died a bunch, but it never felt unfair. It was more about figuring out patterns and not rushing.

The boss fights especially were old-school hard. One boss, a huge security droid, had a phase where the lights went out except for the glow of its eyes – super intense! Took me a dozen attempts, but the thrill when I finally beat it was real.

You can play Little Droid (Xbox Game Pass) on April 8.

5. Age of Empires IV: Knights of the Cross and Rose (DLC) (Xbox Game Pass)

As a long-time RTS fan, I couldn’t wait to dig into Knights of the Cross and Rose, the big new expansion for Age of Empires IV. This DLC adds two new civilizations and a bunch of fresh content to spice up the battles. Here’s what stood out from my hands-on time commanding armies in this expansion:

• New Civ – Knights Templar: I jumped into a skirmish as the Knights Templar, a variant civilization based on the famous crusading order. They play as a twist on the French. What’s cool is their unique Commanderie Age-Up system – each time you advance an age, you get to choose one of three allied commanderies (like sub-factions) that grant you a permanent bonus and a unique unit. I loved this feature! In one match I allied with the English for powerful longbowmen in Castle Age; in another, I chose an alliance that gave me heavy cavalry. It’s strategic and makes each game feel different depending on your choices. By the Imperial Age, my roster was stacked with diverse units from across Europe, truly feeling like a pan-European army of crusaders.​
• House of Lancaster: Next, I tried the House of Lancaster, which is an English variant civ themed around the War of the Roses. These guys excel at defense and ranged warfare. They have an ability called Synchronized Shot – basically a special volley where all your archers fire at once for massive damage in a wide area. Let me tell you, seeing a hundred arrows darken the sky and obliterate a charging cavalry group is deeply satisfying. Lancasters also get unique Manor houses that generate extra resources over time, so their economy can boom if you build enough Manors. I found myself leaning into a turtling strategy: wall up, boom my eco with Manors, and then unleash hell with upgraded longbowmen and cannon. It’s a fun civ if you like the English playstyle but want a new twist.

If you’re an AoE4 player, Knights of the Cross and Rose is almost a must-have. It “brings the era of the Templars to life”, letting you toy with new strategies and relish historical warfare on a grand scale. I had a blast forming Crusader armies and orchestrating longbow ambushes. This DLC reminded me why I love Age of Empires: it’s the mix of history and strategy coming together, now with even more variety. The Knights and Lancasters have definitely earned a permanent spot in my civ rotation.

You can play Age of Empires IV: Knights of the Cross and Rose (DLC) (Xbox Game Pass) on April 8.

6. IXION (Xbox Game Pass):

Playing IXION on Xbox Series X was like stepping into a gripping sci-fi novel where I was responsible for the last remnants of humanity. If you haven’t heard of it, IXION is a space station management colony sim with a heavy dose of narrative and survival elements. It’s basically “Frostpunk in space”, and boy, did it put me through the wringer (in a good way).

You play as the Administrator of the Tiqqun, a massive space station ark that flees Earth after a catastrophe. The story setup is intense: in the opening, there’s an experimental jump drive test that goes horribly wrong and ends up blowing up the Moon. Yes, the Moon shatters, and Earth is left in chaos – talk about starting with a bang!. I sat there, jaw literally dropped, as I realized my station and its thousands of crew were suddenly adrift in space, far from any support. From that moment, IXION had me hooked on its narrative. It’s a game of constant crisis management, both mechanical and moral.

You can play IXION (Xbox Game Pass) on April 8.

3. Xbox Game Release Date on April 9

1. Commandos Origins (Game Pass):

Commandos: Origins revisits the six iconic commandos from the original series, offering elite stealth-tactics gameplay. Players can utilize each team member’s unique abilities to execute complex strategies, with the option for 2-player co-op multiplayer. The game aims to capture the essence of the classic series while introducing modern enhancements.

Commandos: Origins is available on Game Pass from April 9. ​

2. Anima Flux:

I grabbed a friend and dived into Anima Flux, a game that promised a co-op Metroidvania experience in a dystopian sci-fi world. Within minutes, we were hollering and strategizing on the couch like it was the 90s again.

This game delivered on the co-op action, and here’s my take from a firsthand perspective:

From the get-go, Anima Flux throws you into the action. We chose our characters: I went with the sword-wielding melee fighter, and my buddy took the ranged archer character. These two play quite differently – I’m up-close slashing mutants, while the archer picks them off from afar. It immediately forced us to cooperate. If I charged ahead without coordinating, I’d get swarmed and overwhelmed. But when we stuck together, covering each other’s backs, it felt awesome. There was a moment early on where a flood of creepy mutants ambushed us in a dark corridor; I was hacking away in front, and my friend was just behind me, laying down arrow fire over my shoulder. For a second, I felt like we were in an action movie, perfectly in sync as we “covered each other’s weaknesses”

Anima Flux is available on Game Pass from April 9. ​

4. Xbox Game Release Date on April 10

1. Blue Prince (Game Pass): Blue Prince is one of the more intriguing indie games I’ve played lately. It’s a bit hard to classify – the game itself calls it a “genre-defying experience” – and after playing it, I understand why. It blends elements of exploration, puzzle-solving, and strategy, all wrapped in a mysterious narrative about a shifting mansion. Here’s my rundown from spending time in the bizarre halls of Mt. Holly Manor. The setting is immediately captivating: Mt. Holly is an old manor with a reputation for weirdness. Rooms don’t stay put. The manor reconfigures like a Rubik’s cube when you’re not looking. I stepped through a doorway to the library, turned around to go back, and found myself in the kitchen instead. That kind of mind-bending layout is the norm here. The game’s title “Blue Prince” refers to a blueprint (I believe), as in the blueprint of the house – and it’s like the house has a mind of its own.

2. Monster Energy Supercross 5 – Standard Edition: As a long-time fan of dirt bike games, picking up Monster Energy Supercross 5 felt like strapping on a helmet and getting back on the track. This is the 2022 installment of the official Supercross series, and even playing it now, it revs up plenty of excitement. Racing through a season in MESX5 was a total blast. Clearing a tough rhythm section or nailing a perfect holeshot (start) had me whooping out loud. By the end of the night, I swear I could almost smell the mix of gasoline and dirt, and I had that satisfying ache in my fingers like I’d been really gripping handlebars. If you’re a motocross fan or just curious, Supercross 5 is absolutely worth a spin – it “offers plenty of new content to please returning players” and is the most approachable the series has ever been. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a championship to win (and maybe an ice pack to apply if I crash again – these injuries are no joke!

3. HordeCore: Console Edition: Imagine a side-scrolling action game where you not only mow down hordes of zombies but also manage a ragtag group of survivors, scavenge for supplies, and build up a base. That’s HordeCore: Console Edition in a nutshell, and I had a surprisingly good time with it. It’s like someone mixed a beat-em-up with a survival management sim.

4. Capy’s Quest: Who knew that the culinary world of capybaras could be so charming and fun? Capy’s Quest is a game that slipped under my radar until now. It’s part platformer, part cooking sim, and 100% adorable. I’m a sucker for cute animals and cooking games, so playing as a chef capybara on a mission to be the best chef in the summer islands was a no-brainer for me.

5. Hook: Complete Edition: Sometimes the simplest concepts make for the most engrossing games. Hook: Complete Edition is a perfect example. It’s a collection of two minimalist puzzle games (Hook 1 and 2) that revolve entirely around one idea: removing all the hooks from a board. No storyline, no characters, no timers. Just you, a series of abstract hooks and lines, and the relaxing challenge of untangling them. I spent a good chunk of an evening with this game and felt my stress just melt away.

6. Monaco 2: I have fond memories of the original Monaco – the top-down heist game with slick pixel art and jazzy music. So when I got my hands on Monaco 2, I was ready to step back into the shadows with a crew of thieves. I’ve played a handful of hours (mostly in co-op with a friend, which I think is the best way to play Monaco).

7. Pilo and the Holobook: Pilo and the Holobook is like stepping into a children’s sci-fi storybook where you get to be the curious kid exploring the cosmos. It’s an exploration adventure that’s refreshingly wholesome and imaginative. Playing it, I felt a bit of that childhood wonder of discovering new places and learning neat facts – think Dora the Explorer meets No Man’s Sky in a way, but much simpler and narrative-driven.

8. Pocket Bravery: Pocket Bravery took me straight back to the golden age of ‘90s fighting games, yet somehow it feels modern at the same time. It’s a 2D fighter inspired by classics like Street Fighter and King of Fighters, but done in a cool Neo Geo Pocket style pixel art. As an old-school fighting game fan, jumping into this felt both nostalgic and fresh.

9. Promise Mascot Agency: Let me tell you, Promise Mascot Agency is one wild ride – and I mean that in the best possible way. It’s one of the quirkiest games I’ve played in a long time, and it somehow mashes together open-world exploration, narrative detective work, and even some management sim aspects, all under the umbrella of running a mascot agency. Yes, those goofy characters in suits you see at theme parks or sporting events? In this game’s world, they’re very real, highly unpredictable entities.

• Steel Seed: Creeping through the dim corridors of Steel Seed, I often found myself holding my breath, afraid that even the sound of that might alert the enemy AI lurking around. This game is a single-player stealth action-adventure set in a wonderfully grim sci-fi world, and it delivers tension in spades. You play as Zoe, a survivor in a future where humanity is nearly wiped out and hostile AIs have taken over an underground facility that might be humanity’s last refuge. From the moment I took control of her, accompanied only by Koby, a little flying drone assistant, I felt this heavy atmosphere of loneliness and danger. It’s just you two against a whole base of machines.
• The Sekimeiya: Spun Glass: Playing The Sekimeiya: Spun Glass felt like being dropped into an escape room novel – I was completely absorbed, notebook in hand, trying to unravel its intricate mystery. This is a visual novel meets puzzle adventure that centers on a classic locked-room scenario with a supernatural twist.
• The Talos Principle: Reawakened: Returning to the world of The Talos Principle in Reawakened felt like meeting an old philosophical friend who’d gotten a stunning makeover and had new stories to tell. I have fond memories of the original Talos Principle’s mind-bending puzzles and deep questions about consciousness. This definitive edition gave me the perfect excuse to dive back in – and it truly is “more than a remaster,” blending enhanced visuals, new content, and the same thought-provoking atmosphere.
• NHL 25 (Game Pass): As a long-time hockey fan (Go Leafs!), jumping into NHL 25 via Game Pass was like lacing up skates for a new season with some noticeable improvements to my game. This year’s edition may not reinvent the wheel, but on the ice it feels more polished and naturally fits into my world of hockey gaming.

5. Xbox Game Release Date on April 11

The list of games releasing on April 11 is also pretty long, so I’ve summed it up for you:

1. Big Buck Hunter: Ultimate Trophy – Deluxe Edition
2. Bear Escape Mission
3. Capy’s Quest
4. Mob Control
5. Mortisomem
6. West Escape
7. Windborn – Concrete Jungle
8. Mayhem Mail
9. The Black Within

Now, which one is your favourite game? Let me know in the comments below.